Friends Academy
Founded 1876
Strong Minds.
Kind Hearts.
faculty directory
2014-2015
Tel 516-676-0393 • Fax 516-465-1718
Locust Valley, NY 11560
E-mail: [email protected] • www.fa.org
faculty
Debbie Alber, Middle School English; BS, University of Houston; [email protected]
Mark Alber, Upper School Science; MA, University of Houston, BA, Hendrix College; [email protected]
Mary Jo Allegra, Lower School Visual Art; MA, Teachers College, Columbia University, BFA, Pratt Institute; [email protected]
Sara Alt, Lower, Middle and Upper School Music; BS, Philadelphia Biblical University, BMUS, Philadelphia Biblical University;
[email protected]
Ken Ambach, Director of Technology; MAT, Boston College, BA, Colgate University; [email protected]
Ryan Aponte, Upper School History, Athletics; MA, Georgetown University, BA, Davidson College; [email protected]
Kenneth Austin, Middle School English, Transportation Coordinator; MA, New York Institute of Technology, BA, SUNY at Albany;
[email protected]
Gail Baker, Physical Education and Athletics; BS, University of Rhode Island; [email protected]
Allison Barth, Middle School Mathematics, Grade 6 Team Leader, Athletics; MS, New York Institute of Technology, MA, SUNY at
Stony Brook, BA, Long Island University; [email protected]
David Barth, Physical Education, Health and Athletics; MA, Stony Brook University, BS, SUNY at Cortland; [email protected]
Barbara Baskind, Upper School Learning Specialist; MS, Long Island University CW Post, BA, College of The Holy Cross;
[email protected]
Ronald Baskind, Director of Student Life, Athletics; MS, Long Island University, BS, Long Island University; [email protected]
Brian Baxter, Physical Education and Athletics; BA, University of District of Columbia; [email protected]
Margery Bevad, College Counseling, GSS Facilitator; MS, Queens College, BA, Manhattanville College; [email protected]
Christine Botti, Physical Education, Health and Athletics; MA, Hofstra University, BS, Adelphi University; [email protected]
Conor Buechler, Upper School Science, Athletics; Ph.D., University of Washington, MS, University of Washington,
BS, University of Arizona; [email protected]
Alexander Burt, Upper School Mathematics; MS.Ed, Hofstra University, BS, Hofstra University, BA, Hofstra University;
[email protected]
Lauren Carballo, Associate Director of College Counseling, Athletics; BA, Muhlenberg College; [email protected]
Fina Cassara, Lower School Spanish; MS, Hofstra University, BA, St. John’s University; [email protected]
Jillian Chiarenza, Upper School Math, Yearbook; M.Ed, Boston College, BA, Boston College; [email protected]
Philip Cicciari, Middle School History, Athletics; MA, Western Govenors University, BA, York College of Pennsylvania;
[email protected]
Tamara Clark, Upper School Mathematics, Grade 12 Class Dean; BS, Lincoln University, [email protected]
Selina Collier, Middle School Science and Health, Grade 8 Team Leader; BA, Kings College, Cambridge University;
[email protected]
Jaimee Connors, Lower School, 2nd Grade; MS, Hunter College, BS, SUNY at Stony Brook; [email protected]
Deidre Cooper, Lower School, 4th Grade; MS, City University of New York/Brooklyn College, JD, Georgetown University Law
Center, BA, Long Island University CW Post; [email protected]
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Michael Damm, Physical Education, Health and Athletics; BS, Lock Haven University; [email protected]
Caitlin Darbee, Early Childhood, Teacher’s Assistant; BA, Long Island University; [email protected]
Lanessa Davis, Middle School World Languages and Cultures, Athletics; MA, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, BA,
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale; [email protected]
Matthew Davison, Upper School World Languages and Cultures; Ph.D., University of California ‑ Irvine, MA, University of
Miami, BA, University of Virginia; [email protected]
Lynn DeNatale, Lower School, 4th Grade; PDA, Long Island University, MS, Queens College, M.Ed, Long Island University,
BS, Drexel University; [email protected]
Nikita Desai, Lower School, 3rd Grade; M.Ed, Temple University, BS Education, Temple University; [email protected]
Allison Doherty, Middle and Upper School Visual Art, Athletics; MFA, Syracuse University, BS, SUNY at Plattsburgh;
[email protected]
Garrett Dooley ’05, 2nd Grade, Teacher’s Assistant; MS.Ed, Bank Street College, BA, Denison University;
[email protected]
Edward Dugger, Director of College Counseling; MFA, Columbia University, BA, Cornell University; [email protected]
Polly Duke, Upper School World Languages and Cultures, Department Head; Ph.D., Columbia University, MA, Middlebury
College, MA, Teachers College, Columbia University, M PHIL, Columbia University, BA, Oberlin College; [email protected]
Meagan Faraone, Early Childhood, Teacher’s Assistant; MA, Quinnipiac University, BA Quinnipiac University;
