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Faculty & Staff

	Administration
	Director/Superintendent	Ralph Carrero Certified: Superintendent/Assistant Superintendant, All Levels, SEI endorsed Bachelor's degree: Y Master's degree: Y Years in education: 33 Years at LFDCS: 15
	Assistant Superintendent	Darshan Thakkar Certified: Superintendent/Assistant Superintendant, All Levels, ELL Director (K-12); SEI endorsed Bachelor's degree: Y Master's degree: Y Doctor of Philosopy degree: Y Juris Doctorate degree: Y Years in education: 17 Years at LFDCS: 2
	Principal	Susan Earabino Certified: Principal/Assistant Principal All Levels, SEI endorsed Bachelor's degree: Y Master's degree: Y Doctorate degree: Y Years in education: 26 Years at LFDCS: 7
	Head of the Upper School	Jennifer Barnhill Certified: 1-6, Principal/Assistant Principal PreK-8, SEI endorsed Bachelor's degree: Y Master's degree: Y Years in education: 13 Years at LFDCS: 13
	Head of Lower School/ELL Coordinator	Hali Castleman Certified: Principal/Asst. Principal PreK-6; Supervisor/Director Non-Core, K-6; ESL PreK-6; SEI endorsed Bachelor's degree: Y Master's degree: Y Years in education: 10 Years at LFDCS: 10
	Head of Academy for Early Academic Preparation	Erica Crescenzo Certified: EEC PreK-3; ESL PreK-6; Principal/Assistant Principal (PreK-6); SEI endorsed Bachelor's degree: Y Master's degree: Y Years in education: 16 Years at LFDCS: 16
	Special Education Director	Jared Fulgoni Certified: Principal/Assistant Principal 5-8; SEI endorsed Bachelor's degree: Y Master's degree: Y Years in education: 20+ Years at LFDCS: 1
	RTI & Assessment Coordinator	Nicole Arpin Certified: 1-6; SEI endorsed Bachelor's degree: Y Master's degree: Y Years in education: 11 Years at LFDCS: 11
	Teacher Coach	Nicole Romano Certified: 1-6; SEI endorsed Bachelor's degree: Y Master's degree: Y Years in education: 20 Years at LFDCS: 2
	STEM Coordinator	George Masterson Certified: Physics 8-12; General Science 5-8; SEI endorsed Bachelor's degree: Y Master's degree: Y Years in education: 21 Years at LFDCS: 7
	Extended Day Program Director	Sandra Calandrella
	Director of Nutritional Services	Justin Hodgkins
	Dir. of Program Dev. (LFD, Inc.)	Paul Heithaus
	Technology Coordinator (LFD, Inc.)	Tony Schumann
	Director of Finance (LFD, Inc.)	Susan Perry
	Human Resources Director (LFD, Inc.)	Elizabeth Guilbeault
	Facilities Dir./Maint. Sup. (LFD, Inc.)	Daniel Guzman
	Digital Instructor	Anna Yuen
	Instructional Designer	Matt Hall (contr svcs)
	Admin. Support
	Admin. Asst. (Dir./Superintendent) (LFD, Inc.)	Susan Lyons
	School Data/Operations Manager	Jennifer Maria
	Student Services Coordinator	Yulissa Rodriguez
	Part Time General Ledger Accountant (LFD, Inc.)	Masashiro Hagiya
	Part Time Payroll & Benefits Coordinator (LFD, Inc.)	Komal Patel
	Part Time Grants Accountant (LFD, Inc.)	Robin Hatfield
	AP & Procurement Officer (LFD, Inc.)	Kathleen Moriconi
	IT Help Desk (LFD, Inc.)	Rafael Geronimo
	IT Help Desk (LFD, Inc.)	Dilson Monegro
