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Senior Administration
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- Brother Thomas Leto, CFC
- President
- Ed.D., Seton Hall University
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- Dr. Anthony Casella '97, P'36
- Principal, Upper School
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MS Iona College
MSEd Fordham University
EdS and EdD Seton Hall University
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- Mrs. Deirdre Mone
- Principal, Lower School
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BA, Fordham University
MPS, Manhattanville
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- Mr. Mark Hogan LS'87, US'91, P'26
- Chief Advancement Officer
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MSE, University of Dayton
BA, College of the Holy Cross
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- Mr. Thomas Cunningham
- Chief Financial Officer
- M.B.A., Pace University
Administration
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- Mr. Mario Aceto
- Assistant Principal | Lower School Associate Director of Admission
- Ed.S., Seton Hall University
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- Mr. Joseph Blanco
- Chief Technology Officer
- BA Religious Studies- Hamilton College, MST Secondary Education- Iona College, EdS School Policy, Leadership and Management- Seton Hall
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- Mr. Joseph Casarella '13
- Associate Dean of Students, Director of Student Success
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B.A Pace University
M.A.T Physical Education at Manhattanville College
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- Dr. Kevin Kelton
- World Language Department Chair & Middle States Accreditation Coordinator
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PhD, Rutgers University
MA, Iona College
MDiv, Dominican House of Studies
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- Mr. Ryan Mahoney
- Director of Athletics & Head Baseball Coach
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MAT Physical Education and Sports Pedagogy, Manhattanville College
BS, St. John's University
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- Mrs. Terri Maraglino
- Dean of Students, Theology Teacher
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M.S. Mental Health
B.A. Sociology, Minor Urban Studies
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- Mrs. Barbara Robertson P'05,'08
- Director of Admissions - Upper School
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- Mr. Christopher Scarella '06
- Dean of Academics | Track & Field Coach
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M.A., Manhattan College 2013
Ed.S., Seton Hall University 2019
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- Ms. Alice Smyth
- Director of Campus Ministry
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M.Ed., Boston College
B.S.B.A, Fordham University Gabelli School of Business
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- Mr. Chad Somerville
- Director of Facilities
Admissions
Advancement
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- Mr. Mark Hogan LS'87, US'91, P'26
- Chief Advancement Officer
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MSE, University of Dayton
BA, College of the Holy Cross
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- Mrs. Amy Parise P'27,'29,'31
- Director of Alumni Relations & Special Events
- MST, SUNY Oswego
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- Mr. Alexander Malecki
- Director of Communications & Marketing
- BA, Iona University
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- Mr. Steve Herman
- Director of the Fund for Iona Prep
- BA, College of the Holy Cross
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- Mrs. Gina Marie Cantarella
- Advancement Coordinator
- AS, Florida Atlantic University
Athletics
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- Mr. Ryan Mahoney
- Director of Athletics & Head Baseball Coach
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MAT Physical Education and Sports Pedagogy, Manhattanville College
BS, St. John's University
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- Mr. Brian Brown
- Equipment Manager
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- Mr. Vincent Sullivan
- Assistant Director of Athletics for Student Wellness & Performance
- B.S., Long Island University
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- Mrs. April Robbins
- Administrative Assistant to Athletics
Business Office
Campus Ministry
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- Ms. Alice Smyth
- Director of Campus Ministry
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M.Ed., Boston College
B.S.B.A, Fordham University Gabelli School of Business
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- Brother Lucian Knaap,CFC
- Lower School Director of Campus Ministry Lower School Technology for Grades K-5
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- Mr. Ryan Murphy '18
- Assistant Director of Campus Ministry
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- The Rev. Justin Cinnante, O.Carm.
