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Leadership, Faculty & Staff

The small group experience and creative teaching methods offered at SAA would not be possible without the commitment and myriad talents of our dedicated faculty.SAA teachers hail from various corners of the world and all share a common passion and vision for providing a challenging, integrated curriculum for gifted children. Whether they are parents of gifted children, gifted themselves, or have long-standing relationships with the gifted community, SAA faculty and staff truly understand the traits and needs of the gifted child.  Collectively, they bring passion and skill to their craft, making them uniquely qualified to live out SAA’s mission and philosophy in every classroom, everyday. 

From professional musicians, artists and actors, to scientists, poets, and authors, SAA teachers draw upon all of their interests and areas of expertise to inspire our students both inside and outside of the classroom.  

Conrad Wildsmith

Conrad Wildsmith

Head of School

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Brian Allen

Brian Allen

Titles: ​Middle School Social Studies
Miriam Armstrong

Miriam Armstrong

Titles: Curriculum Coordinator, Math Instructional Specialist, Middle School Math
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Steve Bayer

Steve Bayer

Titles: ​Middle School Drama, Middle School Department Lead
Clarissa Bird

Clarissa Bird

Titles: 2nd Grade Homeroom
Kelly Burlingame

Kelly Burlingame

Titles: Librarian
Karen Burriesci

Karen Burriesci

Titles: 3rd/4th Grade Homeroom, Lower School & Middle School Math
Melissa Cannata

Melissa Cannata

Titles: Middle School Language Arts
Tricia Cawley

Tricia Cawley

Titles: Kindergarten
Suzy Ceci

Suzy Ceci

Titles: French & Spanish
Tina Centineo

Tina Centineo

Titles: Director of Social-Emotional Learning & School Culture
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Joan Chanpong

Joan Chanpong

Titles: Permanent Substitute Teacher
Kristin Colletti

Kristin Colletti

Titles: Junior Kindergarten
Lorena Contreras

Lorena Contreras

Titles: Spanish​
Jamin Craft

Jamin Craft

Titles: Teaching Assistant
Awatif Doubaj

Awatif Doubaj

Titles: French
Cindy Gando

Cindy Gando

Titles: 1st Grade Teaching Assistant
Julie Gibbons

Julie Gibbons

Titles: Kindergarten, Lower School Drama, Early Childhood Department Lead
Marcial Herrera

Marcial Herrera

Titles: Facilities Coordinator
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Mindy Hildebrandt

Mindy Hildebrandt

Titles: Director of Enrollment Management
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Michael Idzikowski

Michael Idzikowski

Titles: Art
Amy Jacobs

Amy Jacobs

Titles: Director of Gifted Academics
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Morgan Kelly

Morgan Kelly

Titles: Middle School Social Studies, History & Social Studies Coordinator
Aaron Kimmel

Aaron Kimmel

Titles: Middle School Math
Rebecca Kleps

Rebecca Kleps

Titles: 3rd/4th Grade Homeroom, 4th Grade Humanities
Shirley Krzyzyk

Shirley Krzyzyk

Titles: Academic Resource Specialist
Jamie Lau

Jamie Lau

Titles: Director of Data & Technology
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Kimberly Lewis

Kimberly Lewis

Titles: 2nd Grade Homeroom
Ray Llanes

Ray Llanes

Titles: Middle School Math
Erika Maliwanag

Erika Maliwanag

Titles: 4th & 5th Grade Science, Science Coordinator
Carolyn Manley

Carolyn Manley

Titles: School Counselor
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Lindsey Marks

Lindsey Marks

Titles: Coordinator of Exceptional Learning
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James McNair

James McNair

Titles: Music, Band, Orchestra
Michelle Murphy

Michelle Murphy

Titles: Administrative Assistant
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Cat Murray

Cat Murray

Titles: Middle School Math
Lisa Pang

Lisa Pang

Titles: 3rd/4th Grade Homeroom, 3rd & 4th Grade Math
Steven Peter

Steven Peter

Titles: Physical Education, Coordinator of Transportation and Athletic Programs
Beverly Preuss

Beverly Preuss

Titles: Culture and Belonging Coordinator, Middle School Music, Chorus ​
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Monika Robinett

Monika Robinett

Titles: Director of School Engagement
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Nick Russo

Nick Russo

Titles: Physical Education
Dr. Jennifer Sampson

Dr. Jennifer Sampson

Titles: Middle School Language Arts, English Language Arts Coordinator
Kit San Fratello

Kit San Fratello

Titles: 3rd/4th Grade Homeroom, 3rd Grade Humanities, Elementary Department Lead
Khadija Snowber

Khadija Snowber

Titles: 6th Grade Science, 7th Grade Chemistry
Linda Spataro

Linda Spataro

Titles: 3rd/4th Grade Homeroom, Lower School Science
Jennifer Spence

Jennifer Spence

Titles: Director of Business & Operations
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Colleen Storiz

Colleen Storiz

Titles: Physics, Sustainability and Outdoor Learning (SOL) Coordinator
Emma Stuebi

Emma Stuebi

Titles: Junior Kindergarten
Thalia Tarsinos

Thalia Tarsinos

Titles: Director of Enrichment & Exploration, Summer Adventures Program Director
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Haley Thurman

Haley Thurman

Titles: 1st Grade Homeroom
Bobbi Weber

Bobbi Weber

Titles: Lower School Music, Band, Orchestra
Conrad Wildsmith

Conrad Wildsmith

Titles: Head of School
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Molly Young

Molly Young

Titles: School Health & Office Coordinator
Heidi Zelaya

Heidi Zelaya

Titles: Spanish
Juliette Zielke

Juliette Zielke

Titles: Art, Jr. Kindergarten Wonderlab, Sustainability and Outdoor Learning (SOL) Coordinator
Joanna Zisis

Joanna Zisis

Titles: Director of Marketing, Communications & Advancement
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