New Faces on Campus

Chris Anderson Jonas Ankrom Kelly Beatty Sol Boucher Samantha Bycura

The summer and fall of 2022 has been a busy time on SA’s campus, and we have been pleased to welcome the following new faces to our team of remarkable faculty and staff.

Chris Anderson

Associate Head of School Chris graciously accepted this position in late April, spending the months before her July start preparing for her return to SA. If you were part of the community prior to 2011, you may remember Chris as a mathematics teacher and department chair in the Senior School at SA. She has since been with Episcopal Academy in Newtown Square, PA, spending the last five years as the Academic Dean for Pre-K through Grade 12.

Jonas Ankrom

Senior School Math Teacher Since graduating from Bethany College in 2010 with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education, Jonas has been teaching mathematics, including algebra, probability and statistics, and precalculus, and coaching basketball for the Rappahannock County Public Schools in Warsaw, VA. As a Canonsburg native, Jonas is excited to return closer to home.

Kelly Beatty

Executive Assistant, Head of School Suite Kelly brings an extensive background in executive and client assistance having worked with PNC Wealth Management, PNC Bank, and RRZ Investment Management, Inc. She studied communications at Slippery Rock University. In her role at SA, she is managing scheduling for the Head

Carey Byrnes Kelly Carioto Joan Castillo Marzia Cozzolini Larry Dine

of School and Associate Head of School. She will also provide support for key Head of School activities and events, including in-service days, graduations, hiring, and the master calendar, in addition to other responsibilities.

Sol Boucher

Senior/Middle School Computer Science Teacher Sol recently completed his Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University where he also taught topics such as data structures and computer systems. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Rochester Institute of Technology, where he was named RIT Outstanding Undergraduate Scholar, and has a Master of Science in Computer Science from CMU. He has taught at both Shady Side Academy and, most recently, Mt. Lebanon High School.

Samantha Bycura

Senior School Registrar & Testing Coordinator Prior to SA, Samantha was the assistant registrar at Point Park University followed by the role of registrar at Pittsburgh Technical College for four years. She earned a bachelor’s degree in information sciences from the University of Pittsburgh and a master’s in adult learning and training at Point Park University. Her pastimes include baking, hiking, and watching Pittsburgh sports teams.

Carey Byrnes

Annual Giving Officer Carey started with SA at the end of May, coming to us from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine where she was the Senior Development Associate coordinating event sponsorships and planned gifts. A graduate of Slippery Rock University, Carey also spent over a decade working with the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium.

Kelly Carioto

Assistant Athletic Director for Programs Kelly comes to SA from Hathaway Brown, an all girls independent school in Cleveland, Ohio, where she was Assistant AD and a coach. She grew up in the Pittsburgh area, graduating from North Allegheny High School, before enrolling at Catholic University in Washington, D.C., where she majored in history and minored in secondary education. She then earned a master’s degree in education from Teachers College at Columbia University. Her career began in college athletics as a track coach at Washington & Jefferson College. In the past, Kelly has competed in bodybuilding shows and was a national Physique athlete.

Joan Castillo

Senior/Middle School World Language Teacher Joan joins the SA community from Saint Joseph High School in Natrona Heights, where she taught Spanish. She was previously a student teacher at Highland High School while simultaneously earning her Master of Arts in Teaching at the University of Pittsburgh. Prior to teaching, Joan spent nearly 30 years in international banking, where her focus was on global markets currency trading. Her career in banking took her to Spanishspeaking countries all over the world, including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Peru, and Uruguay.

Marzia Cozzolini

Senior School History Teacher Marzia taught history and social studies at SA during the 2019-20 academic year, and we’re happy she chose to rejoin us this past March. A published author and researcher, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Education with a minor in Psychology from the Universita’ di Bologna in Italy where she attended on a full academic merit scholarship. She has a master’s degree in Italian Language and Literature and a Ph.D. in Social and Comparative Analysis in Education, both from the University of Pittsburgh.

Larry Dine

Band Teacher (Part-Time) Having served as SA’s Assistant Band Director in 2021-22, Larry’s background includes performing with the River City Brass, National Orchestral Institute, Philadelphia International Music Festival Orchestra, and the symphony orchestras in Charleston, WV, and Johnstown, PA, among others. He has also spent more than a decade in schools as an instructor and band director. Larry has a bachelor’s in music performance from Capital University Conservatory of Music, a master’s in tuba performance and literature from Eastman School of Music, a doctor of musical arts degree from West Virginia University, and earned an associate degree in tuba performance from Duquesne University last year.

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Sam Futrovsky

Sports and Wellness Performance Coach A graduate of Saint Vincent College with a Bachelor of Science in Anthropology and Concordia University with a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, Sam has taught and coached in Philadelphia and throughout Maryland, most recently with Saint Andrew’s Episcopal School in Potomac, MD. A member of the Slovak National Lacrosse Team, he played in the World Games in 2014 and 2018, as well as the 2016 Euro Games and 2017 Euro Box Games. He is a certified personal trainer and USA weightlifting certified sports performance coach.

Dale Giovengo

Girls Soccer Coach Former head coach for Aquinas Academy’s girls soccer team and the father of two collegiate soccer players, Dale is a nationally certified coach with the United States Youth Soccer Association. Dale’s career began as a high school-aged clerk with Giant Eagle where he eventually directed human resources at the corporate level. He then went on to work for the US Department of State, serving in France, Kuwait, Pakistan, Switzerland, and Iraq before retiring as a Diplomat in Residence. He taught Practices of Diplomacy at Allegheny College, spent a decade as the Mars Area School District head girls soccer coach, and coaches soccer camps at La Roche University. He has a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of Pittsburgh and a master’s in leadership and business ethics from Duquesne University.

