Who We Are
Leadership Team
Mr. Bill DeHaven
Head of School
Degrees: BA Biology, Emory University;MA Learning Disabilities, Teachers College, Columbia University
Certification: to be updated
Mrs. Patricia Fink
Finance Director
Ms. Peggy M. McNamara
Director of Technology
Phone Ext. 103
Degrees: B.A. Union Institute & University; M.Ed Instructional Design & Technology, Post University
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)
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
Faculty
Ms.Ashley Bernardo
Teacher
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
Mrs. Elizabeth Fontana
Art Teacher
Degrees: B.A. Fairfield University
Certification: Art PreK-12
Mrs. Jennifer Friedman
Teacher
Degrees: B.B.A. George Washington University; M.P.S. Manhattanville College
Certification: Special Education
Mr. Joshua Genovese
Physical Education
Degrees: B.A. Southern New Hampshire University; M.S. Mahattanville College
Certification: Physical Education; NASM Personal Trainer
Mrs. Marilyn Guttman
Teacher
Degrees: B.A. SUNY Oneonta; M.S. Brooklyn College
Certification: Elementary Education; Special Education
Mrs. Jessica Hajj
Teacher
Degrees: B.S. Salve Regina University; M.A. Southern CT State University
Certification: Elementary Education; Special Education
Mrs. Mary Hennig
Teacher
Degrees: B.A. College of Mount St. Vincent; M.P.S. Mahattanville College
Certification: Elementary Education; Special Education
Mrs. Linnette Lodato
Teacher
Degrees:B.A. George Washington University
Certification: Elementary Education
Ms. Emma Lynch
Teacher
Degrees: B.A. Loyola University
Certification: Special Education K-12
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
Mrs. Stephanie Myint
Teacher / Librarian
Degrees: B.A., M.P.S. Mahattanville College
Certification: Literacy; Elementary Education
Ms. Christa Nessel
Teacher
Degrees:B.A. Manhattanville College; M.A. Southern CT State University
Certification:Elementary Education K – 6 and Special Education K – 12
Ms. Pam Nessel
Teacher
Degrees: B.A., M.A. Marist College
Certification: Elementary Education; Special Education
Mrs. Christine Oliver
Counselor
Degrees: B.A. Marist College; M.A. Fairfield University
Certification: Elementary Education, Special Education, School Counseling
Mrs. Alexandra Radano-Formisano
Teacher
Degrees: B.A. Sacred Heart University; M.A. Sacred Heart University
Certification: Special Education and Elementary Education
Mr. Max Sage-Robison
Teacher
Degrees:B.A. University of Hartford
Certification: Special Education K-12; Elementary Education 1-6
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
Staff
Mrs. Mary Ann Guglielmo
Education Director Assistant
Mrs. Pat Torchen
Receptionist
Parents Association
pa@villamariaschool.org
Tania Klauck: tld814@yahoo.com
Jen Bamback: bambachjen@hotmail.com
Karen Callot: karengarciacallot@gmail.com
Trustees
Howard G. Capek
Chair
Marjorie Castro
Vice Chair
Jennifer Jehn
Secretary
Sr. Barbara Ann Winnals
Treasurer
Sr. Marie Cacciatore, OSF
Sr. Clare Chabot, OSF
Will Hickey
Sr. Rose Jameson, OSF
Brian T. Kelley
Meghan Millowitz
Carole M. Neysmith
Karolann Patranzino
Gail R. Ryan
Sr. Mary Elena Sabalausky, OSF