The entire school community takes great pride in our outstanding faculty. We believe that these inspiring individuals are an integral part of the success of our program.

Learn more about them by reading the teacher spotlight.

Michael Acquilano, Director of College Guidance; Assistant Head of Upper School; BA Hobart College; MA Rutgers University (Appointed 1997)
Roger Ahern, Assistant Director of College Guidance; Science; BBA Pace College; MA Columbia University (Appointed 1981)
Angela M. Artale, Director of Finance and Facilities; BBA Pace University (Appointed 2004)
Stacy Baker, Biology and Science outreach and research; BS Washington State University (Appointed 2009)       
Michael L. Bowler, History; BA Amherst College (Appointed 2004)
MaryEllen Branigan, Administrative Assistant to Head (Appointed 1989)
Carol Braun, Mathematics; Science; BS Valparaiso University; MS Northwestern University (Appointed 2008)
Christopher Bruno, Athletic Department Administrative Assistant (Appointed 2009)
Mary Ann Carrion, Director of Early Childhood, Pre-K; BA Haverford College; MA Teachers College, Columbia University (Appointed 2005)
Diane Casserly, School Nurse; BA St. John’s University; BSN Wagner College (Appointed 1997)
Dr. Monica Castillo, Chair, World Languages Department; Certificate of Graduate Studies, Instituto Caro y Cuervo; MA University of Oregon; Ph.D. Arizona State University (Appointed 2007)
Denise Ciluffo, Upper School Librarian; Learning Specialist; BA, MA College of Staten Island; Professional Diploma in Academic Advisement Kansas State University (Appointed 2005)
Marianne Contini, Business Office Assistant (Appointed 2009)
Eileen F. Corigliano, Assistant Head of School; Computer Science; BS St. John’s University/Notre Dame College; MS St. John’s University (Appointed 1995)
Caitlin Cox, Latin, Physical Education; BA Boston University (Appointed 2010)
Frank S. Crane, Academic Dean; History; AB Kenyon College; MALS Wesleyan University (Appointed 1991)
Darlene Crowe, Director of Athletics; Chair, Physical Education Department; Summer Camp Director; BS C.W. Post-Long Island University (Appointed 1986)
Maryann Diglio, Lower School, Grade 3; BS St. Francis College; MS College of Staten Island (Appointed 2004)
Catherine Dunning, Art, BFA Tyler School of Art; MFA University of  Hawaii (Appointed 2009)
Janice Earle, Director of Guidance; BA Columbia University; MSW New York University (Appointed 2004)
Annette Frevola, School Accountant; BA St. John’s University (Appointed 1995)
Joan George, Admissions Office Administrative Assistant (Appointed 2003)
Edward Graban, French; Spanish; BA Youngstown State University (Appointed 2003)
Ann Greenfield, Lower School, Grade 4; BS, MA Brooklyn College (Appointed 1992)
Arthur Grinev, Director of Technology: MS Barrington University (Appointed 1999)
Dolores Hayes, Chair, Computer Science & Technology Department; Website Administrator; BS College of Staten Island (Appointed 1999)
Diane J. Hulse, Head of School; BA Beloit College; MA New York University (Appointed 2002)
Taube Import, Director of Operations; BA Brooklyn College (Appointed 1980)
Amanda Ingrassia, Science, BA University of Hawaii; MS SUNY Binghamton (Appointed 2009)
Erin Kennedy, Lower School, Grade 1; BA College of Staten Island (Appointed 2004)
Donald Knies, Chair, English Department; BA St. Louis University; MA University of Pennsylvania (Appointed 1989)
Dominique Kuhn, French; BA La Sorbonne; MA Rutgers University (Appointed 1984)
Don LaMastra, Director of Buildings and Grounds; BFA School of Visual Arts (Appointed 1999)
Dina Large, Upper School Administrative Assistant; BA Rutgers University (Appointed 1992)
Patricia Lynch, Head of Lower School and Curriculum Coordinator, Grades Pre-K through 6; BA Western Michigan University; MS Hunter College (Appointed 2006)
Pascal Maharjan, Mathematics; BA Middlebury College (Appointed 2006)
Brian Manske, Chair, Mathematics Department; BS Wagner College; MS Stevens Institute of Technology (Appointed 1977)
Michael Mazella ’90, Dean of Grade 12; English; BA Boston College; MA Seton Hall University (Appointed 1996)
Laurie Morrison, English; BA Haverford College; MA University of Arizona (Appointed 2007)
Kristi Pfister, Art; BA Barnard College; MS Pratt Institute (Appointed 2007)
Caren Platis, Chair, History Department; Dean of Grade 9; BA Brooklyn College; MA College of Staten Island (Appointed 1989)
Lea Prendergast, Head Librarian; Assistant Director of Diversity; BA Hunter College; MLS Rutgers University (Appointed 2004)
Penny Prior, Lower School, Grade 2; BA Georgetown University; MS Bank Street College of Education (Appointed 2010)
Susan Puttick, Physical Education; BS Springfield College; MS Adelphi University (Appointed 1988)
M. Peter Rapp ’64, Athletic Director Emeritus; Physical Education; BS Wagner College; MA Teacher’s College, Columbia University (Appointed 1969)
Laura Rizzo, Middle School Administrative Assistant; Transportation Coordinator (Appointed 2002)
Jamie Savino ’94, Dean of Grades 5 and 6; Director of Adventures and Extended Day; History; BA Muhlenberg College; MS St. John’s University (Appointed 1998)
Michael Shanley, Dean of Grades 7 and 8; Mathematics; BA Marist College; MA College of Staten Island (Appointed 1975)
Linda B. Shuffman, Director of Admissions; BA University of Pennsylvania (Appointed 2003)
Jennifer Smith, Lower School, Grade 4; BA Western Governors University (Appointed 2008)
Joan Springstead, Director of Educational Resources; BS, MS St. John’s University (Appointed 1991)
Jacqueline A. Stevens, Music; BA Wittenberg University; MA Case Western Reserve University (Appointed 2007)
Mary Jean Strubel, Early Childhood, Kindergarten; BA, MA College of Staten Island (Appointed 1982)
Gerry Tannucilli, Development Services Manager (Appointed 2000)
Laurie Turchiano, Development Office Events Coordinator (Appointed 2009)
Dorothy Van Name, Mathematics; BA Wagner College; MS College of Staten Island (Appointed 1988)
Dr. Rachel Ward, Chair, Science; Dean of Grades 10 and 11; BS The College of William and Mary; Ph.D. University of Pittsburgh (Appointed 2006)
Mark Weissman, Chair, Fine and Performing Arts Department; BA Muhlenberg College; MM Illinois State University (Appointed 1990)
Yvette Wheatley, Music; University of Miami (Appointed 1982)
Clayton Wollney, Director of the Institute for Leadership in Science; BA, MA New York University (Appointed 1978)
NancyAnn Zazzaro, Lower School Administrative Assistant (Appointed 1990)

Buildings & Grounds Staff
Glen Ambrose
Brad Bozzo
Julio Duenas
Causwell Henry
Tashan Henry
Maria Rios
Norma Villon

Security Staff
Patrick Leonard
Anthony Maldonado
Vincent Savoca
James Truscelli

Culinart Dining Staff
Jim Herdman, Culinart Manager
Kathleen Roppolo-O’Hara
Chanel Murphy
Lindiana Sinan
Marc Unger