Commencement Address by Tess Flanagan ’14

Tess Flanagan ’14

A Windward alum is invited each year to speak at Commencement. Tess Flanagan ’14 spoke to the eighth and ninth grade graduates on June 15. Tess is a graduate of Franklin & Marshall College, where she majored in scientific and philosophical studies of the mind, and she is pursuing her PhD in human development at Cornell University. Below is a copy of her speech [edited for length] that she delivered.

Hello Class of 2020! I have a little story to tell you all. Windward. We didn’t know each other well at Windward, but My brother, Sean ’13, attended Windward before we started at our new school with an unspoken support me, and I was insanely jealous of him. Not because I system; I don’t think I would have succeeded without that. knew that the classes were great, that they cater learning to That support system inadvertently taught me that if I want to the child, that they teach us adaptive strategies, etc. I knew speak out for myself, I need to speak out for others. There none of that at the time. I was jealous of him for the one are going to be people at your new school who have no idea thing that at the time I thought was true, that Windward was what dyslexia is and people who think learning is the same Hogwarts. All I knew about the school was that it had an odd for everyone. I remember in sixth grade, during our free name, was in an oldlooking building, was for kids with reading time, one student was reading a book about a girl different needs that a typical school can’t provide, and, as my with dyslexia, and she described the girl as being stupid. My mom put it, “What they did there was magical.” As any 6 friend from Windward spoke up and taught her what dyslexia yearold would conclude, it was Hogwarts. As disappointed is really like. That moment has inspired me to speak out for as I was to find out that it all language and learning was in fact not Hogwarts, looking back now I can see “Windward not only taught disabilities moving forward. When those friends left for a that it was magical. It didn’t have wands, a sorting hat, or me how to speak up when new high school and I stayed at Holy Child, I found my support trolls for me to fight, but it did have one of the most I don’t understand something, system in other ways. I made friends with the other students valuable things I received in my life: the confidence to ask Windward also taught me in the extended time testing room. I met with my teachers questions with no bounds. outside of class and explained

At Windward, I was how to speak up when what I struggle with, and I grateful to have teachers and asked if they could teach me in classes that encouraged I wanted to push another way. I mentored asking questions. I remember incoming students and told I had a whole science class something further.” them openly about my dedicated to us asking what disabilities. There were really separates a fruit from a definitely times that I struggled vegetable (the verdict is still up for debate, by the way)! And in middle and high school, like almost failing my ninth grade the best part of it was, I wasn’t afraid to speak up and ask biology class, but having a support system that is built on questions, because I was surrounded by students like me— speaking up for ourselves and each other made it a lot easier. students that wouldn’t laugh at me if I messed up a word, When I got to college at Franklin & Marshall, I was students that wouldn’t be upset if I asked the teacher to surrounded by people who excelled in middle and high review a topic one more time, students that understand that school. At first I thought those people would excel the same sometimes things take time to fully comprehend. Asking way they did in high school. But here’s a little secret for you questions is not easy, speaking up for yourself is not easy, all, no one excels in college courses. They are difficult! And I pushing the boundaries is not easy, and even more so when saw those students with great high school GPAs struggle to you have a learning disability. But Windward showed me that even pass a class. And I think their issue was that they didn’t it can be done. know how to ask questions. They knew how to memorize

I was excited to take what I had learned at Windward to keywords, how to write a grammatically correct essay, how my new school, Holy Child, in sixth grade. I was fortunate to solve a math problem, but they didn’t know how to say “I enough to start a new school with two other girls from don’t know, can you explain it to me?” Windward taught me

Pictured is Tess and her parents, former Trustee Tom and Adrienne, at her graduation from Franklin & Marshall.

how to do that. My sophomore year of college, I was failing a probability and statistics class. I was struggling to get a C on my exams, no matter how much I studied. In college, you have an option to drop a class in a certain time frame, and I could have easily dropped that class after I got my first D on the exam, but I didn’t. Instead I met with my teacher outside of class. I repeatedly told him “I don’t know,” and he would help me. I met with the other students in my class. I told them “I don’t know,” and they would work through a problem with me. I got a C in the class, the lowest grade I ever got in college, but I have never been more proud of myself.

