Faculty: Teachers, mentors, neighbors. Small class sizes and the availability of one-on-one help from teachers are
key benefits
of an Oakwood education.
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Faculty
Ann-Ellen Akeley |
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Ann-Ellen Akeley has been teaching composition, literature, and Genocide Studies, a senior interdisciplinary course, since arriving at Oakwood in 1985. She holds a BA in religion and an MA in religious education from Scarritt College in Nashville and both an MA and PhD in Russian literature from the University of Michigan. Her interests include choral performance, poetry, writing, and foreign films. She lives in the "Barn" with her dog. |
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aakeley@oakwoodfriends.org |
Natalia Armoza |
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Natalia Armoza has been Business Manager since 2006. She has a BA in history from SUNY Albany, an MPS in Industrial Labor Relations from Cornell and an MBA in International Business from St. John's University. Previously, her career focused on the operational and financial aspects of health care organizations. Natalia lives in New Paltz with her husband, Alex Brosowsky. |
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narmoza@oakwoodfriends.org |
Peter F. Baily |
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Peter F. Baily has been Head of School since July 2000. He is a graduate of Germantown Friends School in Philadelphia, and he attended Earlham and Nasson Colleges. He holds a Master's degree in English literature from Bryn Mawr College, and taught Upper School English at The Vershire School in Vermont, University High School in San Francisco, and The Bryn Mawr School in Baltimore. Beyond the classroom, he has chaired two English Departments and a school-wide K-12 curriculum committee, and has coached women's crew. Prior to moving to the Hudson Valley, Peter served as Head of Oak Lane Day School and as Interim Head at the Quaker School at Horsham, both in suburban Philadelphia. He is a member of Poughkeepsie Friends Meeting, and he currently serves on the boards of Robert C. Parker School, Friends Seminary, and Friends Council on Education. His work at Oakwood weaves together many strands of his personal and professional background, and he is especially pleased to be in an environment with long-standing Quaker traditions. Peter lives on the Oakwood campus with his two dogs and enjoys spending time in the surrounding countryside, on foot and on his bike. |
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pbaily@oakwoodfriends.org |
Anna Bertucci |
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Anna Bertucci is the Assistant Head for Academics and Student Life and the Head of the Upper School. In addition to her administrative responsibilities, Anna teaches World History, European History, and Art History. Anna received her MA in Educational Leadership from Teacher's College, Columbia University and her BA in History of Architecture and Art from University of Illinois in Chicago. Recently, she participated in the Friends Council on Education Institute for Engaging Leadership in Friends Schools. Before joining the faculty at Oakwood in 1999, Anna taught history for three years in Brooklyn and worked at the Field Museum and Art Institute in Chicago. Anna lives on campus with her husband Stephen and her young son, Soren. |
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abertucci@oakwoodfriends.org |
Emily Boronkay |
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Emily Boronkay joined the Upper School Academic Support Center this fall. She is a graduate of Westtown Friends School, holds a BA with majors in English, Psychology and Education from Eastern New Mexico University and received a master's degree in Special Education from Chapman University. Teaching an adult friend to read, while as an elementary student she herself was learning, led to a lifetime desire to share knowledge with people of all ages and abilities. She has taught special education preschool, elementary remedial, middle school humanities, high school and adult special education and adult ESL. Emily grew up in Medford Lakes, NJ, and lived in San Diego for 26 years. Last year she was drawn back to the east coast and currently resides in the woods 'across the river' in Highland with her dog, Bella, and assorted wildlife. Her children, Bekkah and Josh, are university students in California. |
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eboronkay@oakwoodfriends.org |
Charles Bullard |
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Charles Bullard divides his time between the Academic Support Center and the ESL program. He holds an undergraduate degree in English from Bucknell and a master's degree in Education from Teachers College, Columbia. Prior to joining Oakwood in 2006, Charlie taught in the Greenwich, CT, public school system. He lives on campus and also serves as a dorm parent. |
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cbullard@oakwoodfriends.org |
Karen Butt |
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Karen Butt began working with middle school students in the academic support center in 2002. She holds a bachelors degree from Ohio Wesleyan University and has taught special education in private and public schools for fourteen years. Prior to coming to Oakwood, she worked at the Masters School in Dobbs Ferry, and was the Director of the Learning Center at Storm King School across the Hudson River. Karen has taught all ages from birth to grade twelve but enjoys middle school the most. She and husband Rex, a professor at Bronx Community College, live in Poughkeepsie and have two adult children. |
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kbutt@oakwoodfriends.org |
Charlie Butts |
