The faculty and staff at The Caedmon School are committed to providing personalized learning experiences that are academically engaging for our students. The long tenure of many of our faculty members is a testament to The Caedmon School’s philosophy and dedication to community.
With advanced degrees and Montessori-certification, Caedmon teachers are equipped with the training and expertise to provide just the right mix of warmth and challenge to optimize the learning for each student.
All faculty and staff receive ongoing in-house professional development, as well as attend workshops and conferences on significant topics in education, such as diversity and equity work, social emotional learning, brain development, and progressive curriculum. Students are ready for and enroll in the finest independent and public middle schools in NYC.
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| Head of School |
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Matthew Stuart Syracuse University, B.F.A. Teachers College, Columbia University, M.A. |
| Chief Financial and Operations Officer |
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Maarten de Vreede Interconfessional Hofstad College Registered Financial Manager CIBE (Certified in Business Excellence), Columbia Business School |
| Operations/Special Projects |
Dave Carty Colgate University, B.A. NYU Stern School of Business, M.B.A. Teachers College Columbia University, Certificate GCC |
| Associate Head of School |
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Saniya Mehdi Punjab University, Pakistan, B.A. Punjab University, Pakistan, M.A. Teachers College, Columbia University, M.A. West Side Montessori, Montessori Certification for Administrators |
| Director of Enrollment and Family Commitment |
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Jennifer Tarpley-Kreismer University of Iowa, B.A. Teachers College, Columbia University, M.A. |
| Director of Communications |
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Ali Foresi Trinity College, B.A. Seton Hall University, M.A. |
| Director of Giving and Community Engagement |
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Brynja Sigurdardottir University of Iceland, B.S. Cornell University, M.Eng. |
| Director of the Elementary Program |
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Jelecia McGregor Hobart & William Smith Colleges, B.A. American College of Education, M.A. (Anticipated Nov. 2023) |
| Co-Director of Discovery Camp |
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Adam Schlessinger City College, San Francisco, A.A. San Francisco State University, B.A. |
| Director of After School Program & Co-Director of Discovery Camp |
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Slawomir Balon John Jay College B.A. |
| Health Director & School Nurse |
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Rosemary Frisaro-Kessler, RN Rockland Community College, AAS, RN State University of New York at Cortland B.S. |
| Caedmon's Psychologist |
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Elizabeth (Liz) Ward, Ph.D Wesleyan University, B.A. St. John’s University, M.A., Ph.D NYS License as Psychologist |
| Assistant to the Head of School & Assistant to Admissions |
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Susan Bonet Fashion & Art Institute of Dallas At Omaha A.S. |
| Assistant Business Manager |
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Gwenn Kapner Lehigh University, B.S. |
| Student Support Coordinator |
Amy McGregor SUNY Old Westbury, B.A. |
| Receptionist and Registrar |
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Laura Capote Lehman College CUNY, Certificate in Early Childhood Education |
| IT Assistant |
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Samantha Tarpley Trinity College, B.A. |
| Beginners Head Teacher, STEAM Curriculum Developer |
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April Milton Borough of Manhattan Community College, A.S. |
| Beginners Head Teacher, Admissions Interviewer |
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Elaine Fitzgerald Massachusetts Bay Community College, A.S. |
| Beginners Head Teacher |
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Ali Jansen B.A., High Point University
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| Beginners Lead Teacher |
Aisha Ladak B.S., Bishop’s University
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| Beginners Assistant Teacher |
Juhi Pande B.A. History, University of Delhi
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| Beginners Assistant Teacher |
Tori Porter A.A.S., Hostos Community College |
| Early Program Head Teacher |
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Stephanie Messing Augsburg University, B.A. |
| Early Program Head Teacher |
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Levon Dimmick Northwestern College, in Saint Paul, Minnesota, B.A. |
| Early Program Head Teacher |
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Majlinda Rama Laguardia County College, A.S. |
| Early Program Head Teacher |
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Joyce Schneider Smith College, B.A. |
| Early Program Head Teacher |
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Ana Paula Nunes Centro Universitario Salesiano de Sao Paulo, B.A |
| Early Program Associate Teacher |
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Sydney Fass Franklin & Marshall College, B.A. |
| Early Program Associate Teacher |
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Nicholas Kessler Drew University, B.A. |
| Early Program Associate Teacher |
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Samba Siby Queens College, B.A. |
| Early Program Associate Teacher |
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Nora Beard Dean College, B.A. |
| Kindergarten Head Teacher |
Taylor Rosenblatt University of Arizona, B.S. |
| Kindergarten Head Teacher |
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Allison Trinkle Dickinson College, B.A. |
| Kindergarten Head Teacher |
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Katie Pozerski Lesley University, B.S. |
| Kindergarten Associate Teacher |
Jill Grazioli Boston College, B.A. |
| Mixed-Age First & Second Grade Head Teacher |
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Meredith Woodruff West Virginia University, B.S. |
| Mixed-Age First & Second Grade Head Teacher |
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Katie Parker Western Michigan University, B.S. |
| Mixed-Age First & Second Grade Head Teacher |
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Emily Burnett Skidmore College, B.S. |
| Mixed-Age First & Second Grade Head Teacher |
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J.J. Murphy Flagler College, B.A. |
| Mixed-Age First & Second Grade Head Teacher |
Sophie Feldman Indiana University, BA |
| Third Grade Head Teacher |
Jenni Arcieri Loyola University, B.A. |
| Third Grade Associate Teacher |
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Kate Butler Australian Catholic University, Bachelor of Teaching |
| Fourth Grade Head Teacher |
Jacob Meyers Carleton College, B.A. |
| Fourth Grade Head Teacher |
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Rose Kory Grinnell College, B.A. |
| Fifth Grade Head Teacher |
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Elena Howell Muhlenberg College, B.A. |
| Fifth Grade Head Teacher |
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Bryan Storti American Intercontinental University, B.A. |
| Reading Specialist, Director of Learning Services |
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Heather Halverson Keene State College, B.A. |
| Director of The Caedmon Music School, Violin Specialist |
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Paula Flatow Boston University, B.A. |
| Physical Education Specialist, Director of After School/Extended Day, Discovery Camp Co-Director |
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Slawomir Balon John Jay College B.A. |
| Elementary Science/Technology Specialist, Discovery Camp Co-Director |
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Adam Schlessinger City College, San Francisco, A.A. |
| Elementary Library Specialist, Technology Specialist |
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Mary Beth Vrazel University of Steubenville, B.A. |
| Music Specialist, Caedmon Chorus Director |
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Jeremy Davidson Brown University, B.A. |
| Music Specialist & Religion Specialist |
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Kathleen Kilbane Smith College, B.A. |
| Latin Specialist, Yearbook Editor, The Steps of Caedmon Editor |
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Dan McNerney New York University, B.A. |
| Art Specialist |
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Nils Anderson The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, B.F.A. |
| Movement Education Specialist, Physical Education Specialist, Basketball Coach |
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Vonetta Trotter Bates College, B.A. |
| Yoga Specialist |
Maria Serrano Johnson and Wales University, B.A. |
| Spanish Specialist |
Kate FitzGerald Bates College, B.A. |
| Food Director |
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| Chef Kaid, Cater to You Food Service |
| Plant Supervisor |
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| Melvin Morillo |
| Maintenance |
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Miguel Gomez Leo Del Orbe |
Tel: +1 212-879-2296
416 E. 80th Street,
New York, NY 10075
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Tel: +1 212-879-2296
416 E. 80th Street,
New York, NY 10075
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