Faculty and Staff - Unity School

Dedicated Professionals

Unity School’s faculty is comprised of caring teachers and administrators who are committed to helping students achieve their best potential. Faculty members are talented professionals dedicated to the task of education — in the classroom, on the athletic field and beyond. These role models exemplify the mission and incorporate the values of our Honor Code in their teaching and in their lives.

Faculty may be contacted via email by clicking on the envelope by their name

or by phone at 561-276-4414

Administration/Directors

Genevieve Hoppe

Head of School

Furman University, B.A. University of Memphis, M.A. Florida State University Ed.D.

Alma Frankel

Director of Enrollment Management

Boston University, B.A. Florida Atlantic University, M.S.

Gena Vacha

Director of Advancement

Florida Atlantic University, B.S.

Paul Meadows

Chief Financial Officer

West Virginia State University, B.A., B.S. Florida International University, M.S.

Barbara Ferguson

Director of Middle School

State University of New York College at Stony Brook, B.A. Hofstra University, M.S.

Kathryn Rebholz

Director of Elementary

University of Central Florida, B.S. Florida Atlantic University, M.Ed.

Breanne Cox

Director of Preschool

Florida Atlantic University, B.S. American College of Education, M.S. Lynn University Ed.D NAMC-North American Montessori Center Certified (Early Childhood 3-6)

Sharon Gerry

Director of Athletics

Florida Atlantic University, B.S. Capella University, B.S., M.S.Ed, M.S.Psy

Tremaine Thomas

Director of IT

Devry University, B.S.

John Salinas

Director of Facilities

Valda Reinbergs

Accounting

University of Toronto, B.C.

Evelyn Velez

Advancement Assistant

Mercy University, B.S.

Amy Wiltse

Academic Administrative Assistant

Kingsborough Community College. A.A.

Beth Butcher

Business Administrative Assistant

Preschool

Clemencia Rosado

Toddler Teacher

Palm Beach State College, C.D.A. AMS- American Montessori Society Certified (Infant and Toddler)

Jennifer Pichardo-Poulshock

Toddler Teacher

AMS-American Montessori Society Certified (Early Childhood 3-6)

Ann Visconti

Toddler Teacher Assistant

Katharine Gibbs College

Jennifer Limage

Toddler Teacher

Florida Atlantic University, B.S.

Allison MacDuffie

Orientation A Teacher

Broward College, A.S. AMS-American Montessori Society Certified (Early Childhood 3-6)

Margret Nuzzi

Orientation A Teacher

State University of New York College at Brockport, B.S. AMS-American Montessori Society Certified (Early Childhood 3-6)

Mindy Wecker

Orientation A Teacher

BS, Brooklyn College M.Ed. Antioch University of New England Waldorf Education certification

Lisa Beira

Orientation B Teacher

Western Kentucky University, B.A., M.A.

Cathy Nevad

Orientation B Teacher

Ashwood University, B.A., AMS-American Montessori Society Certified (Early Childhood 3-6)

Samantha Frost

Orientation B Teacher

Lynn University, B.S., AMS-American Montessori Society Certified (Early Childhood 3-6)

Amanda Donaghue

Pre A Teacher

University of Florida, B.S. NAMC-North American Montessori Center Certified (Early Childhood 3-6)

Darling Becker

Pre B Teacher

Adv University, B.A. AMS-American Montessori Society Certified (Early Childhood 3-6)

Carly Lang

Pre-A Teacher

Martha Puentes

Pre A Teacher Assistant

Jeannette Llerena

Pre A Teacher

University Metropolitana, A.A. AMS-American Montessori Society Certified (Early Childhood 3-6)

Stephanie Ream

Pre A Teacher

Bethany College, B.A.

Cristina Gazso

Pre B Teacher

University of Catolica Andres Bello, B.S. AMS-American Montessori Society Certified (Early Childhood 3-6)

Nilda Torres

Pre B Teacher

Pontific Catholic University, B.B.A. AMS-American Montessori Society Certified (Infant and Toddler)

Abby Nevad

Pre B Teacher

Hill University, B.A. AMS-American Montessori Society Certified (Early Childhood 3-6)

Nati Martinez

Pre B Teacher

Palm Beach State College, A.S

Courtney Bernadini

Pre B and After Care Teacher

Elementary

Stacey Smith

Kindergarten A Teacher

Palm Beach Community College, A.A. Florida Atlantic University, B.A.

