Faculty and Staff

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

Dr. 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)
Dr. 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
Kent State University, B.A
Clemencia Rosado
Toddler Teacher
Palm Beach State College, C.D.A. AMS- American Montessori Society Certified (Infant and Toddler)
Lexus Freeman
Toddler Teacher
Emily Goldfeder
Toddler Teacher Assistant
Allison MacDuffie
Orientation A Teacher
Broward College, A.S. AMS-American Montessori Society Certified (Early Childhood 3-6)
Nena Polito
Orientation A Teacher
Nati Martinez
Orientation A Teacher
Palm Beach State College, A.S
Samantha Frost
Orientation B Teacher
Lynn University, B.S., AMS-American Montessori Society Certified (Early Childhood 3-6)
Bree Lukosavich
Orientation B Teacher
Jeannette Llerena
Orientation B Teacher
University Metropolitana, A.A. 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)
Carly Lang
Pre-A Teacher
Florida Atlantic University: Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies
Cathy Nevad
Pre A Teacher
Ashwood University, B.A., AMS-American Montessori Society Certified (Early Childhood 3-6)
Martha Puentes
Pre A Teacher Assistant
Stephanie Ream
Pre A Teacher
Bethany College, B.A.
Abby Nevad
Pre B Teacher
Hill University, B.A. AMS-American Montessori Society Certified (Early Childhood 3-6)
Brenner Brinkley
Pre B Teacher Assistant
College of William and Mary, B.A.
Cristina Gazso
Pre B Teacher
University of Catolica Andres Bello, B.S. AMS-American Montessori Society Certified (Early Childhood 3-6)
Darling Becker
Pre B Teacher
Adv University, B.A. AMS-American Montessori Society Certified (Early Childhood 3-6)
Lisa Beira
Pre B Teacher Assistant
Western Kentucky University, B.A., M.A.
Margret Nuzzi
Pre B Teacher
State University of New York College at Brockport, B.S. AMS-American Montessori Society Certified (Early Childhood…

Elementary

Stacey Smith
Kindergarten A Teacher
Palm Beach Community College, A.A. Florida Atlantic University, B.A.
Jaclyn Daily
Kindergarten B Teacher
Indiana University, B.S. Point Park University, B.S.
Susan Arts
KA Academic Coach
West Virginia University, B.S.
Jennifer Limage
KB Academic Coach
Florida Atlantic University, B.S.
Beth Smallwood
1A Teacher
Palm Beach Atlantic University, B.S.
Myah Gerry
1st Grade Academic Coach
Leidy Cue
1B Teacher
Lynn University, B.S.
Melissa Braswell
1B Academic Coach
Associates Degree PBSC
Ann Fox
2A Teacher
Florida State University, B.S. Nova Southeastern University, M.S.
Melissa Dow
2nd Grade Academic Coach
North Central College, B.S  Master's from Loyola University, M.S.
Megan Partridge
2B Teacher
California State University, B.A.
Betsy Chiodo
2nd Grade Academic Coach and 5th Grade Math
Florida Atlantic University, B.A.
Jorden Catanzaro
3A Teacher
University At Albany, B.S. Arizona State University, M.S. AMS-American Montessori Society Certified (Early Childhood 3-6)
Hayley Singer
3B Teacher
Florida State University, B.S.
Jaclyn Tafaro
4A Teacher
Pennsylvania State University, B.S. Lynn University, M.S.
Lisa Pluskota
4B Teacher
York College of Pennsylvania, B.S.
Meredith Schrader
4C Teacher
Drew University, B.A. Columbia University, M.A.
Amanda D'Angio
5A Teacher
State University of New York at Geneseo, B.S. State University of New York at Buffalo, M.S.
Jessica Warner
Elementary Academic Support
Ohio University, B.S. University of West Florida, M.S.
Valentina Malofiy
MS Science
Shippensburg University, B.A.
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.
Liliana Zambrano
Spanish
Avepane University, B.A.
Marcus Wasilewski
MS Science and PE
University of Maine: B.S. University of Maine: M.Ed
Dan Phillips
MS Social Studies
Florida Atlantic University, B.A.
Michael Rebholz
MS Math
Danielle Hazard
MS Math Teacher
James Madison University, B.S. M.S.
Jodi Ryalls
MS Technology
Metropolitan State University: BS in Life Science Western Governors University: M.Ed.ETID

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
Adrian Banks
Lessons in Living

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
Russell Ash
Director of Culinery Services
Barbara Abruzzese
Aftercare