The Caedmon School

Faculty & Staff

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.

Our Parents Say...

“We appreciate the way the teachers see our child- they always make sure to point out his strengths, both in conversation with him and with us as parents.

Our Parents Say...

Thank you, Caedmon faculty and staff for providing a cocoon of warmth and academic excellence!”

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.

Meet Caedmon's Faculty and Staff

Administrative Staff

Head of School

Matthew Stuart

Syracuse University, B.F.A.

Teachers College, Columbia University, M.A.

Chief Financial and Operations Officer

Dave Carty

Colgate University, B.A.

NYU Stern School of Business, M.B.A.

Teachers College Columbia University, Certificate GCC

Associate Head of School

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

Jennifer Tarpley-Kreismer

University of Iowa, B.A.

Teachers College, Columbia University, M.A.

Director of Communications

Ali Foresi

Trinity College, B.A.

Seton Hall University, M.A.

Director of Giving and Community Engagement

Brynja Sigurdardottir

University of Iceland, B.S.

Cornell University, M.Eng.

Director of the Elementary Program

Jelecia McGregor

Hobart & William Smith Colleges, B.A.

American College of Education, M.A. (Anticipated Nov. 2023)

Director of Alumni Relations and After School

Andrew Kagan

Rutgers University, B.A.

Harvard Extension School, ALM 

Co-Director of Discovery Camp

Adam Schlessinger

City College, San Francisco, A.A.

San Francisco State University, B.A.

Co-Director of Discovery Camp

Slawomir Balon

John Jay College B.A.

Health Director & School Nurse

Rosemary Frisaro-Kessler, RN

Rockland Community College, AAS, RN

State University of New York at Cortland B.S.

Caedmon's Psychologist

Elizabeth (Liz) Ward, Ph.D

Wesleyan University, B.A.

St. John’s University, M.A., Ph.D

NYS License as Psychologist

Administrative Support Staff

Assistant to the Head of School & Assistant to Admissions

Susan Bonet

Fashion & Art Institute of Dallas At Omaha A.S.

Assistant Business Manager

Gwenn Kapner

Lehigh University, B.S.

Student Support Coordinator

Amy McGregor

SUNY Old Westbury, B.A.
Mercy College, M.A.
Professional New York State Teaching Certification

Receptionist and Registrar

Laura Capote

Lehman College CUNY, Certificate in Early Childhood Education

IT Assistant

Samantha Tarpley

Trinity College, B.A.

Faculty List

 

Beginners Head Teacher, STEAM Curriculum Developer

April Milton

Borough of Manhattan Community College, A.S.
Nyack College, B.S.
Teachers College, Columbia University, M.A.
Center for Montessori Education, Montessori Certification Early Childhood

Beginners Head Teacher, Admissions Interviewer

Elaine Fitzgerald

Massachusetts Bay Community College, A.S.
Wheelock College, B.S.
Lesley University, M.A. 
NCME New England, AMS Primary Certification

Beginners Head Teacher

Ali Jansen

B.A., High Point University
M.A., High Point University

 

Beginners Lead Teacher

Aisha Ladak

B.S., Bishop’s University
Early Childhood Montessori Certification, The Canadian Montessori Teacher Education Institute

 

Beginners Assistant Teacher

Juhi Pande

B.A. History, University of Delhi
B. Ed., University of Delhi
M.A., Indrapastha University, New Delhi

 

Beginners Assistant Teacher

Tori Porter

A.A.S., Hostos Community College

Beginners Assistant Teacher

Patricia Costa

SUNY Empire State College, B.A. (expected 2026)

Early Program Head Teacher

Stephanie Messing

Augsburg University, B.A.
Augsburg University, M.A.
West Side Montessori Teacher Education Program, AMS Certification

Early Program Head Teacher

Levon Dimmick

Northwestern College, in Saint Paul, Minnesota, B.A.

Early Program Head Teacher

Majlinda Rama

Laguardia County College, A.S.
Hunter College, B.A. (expected Spring 2021)
College of New Rochelle Center for Montessori Teacher Education, Montessori Certification

Early Program Head Teacher

Joyce Schneider

Smith College, B.A.
Teachers College, Columbia University, M.A.
CMTE/NY Montessori, Montessori Certification (3-6 years old)

Early Program Head Teacher

Ana Paula Nunes

Centro Universitario Salesiano de Sao Paulo, B.A
West Side Montessori: Teacher Education Program, Montessori Certification
New York University, M.A.

