LOWER SCHOOL TEACHERS & STAFF

Academic Program

Parents & Students

Community

Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Sandra Bookmiller Math Coach
Vanessa Wiltberger Literacy Coach
Jennifer Babcock Instructional Coach

Kindergarten Team

Claire Arnott Kindergarten Teacher
Jill Fox Kindergarten Teacher
Jessica Lemke Kindergarten Lead Teacher

Elise Briandi Gruber Gr. K Teacher
Marren McMahon Gr. K Teaching Partner
Audra Hazelton Gr. K Teaching Partner

Colette Hironimus Gr. K Teaching Partner

Grade 1 Team

Megan Ciotuszynzki Gr. 1 Teacher
Hannah McNamara GR. 1 TEACHER
Emily Sellitto Gr. 1 Teacher

Megan Beal Gr. 1 Teacher
Erica Zendano GR. 1 Teaching Partner
Rebecca Farszmil Gr. 1 Teaching Partner

Daeyana Francis Gr. 1 Teaching Partner
Lisa Klein Gr. 1 Teaching Partner

Grade 2 Team

Caitlin Coleman Gr. 2 Teacher
Jenna Knapp Gr. 2 Teacher
Krystina Lucas Gr. 2 Teacher

Cynthia Burhans Gr. 2 Teacher
Barbara Petz Gr. 2 Teaching Partner
Elizabeth Snowdy Gr. 2 Teaching Partner

Maeghan McDonald Gr. 2 Teacher Partner
Suanne Minott Gr. 2 Teaching Partner

Grade 3 Team

Becky Abramo Gr. 3 Teacher
Erin Moore Gr. 3 Teacher
Seanna Chilson Gr. 3 Teacher

Elizabeth (Lisa) Hassett Gr. 3 Teaching Partner
Chrystal Mook Gr. 3 Teaching Partner
Lauren Huber Gr. 3 Teaching Partner

Grade 4 Team

Rachael Becker Gr. 4 Teacher
Emily Mayham Gr. 4 Teacher
Madeleine Callanan Gr. 4 Teacher

Hannah Smith Gr. 4 Teaching Partner
Nadiya Marcano Gr. 4 Teaching Partner
Hannah Hamilton Gr. 4 Teaching Partner

Super Subjects Team

Jennifer Chapman Lower School Librarian
Dawan Jones Physical Education Teacher
Melissa Leopard STEAM Coordinator

Deborah Lipa-Ciotta Dance Teacher
Marie Mealer Music Teacher
Katie Wratten Physical Education Teacher

Leanne Goldblatt K-4 Visual Arts Teacher

Student Services Team

Joanna Frost Speech Language Therapist
Gina Pecoraro English As A New Language Teacher, K-8
Molly Pidgeon 3/4 Teacher (SPED)

Abigail Simon Special Education
Jennifer Petrick Special Education/TOSA
Emily O’Malley Literacy Interventionist

Kathleen Lysek Literacy Interventionist
Amy Holland Special Education
Khandis Rhines 3/4 Teaching Partner, SPED

Christina Faraci Literacy Interventionist
Kara Dabney Special Education
Stacey Cortina Special Education

L. Felipe Pereira-Ballachino Student Aide

Guidance Team

Krista Coon Counseling Support

Administration

Melissa Rivera Principal, K-4
Anthony Riccio Assistant Principal, K-4
Dominic Pereira-Ballachino Director of Student Services, K-12

Eric Klapper Executive Director, K-12
Jennifer Pangborn Chief Academic Officer, K-12
Dr. Karrie Hayes Chief Operating Officer, K-12

Support Staff

Tonya Barker Administrative Assistant, K-4
Naida Rivera Administrative Assistant, K-4
Veronica Vega Administrative Assistant, K-4

Candy Bredenberg Student Services Administrative Assistant
Shimal Largie Student Support
Jen Madia K-4 School Chef

Ebony McMillan Family and Student Support
Nagham Alaw General Support

Academic Program

Parents & Students

Lower School Teachers

Community