Faculty Directory
Dr. Nicole Ackerson
Chair, Science, Middle Division
University of South Florida - Ph.D.,
University of South Florida - M.S.,
University of Notre Dame - B.S.
Meric Akcay-Dunn
English, Upper Division
Wilkes University - M.S.,
Istanbul University - B.A.
Susan Alexander
Chair, English, Upper Division
University of South Florida - M.A.,
University of South Florida - B.A.
Daniel Allegri
World Languages, Upper Division
Michigan State University - B.A.
Dr. Victoria Alvarez
Chair, World Languages, Upper Division
Autonomous University of Barcelona - Ph.D., Autonomous University of Barcelona - M.A., Autonomous University of Barcelona - B.A.
Zoe Anderson
Ninth and Tenth Grade Dean of Students, English, Upper Division
Concordia University - M.Ed.,
University of Vermont - B.A.
Nancy Ansinelli
Early Childhood Fine Arts, Lower Division
Ohio State University - B.S.
Fabiola Araujo-Cespedes
Science and Robotics, Upper Division
University of South Florida - Ph.D,
University of South Florida - M.S.,
Universidad Evangélica Boliviana - B.S.
Julia Babbo
Physical Education, Middle Division
University of Tampa - B.S.
Kristin Bain
Pre-K Instructional Assistant, Lower Division
University of Georgia - B.S.
Leslie Baker
Librarian, Lower Division
University of North Texas - M.L.I.S.,
Swarthmore College - B.A.
The Reverend Carlene Barbeau
Associate Chaplain, Lower and Middle Division
Southern Methodist University - M.Div.,
University of Florida - B.A.
Dr. Michelle Barrett
History and Religious Studies, Upper Division
Alliant University - Ph.D.,
Alliant University - M.A.,
Fordham University - B.A.
Dr. Ananyo "Tito" Basu
English, Upper Division
Duke University - Ph.D.,
West Virginia University - J.D.,
Dartmouth College - B.A.
Joshua "Josh" Beckwith
Sixth Grade Academic Dean, History, Middle Division
Vanderbilt University - M.Ed.,
Emory University - B.A.
Sarah Behrens
Learning Specialist, Middle Division
University of Missouri - B.S.
Dilya Bihr
Fourth Grade Teaching Fellow, Lower Division
Rollins College - B.A.
Edward "Al" Blount
Mathematics, Upper Division
University of South Florida - M.Ed.,
University of South Florida - B.A.
Sarah Boor
Science, Middle Division
George Washington University - M.A.,
Rollins College - B.A.
Cindy Boss
Middle Division Director
University of South Florida - M.Ed.,
State University of New York - B.S.E.
Cindi Bradley
Science, Upper Division
Brigham Young University - B.A.
Thomas "Tom" Brandt
English, Upper Division
Vermont College - M.F.A.,
Southern Methodist University - M.A.,
Oklahoma State University - B.A.
Charles "Eddie" Bunton
Director of Sports Medicine, Assistant Athletic Director, Physical Education, Upper Division
University of South Florida - M.A.,
University of Missouri - B.G.S.
Michelle Burgroff
Kindergarten Instructional Assistant, Lower Division
University of South Florida - B.S.
Christina Arcuri Campbell '02
Librarian, Upper Division
University of South Florida - M.L.I.S.,
University of South Florida - M.A.,
University of Central Florida - B.A.,
Berkeley Preparatory School
Clem Caprara
Registrar, Upper Division
University of South Florida - M.A.,
SUNY College at Cortland - B.S.E.
Maria Cardona
Science, Upper Division
University of South Florida - M.Ed.,
University of South Florida - B.S.
Lisa Cascio
First Grade Instructional Assistant, Lower Division
University of South Florida - B.A.
Victor Chahin
World Languages, Upper Division
University of Concordia Chicago - M.A.,
Rockford University - B.A.
JoJo Chames
Physical Education, Middle Division
Old Dominion University - B.A.
Meai Chang
Pre-K Teacher, Lower Division
University of Florida - M.Ed.,
University of Florida - B.A.