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Charlie Butts has been at Oakwood longer than any current faculty member and has worn many hats since arriving in 1981. He has taught 9th and 10th grade English, Senior Anthropology, and served as Director of Athletics for 13 years and Dean of Students for 3 years. In addition to his current administrative responsibilities, Charlie is the Director of Athletics, teaches English and History, coaches girls varsity basketball and softball. He is a dual graduate of Colgate University with a B.A. in History and M.A.T. in Social Studies. He enjoys golf, Mayan studies, and spending time with his cats. |
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cbutts@oakwoodfriends.org |
Randi Chalfin |
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Randi Chalfin has been Oakwood's art teacher since 1999. Before coming here, she lived in New York City for 20 years. She is a graduate of Teachers College at Columbia University and resides on campus with her husband Hugh and 15 year old son, Gabriel. Randi has exhibited her work nationally and internationally, and is currently interested in social and political collaborative art. She enjoys, yoga, gardening and her new found love, kayaking. |
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rchalfin@oakwoodfriends.org |
Chad Cianfrani |
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Chad Cianfrani teaches physics, robotics, serves as technology coordinator and coaches both girl's varsity soccer and ultimate frisbee. He lives on campus and serves as a dorm parent. Chad is a graduate of Perkiomen School in Pennsylvania, and independent school much like Oakwood, and holds both an undergraduate and Master's degrees from Brown University in Mechanical Engineering. Prior to coming to Oakwood in 2004, he worked in the world of finance and technology. Chad and his wife Sue, an engineer with IBM, love to garden, bike and hike in the Hudson Valley. |
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ccianfrani@oakwoodfriends.org |
Cathy Cigna |
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Cathy Cigna teaches middle school science and supervises middle school after school activities. After an extensive career as a geneticist, she brought real world experience as a scientist to the classroom when she came to Oakwood in 2005. She holds a BA from NYU and an MA from SUNY Stony Brook, both in biology. Cathy and her husband Ed have two grown children, a grandchild, three cats and a dog. They live in Hyde Park |
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ccigna@oakwoodfriends.org |
Ed Cigna |
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Ed Cigna teaches math and joined Oakwood in 2005. He has over 37 years of experience in both independent and public schools as an assistant superintendent, high school principal, curriculum and technology coordinator, department chair and teacher of biology, chemistry, and physics. Previously, Ed had been Assistant Superintendent for Business and Administrative Services at the Baldwin Union Free School District on Long Island. He holds a BA in biology and an MA in science education from New York University, and a professional diploma in educational administration from St. John's University. |
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ecigna@oakwoodfriends.org |
Simon Culley |
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Simon Culley came to Oakwood in 2005 as middle school math teacher and varsity boys' soccer coach. He has 10 years of experience teaching math, science, and physical education both here and in England. Born in Zimbabwe and raised in England, Simon graduated from the University of Portsmouth, England, with a major in Mechanical Engineering. He also holds a post-graduate Certificate in Education from Exeter University, England. Simon and his wife, Jessica, have a young son, Ethan. Jessica teaches middle school science in Hyde Park and they all live on campus with their cat, Elmo. |
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sculley@oakwoodfriends.org |
Bill Doolittle |
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Bill Doolittle teaches science and coaches cross country. After receiving a BS in Environmental Studies from Tufts University, he went on to obtain both an MS and PhD in Ecology from the University of Tennessee. Bill has been a researcher, public health agent, and water treatment plant operator. His ecology classes collect water quality data for the Changing Hudson Project of the Institute of Ecosystem Studies, to which he is a consultant. Bill has taught at Oakwood since 1984 and enjoys bicycling, kayaking, snorkeling, restoring boats, visiting family, and teaching practical jokes to his grandson. |
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bdoolittle@oakwoodfriends.org |
Nancy Doolittle |
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Nancy Doolittle is Middle School Head. She received her B.A. from Tufts University, majoring in English and sociology, and her M.S.S.W. from the University of Tennessee with a concentration in clinical treatment. She has held a variety of positions at Oakwood since arriving here in 1984 including School Counselor, Coordinator of the Community Service Program, Director of the International Program, and Middle School Dean. Nancy enjoys life on campus with her husband, Bill, and their three children, Tim, Pete, and Amanda who have grown up at Oakwood and have fond memories of weekend open houses at their home. Nancy spends summers in Naples, Maine, with her extended family, and finds relaxation in gardening, sewing and boating. |
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ndoolittle@oakwoodfriends.org |
Michael Gallo Farrell |
