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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, Advisor
Steve Bayer

Steve Bayer

Titles: ​Middle School Drama, Advisor
Clarissa Bird

Clarissa Bird

Titles: 2nd grade Homeroom, Math, Language Arts, Social Studies
Mike Bott

Mike Bott

Titles: Middle School Math, Explore and Create STEM, Advisor
Kelly Burlingame

Kelly Burlingame

Titles: Librarian
Karen Burriesci

Karen Burriesci

Titles: 4th grade Homeroom, Lower School Math
Melissa Cannata

Melissa Cannata

Titles: Middle School Language Arts, Advisor
Tricia Cawley

Tricia Cawley

Titles: Kindergarten
Suzy Ceci

Suzy Ceci

Titles: Middle School French, Advisor
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: Lower School Spanish​
Awatif Doubaj

Awatif Doubaj

Titles: Lower School French
Cindy Gando

Cindy Gando

Titles: Early Childcare Teaching Assistant, Aftercare Supervisor
Julie Gibbons

Julie Gibbons

Titles: Kindergarten
Marcial Herrera

Marcial Herrera

Titles: Facilities Coordinator
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Mindy Hildebrandt

Mindy Hildebrandt

Titles: Director of Enrollment Management
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Amy Jacobs

Amy Jacobs

Titles: Director of Gifted Academics
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Morgan Kelly

Morgan Kelly

Titles: Middle School Social Studies, Advisor
Aaron Kimmel

Aaron Kimmel

Titles: Middle School Math, Advisor
Rebecca Kleps

Rebecca Kleps

Titles: Literacy Specialist, 4th grade Homeroom, Language Arts, Social Studies
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, Math, Language Arts
Ray Llanes

Ray Llanes

Titles: Middle School Math, Advisor
Erika Maliwanag

Erika Maliwanag

Titles: Middle School Science
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Carolyn Manley

Carolyn Manley

Titles: School Counselor, Advisor
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James McNair

James McNair

Titles: Music, Band, Orchestra, Advisor
Michelle Murphy

Michelle Murphy

Titles: Administrative Assistant
Agnes Nurkowski

Agnes Nurkowski

Titles: Early Childhood Teaching Assistant
Lisa Pang

Lisa Pang

Titles: 3rd grade Homeroom, Lower School Math
Steven Peter

Steven Peter

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

Beverly Preuss

Titles: Coordinator of Community & Belonging, 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, Advisor
Dr. Jennifer Sampson

Dr. Jennifer Sampson

Titles: 5th & 6th grade Language Arts, Advisor
Kit San Fratello

Kit San Fratello

Titles: 3rd grade Homeroom, 3rd & 4th grade Social Studies, Language Arts
Linda Spataro

Linda Spataro

Titles: Lower School Science
Jennifer Spence

Jennifer Spence

Titles: Director of Business & Operations
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Emma Stuebi

Emma Stuebi

Titles: Junior Kindergarten
Thalia Tarsinos

Thalia Tarsinos

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

Haley Thurman

Titles: 1st grade Homeroom, Language Arts, Math, Social Studies
Bobbi Weber

Bobbi Weber

Titles: Lower School Music, Band, Orchestra
Conrad Wildsmith

Conrad Wildsmith

Titles: Head of School
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Juliette Zielke

Juliette Zielke

Titles: 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th grade Art, Jr. Kindergarten & Kindergarten World Wide Wonder
Joanna Zisis

Joanna Zisis

Titles: Director of Marketing, Communications & Advancement
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