- School Chaplain
School Counseling
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- Mr. Michael Kiers '95
- Head of School Counseling
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MS Counseling
MS School Building Leadership
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- Ms. Caitlin Proscia
- College Counselor
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BA - Psychology Iona College
MA - Counseling Manhattan College
Professional Diploma in Pupil Services Manhattan College
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- Mr. Michael Moffitt
- College Counselor
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B.S. University of Arkansas
M.A. American International College
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- Mrs. Denise Horton P'31
- Mental Health Counselor
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B.A. Visual Arts, Saint Bonaventure
M.S. Art Therapy/Counseling, College of New Rochelle
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- Mrs. Carmela Fava Gabriel
- Upper School Counselor
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M.A., School Counseling, Manhattan College
P.D., School Building Leadership, St. John's University
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- Ms. Stephanie Katsifas
- Upper School Counselor
- MSED Fordham University
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- Mr. Kanard Lewis
- Upper School School Counselor, African American Society Moderator, Assistant Bowling Coach
- M.S.Ed Lehman College
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- Mr. Michael Jaros
- Lower School Counselor
- MSEd Counselor Education
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- Mrs. Adrienne Stewart P'20,'23,'27
- Administrative Assistant for School Counseling
Lower School Teachers
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- Jacqueline Bohan P'22
- Kindergarten Teacher
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- Mr. Jack Carillo
- Lower School Athletic DIrector & Physical Education Teacher
- B.S., SUNY Cortland
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- Ms. Gabriella Dunne
- Reading Teacher
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- Elizabeth Foley
- Kindergarten
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- Mr. Philip Gambino
- Spanish
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- Mr. Michael Jaros
- Lower School Counselor
- MSEd Counselor Education
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- Geraldine Kelly
- 6th, 7th & 8th Grade - Mathematics
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- Mr. Matthew Kingston '16
- 3rd Grade
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- Brother Lucian Knaap,CFC
- Lower School Director of Campus Ministry Lower School Technology for Grades K-5
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- Mrs. Katherine Lee
- Middle School English Teacher
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- Mrs. Brittany Mancuso
- Middle School English Teacher
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- Mr. Geoffrey Martinetti
- 6th, 7th, & 8th Grade Religion
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- Kristin Melillo
- 4th Grade
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- Alene Morash
- 1st Grade
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- Stefynie Rosenfeld
- Grades K-4 - Music
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- Mrs. Meghan Rothman
- 7th and 8th grade English Teacher
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MST
Adolescent Education in English 7-12
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- Barbara Shattenkirk
- 5th Grade
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- Mr. Joseph Tartaglia
- Social Studies Teacher
- Masters
Upper School Teachers
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- Mr. Heri J. Albertorio Pizarro
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Coordinator | World Languages Teacher
- M.A.E.E. (University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez)
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- John Barbezat
- Physical Education
- BS and M. Ed Springfield College
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- Mrs. Rosemary Beirne
- English Teacher
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B.A. Communications, Fordham University
M.S. Media and Leadership, College of New Rochelle
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- Mr. John Braca
- Biology Teacher
- B.A +30
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- Mr. John Brosnan
- Mathematics Teacher
- B.S. Saint John's University
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- Mr. John Buzzard '15
- Social Studies & Theology Teacher
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M.Ed., University of Notre Dame
B.A., College of the Holy Cross
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- Mr. Kevin Camilo
- Theology Teacher
- BA, Saint John's Universtiy
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- Maria Cavallaro
- Foreign Language Teacher
- BA, MA Iona College
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- Mr. Michael Cellini
- Physics Teacher, Gael House Bookstore Manager
- B.S. Aerospace Engineering
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- Mrs. Christine Chana
- Iona Prep Chemistry
- B.S. Chem, M.S. Ed
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- Mr. Frank Conroy '75, P'12
- Social Studies Teacher
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M.A., Fordham University
B.A., Manhattan College
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- Ms. Lisa Cornelius
- Theology Teacher
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M.S., Fordham University
M.S., Iona College
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- Allison Coyne
- Math Teacher
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- Mr. Sean DeBiase
- History Teacher
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B.S., Ed.
M.S., Ed.