Windward not only taught me how to speak up when I don’t understand something, Windward also taught me how to speak up when I wanted to push something further. I am currently at Cornell University getting my PhD in human development. I study children’s psychology, investigating how children think about and learn from their environment. I’ve obviously learned a lot during my time in graduate school, but I learned something that I didn’t expect. For a long time, I thought the people who didn’t ask questions were the smartest. They must not be asking questions because they know the subject. But while at graduate school, surrounded by incredibly smart people, I learned that the more you knew about a subject, the more questions you asked. Think about it: when you are interested in a topic and learn all about it, you want to know more. You want to push the boundaries of what you already know. A lot of what I do now as a researcher is ask questions. I push the boundaries of my field, and I am rewarded for that. I won’t bore you all today with the history of psychology, but here is one little lesson to take away with you all. In psychology, a popular question focuses on how infants learn about the world. Are they passive in their learning, meaning do they just sit and wait for people to teach them? Or are they active in their learning, meaning do they seek out information and test their theories? Based on my knowledge, infants are active learners. Based on my experience at Windward, we are active learners. And guess what, active learning works.

So graduating class of 2020, I encourage you to take what you have learned at Windward and make it your own. Speak out, ask questions, and trust me when I say that other people will be grateful when you do. Don’t be afraid to say that you don’t know, because how else can people help you if you don’t ask for it first? As people with language and learning disabilities, our voice is our greatest weapon. You are your best advocate. But also know that you are not alone. It is easier to speak up when you know you have support. Find people at your high school who may have similar disabilities to you. Stay in touch with the friends you have made here. Remember that you have the community of Windward supporting you every time you raise your hand to ask a question. Push the boundaries of your own knowledge. Windward showed me that education is different for every person. So when you go to your class and they are teaching it in a way that doesn’t work for you, speak up and find a way that is better. Push the boundaries on what it really means to learn about a topic.

I know during this time of COVID and shutdown, opportunities may seem slim. Creativity may seem limited. But think back about the Hogwartslike magic of Windward. Windward taught you that you can adapt. People used to think that having a disability limited your opportunities and your creativity. All of you today are proof that that is wrong. We use our disability to push the boundaries on what learning really looks like. Congrats to you all, Class of 2020. You are proof that questions are the most magical thing a school can provide.

Meet the Technology Team:

The Motley Crew Who Provides Service with a Smile

By Stephanie Huie, Associate Director of Digital Communications & Publications

Windward’s Technology Office has been on the serve, which ranged from ensuring every individual had a front lines facing the upheaval created by Windwardissued laptop to setting up individualized Zoom COVID19, and the 11person team has and Microsoft Teams accounts to troubleshooting 2,000 confronted its barrage of new responsibilities and challenges support tickets per month. brought on by the pandemic with an unflappable Technology played a critical role in the School’s commitment to serve the Windward community, agile reopening plans for the 202021 school year, particularly problemsolving skills, and enduring good humor. The team with opening the new Westchester Lower School campus members’ professional lives were upturned last March when early and setting up the temporary Manhattan Lower School Windward moved to an entirely new academic rental location in the Upper West Side. Dr. LaBassiere environment—remote learning. As a school credited the leadership of Anne Marie for children with languagebased learning Rowley, Associate Director of Technology, disabilities, inclass instruction has been “If I had to be and Chris Mulios, AudioVisual Technology vital to remediate students and return Coordinator, for meeting the technology them to their mainstream schools; however, the technology team, led in a foxhole, needs of the Manhattan and Westchester spaces, respectively. Every classroom by Director of Information Technology Dr. Kwamé LaBassiere, embarked upon it would be required the installation of SMART boards, webcams, microphones, and more. transferring Windward’s direct instruction “Acquiring inventory ended up being model into an appropriate digital platform. with this really tricky because we were pushed into

“Once we decided to move to remote this at the same time as the rest of the world, learning, we had to get everything up and running live in an incredibly short period of motley crew.” and all businesses and schools were ordering the same supplies for remote learning at the time,” said Dr. LaBassiere. “We had to same time,” said Ms. Rowley. “When we would quickly train ourselves, train our teachers, and then train our speak with the division heads or teachers to understand families in new technologies in a few days. Were there what their problems were in the classroom, we would source speed bumps? Absolutely. But building a remote learning the materials to get them in as quickly as possible. Our goal program was a huge accomplishment. Everyone has more is always to help solve any problems that arise and ensure than pulled their weight since the pandemic began, and I every child has the technology they need to succeed.” would not trade this team for anything.” In order to fulfill its duties in serving Windward’s

Overnight, the technology office, which had previously mission, the technology office’s role as protector often functioned largely as an internal support network for about goes unnoticed—and that is how the team prefers it. As Dr. 350 employees on three campuses, dramatically increased LaBassiere explained, “We have to do the best we can when its scope to serve nearly 1,900 students, parents/guardians, changes happen outside of our control, like with Zoom or faculty, and staff members at six locations (three campuses, with Microsoft. It’s our job to protect the School.” Usually, plus the former WLS campus; temporary Upper West Side the groundwork that the team does behindthescenes to MLS campus; and offsite offices). That was a 442% increase troubleshoot problems before they arise is so seamless that in the number of individuals that the technology team would users are never aware that there was an issue at all.

