M.A., Teaching of Writing – Columbia University, Teachers College
B.A., English Education – Stony Brook University
Doreen Ariik
B.A., Economics – Dartmouth College
Minor, Studio Art – Dartmouth College
Doreen Ariik
Middle School Science and PE Teacher
Michael Canestraro
M.A., Theatre Arts – Long Island University, C.W. Post
B.F.A., Theatre Arts – Hofstra University
Michael Canestraro
Theatre Teacher
Director of Theatre Arts
Director of Theatre Arts
Christine Cleary
A. Office Administration – Katherine Gibbs School, NY
Dale Carnegie Certificate, NY
Christine Cleary
Executive Administrative Assistant to the Head of School
Patricia Colombraro
M.F.A. Fine Art, Long Island University
B.A., Communication, Photography – Long Island University
Patricia Colombraro
Photography Teacher
Visual Arts Department Chair Solarium Art Gallery Curator
Visual Arts Department Chair Solarium Art Gallery Curator
Aric Dexel
B.S. Social Science, Secondary Education – Saint Cloud State
Aric Dexel
Director of Residential Life
Lynn Dimino
Lynn Dimino
Accounts Payable
Andreika Eikerenkoetter-Horne
M.A., Multi-Media, Fine Art – Adelphi University
B.A., Multi-Media, Fine Art – Adelphi University
Andreika Eikerenkoetter-Horne
Studio Arts Teacher
Ceramics Teacher
Ceramics Teacher
Dana Fernandez
M.S. TESOL – Touro University
B.A. Education and History, Minor In Mathematics – Hofstra University
Dana Fernandez
ENL Teacher
World Languages Department Chair
World Languages Department Chair
Elyse Flader
B.S.N. Nursing – CW Post, NY
A.A.S. Nursing – SUNY Farmingdale
Elyse Flader
School Nurse
Charles Fortmann
PhD & M.S. Material Science & Engineering, Stanford University
B.S. Physics, University of Maryland
Charles Fortmann
Physics Teacher
Matthew Frageau
Matthew Frageau
Chemistry Teacher
Science Department Chair
Science Department Chair
Al Giuliano
Al Giuliano
Director of Technology
Joan Harney
M.A. Education – Dowling College
B.S. Elementary Education – Dowling College
Joan Harney
BOOST Teacher
Michelle Kurzyna
M.A. in Teaching, General Education – Queens College
B.L.A. Landscape Architecture – SUNY College of Environmental Science & Forestry, Syracuse University
Michelle Kurzyna
STEM Teacher
Antonio Lorenzoni
Master’s Degree in Foreign Language; History of French Language – Università delgi studi di Firenze
Antonio Lorenzoni
World Languages Teacher – French, Italian, Spanish
Kelly Mandia
M.A., History – Long Island University
B.A., History, Minor, Social Studies Secondary Education – Stony Brook University
Kelly Mandia
History Teacher
History Department Chair
History Department Chair
Debbie Mazzant
B.S., Mathematics – Pennsylvania State University
B.A., Spanish – Pennsylvania State University
Deborah Mazzant
Mathematics Teacher
Mathematics Department Chair
Mathematics Department Chair
Patrick McCormick
M.A. Adolescent Special Education 7-12, St. Joseph’s University
B.A History in Secondary Education 7-12, St. Joseph’s University
Patrick McCormick
History Teacher
Kevin McMenomy
Kevin McMenomy
Controller
Kaitlyn McNulty
M.A., English Literature – University College Cork
B.A., English and Adolescent Education – SUNY Geneseo
Kaitlyn McNulty
Admissions & Enrollment Assistant
Barbara Missirlian
Barbara Missirlian
Director of Student Care and Compliance
Director of Facilities
Director of Facilities
Masako Niwa
B.S. Animal Science, Equine Science, and Business – University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Masako Niwa
Equestrian Director
Joshua Pelkey
B.A. Music – University of Vermont
MM, Longy School of Music, Cambridge MA
Joshua Pelkey
Director of Admissions
Director of Summer Programs
Director of Summer Programs
Donna Pergola
M.A. English Composition – Southern New Hampshire University
B.S. Secondary English Education – Grand Canyon University
EdD, abd, Curriuculum Development – Capella University
Donna Pergola
Dean of Academics
College Counselor
English Teacher
English Department Chair
English Teacher
English Department Chair
Christina Peterson
Master of Arts in Teaching English – Stony Brook University
Bachelor of Arts in English – Manhattan College
Christina Peterson
Middle School Coordinator
English Teacher
English Teacher
Jacqueline Pfaltz
M.A., Mathematics Education – St. Joseph’s College
B.A., Mathematics – SUNY Geneseo
NYS Teaching Certification- Adolescent Education
Jacqueline Pfaltz
Mathematics Teacher
Syeda Rahman
BA in Biological Sciences – Hunter College
MA in Cellular and Molecular Biology – Hunter College (In progress)
Syeda Rahman
Biology Teacher
Gail Roach
M.A., Mathematics – SUNY Stony Brook
B.S., Mathematics Secondary Education – SUNY Oneonta
Gail Roach
Mathematics Teacher
Mike Ryan
B.S. Education
Mike Ryan
Dean of Students
Cindy Simkus
B.S., Mathematics – University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Cindy Simkus
Director of Enrollment Management & Marketing
Truman Templeton
M. A., Literature – Auburn University
B. A., English – Oregon State University
Truman Templeton
English Teacher
Michelle Viola
MSN Administration and Management in Nursing – Aspen University
BSN – Stony Brook University
Michelle Viola
Director of Health and Wellness
Zhiyin (Cecilia) Wang
B.A., International Tourism & Leisure Management – NHL Stenden University of Applied Science, The Netherlands
Zhiyin (Cecilia) Wang
Chinese Teacher
Marketing & Admissions Associate
Marketing & Admissions Associate
Omri West
MAA, Athletic Administration – Ohio University
B.S. Sports Management – Rutgers University New-Brunswick
Omri West
Director of Athletics
Justin Zelenka
M.A., International Relations- New York University
B.A., History and Political Science- Rutgers University
*Dorm Parent
Justin Zelenka
History Teacher