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- Ms. Gina DiSenso
- English Teacher
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- Mr. Robert Eaton
- Social Studies Teacher
- B.A. History from Adelphi University
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- Ms. Morgan Falvey
- English Teacher
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M.Ed., Boston College
B.S., Saint Joseph's University
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- Mr. Anthony Fava P'01, '08
- Driver Education
- MBA
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- Mr. James Fitzpatrick, Jr. '13
- Mathematics Department Chair, Head Varsity Volleyball Coach, Assistant Varsity Soccer Coach
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B.S. Tulane University
M.S.T. Iona College
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- Mr. Michael Florio
- Social Studies Teacher
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- Mr. Gabriel Frabasile
- Upper School English Teacher
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B.S. University of Scranton
MPS Manhattanville College
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- Rosalind Gallino
- Theology Teacher
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- Mr. Jose Enrique Garcia
- Spanish Teacher
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B.A. CUNY Lehman College
M.A.T. SUNY Empire State College
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- Mrs. Jennifer Gentile
- Theology Teacher
- M.A. Theology, St Joseph's Seminary, M.S. Special Education
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- Mr. Darin Gillenwater '86, P'12,'23
- Technology Teacher
- BS, DeVry University
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- Mrs. Patricia Gray
- English Teacher
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M.S
Fordham University
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- Brother Robert W. Harris
- Science Teacher
- MS University of Notre Dame
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- Mr. Jim Henry
- Mathematics Teacher
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BS, Iona University
MS Ed, Iona University
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- Mrs. Tara Holly Freeman
- BS, Behavioral Sciences
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- Mr. Matthew Horton '01, P'31
- Fine Arts Chairperson
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B.A. Visual Art St. Bonaventure University
M.A Art Education College of New Rochelle
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- Dr. Kevin Kelton
- World Language Department Chair & Middle States Accreditation Coordinator
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PhD, Rutgers University
MA, Iona College
MDiv, Dominican House of Studies
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- Brother K. John Kiernan
- Social Studies Teacher Global Studies I
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- Mr. Burton J. Kinney
- English Teacher
- B.A., M.A. Iona College
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- Mr. Edward Maher '16
- Media Specialist, Upper School Game Design Teacher, Math Teacher
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B.A. in Computer Science, Quinnipiac University
B.A. in Game Design & Development, Quinnipiac University
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- Mr. Ryan Mahoney
- Director of Athletics & Head Baseball Coach
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MAT Physical Education and Sports Pedagogy, Manhattanville College
BS, St. John's University
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- Mrs. Terri Maraglino
- Dean of Students, Theology Teacher
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M.S. Mental Health
B.A. Sociology, Minor Urban Studies
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- Dr. Anne Marx
- Science Teacher
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PhD Biochemistry and Biophysics, Columbia University
M.A. Biochemistry and Biophysics, Columbia University
M.S. Biochemistry and Biophysics, Columbia University
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- Mrs. Danielle Mazzariello Fava
- English Teacher
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- Mr. Kevin McNulty
- Theology Department Chair
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B.A., M.S., Iona College
M.A., Fordham University
M.S., Seton Hall University
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- Bro. Gerard Menezes, CFC
- Mathematics Teacher
- BS, BE
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- Mr. Matthew Mohler
- Social Studies Teacher
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- Mr. Jonathan Morales
- World Language Teacher
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- Ms. Elaine Palacios
- Chairperson English Department
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MS, Iona College
BA, Fordham University
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- Ms. Sedona Paykin
- Mathematics Teacher
- MAT Secondary Education, NYU
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- Mr. Daniel Poccia
- Social Studies Teacher
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- Mr. Victor Quirolo
- Physical Education Teacher
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MA
Physical Education
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- Mr. John Raimondo
- Fine Arts Teacher
- M.A., M.S., Manhattanville College
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- Mr. Richard Salerno P'02
- Social Studies Chair
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MS, Pace University
BA, Iona College
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- Mr. Phil Sallustio
- Mathematics Teacher
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- Mr. Christopher Sarcone-Relaño
- History Teacher
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B.S., Pace University
M.S. Ed., Oklahoma City University
