At The Caedmon School, our faculty and staff are deeply committed to delivering personalized, engaging learning experiences that meet the needs of each individual student.
Our teachers hold advanced degrees and Montessori certifications, bringing both expertise and intentionality to the classroom. They skillfully balance warmth and academic challenge, creating an environment where students feel supported, inspired, and motivated to reach their full potential.
Caedmon educators are also lifelong learners. All faculty and staff participate in ongoing professional development, including in-house training as well as workshops and conferences focused on key areas such as diversity, equity and inclusion, social-emotional learning, brain development, and progressive curriculum design.
This continuous commitment to growth ensures that our teachers remain at the forefront of best practices in Montessori and progressive education, benefiting every Caedmon student.
| Head of School |
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Dr. Wendy Falchuk University of Hartford, B.A. Lesley University, M.A. Northeastern University, Ed.D. |
| Chief Financial and Operating Officer |
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Maarten de Vreede Interconfessional Hofstad College Registered Financial Manager CIBE (Certified in Business Excellence), Columbia Business School |
| Associate Head of School |
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Saniya Mehdi Punjab University, Pakistan, B.A. Punjab University, Pakistan, M.A. Teachers College, Columbia University, M.A. West Side Montessori, Montessori Certification for Administrators |
| Director of Enrollment and Family Commitment |
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Jennifer Tarpley-Kreismer University of Iowa, B.A. Teachers College, Columbia University, M.A. |
| Director of Communications |
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Olivia Dannon Hollins University, B.A. |
| Director of Giving and Community Engagement |
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Brynja Sigurdardottir University of Iceland, B.S. Cornell University, M.Eng. |
| Director of the Elementary Program |
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Jelecia McGregor Hobart & William Smith Colleges, B.A. American College of Education, M.A. |
| Co-Director of Discovery Camp |
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Adam Schlessinger City College, San Francisco, A.A. San Francisco State University, B.A. |
| Director of After-School Program & Co-Director of Discovery Camp |
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Slawomir Balon John Jay College B.A. |
| Health Director & School Nurse |
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Rosemary Frisaro-Kessler, RN Rockland Community College, AAS, RN State University of New York at Cortland B.S. |
| Caedmon's Psychologist |
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Elizabeth (Liz) Ward, Ph.D Wesleyan University, B.A. St. John’s University, M.A., Ph.D NYS License as Psychologist |
| Assistant to the Head of School & Assistant to Admissions |
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Susan Bonet Fashion & Art Institute of Dallas At Omaha A.S. |
| Assistant Business Manager |
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Gwenn Kapner Lehigh University, B.S. |
| Student Support Coordinator |
Amy McGregor SUNY Old Westbury, B.A. |
| Receptionist and Registrar |
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Laura Capote Lehman College CUNY, Certificate in Early Childhood Education |
| IT Assistant |
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Samantha Tarpley Trinity College, B.A. |
| Plant Supervisor |
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| Melvin Morillo |
| Maintenance |
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Miguel Gomez Leo Del Orbe |
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416 E. 80th Street,
New York, NY 10075
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New York, NY 10075
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