	Receptionists
	Academy (K-1, K-2, Gr. 1)	Adiaris Aponte
	Upper School (Grs 5-8)	Sandra Gonzalez
	Lower School (Grs 2-4)	Yesenia Suazo
	Specialists
	Music Teacher	Jeff Bianchine Certified: Music Vocal/Instrumental/General (All levels); SEI endorsed Bachelor's degree: Y Years teaching: 5 Years teaching at LFDCS: 4 Highly qualified: Y
	Art Teacher	Michelle Barrett Certified: Visual Art PreK-8; SEI endorsed Bachelor's degree: Y Years teaching: 5 Years teaching at LFDCS: 4 Highly qualified: Y
	Secondary School Coordinator	Shawna Cruz
	Secondary School Coordinator	Christine Easton
	Computer Literacy Specialist	Rosemary McCullough-Ghali Certified: Librarian (all levels), SEI endorsed Bachelor's degree: Y Master's degree: Y Years at LFDCS: 5
	Admin. Asst. - Opening Doors Program	Pamela Urena
	Paraprofessional (2-4)	Brendel Tine
	Paraprofessional (2-4)	Tina Pelletier
	Paraprofessional (5-8)	Stephanie Conley
	Paraprofessional (5-8)	Gessika Emile
	Paraprofessional (5-8)	Jhansel Mejia*
	Paraprofessional (5-8)	Trevia Tate*
	Paraprofessional (FMLA Cov.)	Veronica Jorge*
	ESL
	Paraprofessional	Kristina Copelas^MC
	ESL Teacher	Elaine Fuller Certified: ESL PreK-6; 1-6; SEI endorsed Bachelor's degree: Y Master's degree: Y Years teaching: 16 Years teaching at LFDCS: 16 Highly qualified: Y
	ESL Teacher	Vionnys Recio Certified: Emergency ESL PreK-6 Bachelor's degree: Y Master's degree: Y Years teaching: 2 Years at LFDCS: 2
	ESL Teacher	Shannon Ahern Certified: Emergency ESL, PreK-12 Bachelor's degree: Y Years teaching: 2 Years teaching at LFDCS: 2
	ESL Teacher	Natalie Phelan^MC Certified: ESL PreK-6; 1-6; SEI endorsed Bachelor's degree: Y Master's degree: Y Years teaching: 1 Years teaching at LFDCS: 1 Highly qualified: Y
	ESL Teacher	Stephanie Power Certified: ESL PreK-12; SEI endorsed Bachelor's degree: Y Master's degree: Y Years teaching: 5 Years teaching at LFDCS: 1 Highly qualified: Y
	Title 1
	Math
	Teacher	Gopika Luthra Certified: Math 1-6, SEI endorsed Bachelor's degree: Y Years teaching: 3 Years teaching at LFDCS: 3 Highly qualified: Y
	ELL/ELA
	Teacher
	Special Education
	Paraprofessional	Emma Stalker^MC
	Teacher	Ashley Slaton Certified: Emergency ECE PreK-2 and Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8) Bachelor's degree: Y Years teaching: 2 Years teaching at LFDCS: 1 Highly qualified: Y
	Teacher	Kelly Madigan Certified: Special Needs K-12; SEI endorsed Bachelor's degree: Y Master's degree: Y Years teaching: 34 Years teaching at LFDCS: 2 Highly qualified: Y
	Teacher	Julia Diaz Sullivan Certified: Emergency, Severe Disabilities Bachelor's degree: Y Master's degree: Y Years teaching: 5 Years teaching at LFDCS: 1
	Teacher	Philip Baun Certified: Moderate Disabilities PreK-8; SEI endorsed Bachelors degree: Y Master's degree: Y Years teaching: 10+ Years teaching at LFDCS: 3 Highly qualified: Y
	Teacher	Mackenzie Schroth Certified: Moderate Disabiities PreK-8; SEI endorsed Bachelor's degree: Y Master's degree: Y Years teaching: 2 Years at LFDCS: 2 Highly qualified: Y
