Faculty & Staff
Great classrooms begin with great teachers. In the youngest grades, students are taught by a team of talented and dedicated teachers who take the time over the years to get to know every student well. In the older grades, students and faculty are bound together in intellectual exploration and the dynamic exchange of ideas, knowledge and values. Across the school, faculty and staff place a high level of emphasis on the dynamic relationship between family and school.
Faculty & Staff Directory
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Mr. Ali Al-MaqtariHS FrenchU. de Franche-Comté - M.A.
U. of Sana'a - B.S. -
Sebas AlarconTutor
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Mr. Husam AlmanaklyTutor
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Mr. Mateo AmezcuaMiddlebury College -
Mr. Joseph AncowitzHS MusicNew School University - B.F.A.
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Julia AndersonMath and Science Center Consultant
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Mr. Jean-Robert AndreDirector of Equity, Inclusion & BelongingBank Street College - M.Ed
Amherst College - B.A. -
Sergio AngladeCoach -
Jordan BaumTutor
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Ms. Dana BevilacquaHS ScienceNew York University - M.A. -
Ms. Joy BlackwellCoach
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Dr. Sibylle BrennerHS ScienceUniversity of Manchester - Ph.D.
University of Witten/Herdecke - M.Sc.
Eberhard Karls University - B.Sc. -
Ms. Jennifer CarolinTutor
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Ms. MiChelle CarpenterDirector of Operations & Auxiliary ProgrammingRutgers University - M.A.
Drexel University - B.S. -
Shoh Carroll
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Mr. James CaseyBiologyU. of North Carolina - Wilmington - M.S.
Rochester Institute of Technology - B.S. -
Ms. Donna ChaietPREPARE Teacher
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Ms. Kim ChalonerDean of FacultyNew York University - M.Ed.
Queen's University, Canada - B.S. -
Mr. Mel ChanHS School CounselorNew York University - M.S.W.
University of New Haven - B.S.
Michigan State University - B.A. -
Ms. Peggy ChanDean, Class of 2025; MathBrooklyn College, City University of New York - M.S.
Columbia University - B.A. -
Ms. Karen ChasenPREPARE Teacher
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Mrs. Iris Cortes-PuriceHS SpanishTeachers College, Columbia University - M.A.
New York University - B.S. -
Suzanne DikkerScience
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Ms. Christine DilleyDepartment Chair, HS ScienceU. of Maryland, Eastern Shore - B.S.
Salisbury University - B.S. -
Mr. Alex DillonHS HistoryHarvard University - Ph.D.
Macalester College - B.A. -
Ms. Leslie DockerayMS/HS Instrumental MusicQueens College, City University of New York - M.A.
Queens College, City University of New York - B.A. -
Ms. Antonella DominguezOCE Assistant & Diversity Programs CoordinatorAmherst College - B.A. -
Mr. Daryl EmbryHS DramaNew York University - B.S. -
Sammantha Farkas-FurnissHS Learning SpecialistColumbia University, Teacher's College - M.A.
Mercy College - M.S.Ed
New York University - B.A. -
Ms. Giurissa FélixHS SpanishThe Graduate School and University Center of the City University of New York - M.Phil
City College of New York - M.A.
Columbia University - B.A. -
Ms. Graciela FloresScienceU. of Buenos Airs - Ph.D.
New York University - M.A. -
Ms. Dana FooteStudent & Family Coordinator and Senior Admissions AssociateSkidmore College - B.S. -
Dr. Nicole GervasioHS LiteratureColumbia University - Ph. D.
Columbia University - M.A.
Bryn Mawr College - B.A. -
Eretz Geskin
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Cole Gittens
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Mr. Bryce GlasperAssistant Coach - Girls JV Volleyball
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Ms. Marcela GoglioHS SpanishColumbia University - B.A. -
Talya GomezMorgan State University
Morgan State University -
Andie GoodmanAssistant Director of College Counseling & Standardized Testing CoordinatorHunter College - M.S.Ed.
U. of Virginia - B.S.Ed. -
Ms. Anna GraftonHS HistoryTeachers College, Columbia University - M.A.
King's College London - M.A.
University of Pennsylvania - B.A. -
Mr. Gary GurreriEC/LS/HS Physical EducationLIU Brooklyn - M.S.
St. Francis College - B.S. -
Tex HallHS Physical Education -
Stephanie Haughton
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Ms. Caitlin HickersonDean, Class of 2026Teachers College, Columbia University - M.Ed.
Fordham University Graduate School of Education - M.S.T.
Bryn Mawr College - B.A. -
Anastasia HiggenbothamPREPARE Teacher
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Ms. Kim HoeckeleHS Visual ArtsHunter College / Royal College of Art - M. F. A.
Georgia State University - B. A. -
Abeer Hoque -
Christina HultholmDirector of Strategic CommunicationsPrinceton University - M.A.
