Who We Are
Leadership Team

Mr. Bill DeHaven
Head of School
Phone Ext. 101
Degrees: BA Biology, Emory University;MA Learning Disabilities, Teachers College, Columbia University

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

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


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
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
Teacher
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. Stephanie Myint
Teacher / Librarian
Degrees: B.A., M.P.S. Mahattanville College
Certification: Literacy; Elementary Education

Ms. Pam Nessel
Teacher
Degrees: B.A., M.A. Marist College
Certification: Elementary Education; Special Education


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

Ms. Margery Scotti
Teacher
Degrees: B.S. University of Rhode Island
Certification: Elementary Education

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
Integrated Services


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


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

Ms. Evinn Townes
Nurse
Parents Association
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