[email protected]
Jennifer Ferreira, Lower School, Kindergarten; M.Ed, Hunter College, BS, Cornell University; [email protected]
Tracey Foster, Director of Arts; MA, New York University, BA, University of Washington; [email protected]
David Frazer, Middle School History, Athletics; BA, Iona College; [email protected]
Shawn Marie Garrett, Upper School English, Department Head; MFA, Yale University, BA, Duke University;
[email protected]
Louisa Garry, Upper School English, Academic Counselor, Athletics; MS, Long Island University, BA, Yale University;
[email protected]
William Garry, Middle School Mathematics, Athletics; MS, Long Island University, BA, St. Lawrence University;
[email protected]
Andrew Geha, Middle and Upper School Theater; MA, New York University, BFA, New York University; [email protected]
Michael Grant, Technical Director of Theater; [email protected]
Rachel Hall, Upper School World Languages and Cultures, Community Service Coordinator; MA, New York University,
BA, Columbia University; [email protected]
Stephen Hefele, Physical Education, Health and Athletics; MPE, Springfield College, CAS, Springfield College,
BA, Rutgers University; [email protected]
Joseph Helpern, Upper School Science, Athletics; MS, Lehman College, BA, Case Western Reserve University;
[email protected]
Kathleen Howard, Upper School English, Upper School Publications; Ph.D., Rutgers University, MA, Rutgers University,
BA, Wellesley College; [email protected]
Judith James, Library Director, Community Service; MS, Long Island University, MLS, Long Island University, BA, Windham
College; [email protected]
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Kimberly Jennings ’88, Lower School Curriculum Coordinator, 5th Grade; MS, Hofstra University, BS, University of Vermont;
[email protected]
Marika Knight, Upper School Mathematics, Department Head; MAT, Union College, BS, Union College; [email protected]
Mary Alice Kolodner, Dean of Faculty, Upper School Science; MA, Teachers College, Columbia University, BA, College of Notre
Dame; [email protected]
Brie Kraska ’93, Lower School, 5th Grade; MA, Long Island University, BS, Bucknell University; [email protected]
Daniel Kriesberg, Middle School Science, Athletics; MA, Queens College, BA, Syracuse University; [email protected]
Christine Kulke, Upper School History, Department Head; MA, University of California‑Berkeley, BA, Princeton University;
[email protected]
Joy Lai, Middle and Upper School Visual Art, Department Head; MS, Mercy College, BS, Suny New Paltz, BA, Bard College;
[email protected]
Herbert Lape, Upper School History, Upper School Library Dean; MA, St. John’s University, BA, Princeton University;
[email protected]
Alexander Lash, Upper School Mathematics, Athletics; MA, North Carolina State University, BS, Bucknell, BA, Bucknell;
[email protected]
Jessica Levey, Middle and Upper School Digital and Media Arts, Department Head; MFA, Hunter College, BA, Barnard College;
[email protected]
Hui Lin Lin, Upper School World Languages & Cultures; BA, Fu Jen University, [email protected]
Marshall Lindner, Upper School History, Athletics; MA, Millersville State College, BA, Franklin and Marshall College;
[email protected]
James Liverani, Lower, Middle and Upper School Music, Athletics; BS, Long Island University; [email protected]
Leanne Loizides, Upper School English, Mock Trial; MS, Pace University, BA, University of Auckland; [email protected]
Jennifer Madden, Early Childhood; MA, Queens College, BA, University of Colorado; [email protected]
Kate Madigan, Lower School Librarian; MLS, Long Island University, BS, SUNY at Old Westbury; [email protected]
Angela Martin, Upper School World Languages and Cultures, Director of Quaker Education, BA, Oberlin College;
[email protected]
Pam Martocci, Early Childhood; MS, Long Island University, BA, SUNY at Oneonta; [email protected]
Deborah McLean, Lower School Principal; MS, Sarah Lawrence College, BA, Cornell University; [email protected]
Kristin Minuto, Director of Early Childhood; MS ED, Hofstra University, BS, Hofstra University; [email protected]
William Morris, Head of School; MA, Teachers College, Columbia University, MA, University of Connecticut,
BA, Bucknell University; [email protected]
Amy Mulcahy, Middle School World Languages and Cultures, Admissions, Athletics; MA, Middlebury College, BA, Bridgewater State
College; [email protected]
Beth Muller, Athletic Trainer; MS, Long Island University, BA, Purdue University; [email protected]
Geoff Nelson, Upper School History, Upper School English, Athletics; BA, Kenyon College; [email protected]
Sharon Nelson, Middle and Upper School Learning Specialist; MA, Santa Clara University, BA, California State University;
[email protected]
