Faculty and Staff

Our team of dedicated professionals is critical to the success of our program as we seek to motivate students toward a love of learning and a desire to strive for academic and personal achievements.

Connie Bush, Director

Heather Raftery, Assistant Director

Shalonda Neeley Gutierrez, Acting Principal


Justina Kaminskaite, Director of Graduate Support


Jenny Barnes, Reading Language Arts Teacher

Claire Bukata, Resident Intern


Ecena Cueto, School Counselor

Carol Fink, Math Teacher

Jorge Garcia, Science Teacher

Cara Joyce, Special Projects Co-ordinator

Sarah Mumma
, Resident Intern

Sara Naegele, Learning Specialist


Karina Rodriguez, Resident Intern

Brittany Sachs, Resident Intern

Kara Walker, Reading Language Arts Teacher


Milagros LaRosa, Office Manager


Rita LaRosa, School Secretary

Arleaya Martin, Development Manager

Julia Houlihan, Development Associate

David Travis, Theater Manager





15th Anniversary