New Employees

Pingry Welcomes New Employees

JUAN ARGUELLO MEGHAN BOROWICK TIFFANY CHAN LEAH CHARLES DR. CHESTER CHU

EMILY COOKE YAN DAVYDOV DESTINY ESPER BRAD FADEM DR. DAN FRIED

Juan Arguello, Associate Director of Admission and Director of Tuition Assistance, brings years of expertise in tuition assistance, student financial services, and other enrollment-related areas to Pingry. Prior to Pingry, Mr. Arguello worked at Fordham University, Fairfield University, and State University of New York (SUNY) Maritime College. Mr. Arguello earned undergraduate and master’s degrees at Fordham University. Meghan Borowick, Next Generation Giving and Engagement Associate, joined Pingry after four years in Seton Hall University’s Office of Student Engagement. She earned undergraduate and graduate degrees at Seton Hall University. Tiffany Chan, Director of Strategic Initiatives, joined the Pingry community in May 2020 as a strategy consultant. She previously worked as a Senior Business Analyst for McKinsey & Company, leading high-performing senior teams through planning of and executing strategic plans, and supporting the development of growth-oriented teams. Ms. Chan graduated from the University of Texas at Austin. Leah Charles, Middle and Upper School Counselor, completed her internship as a school counselor in Clinton Township, working on social-emotional learning, and individual and group counseling. She received undergraduate and master’s degrees at Centenary University. Dr. Chester Chu, Upper School Science Teacher, has taught Honors Chemistry and AP Chemistry in central New Jersey. He also has over 10 years of experience teaching physics at both the high school and college levels. He enjoys helping students understand chemistry through humor and connections with their daily lives. Dr. Chu earned a B.S. in Chemistry, B.A. in Physics, and B.A. in Applied Mathematics at UC Berkeley, and a Ph.D. in Physics at MIT, where he received the Buechner Student Teaching Award. Emily Cooke, Director of Strategic Communications and Marketing, comes to Pingry having worked for five years in the same role at the Roland Park Country School in Baltimore. During her tenure, she led several major marketing initiatives, including the launch of a refreshed visual identity and a new website. Ms. Cooke earned a B.A. in English Literature and Anthropology at Bucknell University. Yan Davydov, Grade 2 Teacher, comes to Pingry with extensive experience in elementary education, including his most recent eight-year tenure at the Ethical Culture School in Manhattan, where he taught Grades 2 and 3. Mr. Davydov holds a bachelor’s degree from the Macaulay Honors College at City University of New York (CUNY) at Baruch and an M.S.Ed. from Hunter College. Destiny Esper, Assistant Director of Communications, Internal, joins Pingry with extensive expertise in organizational leadership, communications and public relations, marketing, crisis communications, and social justice work. Prior to Pingry, she worked for the National University System as well as the New York City Department of Education. Ms. Esper graduated from Franklin College and National University. Brad Fadem, Office of Institutional Advancement Chief of Staff, joins Pingry after working for six years in the University of Pennsylvania’s Athletics Department. He received undergraduate and graduate degrees from Boston College. Dr. Dan Fried, Upper School Science Teacher, joins the Pingry community after serving as a member of Kean University and Saint Peter’s University’s chemistry faculty. Dr. Fried, who, prior to Pingry, developed a program to make college biochemistry more accessible to elementary school students across the globe, looks forward to teaching a new subject (biology). Dr. Fried holds a B.S. in Biochemistry from Binghamton University and a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Yale University.

BRYANNA GALLAGHER NADINE GANO DAVID GONZALEZ NOELLE GRAY

REGINA HARDATT STEPHEN HEAD ERIK HOVE JILL HOWARD BRAD KANE

Bryanna Gallagher, Upper School Math Teacher, has served as Dean of Students and STEM Department Chair at Purnell School. She received a B.A. in Mathematics (minor in Chemistry) from Central Connecticut State University and an M.S. in Environmental and Biological Sciences (concentration in Environmental Policy) from Troy University. Mrs. Gallagher is working toward an M.Ed. in Learning & Technology from Western Governors University. Nadine Gano, Lead Permanent Sub Coordinator/AP Coordinator, previously worked at Princeton Day School as AP Coordinator and a substitute teacher, as well as assisting Admissions, the library, and the front reception. She received a B.A. in Geography (minor in Marketing) from California State University Long Beach. David Gonzalez, Middle and Upper School Computer Science Teacher, previously worked in IT (Information Technology) and HCC (Health Care Compliance) for Johnson & Johnson, and more recently, he was the Forensics Data Analytics Technology Ops Leader at EY. He has also been an adjunct professor at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) and is happy to return to teaching. Mr. Gonzalez received a B.S. in Information Management from TCNJ, an M.S. in Information Systems from Stevens Institute of Technology, a Healthcare Compliance Certification from Seton Hall University Law School, and a CCEP (Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional) from The Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics.

Noelle Gray, Campus Operations Lead, served as Executive Assistant to the Head of School and Enrollment Coordinator at Purnell School prior to joining Pingry. Before Purnell, Mrs. Gray worked as the Admissions Director at Fontbonne Hall Academy in Brooklyn. She holds a B.A. from St. Francis College. Regina Hardatt, assuming the new role of Assistant Lower School Director of Inclusive Teaching and Learning, comes to Pingry with extensive experience in the field of education, having served as Head Teacher and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Coordinator of the Lower Division at Avenues: The World School. She earned a B.S. in Childhood Education and an M.S. in Secondary Education from St. John’s University. She is pursuing an M.A. in the Sociology of Education at New York University. Stephen Head, a member of the Facilities/Grounds Team, has worked in Facilities at Purnell School.