	Physical Education
	Teacher	Kelly Simard Certified: Physical Education PreK-12; SEI endorsed Bachelor's degree: Y Years teaching: 6 Years teaching at LFDCS: 6 Highly qualified: Y
	Teacher	Dan Merry Certified: Physical Education PreK-12; SEI endorsed Bachelor's degree: Y Master's degree: Y Years teaching: 16 Years teaching at LFDCS: 4 Highly qualified: Y
	Paraprofessional	Jose Maldonado
	Paraprofessional	Jamie Paolino*
	School Nurses
	School Nurse (Upper School)	Janetsy Rodriguez, RN Certified: RN Associates degree: Y Years as a Nurse: 6 Years at LFDCS: 4
	School Nurse (Academy)	Nicole Rivera, RN Certified: RN Bachelor's degree: Y Years as a Nurse: 2 Years at LFDCS: 1
	School Nurse (Lower School)	Danielle Lee, RN Certified: RN Associates degree: Y Years as a Nurse: 11 Years at LFDCS: 1
	Lunch Staff
	Nutritional Aide	Dominga Morel Perez
	Nutritional Aide	Sixta Villa
	Nutritional Aide	Felix Ortiz
	Nutritional Aide	Ana Fabian
	Nutritional Aide	Rosanna Mejia
	Nutrtional Aide	Julian Paulino
	K-1 Program
	K-1 Teacher	Stephanie Torigian Certified: ECE PreK-2; SEI endorsed Bachelor's degree: Y Master's degree: Y Years teaching: 5 Years teaching at LFDCS: 5 Highly qualified: Y
	K-1 Teacher	Jessica Sullivan Certified: ECE PreK-2, SEI endorsed Bachelor's degree: Y Master's degree: Y Years teaching: 13 Years teaching at LFDCS: 13 Highly qualified: Y
	K-1 Teacher	Debbie Orlando Certified: ECE PreK-2; SEI endorsed Bachelor's degree: Y Master's degree: Y Years teaching: 9 Years teaching at LFDCS: 9 Highly qualified: Y
	K-1 Teacher	Alyssa Duffy Certified: ECE PreK-2; SEI endorsed Bachelor's degree: Y Master's degree: Y Years teaching: 8 Years teaching at LFDCS: 8 Highly qualified: Y
	K-1 Teacher	Shannon Kearney Certified: Emergency ECE PreK-2; SEI endorsed Bachelor's degree: Y Years teaching: 3 Years teaching at LFDCS: 2 Highly qualified:
	K-1 Paraprofessional
	K-1 Paraprofessional	Beilka Abad
	K-1 Paraprofessional	Rhandeliz Germosen
	K-1 Paraprofessional	Nathaly Mejia
	K-1 Paraprofessional	Marta Rentas
	K-1 Paraprofessional	Karen Morales
	K-2 Program
	K-2 Teacher	Brooke Kelly Certified: ECE PreK-2; SEI endorsed Bachelor's degree: Y Years teaching: 5 Years teaching at LFDCS: 4 Highly qualified: Y
	K-2 Teacher	Sara Gibbons^MC Certified: Emergency, PreK-2, SEI endorsed Bachelor's degree: Y Master's degree: Y Years teaching: 2 Years teaching at LFDCS: 2 Highly qualified: Y
	K-2 Teacher	Meghan Wilson^MC Certified: ECE PreK-2; SEI endorsed Bachelor's degree: Y Master's degree: Y Years teaching: 6 Years teaching at LFDCS: 6 Highly qualified: Y
	K-2 Teacher	Colleen Saia Certfied: ECE PreK-2; SEI endorsed Bachelor's degree: Y Master's degree: Y Years teaching: 6 Years teaching at LFDCS: 5 Highly qualified: Y
	Paraprofessional	Adrianna Hynes*
	Paraprofessional	Grimilda Lopez
	Grade 1 Teacher	Adrianna Hynes*
	Grade 1 Teacher	Heather Quinn Certified: ECE PreK-2; SEI endorsed Bachelor's degree: Y Master's degree Y Years teaching: 1 Years at LFDCS: 1 Highly qualified: Y