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The dedicated and unrelenting technology team accomplishes these numerous incredible feats, all while working with a reduced staff. The team decreased in size, including the passing of their colleague and friend, Rosalie Campbell, in August. Even while in mourning for the loss of Ms. Campbell, the members steadily continued completing their missioncritical work.

Despite the personal and professional strain that the Technology Office has endured since last spring, they remain a true team, through and through. “If I had to be in a foxhole, it would be with this motley crew,” said Ms. Rowley, while the rest of the group nodded their heads in firm agreement. This motley crew team, which includes a World of Warcraft grandmaster, Beatles superfan, Ultimate Frisbee player, EMT volunteer, rock and roll musician, and meditation guru, has truly elevated The Windward School’s educational program for the better and advanced its technological capabilities to the next level. 1. Webcam 2. Monitor to view remote students 3. Laptop and docking station 4. Projector with teacher lapel microphone audio 5. SMART board 6. Student desks socially distanced 6 feet apart

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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Rosalie Campbell

Ms. Campbell worked at Windward for 20 years as the network administrator. Although it is the norm now, there was a time when email, highspeed internet, and smartboards did not exist at The Windward School. With Ms. Campbell’s assistance, all of these and more were made a reality. She played a major role in launching a second campus, a swing space, and eventually a third campus. Ms. Campbell was a dedicated and hard worker, oftentimes coming in on weekends and working late, often times into the wee hours of the morning to support our school. She was always someone that could be counted on during an emergency. Through power losses, storms, family emergencies, or floods, Ms. Campbell always found her way to Windward to take care of the community.

The Technology Team

Kwamé LaBassiere Director of Information Technology After five years at Windward, the personalities of Dr. LaBassiere’s team members, along with the energy, stories, jokes, and laughs, keep him energized in his work. As the leader of the office, Dr. LaBassiere oversees the team, guides the strategic decisionmaking for technology at all Windward locations, and ensures that all constituents are provided with what they need to succeed.

Anne Marie Rowley Associate Director of Information Technology Ms. Rowley is the department veteran, with 24 years under her belt. She has been key in building the department’s culture of proactive problemsolving and camaraderie, and she currently focuses on supporting the frontline technicians, acquiring inventory, and liaising with the administrative team. Ms. Rowley is also a proud alumni parent of Amanda Rowley ’09, so she was able to “see firsthand the miracles that Windward creates."

MANHATTAN LOWER & MIDDLE SCHOOLS

Michael Davis Helpdesk Technician Mr. Davis joined the Manhattan campus nearly two years ago, but he has been an IT professional for 15 years. Previously, he provided support in various industries, and he taught for three years as a technology educator. Mr. Davis serves as the frontline support for parent/guardian technology tickets, and he has crucially been the first point of contact in assisting remote learners.

WESTCHESTER LOWER SCHOOL

Leonard Dannatt Audio-Visual Coordinator Mr. Dannatt came to Windward three years ago from a law firm, but he was thrilled to make the switch to a school setting. Mr. Dannatt oversees the network connections between the various Windward locations. During remote learning, he has also led the administration of Microsoft 365, which includes Teams, network accounts, servers, and printing.

Chris Mulios Audio-Visual Technology Coordinator Mr. Mulios came to Windward two years ago following his work at The Ethical Culture Fieldston School for 30 years. His experience in physical infrastructure, network support, and user support served him well, as he was instrumental in setting up the new WLS campus technology. Mr. Mulios embodies the phrase “no moss grows under my feet,” as he is always on the move with event management support.

Most Likely to Advocate for Windward Hawaii

Most Likely to Save the World with Bubble Gum and Duct Tape

Most Likely to Miss the Stars Wars Reference

Most Likely to Provide Comedic Relief and Comic Book References

Most Likely to Already Know Someone in the Tech World

WESTCHESTER MIDDLE SCHOOL

Erik Bennett Tuition Assistance Director and Special Project Manager Dr. Bennett holds a unique position at Windward, splitting his time between the technology and admissions offices, growing into this role over the course of his 13 years at the School. He has built and maintained systems such as the ParentTeacher Conference Wizard, Yellow Form (an internal communications platform), and more. As a dyslexic himself, Dr. Bennett has a deep appreciation for Windward’s mission and its philosophy on education.