Erik Hove, Grade 5 Social Studies Teacher, previously worked as a Grade 2 and Grade 4 teacher at Yangon International School in Yangon, Myanmar. Prior to his experience in Myanmar, Mr. Hove taught Grades 3 and 4 at Princeton Day School for five years, serving as Chair of Global Studies for Pre-K through Grade 12 for the 2018-19 school year. Mr. Hove holds a B.A. in Political Science/International Relations from Carleton College, an M.Ed. in Elementary Education from Lesley University, and a master’s degree in School Leadership from the University of Pennsylvania. He has also completed Arabic and Hebrew language studies in Jerusalem and Yemen, as well as Vermont. Jill Howard, Middle School History Teacher, joined Pingry after teaching high school history and English for four years at Franklin Academy in Connecticut. She is a 2019 “History Teacher of the Year” nominee through The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. Ms. Howard earned a B.A. in History and Education at Framingham State University and an M.Ed. in Curriculum and Teaching at Fitchburg State University. Brad Kane, Director of Individual Philanthropy, comes to Pingry with experience as a fundraiser in higher education— most recently at Swarthmore College, as an Associate Director of The Swarthmore Fund, then as an Associate Director of Individual Giving. He has also worked at Brown University, Belmont University, Vanderbilt University, and the Boys and Girls Club. He received a B.A. in English Literature from Franklin and Marshall College and a master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, with a focus in Institutional Advancement, from Peabody College at Vanderbilt.

JOE KARPMAN EMMETT KRESGE NADEZHDA MIMS DR. JENN POUSONT MILLONI SHAH HARLEN SHANGOLD ’11

JARED SLAYMAKER ALEX STEINBERG RICK SUNDAY MICHAEL TAYLOR CHAO WANG

Joe Karpman, Middle School History Teacher, served as an apprentice teacher at New Canaan Country School and taught Grade 6 Social Studies at Saint Mary’s Hall, where he received a Master Teacher Award. He received a B.A. in History from Vassar College and an M.Ed. from Lesley University (specializing in K-8 literacy).

Emmett Kresge, Facilities Supervisor on the Pottersville Campus, has worked as Facilities Director at The Willow School and Purnell School.

Nadezhda Mims, Middle School English Teacher, comes to Pingry with more than 10 years of experience teaching English at Governor Livingston High School. She earned an undergraduate and first master’s degree at Rutgers University, and a second master’s degree at Saint Elizabeth University.

Dr. Jenn Pousont, Upper School Science Teacher who is teaching Biology and Methods in Molecular Biology Research, has worked at Deerfield Academy as a biology, chemistry, and research teacher and a robotics coach. She also worked at the National Institutes of Health as an IRTA (Intramural Research Training Award) postdoctoral fellow. She received a B.S. in Chemistry from Keene State College and a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Dartmouth College. Milloni Shah, Grade 5 Language Arts Teacher, comes to Pingry with years of experience in elementary education. She served as a fifth-grade teacher at the Patrick M. Villano School for six years, as well as a teacher at The Sundance School for nine years. Mrs. Shah earned an undergraduate degree and master’s degree in Education at Rutgers University. Harlen Shangold ’11, Counseling Intern and Permanent Substitute, received a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Colgate University and a master’s degree in Prevention Science & Practice (Adjustment Counseling; otherwise known as School Counseling) from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. He has been a teaching assistant at St. Justine’s Preschool and a lead teacher at Foundations Preschool. Mr. Shangold was also a volunteer assistant coach for Pingry’s Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball Teams while preparing to enter graduate school. He served as a K-3 Guidance Intern at William H. Lincoln School. He also obtained certification for School Counseling in Florida Public Schools K-12. Jared Slaymaker, K-3 Music Teacher, has been the Head of Elementary Music at the Stamford American International School, Singapore; Middle School Instrumental Coordinator at Christina Seix Academy; and leader of the K-12 Music Choir and Orchestra for the Bridgewater and Franklin Township Public Schools. Mr. Slaymaker has a bachelor’s degree in Piano Performance and Pedagogy as well as a master’s degree in Music Education from Westminster Choir College. Alex Steinberg, Educational Technology and Innovation Coordinator, previously served as Education Technology Coordinator at The Churchill School in New York City. Mr. Steinberg also developed a K–12 Digital Wellness Program. He received an undergraduate degree from the University of Pittsburgh and a master’s degree from the University of Scranton.

Rick Sunday, a member of the Facilities/Grounds Team, previously worked for three years in Buildings and Grounds at Purnell School.

Michael Taylor, Middle and Upper School Visual Arts Teacher, brings more than 25 years of exhibition and performance history to Pingry. He holds an M.F.A. from the Tyler School of Art and Architecture and a B.F.A. from the University of Houston. Chao Wang, Middle and Upper School Mandarin Teacher, joins Pingry after serving as a Senior Instructor and Curriculum Designer for the Chinese Language Academy in New York for three years. Prior to that experience, Mrs. Wang served as Global Career Consultant at Mandarin Consulting. Mrs. Wang holds an undergraduate degree in Business as well as a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction, New Literacies, and Global Learning from North Carolina State University.