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- Mrs. Abigail Showers
- Spanish Teacher
- B.A., Spanish and English St. Lawrence University
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- Mr. Charles Sloat
- Mathematics Teacher
- BS, Polytechnic University
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- Thomas Straehle
- Science Teacher
Upper School Staff
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- Mr. Brian Brown
- Equipment Manager
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- Dr. Anthony Casella '97, P'36
- Principal, Upper School
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MS Iona College
MSEd Fordham University
EdS and EdD Seton Hall University
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- Tara Freeman
- School Nurse
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- Mr. Jan Mitchell
- Study Hall
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MA, St. John's University
BA, St. John's University
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- Mr. Giuseppe Muscarella
- Director of transportation
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- Mrs. Maureen Schutte
- Administrative Assistant for Student Life & Attendance Coordinator
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- Mrs. Michelle Smith
- Administrative Assistant
Lower School Staff
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- Mr. Mario Aceto
- Assistant Principal | Lower School Associate Director of Admission
- Ed.S., Seton Hall University
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- Mr. Brian Brown
- Equipment Manager
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- Mr. Teodoro Chavez
- Lower School Facilities Manager
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- Mrs. Deirdre Mone
- Principal, Lower School
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BA, Fordham University
MPS, Manhattanville
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- Mr. Giuseppe Muscarella
- Director of transportation
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- Wendy Powers
- Financial Officer, Lower School
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- Mrs. Margaret Ricci-Breen
- Admin Assistant. Lower School
Art/Music
English
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- Ms. Gina DiSenso
- English Teacher
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- Ms. Gabriella Dunne
- Reading Teacher
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- Ms. Morgan Falvey
- English Teacher
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M.Ed., Boston College
B.S., Saint Joseph's University
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- Mr. Gabriel Frabasile
- Upper School English Teacher
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B.S. University of Scranton
MPS Manhattanville College
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- Mrs. Patricia Gray
- English Teacher
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M.S
Fordham University
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- Mr. Burton J. Kinney
- English Teacher
- B.A., M.A. Iona College
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- Mrs. Katherine Lee
- Middle School English Teacher
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- Mrs. Brittany Mancuso
- Middle School English Teacher
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- Mrs. Danielle Mazzariello Fava
- English Teacher
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- Ms. Elaine Palacios
- Chairperson English Department
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MS, Iona College
BA, Fordham University
Mathematics
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- Mr. James Fitzpatrick, Jr. '13
- Mathematics Department Chair, Head Varsity Volleyball Coach, Assistant Varsity Soccer Coach
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B.S. Tulane University
M.S.T. Iona College
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- Ms. Kiera Bader
- Math and Science Teacher
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BBA, University of Notre Dame
M.Ed, University of Notre Dame
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- Mr. John Brosnan
- Mathematics Teacher
- B.S. Saint John's University
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- Allison Coyne
- Math Teacher
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- Mr. Anthony Fava P'01, '08
- Driver Education
- MBA
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- Mr. Darin Gillenwater '86, P'12,'23
- Technology Teacher
- BS, DeVry University
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- Mr. Jim Henry
- Mathematics Teacher
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BS, Iona University
MS Ed, Iona University
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- Bro. Gerard Menezes, CFC
- Mathematics Teacher
- BS, BE
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- Mr. Phil Sallustio
- Mathematics Teacher
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- Mr. Charles Sloat
- Mathematics Teacher
- BS, Polytechnic University
Physical Education
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- John Barbezat
- Physical Education
- BS and M. Ed Springfield College
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- Mr. Jack Carillo
- Lower School Athletic DIrector & Physical Education Teacher
- B.S., SUNY Cortland
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- Mr. Ryan Mahoney
- Director of Athletics & Head Baseball Coach
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MAT Physical Education and Sports Pedagogy, Manhattanville College
BS, St. John's University
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- Mr. Victor Quirolo
- Physical Education Teacher
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MA
Physical Education
Science
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- Ms. Kiera Bader
- Math and Science Teacher
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BBA, University of Notre Dame