Andrew Korzeniewski

AP Latin Teacher An experienced and published educator in Latin, Greek, Roman Civilization, and more, Andy has spent the past 17 years at the University of Pittsburgh where he has been awarded and recognized for his teaching. He has a bachelor’s degree in classics and political science and a master’s in teaching, both from Villanova University. Andy also completed a post-baccalaureate program in classics at the University of Pennsylvania and earned a PhD in classics through the University of Pittsburgh.

Mikaela Lesh

Associate Director of College Counseling Mikaela brings a wealth of experience from her independent school college counseling role at Strake Jesuit College Preparatory in Houston, TX, and her background in college admissions from Catholic University, George Washington University, and the University of Maryland. She grew up north of Harrisburg, PA and is a graduate of Susquehanna University.

Camryn Miller

Marketing & Branding Specialist Before joining SA’s External Relations team, Camryn wore many hats as the Marketing Specialist at Pittsburgh’s Holy Cross Academy. A 2021 graduate of Robert Morris University, with a bachelor’s degree in communications, Camryn gained marketing, sales, and social media experience through internships with Schwebel Baking Company, Ten Four Social, and Cowden Creek Realty. A resident of Moon Township, she loves being just across the river at SA and working with the range of students from Pre-K through Grade 12.

Al Mitchell

Campus Security Guard Al started with SA in October 2022 after spending the past six years as a patrol officer for the Edgeworth Police Department. His familiarity with SA’s students, faculty, and staff, as well as the school’s reputation, prompted him to make the move. Earlier in his career he worked as a police officer, supervisor, detective, motorcycle officer, and plain clothes patrol officer. He is also a certified instructor for various topics in law enforcement, fire service, HAZMAT, and homeland security, and serves as a deputy chief and training officer for the Allegheny County HAZMAT team. Al holds an associate degree in administration of justice along with numerous certifications and law enforcement training classes.

Lacy Montelione

Senior School Math Teacher A 14-year veteran teacher, Lacy taught advanced mathematics at Seton La Salle High School prior to joining Pittsburgh Public Schools where her focus has been on algebra and statistics. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from the University of Pittsburgh and a Master of Arts in Secondary Teacher Education from University of Phoenix.

Jamie Nestor

Head of Senior School Jamie accepted the role of Head of Senior School in January 2022 and

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Zack Skrabski Rachel Smith Jamie Nestor

Steffani Zuraw Alexa Piacquadio Amanda Pinto

worked closely with Mike Cesario to prepare and get to know her team before her official start, which occurred in July. She comes to SA from Poly Prep Country Day School in Brooklyn, NY, where she was one of their Upper School Deans.

Alexa Piacquadio

Senior School Psychology Teacher (Part-Time) With a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education from the University of Alabama, Alexa has been studying criminology and criminal justice at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP), where she is currently working toward a PhD. In addition to teaching part-time at SA, she is a graduate assistant at IUP, assisting with research and scholarship as well as helping undergraduate students. She is also the managing editor of the Criminal Justice Policy Review at IUP. She has worked as a paralegal, provided academic and social support to high school students through the Evergreen Boys and Girls Club in Indiana, PA, and served as a youth coach for soccer and volleyball.

Amanda Pinto

School Counselor (Grades Pre-K - 12) Amanda is joining us from Provident Charter School in Pittsburgh, where she has been the counselor since 2019. She previously worked with the Student Assistance Program and as the Collaborative Online Academy Coordinator with Western Beaver County School District. She has also been a Teen Leadership Committee Coordinator and Prevention Specialist, both in Beaver County. State certified in school counseling at the elementary and secondary levels, Amanda earned a bachelor’s degree and her Master’s of Education in counseling from Alfred University in New York.

Zack Skrabski

Health & Physical Education LongTerm Substitute Teacher A 2021 graduate of Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania with a degree in health and physical education, Zack completed his student teaching at Montoursville Area School District. He was recognized as an outstanding student in the Health and Physical Education Department as a junior and senior and earned an Outstanding Student Teacher award. He spent this past fall semester substituting in the BaldwinWhitehall School District, and he was a permanent substitute PE teacher at Mt. Lebanon High School this past spring where he also coached track and field. Additionally, he has Suicide Prevention for Educators and Youth Mental Health Training certifications.

Rachel Smith

Theater Teacher Rachel earned a bachelor’s degree in theater, concentrating on directing and stage management, at Indiana University of Pennsylvania where she also earned a master’s in sociology. She has worked as a teaching artist and production manager with children and adults, and created and taught test prep, theater, and literacy curriculum to ESL students. Most recently, Rachel has been the Production Manager with Saltworks Theatre Company in Pittsburgh and evaluated scripts for the Young Playwrights Literary Committee.

Steffani Zuraw

Senior School Science Teacher With a bachelor’s in chemistry from Saint Vincent College along with a secondary education certificate, Steffani taught chemistry at Elizabeth Forward High School, including honors and advanced placement courses, where she was honored as a distinguished teacher in the district. She also instructed the school’s marching band color guard and majorette squads. Previously she taught honors chemistry at Ringgold Senior High School and was a longterm substitute chemistry teacher at McGuffey High School.