Clare Nesfield, Middle School Educational Technology, Yearbook; MA, Long Island University, MA, New York Institute
of Technology, BA, College of Mount St. Vincent; [email protected]
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Jennifer Newitt, Assistant Principal Upper School, Upper School Science, Department Head; MA, Hofstra University,
BA, Swarthmore College; [email protected]
Erin Nolan, Middle School Mathematics, Admissions, Athletics; MA, Bowling State University, BS, Bowling State University;
[email protected]
Sven Pamuk, Upper School History, Athletics; MA, University of Nottingham, BA, Villanova University; [email protected]
Joan Phillips, Upper School Mathematics; MS, Boston College, BS, SUNY Cortland; [email protected]
Carolyn Pocius, Upper School Science, Grade 9 Class Dean; M.Ed, Harvard University, BA, Williams College;
[email protected]
Edgar Posada, Upper School World Languages and Cultures, Athletics; MA, Stony Brook University, BA, SUNY at Stony Brook;
[email protected]
Sara Pozzi, Upper School World Languages and Cultures, Grade 10 Class Dean; MA, New York University, BA, Stetson University;
[email protected]
Emily Pursino, Upper School Mathematics, Peer Tutoring Coordinator; MA, New York University, BA, Hofstra University;
[email protected]
Alan Quackenbush, Director of Athletics and Physical Education; MPE, Springfield College, MA, Adelphi University,
BS, Springfield College, Advanced Graduate Certificate, SUNY at Stony Brook; [email protected]
Michael Quinland, School Psychologist, Upper School Science; Ph.D., Adelphi University, MA, Adelphi University,
BA, Georgetown University; [email protected]
Mary Ann Reardon, Archivist, Middle School Librarian; MLS, Long Island University, BA, College of St. Catherine;
[email protected]
Catherine Reed, Upper School Science, Athletics; BA, Swathmore College; [email protected]
John Regan, Middle and Upper School Visual Art, Athletics; BS, Regents College; [email protected]
Martha Regelmann, Lower, Middle and Upper School Music; BM, Westminster Choir College; [email protected]
Shanelle Robinson, Director of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs; M.Ed, University of Massachusetts Amherst, BA, Smith
College; [email protected]
Stephen Rubenacker, Middle School Principal; MA, Dowling College; BA, St. John’s University; [email protected]
Kathleen Schalk, Middle School English, Athletics; MA, Queens College, BA, St. Joseph’s College; [email protected]
Deborah Schoman, Associate Head of School, Upper School Principal; MA, SUNY at Stony Brook, BA, SUNY at Stony Brook;
[email protected]
Melissa Scott, Middle School Science, Grade 7 Team Leader, Athletics; MA, New York University, BA, Hamilton College;
[email protected]
Kate Scudellari, Upper School World Languages and Cultures, Model UN; MST, Fordham University, MA, Middlebury College, BA,
Brown University; [email protected]
Amanda Serif, Physical Education, Health, and Athletics; BS, Adelphi University; [email protected]
Elizabeth Servino, Lower School, Kindergarten; MA, Adelphi University, BA, Fairfield University; [email protected]
Daniel Seymour, Middle School History, Athletics; BA, Middlebury College; [email protected]
Lillian Shulman, Lower School, 3rd Grade; MS, Salem State College, BS, Boston University; [email protected]
Kimberly Soscie, Lower School, 4th Grade; M-Ed, Mount Saint Mary’s University, BA, Hofstra University; [email protected]
Meghan Stott, Lower School Science; MA, Walden University, BS, University of Wisconsin, Madison; [email protected]
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Richard Sullivan, Upper School English, Student Work Program; Ph.D., Rutgers University, BA, Amherst College;
[email protected]
Jesse Tennyson, Lower, Middle and Upper School Music; MM, Texas Tech University, BM, Columbus State University;
[email protected]
Carlie Tietjen, Lower School Learning Specialist; MA, Columbia University, BS, Boston University; [email protected]
Carol Van Auken, Upper School Librarian, Textbook Support; MS, Long Island University, BA, SUNY at Binghamton;
[email protected]
Mary Ann Vascotto, Upper School Science; MA, Long Island University, BA, Manhattan College; [email protected]
Dale Ann Waterhouse, Lower School, 1st Grade; MS, Long Island University, BA, University of Miami; [email protected]
Sara Weinstein, Lower School, 1st Grade, Director of Little Friends Infant & Toddler Center; MS, Hofstra University, BS, SUNY at
Oneonta; [email protected]
William (Brad) Wetherell, Upper School English, Athletics; MFA, University of Michigan, BA, University of Connecticut;
[email protected]
Kelly Zolla, Upper School History, Grade 11 Class Dean; MA, Stony Brook University, BA, Boston College; [email protected]
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Strong Minds.
Kind Hearts.
Friends Academy
Locust Valley, NY 11560
Tel 516-676-0393 e-mail [email protected]