Early Program Associate Teacher

Sydney Fass

Franklin & Marshall College, B.A.
Westside Montessori, Certification in Infant & Toddler

Early Program Associate Teacher

Nicholas Kessler

Drew University, B.A.

Early Program Associate Teacher

Samba Siby

Queens College, B.A.

Early Program Associate Teacher

Nora Beard

Dean College, B.A.

Kindergarten Head Teacher

Taylor Rosenblatt

University of Arizona, B.S.
Hunter College, M.S.

Kindergarten Head Teacher

Allison Trinkle

Dickinson College, B.A.

Kindergarten Head Teacher

Katie Pozerski

Lesley University, B.S.
City College of New York, M.S. Ed.
Massachusetts Educator's Initial License

Kindergarten Associate Teacher

Jill Grazioli

Boston College, B.A.
Hunter College, M.S.
NYS Initial Certificate, Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade
2)

Mixed-Age First & Second Grade Head Teacher

Meredith Woodruff

West Virginia University, B.S.
Hunter College, M.A. TESOL

Mixed-Age First & Second Grade Head Teacher

Katie Parker

Western Michigan University, B.S.
American College of Education, M.Ed.
West Side Montessori School Teacher Education Program, Elementary Certification (expected June 2023)

Mixed-Age First & Second Grade Head Teacher

Emily Burnett

Skidmore College, B.S.
NYS Certification, Grades 1-6

Mixed-Age First & Second Grade Head Teacher

J.J. Murphy

Flagler College, B.A.

Mixed-Age First & Second Grade Head Teacher

Sophie Feldman

Indiana University, BA
Touro, MA in Childhood & Special Education (Grades 1-6)

Mixed-Age First & Second Grade Head Teacher

Tiffani Ormsby

Hofstra University, B.B.A. 
American University, M.A.T. 

Third Grade Head Teacher

Jenni Arcieri

Loyola University, B.A. 
Loyola Marymount University, M.A.

Third Grade Associate Teacher

Kate Butler

Australian Catholic University, Bachelor of Teaching
Australian Catholic University, B.A.

Fourth Grade Head Teacher

Jacob Meyers

Carleton College, B.A.
Teachers College at Columbia University, M.A.
NYS Certification in Childhood Education, Grades 1-6
NYS Certification in Students with Disabilities Grades 1-6

Fourth Grade Head Teacher

Rose Kory

Grinnell College, B.A. 
Northwestern University, MSEd
Elementary Teaching License with ESL/Bilingual endorsements

Fifth Grade Head Teacher

Elena Howell

Muhlenberg College, B.A.
Bank Street College of Education, M.S.

Fifth Grade Head Teacher

Bryan Storti

American Intercontinental University, B.A.
Hunter College, MS Ed
New York State Certification K-5

Reading Specialist, Director of Learning Services

Heather Halverson

Keene State College, B.A.
Touro College, M.S. Education
Touro College, M.S. Special Education

Director of The Caedmon Music School, Violin Specialist

Paula Flatow

Boston University, B.A.
Manhattan School of Music, M.A.

Physical Education Specialist, Assistant Director of After School/Extended Day, Discovery Camp Co-Director

Slawomir Balon

John Jay College B.A.

Elementary Science/Technology Specialist, Discovery Camp Co-Director

Adam Schlessinger

City College, San Francisco, A.A.
San Francisco State University, B.A.

Elementary Library Specialist, Technology Specialist

Mary Beth Vrazel

University of Steubenville, B.A.
Fordham University, M.A.

Music Specialist, Caedmon Chorus Director

Jeremy Davidson

Brown University, B.A.
Teachers College, Columbia University, M.A.

Music Specialist & Religion Specialist

Kathleen Kilbane

Smith College, B.A.
New England Conservatory, M.M.

Latin Specialist, Yearbook Editor, The Steps of Caedmon Editor

Dan McNerney

New York University, B.A.
Fordham University, M.A.

Art Specialist

Pilar Perez-Yepes

Florida International University, B.F.A.
University of Delaware, M.F.A

Art Specialist

Nils Anderson

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, B.F.A.
Hunter College, M.F.A.

Movement Education Specialist, Physical Education Specialist, Basketball Coach

Vonetta Trotter

Bates College, B.A.

Yoga Specialist

Maria Serrano

Johnson and Wales University, B.A.
Rutgers University, M.B.S

Spanish Specialist

Kate FitzGerald

Bates College, B.A.
Middlebury College, M.A.
Bank Street College, M.A.

Auxiliary Services

Food Director
Chef Milena, Cater to You Food Service
Plant Supervisor
Melvin Morillo
Maintenance

Miguel Gomez

Leo Del Orbe

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