Dr. Kyle Cherwinski
Music, Middle and Upper Division
Louisiana State University - D.M.A.,
University of Northern Colorado - M.Mus.,
Central Michigan University - B.S.
Lori Childers
First Grade Instructional Assistant, Lower Division
Florida State University - B.S.
Dominick "Dom" Ciao
Physical Education, Upper Division
Loras College - B.A.
Vincent "Vinny" Cimmino
Computer Science, Upper Division
Bridgewater State University - B.S.
Kristen Cleary
English, Middle Division
Boston College - M.A., Fairfield University - B.A.
Amanda Cole
Mathematics, Middle Division
Eckerd College - B.S.
Laura Cooper
Counselor, Upper Division
University of Maryland - M.S.W.,
University of Maryland, College Park - B.A.
Tallia Corbett
History, Middle Division
American College - M.A.,
Agnes Scott College - B.A.
John Coup
Science, Middle Division
University of South Florida - B.S.
Leslie Croslin
Fifth Grade Teacher, Lower Division
University of Florida - B.A.
Sean Davidson
Physical Education, Upper Division
Stony Brook University - M.A.,
Adelphi University - B.S.
Melissa Davis
Lower Division Director
University of Virginia - M.A.,
University of Chicago - B.A.
Rebecca "Becca" DeCosimo
Choral Instructor, Middle Division
University of South Florida - B.S.
Gena Dempsey
Chair, Physical Education, Middle Division
Eastern Illinois University - M.S.,
University of Tampa - B.A.
Janey DePew
Learning Specialist, Lower Division
University of Central Florida - M.Ed.,
Florida State University - B.S.
Martha DeWeese
Science, Upper Division
University of West Virginia - M.S.,
University of West Virginia - B.S.
Ron Dillard
Orchestra Director, Middle and Upper Division
University of Kentucky - M.M.,
Shenandoah Conservatory of Music - B.M.
C. Phillip "Phil" Dillinger
World Languages, Middle Division
Florida State University - B.A.
Carlo DiNota
Director of the Lasher Center for Business and Entrepreneurial Studies, Upper Division
Western Governors University - MBA,
New York University - M.A.,
Villanova University - B.A.
Callie Dutton
Science, Middle Division
University of Southern Maine - M.S.Ed.,
Dickinson College - B.S.
Amy Ellinor
English, Middle Division
University of South Florida - M.Ed.,
University of South Florida - B.A.
Luz Engel-Penaloza
World Languages, Upper Division
Carthage College - M.Ed.,
National Pedagogic University - B.A.
John "Jack" Eppink '16
English, Upper Division
Florida State University - M.S.,
Florida State University - B.S.,
Berkeley Preparatory School
Jose Esteban Rodrigo
World Languages, Middle Division
Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona - M.A.,
Universidad Complutense de Madrid - M.A.,
University of Alcala - B.A.
Corey Estes
History, Middle Division
Florida State University - B.S.
Stephanie Estes
Middle Division Assistant Director
Argosy University - M.A.,
Wheaton College - B.A.
Jamie Farkas
Chair, Visual Arts, Upper Division
Ringling School of Art & Design - B.F.A.
Meghan Farrell
Mathematics, Upper Division
Boston College - M.Ed.,
Boston College - B.A.
Brad Fetter
Fabrication Fellow, Middle Division
University of Tampa - B.A.
Daniel "Danny" Fisher
Mathematics, Middle Division
University of South Florida - M.Ed.,
Florida State University - B.S.
Patrick Fisher
Bagpipes Director, Middle and Upper Division
Florida State University - B.S.
Pilar Flaskey
World Languages, Upper Division
Indiana University - M.A.,
Kent State University - B.A.
Allyson Fletcher
Library Assistant, Middle and Upper Division
University of South Florida - M.L.I.S,
University of Florida - B.A.
Jennifer "Jen" Galuski
Associate Athletic Trainer, Physical Education, Upper Division
University of South Florida - M.A.,
Eckerd College - B.A.
Renaldo Garcia
Physical Education, Middle Division
University of Florida - B.A.
