Ms. Lauer came to head Unquowa School in 2004 after spending over twenty years in teaching and leadership positions at other independent schools in the Northeast. Drawing from her own experience as an independent school teacher and raising a son and daughter – both of whom attended independent day schools and colleges – she writes and speaks frequently about the various aspects of childhood and a school’s role in working with parents to raise and educate their children. As a steward of our school’s future as it approaches its centennial, Ms. Lauer works to maintain the vigorous, experiential academic atmosphere that has been the hallmark of the school since its inception.
Mrs. Cerone joined the Unquowa School community in 2006. Along with previous experience in both the larger business world and the independent school setting, Mrs. Cerone has a keen sense of her role in the financial stability of the school.
Karen Williamson joined Unquowa School in 2013 after 7 years working in marketing and communications. Karen brings her talent in project management, communications and community engagement to her roles at Unquowa.
Carlene Gordon joined the Unquowa community in 2006 and taught grades three and four for over fifteen years. She served as science department co-chair as well as Dean of the Lower School Faculty in conjunction with her teaching roles. Currently, Carlene serves as Dean of Faculty to work with both the upper and lower school faculty on professional and curricular development. Carlene’s past experience includes both public and independent school settings in multiple grade levels. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration and a Master of Science Degree in Elementary Education, as well as Professional Educator Certification from the State of Connecticut.
Mr. Mitchell began teaching at Unquowa School in 2007 as a fifth grade classroom teacher. In 2008, he took on the role of Technology Coordinator and teaches technology. Currently serving as the Director of Operations and IT, Mr. Mitchell continues to oversee all aspects of tech, both physical and curricular, as well as oversee daily operations staff, an evening cleaning crew and year round facility inspection, maintenance and renovation in addition to working with his colleagues around the thoughtful curricular use of technology. Mr. Mitchell served on the CAIS Commission on Technology and has two children attended at Unquowa – a daughter who recently graduated and a son in eighth grade.
Mrs. Faith Barbuto
PreK
Early Childhood Coordinator
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Mr. Joshua Bartosiewicz
Science
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Mrs. Carina Blackwell
Mandarin
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Ms. Patty Carver
Performing Arts
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Mr. Joey Casey
Makerspace Coordinator
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Mr. David Coe
Performing Arts
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Mr. Kyle Commodore
Mathematics
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Mrs. Alice DesGranges
Visual Arts
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Mrs. Maureen Diallo
Grade 1
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Ms. Jennifer Do
Early Childhood Teaching Assistant
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Mrs. Kristin DuCharme
Grade 5 Writing
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Mrs. Karen Engelke
Grade 4
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Ms. Helen Fernandez
Spanish
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Ms. Emily Hall
Performing Arts
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Mrs. Annie Henry
Director of Social/Emotional Wellness
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Mr. Thomas Iezin
Spanish
Humanities
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Mrs. Colleen Jacques
Mathematics
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Ms. Wendy Kerr
Grade 3
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Mr. Lloyd Mitchell
Mathematics
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Mrs. Diane Nietupski
Spanish
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Ms. Colleen Noyes
Science
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Ms. Ann Palm
Kindergarten
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Mrs. Allison Patterson
Learning Specialist
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Ms. Sarah Pollex
Physical Education
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Mrs. Krissy Ponden
Visual Arts
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Mrs. Sarah Raggio
Grade 5
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Mr. Hans Richter
Humanities
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Ms. Stephanie Satonick
Grade 2
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Mr. Eric Snow
Humanities
Director of High School Placement
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Mrs. Lisa Sylvestro
Learning Specialist
Director of Academic Learning
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Mr. Ryan Taylor
Physical Education
Director of Athletics
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Ms. Ariel Warshaw
Humanities
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Ms. Kelly Yeh
Mandarin
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Mrs. Patricia Bruno
After School Desk Staff
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Mrs. Diane Butler
Office Manager
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Ms. Tracy Capizzuto
School Nurse
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Mr. Tom DiCorpo
Facilities
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Mr. Sam Goldstein
Substitute
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Mr. Tiyaira Jones-Gilchrist
Aftercare Assistant
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Mrs. Jacqui Mudre
Director of Communications
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Mr. Bryan Previte
Sous Chef
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Mr. Hans Richter
Director of Development
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Mr. Adam Stuart
Head Chef
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Mrs. Kelly Sullivan
Advancement Assistant
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Ms. Helen Woodhall
Kitchen Assistant
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