Lloyd Chantiloupe Data Administrator For a school with thousands of records relating to students, alumni, employees, and more, organized database records are vital to Windward’s daily operations. Mr. Chantiloupe, during the past three years, has dutifully managed the various databases, from Education Edge (student information management system) to Bright Arrow (emergency communications) to the new Magnus software (health records and daily COVID19 screening).

Angelo Nobile Helpdesk Technician Mr. Nobile is a member of the esteemed longevity club, Platinum Circle, at Windward, as he has served the School for 23 years. In his role of troubleshooting tech issues for faculty and staff members, Mr. Nobile sees himself as a peacemaker between people and their computers. His patience and strong listening skills have allowed him to develop excellent relationships with his colleagues, who he says are the “greatest staff that I love working with.”

Abby Tinari IT Administrative Assistant Ms. Tinari recently joined the team last fall, but she has quickly become a helpful and contributing member to the technology office. She acts as gatekeeper for Dr. LaBassiere by finding solutions before problems evolve, and she supports the entire team by coordinating communications between the department and the senior administrative team.

Most Likely to Teach You a Historical Fun Fact

Most Likely to Be the Most Polite Customer Support Responder

Most Likely to Ask Too Many Questions

Most Likely to Be Referred to as Cat Herder Extraordinaire

Welcome!

Two individuals recently joined the team.

Alexander Radway Helpdesk Technician Manhattan Middle School Mr. Radway provides troubleshooting tech support for faculty and staff members in Manhattan. In addition, he assists with event management, from audiovisual needs to recordings.

Harri Ramkishun Audio-Visual Production Coordinator Westchester Middle School Mr. Ramkishun acts as the lead support for all virtual events hosted by the School and the Windward Teacher Training Program. He will also assist in producing The Windward Institute’s READ Podcast.

Faculty/Staff News

Colleen McGlynn Named 2020 Stone Master Teacher Award Recipient

In honor of The Windward School’s founder, Isabel Greenbaum Stone, the Stone Master Teacher Award is given at the end of each school year to an outstanding faculty member that has been at Windward for four years or more. The award serves as a reaffirmation of the importance Ms. Stone placed on exemplary instruction that meets the individual needs of students.

Colleen McGlynn, the 2020 recipient, is an exceptional educator who has taught students on multiple Windward campuses. Her students describe her as fun and engaging, and her colleagues say she is the ultimate dedicated professional who runs a tight ship. However, Ms. McGlynn is also a nurturing mentor teacher who has served as a great resource for new employees. Over the years, Ms. McGlynn has been a fearless faculty member, accepting multiple leadership roles at Windward, and her infectious positive energy is only outmatched by her endless amount of school spirit.

Jessica Romaniello Named 2020 Sandi Galst Scholar Award Recipient

Determined by the head of school on an annual basis, the Sandi Galst Scholar Award recognizes an outstanding Windward reading teacher. The faculty member is provided with financial assistance through the Sandi Galst Faculty Education Fund to further their education through academic course work or other professional experiences related to The Windward School. Westchester Lower School Teacher Jessica Romaniello was named the 2020 award recipient. Ms. Romaniello is an energetic and enthusiastic teacher, and her colleagues credit her for “spreading sunshine wherever she goes.” Her positivity, patience, and engaging teaching style motivate her students to do their best. Above all, Ms. Romaniello is a hardworking individual who is committed to putting her students first and building a trusting relationship with the children.

Peter Beardsley Named The John J. Russell Award for Advocacy in Education Recipient

The John J. Russell Award for Advocacy in Education, named in honor of former Head of School Dr. Russell, is given to an individual who has made an impact in helping children with learning disabilities reach their full potential. Peter Beardsley, Committee on Special Education Liaison, was named the 2020 award recipient. Mr. Beardsley began his career as a special education teacher, and, for the next 40 years, he worked for the KatonahLewisboro School District as a teacher, instructional leader, and director of special services. In his role as director of special services, Mr. Beardsley was responsible for special education program planning, serving as a chairperson of the Committee on Special Education, and serving on the Section 504 Eligibility Team. After retiring in 2007, he became the interim director of special education for the Harrison Central School District until July 2009. Finally, Mr. Beardsley joined The Windward School in 2010 as CSE Liaison, and he has been working with parents, guardians, and teachers to help them understand and meaningfully participate in the development of the IEP process.

