“Being surrounded and supported by such an amazing administrative team and staff has allowed me to grow into the leader I am today. The Knox School Team embraces challenges, chooses truth, and creates solutions, and I am honored every day to lead and learn alongside the people who bring joy into my workspace every day.”Â
M.A., Teaching & Writing – Columbia University, Teachers College
B.A., English Education – Stony Brook University
Enyu Brucato
M.A., TESOL – University of Leicester
B.A., English Literature – Soochow University
Enyu Brucato
Michael Canestraro
M.A., Theatre Arts – Long Island University, C.W. Post
B.F.A., Theatre Arts – Hofstra University
Michael Canestraro
Director of Theatre Arts
Christopher Cataldo
B.A., Communication Studies & Media Production – SUNY Cortland
Christopher Cataldo
Karyn Cernera Bush
D.M., Higher Education, Teaching and Learning – Colorado Technical University
M.F.A., Drawing & Sculpture – Pratt Institute
*Administrator
Karyn Cernera-Bush
Chair of Visual & Performing Arts
Frank Chisena
M.S., School of Engineering & Applied Physics – Columbia University
B.S., School of Engineering & Applied Physics – Columbia University
Frank Chisena

Christine Cleary
Patricia Colombraro
M.F.A. Fine Art, Long Island University
B.A., Communication, Photography – Long Island University
Patricia Colombraro
Solarium Art Gallery Curator
Amy Denis
Ph.D., English – St. John’s University
M.A., English – St. John’s University
B.A., English – St. Joseph’s University
Amy Denis

Dylan DeLayer
Andreika Eikerenkoetter-Horne
M.A., Multi-Media, Fine Art – Adelphi University
B.A., Multi-Media, Fine Art – Adelphi University
Andreika Eikerenkoetter-Horne
Ceramics Teacher
Matthew Frageau
B.A., Secondary Education – Hartford University
*Dorm Parent
Matthew Frageau
Science Teacher
Denise Gehring
B.S., Accounting – St. Joseph’s College
*Administrator
Denise Gehring
Business Manager
Al Giuliano
 AA.S., Intensive Computer-Aided Design – Briarcliffe College
Hunter Business School – Computer Repair Technology with Networking
A+ Certification
*Administrator
Al Giuliano
Christina Harney
M.A., Teaching English – Stony Brook University
B.A., English – Manhattan College
Christina Harney
Julia Hughes
B.A., Spanish Language & Teacher Preparation – Stony Brook University
NYS 7-12 Teaching Certification for Spanish, NYS FLES K-6 Extension
Julia Hughes
Stephanie Kilgannon, LMHC, CASAC-T, CAMS-II
M.S., School Counseling – New York Institute of Technology
M.S., Mental Health Counseling – Alfred University
Stephanie Kilgannon
Mental Health Counselor
AP Psychology Teacher
Nicole Lagis
B.A., Multidisciplinary Studies – Stony Brook University
Susan Layton
M.S., Instructional Technology & Media Management – Potsdam State Teachers College
M.S. Guidance and Counseling in Education, San Jose State University
TESOL & CLAD Credential
Susan Layton
Olivia Le Jouan
M.Ed., General Education – Grand Canyon University
B.A., Politics & International Studies, Minor in History – Fairfield University
Olivia Le Jouan
Administrative Associate
Kelly Mandia
M.A., History – Long Island University
B.A., History, Minor, Social Studies Secondary Education – Stony Brook University
Kelly Mandia
History, Economics & Government Teacher
Angelo Mauro
M.S., Education in Mathematics – St. Joseph’s College
B.A., Mathematics – St. Joseph’s College
*Dorm Parent
Angelo Mauro
STEM Coordinator
Debbie Mazzant
B.S., Mathematics – Pennsylvania State University
B.A., Spanish – Pennsylvania State University
Debbie Mazzant
Mathematics Teacher
Patrick McCormick
MA., Adolescence Special Education – St. Joseph’s College
B.A, History in Secondary Education – St. Joseph’s College
Kathy Miller
B.S., Accounting – Binghamton University
Certified Public Accountant
Kathy Miller
Barbara Missirlian
*Administrator
Barbara Missirlian

James North

Elvin Nunez
Jennifer Orlowski
M.S. Ed., Special Education – Dowling College
M.S. Ed., Literacy – Dowling College
B.A., Fine Arts – St. Lawrence University
Schools Attuned Certification – Bank Street College of Education
Jennifer Orlowski
Nicole Pedersen
M.A. ENL/Elementary Education – Long Island University – C.W. Post
Postgraduate work – Adelphi University
NYS Dual Certified in ENL/Elementary Education
Nicole Pedersen
English as a New Language Teacher
Joshua Pelkey
Joshua Pelkey

Miguel Perez
Donna Pergola
M.A., Creative Writing & Non-Fiction – Southern New Hampshire University
B.S., Secondary Education – Grand Canyon University
AP English Language and Composition Exam Reader
*Administrator
Jacqueline Pfaltz
M.A., Mathematics Education – St. Joseph’s College
B.A., Mathematics – SUNY Geneseo
NYS Teaching Certification- Adolescent Education
Jacqueline Pfaltz
Richard Pollard
M.S., Applied Mathematics – Stony Brook University
B.S., Applied Mathematics – Stony Brook University
Richard Pollard
Gail Roach
M.A., Mathematics – Stony Brook University
B.S., Mathematics Secondary Education – SUNY Oneonta
Gail Roach
Michael Ryan
*Administrator
Michael Ryan
Director of Athletics

Emma Sharkey Frageau
Dorm Parent
Cindy Simkus
B.S., Mathematics – University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Cindy Simkus
Kristin Thoden, RN
B.A., Psychology – Stony Brook University
Kristin Thoden
Christian Vazquez
M.A.., Physical Education & Sports-Based Youth Development – Adelphi University
*Administrator
Christian Vazquez
Zhiyin (Cecilia) Wang
B.A., International Tourism & Leisure Management – NHL Stenden University of Applied Science, The Netherlands
Zhiyin (Cecilia) Wang
Marketing & Admissions Associate
Photos are courtesy of Long Island Photography & Patricia Colombraro