Who We Are

Leadership Team

Mr. Bill DeHaven

Mr. Bill DeHaven

Head of School

Phone Ext. 101

 

Degrees: BA Biology, Emory University;MA Learning Disabilities, Teachers College, Columbia University

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Mrs. Patricia Fink

Mrs. Patricia Fink

Finance Director

Phone Ext. 105

 

Degrees: B.A. University of Notre Dame; M.S.M. Villanova University

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Ms. Peggy M. McNamara

Ms. Peggy M. McNamara

Director of Technology

Phone Ext. 103

 

Degrees: B.A. Union Institute & University; M.Ed Instructional Design & Technology, Post University

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Mrs. Elise Brody

Mrs. Elise Brody

Admissions Director

Phone Ext. 104

 

Degrees: B.A. Psychology, Lehigh University; M.S. Speech Language Pathology, Boston University
Certification: ASHA (American Speech and Language and Hearing Association)

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Mrs. Pauline Smith

Mrs. Pauline Smith

Education Director

Phone Ext. 109

 

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Mrs. Joanne Sabato

Mrs. Joanne Sabato

Chairperson PPT/CSE; Coordinator of Student Assessments and Progress Monitoring/Reporting

Phone Ext. 106

 

Degrees: B.A. Lehman College; M.A. Lehman College
Certification: CT State Educator; ASHA Certified (American Speech and Language and Hearing Association); CT Department of Health License in Speech Pathology; Visualizing Verbalizing

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Faculty

Ms.Ashley Bernardo

Ms.Ashley Bernardo

Teacher

Degrees: B.S. and M.A. University of CT

Certification: Special Education K-12

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Ms. Lisa Buzzeo

Ms. Lisa Buzzeo

Teacher

Degrees: B.S. University of Bridgeport; M.A. Pace University
Certification: Childhood Special Education

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Ms. Molly Cannon

Ms. Molly Cannon

Teacher

Degrees: B.A. Eastern University; M.A. Sacred Heart University
Certification: Elementary and Special Education

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Ms. Sabrina DiMauro

Ms. Sabrina DiMauro

Teacher

Degrees: BA Child Development, JD Law

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Ms. Megan Duncan

Ms. Megan Duncan

Teacher

Degrees: B.A. Eastern CT State University; M.A. Sacred Heart University
Certification: Early Childhood Education / Special Education K-3, Elementary Education

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Mrs. Elizabeth Fontana

Mrs. Elizabeth Fontana

Teacher

Degrees: B.A. Fairfield University
Certification: Art PreK-12

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Mrs. Jennifer Friedman

Mrs. Jennifer Friedman

Teacher

Degrees: B.B.A. George Washington University; M.P.S. Manhattanville College
Certification: Special Education

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Mr. Joshua Genovese

Mr. Joshua Genovese

Teacher

Degrees: B.A. Southern New Hampshire University; M.S. Mahattanville College
Certification: Physical Education; NASM Personal Trainer

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Mrs. Marilyn Guttman

Mrs. Marilyn Guttman

Teacher

Degrees: B.A. SUNY Oneonta; M.S. Brooklyn College
Certification: Elementary Education; Special Education

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Mrs. Jessica Hajj

Mrs. Jessica Hajj

Teacher

Degrees: B.S. Salve Regina University; M.A. Southern CT State University
Certification: Elementary Education; Special Education

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Mrs. Mary Hennig

Mrs. Mary Hennig

Teacher

Degrees: B.A. College of Mount St. Vincent; M.P.S. Mahattanville College
Certification: Elementary Education; Special Education

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Mrs. Linnette Lodato

Mrs. Linnette Lodato

Teacher

Degrees:B.A. George Washington University
Certification: Elementary Education

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Ms. Emma Lynch

Ms. Emma Lynch

Teacher

Degrees: B.A. Loyola University
Certification: Special Education K-12

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Mrs. Stephanie Myint

Mrs. Stephanie Myint

Teacher / Librarian

Degrees: B.A., M.P.S. Mahattanville College
Certification: Literacy; Elementary Education

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Ms. Pam Nessel

Ms. Pam Nessel

Teacher

Degrees: B.A., M.A. Marist College
Certification: Elementary Education; Special Education

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Mrs. Emily Petre

Mrs. Emily Petre

Teacher

Degrees:
Certification:

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Mrs. Alexandra Radano-Formisano

Mrs. Alexandra Radano-Formisano

Teacher

Degrees: B.A. Sacred Heart University; M.A. Sacred Heart University
Certification: Special Education and Elementary Education

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Mr. Max Sage-Robison

Mr. Max Sage-Robison

Teacher

Degrees:B.A. University of Hartford
Certification: Special Education K-12; Elementary Education 1-6

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Ms. Margery Scotti

Ms. Margery Scotti

Teacher

Degrees: B.S. University of Rhode Island
Certification: Elementary Education

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Mrs. Christa Vontell

Mrs. Christa Vontell

Teacher

Degrees:B.A. Manhattanville College; M.A. Southern CT State University
Certification:Elementary Education K – 6 and Special Education K – 12

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Integrated Services

Ms. Ellie Doering

Ms. Ellie Doering

SLP

Degrees: Master of Science of Speech-Language Pathology.

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Mrs. Kathy Mak

Mrs. Kathy Mak

Occupational Therapist

Degrees: B.S. State University of New York at Buffalo; M.S. Columbia University
Certification: Sensory Integration, Interactive Metronome, Therapeutic Listening Program

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Mrs. Christine Oliver

Mrs. Christine Oliver

Counselor

Degrees: B.A. Marist College; M.A. Fairfield University
Certification: Elementary Education, Special Education, School Counseling

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Ms. Alexandria Rivas

Ms. Alexandria Rivas

Social Worker

Degrees: BSW and MSW from Winthrop University

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Mrs. Maureen Roux

Mrs. Maureen Roux

SLP

Degrees: B.S. SUNY New Paltz; M.A. Lehman College
Certification: NY and CT State Educator; ASHA American Speech and Language Association Speech and Language Pathologist

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Staff

Mrs. Mary Ann Guglielmo

Mrs. Mary Ann Guglielmo

Education Director Assistant

Phone Ext. 115

Degrees: A.S. Business / Marketing; University of Bridgeport

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Ms. Heidi Lockwood

Ms. Heidi Lockwood

Executive Assistant

Phone Ext. 226

Degrees: 

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Mrs. Pat Torchen

Mrs. Pat Torchen

Receptionist

Phone Ext. 100

Degrees: B.A. University of Dayton, M.A. Sacred Heart University

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Ms. Evinn Townes

Ms. Evinn Townes

Nurse

Phone Ext. 121

Degrees: BS-U Conn-Biology and Human Services;ADN – Bloomington MN

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Parents Association

pa@villamariaschool.org

Karen Callot: karengarciacallot@gmail.com

Marissa Mangone and Kat Curtin

 

Trustees

Howard G. Capek
Chair
Marjorie Castro
Vice Chair

Jennifer Jehn
Secretary
Sr. Barbara Ann Winnals
Treasurer

Sr. Marie Cacciatore, OSF
Sr. Maria Bartos, OSF
Will Hickey
Sr. Rose Jameson, OSF
Brian T. Kelley
Meghan Millowitz
Karolann Patranzino
Gail R. Ryan
Sr. Mary Elena Sabalausky, OSF