Annie Stutzman Receives Best Writing Award from 48 Hour Film Project Competition

For the past three years, Associate Director of The Windward Institute Annie Stutzman has participated in a filmmaker competition called the 48 Hour Film Project in New Haven. Over the course of 48 hours, a team must write, shoot, and edit a film based on an assigned genre with a given prop, character, and line of dialogue before all films are screened at a local theater. Ms. Stutzman served as a lead writer, actor, and costumer for their 2020 film, I’m Here. This year, Ms. Stutzman’s team, Jabroni Studios, won the award for Best Writing and received a nomination for Best Film.

Inaugural Heart of Windward Awards Given to Tristes Dunn, Marilyn Hunt, and Laura Monardo

New for the 201920 school year, the Heart of Windward Award was established to honor one faculty or staff member from each campus who champions The Windward School’s core values of community, impact, growth, and commitment. The recipients are nominated by their colleagues for their exemplary leadership and their commitment to the Windward community.

The Westchester Lower School recipient was Tristes Dunn. She began her career at Windward as an assistant teacher before transitioning to the admissions office. For the past 21 years that she has been at Windward, Ms. Dunn has been known for her cheerful attitude, big smile, and even bigger heart. Colleagues can always look to Ms. Dunn to lift their spirits, as she can always find humor in a situation, no matter what it may be.

The Westchester Middle School recipient was Marilyn Hunt. As Director of Health, Physical Education, and Athletics, Ms. Hunt created Field Day, one of Windward’s beloved annual traditions by students and teachers alike. She has been passionate about teaching Windward students for 35 years, and she still always finds time to lend a helping hand to others. Ms. Hunt’s kind heart and upbeat personality has been a source of inspiration for everyone around her.

The Manhattan Lower and Middle Schools recipient was Laura Monardo. As the front desk receptionist at the Manhattan campus, Ms. Monardo is famous for knowing every single student in the Manhattan building by name. Parents and guardians are reassured by Ms. Monardo’s compassion and genuine concern, as well as her prompt solutions to a litany of questions. She is considered to truly be the heart and soul of the Manhattan Lower and Middle Schools, and her presence, whether hearing her voice over the loudspeaker or standing guard at the front desk, makes the Manhattan campus feel whole.

Kwamé LaBassiere Highlighted in Rolling Stone’s Coverage of Black Surfing Association Paddle Out

In June, Director of Information Technology Dr. Kwamé LaBassiere was featured in a Rolling Stone article “Black Surfing Association’s Rockaway Paddle Out.” Dr. LaBassiere was one of nearly 350 surfers at Rockaway Beach in Queens who came together to honor the lives of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor and to share a message of antioppression.

“A paddle out is an ancient Hawaiian tradition where surfers paddle out into the ocean, form a circle, and send positive energy in remembrance of someone who had a significant impact on people’s lives and who was associated with the ocean, like a surfer, diver, or oceanographer like Jacques Cousteau,” said Dr. LaBassiere. “They are generally a rare occurrence, especially on the east coast. The paddle out at Rockaway in June was so significant because this was one of many paddle outs all over the world that was done, for the first time ever in history, for individuals who had no connection to the ocean whatsoever.”

Before they headed out to the water, members of the Rockaway surfing community spoke with passersby on the beach about the nation’s current events to raise awareness about the purpose of their paddle out.

“The reason hundreds of surfers came out as a community that day was an unfortunate and sad one, but it was incredibly uplifting,” said Dr. LaBassiere. “We absolutely were not speaking a message of antipolice but instead voicing a need to combat police brutality and to combat oppression for all injustices that people of color, women, and others face on a daily basis.”

Once all of the surfers assembled out on the water, Dr. LaBassiere paddled into the center of the circle, and he led the group in sending out positive energy and prayers for those they were honoring. After some moments of quiet reflection, the surfers splashed the water as a sign of joy for the lives of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor.

Faculty/Staff News

Asante Robinson Volunteers with NAACP on National Voter Registration Day

The Windward Institute’s Administrative Assistant Asante Robinson is vicepresident of the Stamford Union Baptist Church Women’s Ministry. In that capacity, she assisted the she assisted the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People to register voters in Stamford on National Voter Registration Day on September 22.