Claudia Godinho Torkilsen
World Languages, Middle Division
Purdue University - M.A.,
Universidade Federal do Pará - J.D.
Shayna Goodman '16
Theatre, Lower Division
John's Hopkins University - M.S.,
Florida State University - B.A.,
Berkeley Preparatory School
Elizabeth "Lizzie" Goodwin
Kindergarten Instructional Assistant, Lower Division
University of Florida - M.Ed.,
University of Florida - B.A.
Jeremiah Gregg
Chair, History and Religious Studies, Upper Division
University of South Florida - M.A.,
Albright College - B.A.
Mandy Gregg
Second Grade Teacher, Lower Division
East Carolina University - B.S.
Tracey Grimm
Associate Director of College Counseling, Upper Division
University of Virginia - M.Ed.,
University of Virginia - B.A.
Sandrine Guez
English, Upper Division
Stetson College of Law - J.D.,
Johns Hopkins University - B.A.
Heidi Haneke
Third Grade Teacher, Lower Division
University of South Florida - M.A.,
University of Tampa - B.S.
Rose Haneke '20
Second Grade Instructional Assistant, Lower Division
Rollins College - B.A.
Maty Harb
World Languages, Upper Division
University of Lebanon - B.A.,
University of South Florida - B.A.
Dr. Emily Hayman
English, Upper Division
Columbia University - Ph.D.,
Columbia University - M.Phil.,
Boston College - B.A.
Victoria Haynes
Kindergarten Instructional Assistant, Lower Division
High Point University - B.F.A.
Tamarah Henderson
Pagidipati Center for Science, Engineering, and Technology Teacher, Pre-K to First Grade, Lower Division
University of South Florida - M.Ed.,
University of Florida - B.A.
Magda "Maggie" Hess
World Languages, Upper Division
Rutgers University - M.Ed.,
Rutgers University - B.A.
Karon Higgins
Mathematics, Middle Division
University Of South Florida - B.S.
Peter Hoffman
World Languages, Upper Division
University of Edinburgh - M.A.,
Middlebury College - B.A.
Justin Houston '98
Eleventh and Twelfth Grade Dean of Students, Upper Division
University of South Florida - M.Ed.,
University of South Florida - B.S.,
Berkeley Preparatory School
Kemp Hoversten
Associate Director of Upper Division, Director of College Counseling
Eckerd College - B.A.
Zaharoula Hronis
Pre-K Instructional Assistant, Lower Division
University of the Aegean - M.S.,
St. John's University - B.S.
Pingting Huang
World Languages, Middle Division
University of Central Florida - M.S.,
University of Florida - B.A.
Thomas Hurst
Mathematics, Upper Division
Georgetown University - M.Ed.,
Florida State University - B.S.
David Ide
Chair, Mathematics, Upper Division
University of Massachusetts - M.Ed.,
Stonehill College - B.A.
Jennifer "Jen" Isaacs
Academic Dean, Mathematics, Upper Division
University of North Carolina at Pembroke - M.A.T.,
Brown University - B.A.
Kristina "Kristi" James
Library Assistant, Lower Division
University of Florida - M.Ed.,
Dartmouth College - B.A.
Sabreena Jeru-Ahmed
Visual Arts, Lower Division
Fashion Institute of Technology - B.F.A.
Ryan Jordan
Upper Division Director
Columbia University - M.A.,
Haverford College - B.A.
Jonathan Jordan '08
Seventh Grade Academic Dean, Science, Middle Division
University of Florida - M.Ed.,
University of Florida - B.S.,
Berkeley Preparatory School
Allyn "Allie" Gauthier Keller '97
First Grade Teacher, Lower Division
University of South Florida - M.Ed.,
University of Florida - B.A.,
Berkeley Preparatory School
Abigail "Abbie" King
Assistant Lower Division Director
University of Missouri - M.A.,
University of Missouri - B.S.
Laurie Kowalski
Exceptional Student Educator, Lower Division
Texas Tech University - M.Ed.,
University of Texas - B.S.
Dr. Kevin Kuswa
History and Religious Studies, Upper Division
University of Texas (Austin) - Ph.D.,
University of Texas (Austin) - M.A.,
Georgetown University - B.S.