New York University - B.A. -
Spencer IrwinHS MathematicsLesley University - B.A. -
Siann JacobCoach
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Mr. Tom JamesAssistant Head of High SchoolTeachers College, Columbia University - Ed.M.
New York University - M.S.
Yale University - B.S. -
Ms. Mae JanHS MandarinAmerican College of Education - M.Ed.
Rutgers University - B.S.
William Paterson University - B.A. -
Mr. Adam JohnsonHS Latin; HS Philosophy & ReligionColumbia University - M.A.
Virginia Tech - B.A. -
Mr. Nick KadajskiHS MusicAaron Copeland School of Music - Queens College - M.Mus
Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester - B.Mus. -
John KalinCoach
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Kimberly KatzGuidance Intern -
Andrew Kern
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Olivia KimTutor
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Mr. Michael KlebnikovHistory, Philosophy & ReligionTeachers College - M.A.
Columbia University Graduate School of Business - M.B.A.
Columbia College - B.A. -
Mr. Jelani KnightAssistant to the Athletic Department & Fitness CoordinatorTemple University - B. S.
Community College of Philadelphia - A. S. -
Shreyas KrishnanMath and Science Center Consultant
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Dr. Emily KuntzHS LiteratureColumbia University - PhD
Columbia University - M.Phil.
Columbia University - M.A.
Williams College - B.A. -
Mr. Nick KurianMathematicsColumbia University, Teacher's College - M.A.
Wesleyan University - B.A. -
Samantha LakeMS Band -
Julian LamMath and Science Center Consultant
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Hudson Lee
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Andrew LeonardHS Drama; HS Vocal MusicUniversity of Miami - B.M. -
Ms. Yu-Wei LinAthletic TrainerLong Island University - Brooklyn - M.S.
National Taiwan University - B.S. -
Mr. Woody LoverudeHS Literature; Writing Center DirectorNew York University - M.F.A.
Augustana College - B.A. -
Ms. Micaela MacagnoneTutorPomona College - B.A. -
Dr. Saara MahjouriAssistant Head of SchoolNew York University - B.F.A.
Harvard University - Ed.M.
University of California Los Angeles - Ph.D. -
Mr. Eric MassaOperations Coordinator and Executive Assistant to CFO/COO -
Mary MayersCheer CoachHillsong College - Baulkham Hills NSW -
Ms. Rachel MazorHS LiteratureColumbia College - B.A.
Bank Street College of Education - M.S. -
Mr. Jason McDonaldHistory; Media Arts TeacherFordham University - M.A.
Brooklyn College - M.S.
Fordham University - B.A. -
Kellyann McEneryAssistant to the Assistant Head & Dean of Faculty -
Mr. Keith MeattoNew School University - M.F.A.
Yale University - B.A. -
Ms. Daria MelnykDepartment Chair, LiteratureGeorgetown University - M.A.
Georgetown University - B.A. -
Mr. Bart MestelleHS ScienceEmporia State University - M.S.
U. of Wisconsin - B.S. -
Rev. James MortonPhilosophy; ReligionVirginia Theological Seminary - M.Div.
William and Mary - B.A. -
Mrs. Claire NalleyInterim Director of Financial AidTrinity College - B.S. -
Dr. Robert NathanDepartment Chair, HS HistoryUniversity of North Carolina - Ph.D.
University of North Carolina - M.A.
Vassar College - B.A. -
Matthew NeerHistory -
Emily NelsonAssistant Director of Athletics -
Mr. Frank NewmanHS MathematicsStanford University - M.A.
Stanford University - B.A.Sc. -
Jaclyn O'Connor
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Ms. Beverly O'MaraEC ArtColumbia University - M.F.A.
University of California, Santa Cruz - B.A. -
Ms. Christina OlivaresDirector of College Counseling; Director of Financial Aid CounselingTeachers College, Columbia University - M.Phil
Brooklyn College - M.F.A.
Amherst College - B.A. -
Mr. Ali OsbornMS Visual ArtsRutgers University - M.F.A.
Wesleyan - B.A. -
Mrs. Fay PachtHS DramaNew York University - M.A.
Northeastern University - B.S. -
Alison PalmerHS Nurse
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Ms. Amy PanHS MathematicsCooper Union - B.S. -
Mr. Manuel PazosPhysical EducationBrooklyn College - B.S. -
Mr. Robbie PennoyerHead of SchoolYale Divinity School - M.Div.
Harvard College - A.B. -
Ms. Lorry PerryHead of High SchoolUniversity of Iowa - M.A.
Wellesley College - B.A. -
Mr. Ravendra PersaudDirector of Academic SystemsBaruch College - B.A.
Fordham University - M.A. -
Dr. Alice PolanskiDepartment Chair, HS LanguageSciences Po, Paris - Ph. D.