Windward Weddings

Manhattan Middle School Teacher Colleen McGlynn celebrated her wedding to Kevin Golden on August 14 at their church, St. Ann’s, in Nyack, NY. One of Ms. McGlynn’s bridesmaids was Danielle Scorrano, Research & Development Director of The Windward Institute.

Windward Babies

Miles Darwin Gramajo was born on October 17 to Director of Operations Katie Gramajo. He weighed 8 lbs. 11 oz. and was 20 ½ inches tall.

Westchester Middle School Teacher Nicole HalperWeiss welcomed a daughter, Sasha Jade Weiss, on October 21. She weighed 7 lbs. 1 oz. and was 19 ½ inches tall.

Manhattan Lower School Teacher and Assistant Director of Outplacement Michele Layton celebrated the birth of Eloise Noelle Layton on December 16, who weighed 4 lbs. 9 oz. and was 18 inches tall.

Sadie Rai Freedman, daughter of Manhattan Middle School Teacher Naomi Podair, arrived on December 28. She weighed 6 lbs. and 13 oz.

THE ROBERT J. SCHWARTZ MEMORIAL LECTURE

Save the Date April 20, 2021

7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Early Identification of Dyslexia: Research to Practice

Early identification is critical for the prevention of reading disabilities and the negative consequences associated with these conditions. In this presentation, factors related to the early identification and intervention of dyslexia, as well as poor comprehension will be discussed. Institute

LIVE

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Presented by Hugh Catts, PhD

Professor and Director of School of Communication Science and Disorders at Florida State University

www.thewindwardschool.org/lecture

Years of Service Recognition

Windward is able to make a difference in the lives of hundreds of students every school year because of our esteemed faculty and staff members. At the Faculty & Staff EndofYear Recognition Celebration on June 23, the School had the privilege to recognize those who reached the exciting milestones of 5, 10, 15, and 20+ years of service at Windward. Thank you to this stellar group for their commitment to Windward’s mission in helping students with languagebased learning disabilities. Here’s to many more years at Windward!

Pictured are the gifts given to the faculty and staff members who reached milestone anniversaries at The Windward School. The 5 Years gift is the bowl, the 10 Years gift is the frame, the 15 Years gift is the clock, and the 20 Years gift is the pitcher.

Years of Service Recognition

40 Years Beth Foltman

35 Years Kaarina Bauerle Lisa Michell

25 Years Diane Kissner Ruthanne Mahoney

20 Years Kelly Burke Rosalie Campbell Maureen Carmody Antonia Tolentino

15 Years Tim Caccopola Kristin Galvin Donna Mark Gina Mastrogiovanni Carrie Minio Roberta Plotycia Lisa Sheptin Carol Stella Misty Tsapatsaris

10 Years Peter Beardsley Freddy Chango Kara Donovan Tanya Ehrlich Lacey Fraser Dan Smith

5 Years Isabelle Belmont Nicole Berkowitz Emma Block Ali Brotmann Hunter Burnard Elizabeth Currie Dina DiGiacomo Julie Duignan Susie Gardiner Diana Glogau Renna Gottlieb Nicole Hanby April Heck Kwamé LaBassiere Jenny Nichols Sam Payne Amanda Rathbun Asante Robinson Kathleen Sheridan Ania Siwek Elly SteikerPearl

New Positions for 202021 for Current Faculty/Staff

Laura Bellizzi

Coordinator of Social Studies Lauren Benjamin

Coordinator of Math Nicole Berkowitz

Coordinator of Language Arts and Speech Language Pathologist Kelly Burke

Admissions Screener Alana ClementeGlover

Associate Director of Development Trissi Dunn

Assistant Director of Admissions Beth Foltman

Assistant Head of School for Enrollment Management Aaron Fraser

Coordinator of Language Arts Najah Frazier

Administrative and Communications Associate of The Windward Institute Renna Gottlieb

Coordinator of Language Arts Katie Gramajo

Director of Operations ToniAnn Hutchison

Director of Admissions Paul Lennihan

Coordinator of Science Carly Lillo

Coordinator of Admissions, Manhattan Jessica Mangano

MLS Assistant Teacher Staff Developer Robin McDonough

Coordinator of Admissions, Westchester Danielle Ngo

Coordinator of Math Evelyn Poy

Associate Director of Development Danielle Scorrano

Research & Development Director of The Windward Institute Dan Smith

Athletic Director, Manhattan Annie Stutzman

Associate Director of The Windward Institute