Sarah Laurent
World Languages, Upper Division
Rivier University - M.A.,
Keene State College - B.A.
Bethany "Beth" Lauteria
Physical Education, Lower Division
Glenville State College - B.B.
Courtney LaViale
English, Middle Division
University of South Florida - B.A.
Dean Lawless
Counselor, Lower Division
University of Maryland - M.Ed.,
University of Texas - B.A.
Catherine "Katie" Leavy
Pre-K Instructional Assistant, Lower Division
Florida State University - B.A.
Dr. Chris Leonardo
Academic Dean, Science, Upper Division
University of South Florida - Ph.D.,
University of South Florida - M.S.,
Syracuse University - B.A.
Karin Lewis
Third Grade Teacher, Lower Division
Appalachian State University - B.A.,
University of North Carolina (Asheville) - Teaching Certificate (K-6)
Caroline Lindsey
Associate Upper Division Director
Concordia University - M.Ed.,
Vanderbilt University - B.S.
Erik Lipham
History and Religious Studies, Upper Division
University of Central Florida - M.A.,
University of Central Florida - B.A.
Lance Lomano
Science, Upper Division
Bowling Green State - B.S.
Karissa Lynch
English, Upper Division
Ohio University - M.Ed.,
University of Central Florida - B.S.
Joe Maldonado
Physical Education, Lower Division
University of Denver - M.A.,
Marist College - B.A.
Nickole "Nikki" Mann
Kindergarten Teacher, Lower Division
Grand Canyon University - M.Ed.,
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania - B.S.Ed.
Danielle Marcantuono-Polstra
English, Upper Division
University of Southern California - M.A.T.,
Muhlenberg College - B.A.
Hana Marcus
Pre-K Teacher, Lower Division
University of Maryland - B.S.
Jacob "Jake" Marfise '13
Science, Upper Division
Centre College - B.S.,
Berkeley Preparatory School
Chris Marshall
Director of Performing Arts and Upper Division Theatre
University of California, Irvine - M.F.A.,
Middlebury College - B.A.
Marco Martinez
Counselor, Lower Division
Capella University - M.S.,
Johns Hopkins University - M.A.,
Virginia Tech - B.S.
Tara Martz
Physical Education, Lower Division
Kennesaw State University - B.S.,
Furman University - B.A.
Sydney Hughes Mattera '11
English, Middle Division
University of South Florida - M.A.,
University of Florida - B.S.,
Berkeley Preparatory School
Keri Matthews
History, Middle Division
Gratz College - M.A.,
Moravian College - B.A.
Brandon Maxwell
English, Middle Division
Walden University - M.A.,
University of Wisconsin - B.A.
Sarah McDaniels
World Languages, Upper Division
University of Michigan - M.A.,
Columbia University - B.A.
Rachel McDonough
Fifth Grade Teacher, Lower Division
Duquesne University - M.Ed.,
Duquesne University - B.A.
Kimberley McDowell
Mathematics, Upper Division
Columbia University - M.A.T.,
Boston College - B.A.
Michele McKenna
Pagidipati Center for Science, Engineering, and Technology Teacher, Second to Fifth Grade, Lower Division
Florida State University - B.S.
Cheryl "CD" McLean
Chair, Librarian, Upper Division
University of Arizona - M.A.L.S.,
University of Arizona - B.A.
Rebecca Merritt
History and Religious Studies, Upper Division
Delaware Law- Widener - J.D.,
University of Delaware - B.A.
Joanna Miller
Physical Education, Upper Division
Villanova University - B.A.
Michael Moore
Associate Director of College Counseling, Upper Division
Texas Lutheran University - B.A.
Donna Mosher
Science Lab Assistant, Upper Division
Kelly Neal
Third Grade Teacher, Lower Division
Florida State University - B.S.
John Nejman
Associate Director of College Counseling, Upper Division
Duke University - B.A.
Nicholas "Nick" Noelte
Theatre, Middle Division
Catholic University of America - M.F.A.,
Frostburg State University - B.S.