Debra Klarfeld

Kindergarten B Teacher

Drake University, B.S. University of Missouri, M.A. Concorida University, M.A.

Melissa Braswell

Kindergarten Academic Coach

Associates Degree PBSC

Susan Arts

Kindergarten Academic Coach

West Virginia University, B.S.

Jaclyn Daily

1st Grade Academic Coach

Indiana University, B.S. Point Park University, B.S.

Leidy Cue

1B Teacher

Lynn University, B.S.

Beth Smallwood

1A Teacher

Palm Beach Atlantic University, B.S.

Jorden Catanzaro

First Grade Academic Coach

University At Albany, B.S. Arizona State University, M.S. AMS-American Montessori Society Certified (Early Childhood 3-6)

Myah Gerry

Interim 1st Grade Academic Coach

Ann Fox

2A Teacher

Florida State University, B.S. Nova Southeastern University, M.S.

Megan Partridge

2B Teacher

California State University, B.A.

Hayley Singer

3B Teacher

Florida State University, B.S.

Meredith Schrader

3A Teacher

Drew University, B.A. Columbia University, M.A.

Melissa Dow

Third Grade Academic Coach

North Central College, B.S Master's from Loyola University, M.S.

Lisa Pluskota

3C Teacher

York College of Pennsylvania, B.S.

Jaclyn Tafaro

4A Teacher

Pennsylvania State University, B.S. Lynn University, M.S.

Amanda D'Angio

5A Teacher

State University of New York at Geneseo, B.S. State University of New York at Buffalo, M.S.

Danielle Hazard

5B Teacher

James Madison University, B.S. M.S.

Jessica Warner

Elementary Academic Support

Ohio University, B.S. University of West Florida, M.S.

Middle School

Luis Bolivar

MS Math

University of Miami, B.S.

Kathryn Bregman

MS Language Arts and History

Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction, University of Florida MAE , University of Florida

Brittany Kiernan

MS Language Arts

University of Bridgeport, C.A.S. Syracuse University, B.A., M.S.

Valentina Malofiy

MS Science

Shippensburg University, B.A.

Linda Methol

Technology Integration

California State University, B.S. University of St. Thomas, M.A.

Dan Phillips

MS Social Studies

Florida Atlantic University, B.A.

Steven Posner

MS Math

University of Florida - Computer Science Florida Atlantic University - Masters Curriculum & Instruction - Mathematics

Marcus Wasilewski

MS Science and PE

Liliana Zambrano

Spanish

Avepane University, B.A.

Specialists

Marleen Bernstein

Preschool/Elementary Spanish

Arcadia University, B.A.

Chelsie Blankenship-Cuenot

Librarian

Sofia Echeverri

Art and Spanish Teacher

University of Nebraska Lincoln, B.F.A., University of Iowa, M.A., M.F.A in Painting and Sculpture

Rosanna Edwards

Lessons in Living

Florida Atlantic University, B.A.

Erin Kronzek

Music Teacher

University of Florida, B.M. University of Florida, M.M.

Boris Leon

Technical Support

Hector Ramirez

P.E.

College Puerto Rico, A.D.

Cami Ryder

Lessons in Living - Art Teacher

New York City College of Technology, B.S.

Anna Schuemann

Education Technology

Ramapo College, B.A.

Linda Simpson

Substitute Teacher

University of the South, B.A. Eastern College, M.S.

Curtis Viselli

Instrumental Music Teacher

University of Florida, Bachelor of Music Education

Tara Weidenfeller

Drama

Support Staff

KeriAnn Judge

School Nurse

Curry College, B.S. New York University, M.S.

Elizabeth Lalane

School Nurse

Florida State University, B.S.N. Duke, M.S.N.

Shelley Albe

School Nurse

University of Florida, B.S. Pasco Hernando State College, A.D.N.

Melisa Cleveland

Guidance Counselor

Nova Southeastern University, M.S.

Catia Price

School Photographer

Aubrey Pegram

Security

Noah Eisenmann

Security

Joshua Batista

Maintenance

LaToya Millerden

Food Service Manager

Kimberly Spells

Head Cook

Martha Montes

Food Service Aide II

Cassidy Street

Kitchen Assistant and After Care

Barbara Abruzzese

Aftercare

Leah Wiltse

Preschool After Care