	Grade 1 Teacher	Erin Wholley Certified: ECE PreK-2; SEI endorsed Bachelor's degree: Y Master's degree: Y Years teaching: 6 Years teaching at LFDCS: 6 Highly qualified: Y
	Grade 1 Teacher	Priya Shrivastava*
	Paraprofessional
	Paraprofessional	Jennifer Colon
	Paraprofessional	Priya Shrivastava*
	Lower School
	Grade 2 Teacher	Allison Blount Certified: ECE PreK-3; SEI endorsed Bachelor's' degree: Y Master's degree: Y Years teaching: 12 Years teaching at LFDCS: 8 Highly qualified: Y
	Grade 2 Teacher	Heather Clark Certified: Emergency 1-6; Emergency ECE PreK-2 Bachelor's degree: Y Master's degree: Y Years teaching: 1 Years teaching at LFDCS: 1 Highly qualified:
	Grade 2 Teacher	Christine Sullivan Certified: 1-6; SEI endorsed Bachelor's degree: Y Years teaching: 3 Years teaching at LFDCS: 3 Highly qualified: Y
	Grade 2 Teacher	Olivia Doulames^MC Certified: ECE PreK-2; SEI endorsed Bachelor's degree: Y Years teaching: 1 Years teaching at LFDCS: 1 Highly qualified: Y
	Grade 3 Teacher	Erika Witham Certified: 1-6; SEI endorsed Bachelor's degree: Y Years teaching: 8 Years teaching at LFDCS: 5 Highly qualified: Y
	Grade 3 Teacher	Andreina Croes^MC Certified: 1-6; ECE PreK-2; SEI endorsed Bachelor's degree: Y Years teaching: 6 Years teaching at LFDCS: 6 Highly qualified: Y
	Grade 3 Teacher	Kristen Caramanica Certified: 1-6; SEI endorsed Bachelor's degree: Y Years teaching: 3 Years teaching at LFDCS: 3 Highly qualified: Y
	Grade 3 Teacher	Kayleigh Hooper Certified: 1-6; SEI endorsed Bachelor's degree: Y Years teaching: 1 Years teaching at LFDCS: 1 Highly qualified: Y
	Grade 4 Teacher	Kimberly Stearns Certified: 1-6; SEI endorsed Bachelor's degree: Y Master's degree: Y Years teaching: 3 Years teaching at LFDCS: 3 Highly qualified: Y
	Grade 4 Teacher	Nicole Dean Certified: Temporary 1-6 Bachelor's degree: Y Master's degree: Y Years teaching: 20 Years teaching at LFDCS: 1 Highly qualified: Y
	Grade 4 Teacher	Chloe Parcell Certified: 1-6; SEI endorsed Bachelor's degree: Y Master's degree: Y Years teaching: 8 Years teaching at LFDCS: 8 Highly qualified: Y
	Grade 4 Teacher	Meredith Denu Certified: 1-6; SEI endorsed Bachelor's degree: Y Years teaching: 1 Years teaching at LFDCS: 1 Highly qualified: Y
	Paraprofessional (Floating)
	Paraprofessional (Floating)	Kiara Perez*
	Spanish
	K-1	Veronica Jorge*
	K-2/Grade 1	Pablo Garcia Certified: Emergency Foreign Language PreK-6 Bachelor's degree: Y Years teaching: 1 Years teaching at LFDCS: 1 Highly qualified: Y
	Grades 2,3 & 4	Kiara Perez*
	Upper School
	Grade 5 Teacher	Courtney Brander Certified: English 5-12; SEI endorsed Bachelor's degree: Y Master's degree: Y Years teaching: 13 Years teaching at LFDCS: 12 Highly qualified: Y
	Grade 5 Teacher	Victoria Rapsis Morais Certified: 1-6; SEI endorsed Bachelor's degree: Y Master's degree: Y Years teaching 7 Years teaching at LFDCS: 7 Highly qualified: Y
	Grade 5 Teacher	Andrea Waldron Certified: 1-6; SEI endorsed Bachelor's degree: Y Years teaching: 4 Years teaching at LFDCS: 4 Highly qualified: Y