Carrie O'Donoghue
Visual Arts, Upper Division
School of the Art Institute of Chicago - M.F.A.,
Minneapolis College of Art & Design - B.F.A.
Graeme O'Gorman
Mathematics, Middle Division
University of Houston (Texas) - M.Ed.,
University of Strathclyde (Scotland) - Post Graduate Diploma in Secondary Education,
University of Strathclyde (Scotland) - B.Sc.
Cara Olson
World Languages, Middle Division
Farmington State University - M.Ed.,
Minnesota State University - B.S.
Christine Olson
Kindergarten Teacher, Lower Division
James Madison University - M.A.T.,
Salisbury University - B.A.
Jaclyn Orchard
Visual Arts, Upper Division
Towson University - B.A.
Christine Ortega Gaurkee
History and Religious Studies, Upper Division
Emory University - M.Th.,
Florida Southern College - B.A.
Amy Owens
Second to Fifth Grade Writing Specialist/Coach, Lower Division
University of South Florida - B.A.
Baylee Page
Administrative Assistant, Lower Division
University of South Florida - B.S.
Audrey Paglia
Fourth Grade Teacher, Lower Division
Lake Forest College - M.A.T.,
Lake Forest College - B.A.
Antonia Palmeri
History, Middle Division
Liberty University - M.A.,
Villanova University - B.A.
Anthony Palumbo
Science, Upper Division
Holy Family University - M.A.,
Holy Family University - B.S.
Meegan Panapolis
Fifth Grade Teacher, Lower Division
University of Florida - M.Ed.,
University of South Florida - B.S.
Dr. Brian Panetta
Band Director, Middle and Upper Division
University of South Florida - Ph.D,
Bowling Green State University - M.M.,
University of Dayton - B.A.
Kelly Patterson
Music, Lower Division
Columbia University - M.A.,
University of Tampa - B.M.,
University of Tampa - B.A.
The Reverend Brandon Peete
Chaplain, History and Religious Studies, Middle and Upper Division
Emory University - M.Div.,
University of Alabama - B.S.
Melanie Pendleton
English, Middle Division
University of Florida - M.Ed.,
Texas Tech University - B.A.
Janine Perez
First Grade Instructional Assistant, Lower Division
Niagara Community College - A.A.
Margaret "Maggie" Phillips
First Grade Teacher, Lower Division
University of South Florida - M.A.T.,
Davidson College - B.A.
Joshua Pincus
History and Religious Studies, Upper Division
University of Chicago - M.A.,
University of Florida - B.A.
Jessica Powell
Pre-K Teacher, Lower Division
Florida Atlantic University - B.A.
Raphael Q
Design Arts Assistant, Middle Division
University of Florida - M.F.A.,
San Francisco State University - B.A.
Kyliana Rabenold
Third Grade Teaching Fellow, Lower Division
University of South Florida - B.S.
Kathryn "Katie" Ravi
Pre-K Teacher, Lower Division
Saint Leo University - B.A.
Colette Spieler Rice '14
Pagidipati Center for Science, Engineering, and Technology Teacher, Second to Fifth Grade, Lower Division
University of Florida - B.A.,
Berkeley Preparatory School
Jeffrey "Jeff" Righter
English, Upper Division
Northeastern University - M.A.,
The Ohio State University - B.A.
Michael "Mike" Rink
Mathematics, Upper Division
North Central College - B.A.
Garrett Rivas
Eighth Grade Academic Dean, Physical Education, Middle Division
University of Michigan - B.S.
Kenneth Roberts
Physical Education, Lower Division
Springfield College - B.S.
Lia Robinson
First Grade Teacher, Lower Division
University of South Florida - M.Ed.,
University of South Florida - B.S.
Monica Salgado
Pagidipati Center for Science, Engineering, and Technology Teacher, Pre-K to First Grade, Lower Division
University of South Florida - B.S.
Jaclyn Schmitt
Assistant Lower Division Director, Learning Specialist
University of Richmond - B.A.
Melissa Schwartz
Pre-K Instructional Assistant, Lower Division
University of South Florida - M.H.A., M.P.H.,
University of Florida - B.S.