M.Ed, University of Notre Dame
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- Mr. John Braca
- Biology Teacher
- B.A +30
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- Mr. Michael Cellini
- Physics Teacher, Gael House Bookstore Manager
- B.S. Aerospace Engineering
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- Mrs. Christine Chana
- Iona Prep Chemistry
- B.S. Chem, M.S. Ed
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- Mr. Dylan Gray
- Physics Teacher
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- Brother Robert W. Harris
- Science Teacher
- MS University of Notre Dame
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- Mr. Edward Maher '16
- Media Specialist, Upper School Game Design Teacher, Math Teacher
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B.A. in Computer Science, Quinnipiac University
B.A. in Game Design & Development, Quinnipiac University
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- Dr. Anne Marx
- Science Teacher
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PhD Biochemistry and Biophysics, Columbia University
M.A. Biochemistry and Biophysics, Columbia University
M.S. Biochemistry and Biophysics, Columbia University
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- Mr. Matthew Mohler
- Social Studies Teacher
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- Mr. Daniel Poccia
- Social Studies Teacher
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- Dr. Katie Saliba P'28,'33
- Science Teacher & Science Research Program Moderator
- B.S. Chemistry - Georgia Tech, PhD Chemistry - Caltech
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- Thomas Straehle
- Science Teacher
Social Studies
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- Mr. Richard Salerno P'02
- Social Studies Chair
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MS, Pace University
BA, Iona College
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- Mr. John Buzzard '15
- Social Studies & Theology Teacher
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M.Ed., University of Notre Dame
B.A., College of the Holy Cross
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- Mr. Frank Conroy '75, P'12
- Social Studies Teacher
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M.A., Fordham University
B.A., Manhattan College
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- Mr. Robert Eaton
- Social Studies Teacher
- B.A. History from Adelphi University
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- Mr. Michael Florio
- Social Studies Teacher
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- Brother K. John Kiernan
- Social Studies Teacher Global Studies I
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- Mr. Matthew Mohler
- Social Studies Teacher
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- Mr. Daniel Poccia
- Social Studies Teacher
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- Mr. Joseph Tartaglia
- Social Studies Teacher
- Masters
Theology
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- Mr. Kevin McNulty
- Theology Department Chair
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B.A., M.S., Iona College
M.A., Fordham University
M.S., Seton Hall University
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- Mr. John Buzzard '15
- Social Studies & Theology Teacher
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M.Ed., University of Notre Dame
B.A., College of the Holy Cross
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- Mr. Kevin Camilo
- Theology Teacher
- BA, Saint John's Universtiy
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- Dr. Anthony Casella '97, P'36
- Principal, Upper School
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MS Iona College
MSEd Fordham University
EdS and EdD Seton Hall University
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- Ms. Lisa Cornelius
- Theology Teacher
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M.S., Fordham University
M.S., Iona College
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- Rosalind Gallino
- Theology Teacher
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- Mrs. Jennifer Gentile
- Theology Teacher
- M.A. Theology, St Joseph's Seminary, M.S. Special Education
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- Mrs. Terri Maraglino
- Dean of Students, Theology Teacher
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M.S. Mental Health
B.A. Sociology, Minor Urban Studies
World Languages
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- Dr. Kevin Kelton
- World Language Department Chair & Middle States Accreditation Coordinator
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PhD, Rutgers University
MA, Iona College
MDiv, Dominican House of Studies
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- Mr. Mario Aceto
- Assistant Principal | Lower School Associate Director of Admission
- Ed.S., Seton Hall University
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- Mr. Heri J. Albertorio Pizarro
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Coordinator | World Languages Teacher
- M.A.E.E. (University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez)
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- Maria Cavallaro
- Foreign Language Teacher
- BA, MA Iona College
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- Mrs. Kimberly Cinguina
- World Language Teacher
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BS New York University
MSEd Iona University
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- Mr. Jose Enrique Garcia
- Spanish Teacher
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B.A. CUNY Lehman College
M.A.T. SUNY Empire State College
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- Mr. Jonathan Morales
- World Language Teacher
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- Mrs. Abigail Showers
- Spanish Teacher
- B.A., Spanish and English St. Lawrence University