Sciences Po, Paris - M. Phil.
Sciences Po, Paris - B.A. -
Ms. Jenny PommissDepartment Chair, HS Performing ArtsOhio State University - M.F.A.
Oberlin College - B.A. -
Mrs. Jessica Prohías GardinerHS Learning SpecialistSt. John's University - M. S.
Florida State University - B. F. A. -
Rosa PuertoPhysical Education
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Mr. Timothy QuinnDirector of Athletics & HS Physical EducationManhattanville College - M.A.
Concordia University Irvine - M.A.
College of Saint Roe - M.Ed.
Manhattanville College - B.A. -
Mr. Brian ReillyCoordinator, HS Student Activities; Lab Studies Coordinator; Journalism & LiteratureHunter College - M.A. Literature
George Washington University - B.A. Journalism -
John RodriguezClassroom Assistant
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Mr. Ted RohrsAssistant Director of Physical EducationAdelphi University - M.A. -
Benjamin RolstonPREPARE Teacher
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Joseph Romero
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Mr. Jacob RootHS Literature; HS Philosophy & ReligionYale Divinity School - M.A.R.
Harvard College - A.B. -
Mr. Rolando RosDepartment Chair, HS MathCity College - M.A.
Queens College, City University of New York - M.A.
De La Salle University - B.S. -
Mr. Daniel RuferDean, Class of 2024New York University - M.A.
City College of New York - M.S.
Vassar College - B.A. -
Ms. Ilana SacolickTutor
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Ms. Gabriela SalazarHS Visual ArtsRhode Island School of Design - M.F.A.
Yale University - B.A. -
Dr. Gary SchmidtHS LiteratureUniversity of California, Berkeley - Ph.D.
University of California, Berkeley - M.A.
Harvard University - A.B. -
Alexandra ScottHS ChemistryTeachers College, Columbia University - D. Ed
U. of Pennsylvania - M. Ed.
Harvard Graduate School of Education - M. Ed.
Brown University - B.A. -
Dr. Brian SebastianMS/HS Latin; HS Philosophy & ReligionUniversity of Florida - Ph.D.
University of Missouri - M.A.
Xavier University - B.A. -
Seemee Seon
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Andrea SimonsTutor -
Max Singer
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Ms. Wendy SmallEC/LS/MS NurseNew York University - B.S.N.
School of Visual Arts - B.F.A. -
Ms. Melissa SmithHS Head Librarian, High School Library and Information ServicesSt. John's University - M.L.S.
Bradford College - B.A. -
Jim Spencer
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Ms. Chanté StoneEC/LS/MS Physical EducationTeachers College, Columbia University - M.A.
Springfield College - B.S. -
Marissa Strniste
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Ms. Jennifer TashmanHS MathematicsCooper Union - B.S. -
Mr. Colin ToddDean, Class of 2028Syracuse University - M.F.A.
Louisiana Tech University - B.F.A. -
Pietro Topa
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Tiguida ToureCoach
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Jane TranAssociate Director, College CounselingWesleyan University - M.A.
Bryn Mawr College - B.A. -
Camille TrotmanHS Debate Coach
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Justin Tung
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Mr. Tomas UngerHS LiteratureBoston University - M. F. A.
Yale University - B. A. -
Isa VentoHS Engineering
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Ms. Stefanie VictorHS Visual ArtsYale University School of Art - M.F.A.
Rhode Island School of Design - B.F.A. -
Mrs. Amber WardDirector of Grace International Exchange ProgramJ.L Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern - M.B.A. -
Robert WarnerTutor
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Ms. Georgia Warner-HaakmatAssociate Director of Admissions, Grades 9-12Wesleyan University - B.A. -
Julia WarrenCounselor, Grades 9-12 -
Ms. Melanie WhiteDirector of College CounselingTeachers College, Columbia University - M.A.
Sarah Lawrence College - B.A. -
Ms. Erica WilliamsonHS LibrarianUniversity of the District of Columbia - B.S.
St. John's University - M.L.S. -
Elle WilsonPREPARE Teacher
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Mr. Austin WongHS Technology; HS PhysicsCooper Union - M.S.M.E.
Cooper Union - B.S.M.E. -
Ms. Kallan WoodHS LiteratureTeachers College, Columbia University - M.A.
Williams College - B.A. -
Juan Yanes Benatuil
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Hassadah YanofskyMath and Science Center Consultant
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Laurel ZaimaTutor
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Mr. Steven ZaretskyHS Technology Integrator; YearbookUniversity of Bridgeport - M.S.
Southern Connecticut State University - B.S. -
Karen ZhangHS Math -
Mr. Khaled ZiaDean, Class of 2027University of Rochester - B.S.
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Grace Church School is a co-educational independent school in downtown Manhattan, New York City providing instruction for nearly 800 students in Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12.