Christine Serrano
Visual Arts, Middle Division
Southampton College - B.A.
Jennifer "Jenn" Shannon-Martin
Physical Education, Lower Division
Barry University - B.S.
Alexandra "Ally" Simon
World Languages, Lower Division
Winthrop University - B.A.
Meegan Slusser
Learning Specialist, Lower Division
Columbia University - M.A.,
Middlebury College - B.A.
Aaron Smith
Physical Education, Upper Division
Pennsylvania State University - B.S.
Andrew "Drew" Smith
History and Religious Studies, Upper Division
University of Florida - M.Ed.,
University of Florida - B.A.
Sharon "Shay" Smith
History and Religious Studies, Upper Division
University of South Florida - B.A.
Eboné Smith
Mathematics, Upper Division
Concordia University - M.Ed.
Saint Leo University
Philip Soderberg
Science Teaching Fellow, Upper Division
Johns Hopkins University - B.A.
Erica Spada
Fourth Grade Teacher, Lower Division
University of South Florida - B.A.
Michael "Mike" Speer
Technology Director, History and Religious Studies, Upper Division
University of Texas at Arlington - M.A.,
University of Texas at Arlington - B.A.
Melissa Steele
Second Grade Teacher, Lower Division
Longwood University - B.S.
Jennifer "Jen" Stoll
Second Grade Teacher, Lower Division
LeMoyne College - M.Ed.,
Saint Joseph's University - B.A.
Verla Strain
Mathematics, Upper Division; Director of Community Engagement
University of South Florida - M.A.,
University of Alabama - B.S.
Kyle Sullinger
Science, Upper Division
Belmont University - M.A.T.,
Belmont University - B.S.
Katie Sullivan
Fourth Grade Teacher, Lower Division
University of South Florida - M.A.T.,
University of South Florida - B.A.
Dr. Cenira "Ceni" Tavarez
Learning Support Specialist, Upper Division
University of South Florida - Ed.D.,
University of South Florida - M.A.,
University of South Florida - B.A.
Symonne Thomas
Kindergarten Instructional Assistant, Lower Division
University of South Florida - B.A.
Paul Thorne
Mathematics, Upper Division
University of South Florida - B.A.
Tim Torkilsen
Director of Global Scholars Program, History and Religious Studies, Upper Division
University of South Florida - M.Ed.,
Carthage College - B.A.
Marissa Townsend
Counselor, Upper Division
Northeastern University - CAGS,
Northeastern University - M.S.,
University of Tampa - B.A.
Michael "Mike" Van Treese
Academic Dean, Mathematics, Upper Division
Cedarville University - B.A.
Andrew Vandenberg
Science, Upper Division
California State University (Northridge) - M.S.,
California State University (Northridge) - B.S.
Krystin Vega
World Languages, Lower Division
Lehman College - M.A., Lehman College - B.A.
Tatum Vega
Science, Upper Division
University of Florida - B.S.
Katie Vincent
Second Grade Instructional Assistant, Lower Division
Florida State University - B.S.
Peter Vogel
Design Arts, Middle Division
University of California (Los Angeles) - M.Arch.,
California State University (Northridge) - B.A.
Kurt Wahlgren
History and Religious Studies, Upper Division
Central Michigan University - M.A.,
Bowling Green State University - B.S.
Courtney Walker
Librarian, Middle Division
University of Washington - M.L.I.S.,
University of South Florida - B.S.
Richard "Richie" Warren Jr.
Physical Education, Upper Division
University of Florida - M.A.,
University of Florida - B.S.
Leanna Webb
Counselor, Middle Division
McDaniel College - M.S.,
McDaniel College - B.A.
Christina Werner
Academic Dean, Mathematics, Upper Division
University of Tampa - M.A.,
Samford University - M.A.,
University of Florida - B.A.
Helen Westerfield
Choral Director, Upper Division
Wheaton College Conservatory - B.M.E.
Jason Wiggins
Mathematics, Upper Division
Florida A&M University - B.S.
Katia Woods
World Languages, Middle Division
Université Blaise-Pascal in Clermont-Ferrand (France) - B.A.