	Grade 5 Teacher	Olivia Lucier Certified: Emergency 1-6 Bachelor's degree: Y Master's degree: Y Years teaching: 2 Years teaching at LFDCS: 1
	Grade 5 Science Teacher	George Masterson Certified: Physics 8-12; General Science 5-8; SEI endorsed Bachelor's degree: Y Master's degree: Y Years in education: 21 Years at LFDCS: 7
	Grade 6 Teacher	Louise Perry Certified: 1-6, Principal/Asst. Principal; SEI endorsed Bachelor's degree: Y Master's degree: Y Years teaching: 21 Years teaching at LFDCS: 1 Highly qualified: Y
	Grade 6 Teacher	Kaitlyn Foss Certified: 1-6; SEI endorsed Bachelor's degree: Y Master's degree: Y Years teaching: 10 Years teaching at LFDCS: 10 Highly qualified: Y
	Grade 6 Teacher	Therese Schaufenbil Certified: 1-6, ECE K-3, SEI endorsed Bachelor's degree: Y Years teaching: 26 Years teaching at LFDCS: 1 Highly qualified: Y
	Grade 6 Teacher	Deyaneria Claudio* Certified: Emergency 1-6 Bachelor's degree: Y Years teaching: 1 Years teaching at LFDCS: 1
	Grade 6 Science Teacher	Jamie Paolino*
	Grade 7 ELA Teacher	Trevia Tate*
	Grade 7 Math Teacher	Gopika Luthra*
	Grade 7 Science Teacher	Gannon Paris Certified: General Science 5-8; 1-6; SEI endorsed Bachelor's degree: Y Master's degree: Y Years teaching: 19 Years at LFDCS: 1 Highly qualified: Y
	Grade 7 Social Studies Teacher	Alex Strempel Certified: History 5-12; SEI endorsed Bachelor's degree: Y Master's degree: Y Years teaching: 1 Years teaching at LFDCS: 1 Highly qualified: Y
	Grade 8 ELA Teacher	Derek Sarno Certified: English 5-8; SEI endorsed Bachelor's degree: Y Master's degree: Y Years teaching: 2 Years teaching at LFDCS: 2 Highly qualified: Y
	Grade 8 Math Teacher	Sudha Dharmaraj Certified: Mathematics 5-8; SEI endorsed Bachelor's degree: Y Master's degree: Y Years teaching: 20 Years teaching at LFDCS: 20 Highly qualfiied: Y
	Grade 8 Science Teacher	Gannon Paris Certified: General Science 5-8; 1-6; SEI endorsed Bachelor's degree: Y Master's degree: Y Years teaching: 19 Years at LFDCS: 1 Highly qualified: Y
	Grade 8 Social Studies	Jhansel Mejia*
	Spanish
	Grade 5/6	Janelly Escobar Certified: Emergency, Foreign Language PreK-6 Bachelor's Degree: Y Years teaching: 1 Years teaching at LFDCS: 1
	Grade 7	Tyler Read Certified: Spanish 5-12 Bachelor's degree: Y Years teaching: 3 Years teaching at LFDCS: 2 Highly qualified: Y
	Grade 8	Tomasa Cruz Certified: Spanish 5-12; SEI endorsed Master's degree: Y Bachelor's degree: Y Years teaching: 12 Years at LFDCS: 23 Highly qualified: Y
		* = maternity leave, FMLA or vacancy until filled - LFDCS pays its paraprofessionals an honorarium to serve as long-term substitutes for teacher positions who are on maternity leave, FMLA or for a vacancy until filled. This honorarium recognizes services such as lesson planning which are outside of a paraprofessional's duties. ^{MC_{Merrimack College fellow or former Merrimack College fellow or intern hired by LFDCS}}

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