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Michael Gallo Farrell has been at Oakwood since 2000, teaching photography and middle school art and serving as faculty advisor for the yearbook. He has been a professional photographer and artist for 25 years, continuing to work professionally and regularly exhibiting his work in galleries. Michael is also affiliated with the Mill Street Loft, a non-profit arts organization in Poughkeepsie. He is the Associate Director and the Director of Photography of the Art Institute of the Mill Street Loft, a portfolio development program for advanced high school artists. In addition, Michael is the sponsor for the Art Institute's chapter of the National Art Honor Society. He lives in Hyde Park with his wife, Barbara, and two cats. They are avid gardeners, vegetarian culinary artists, and consumers of art. |
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mfarrell@oakwoodfriends.org |
Helena Fleig |
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Helena Fleig joined the Oakwood community this fall as a history teacher. After receiving a B.A. in History and Religious Studies from Fordham University in the Bronx, Helena left her beloved New York City for several years to give Massachusetts a try. There, she completed a Masters of Theological Studies and Secondary Education Program in History at Harvard Divinity School. Since then, Helena has begun adding the environment and farming to her previous list of urban and social justice interests. She resides on campus with no pets (yet). |
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hfleig@oakwoodfriends.org |
Lacey Fredericks |
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Lacey Fredericks is head of the math-science department. She came to Oakwood as a student teacher in 1996 during her senior year at Vassar, and liked Oakwood so much that she couldn't leave after receiving her B.A. in mathematics. Lacey teaches Advanced Placement (AP) Calculus, (AB and BC) and topics in mathematics. She lives on campus with her husband Glenn, and their two young children, Elias and Adele. Lacey has spent summers teaching math at Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth Summer Programs, as well as exploring her abilities as a nursery school teacher. |
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lfredericks@oakwoodfriends.org |
Denise Gralton |
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Denise Gralton became Assistant Business Manager in fall 2006. She has over 20 years experience in book keeping and accounting in a variety of firms. Denise lives in the area with her Maltese, "Little Bit," whom she freely admits she has spoiled rotten. |
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dgralton@oakwoodfriends.org |
Lauren Hoyt |
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Lauren Hoyt is the Director of College Counseling and a dorm parent in Reagan. She grew up in Pittsburgh, PA, and graduated from the Ellis School, an independent day school for girls. Lauren holds an undergraduate degree in Anthropology from Bryn Mawr College and a Masters Degree in Higher Education and Student Affairs from Ohio State University. Prior to her arrival at Oakwood in 2006, Lauren had worked professionally in the residential life departments at both Bryn Mawr College and Vassar College. Lauren lives on campus with Nora Landon and enjoys cooking, gardening, and being outside as much as possible. |
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lhoyt@oakwoodfriends.org |
Telma Koch |
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Telma Koch has taught Spanish full time at Oakwood since 1996 and developed the Spanish program currently in place. She received her BA/MA in English Language and Linguistics from the Universidad de Chile and her EdM in Language Teaching and Learning from Rutgers in 1997. Before coming to Oakwood Friends, Telma taught English as a Second Language (ESL) in Santiago, Chile, her homeland. She also held a full-time position at UNIACC School of Arts in Santiago. Besides teaching all levels of Spanish, Telma also works as an advisor and lifesports coach. She has a variety of interests including traveling "anywhere" and learning "anything" from architecture and drawing to piano playing and German. Telma lives on campus with her son Isaac Andrew. |
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tkoch@oakwoodfriends.org |
Joanne Kowalczyk |
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Joanne has been at Oakwood Friends School since 1984 after earning her Registered Nurse degree from Dutchess Community College. Prior to that, she had been pursuing a medical technology degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo when she relocated to the Hudson Valley from Buffalo with her husband who began a career at IBM.
Throughout her time at Oakwood, she has worked with students, parents, faculty and administration in a variety of roles. Currently as Assistant Head for Operations, she continues to be actively involved in the life at Oakwood.
Home is in Wappingers Falls where Joanne lives with her husband. Often, the house is filled with their three children and spouses, and five grandchildren ranging in age from 4 months to 14 years. This makes for a lively crowd which is thoroughly enjoyed! |
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jkowalczyk@oakwoodfriends.org |
Ronald Kowalczyk |
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Ron Kowalczyk has been teaching Chemistry and AP Chemistry in the upper school since 2005. In the spring, he coaches boys' varsity tennis. After receiving a B.A. degree in chemistry from SUNY Buffalo, he was employed by IBM as a chemist and engineering manager for 35 years. After his retirement he decided to pass on his practical and theoretical knowledge to young aspiring scientists. Ron lives in Wappingers Falls with his wife, Joanne, and enjoys spending time with his 5 grandchildren and rooting for his favorite sports teams. |
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rkowalczyk@oakwoodfriends.org |
Nora Landon |
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Nora Landon has been teaching Upper School English and serving as the Academic Programs Coordinator since arriving at Oakwood in 2005. She graduated from Bryn Mawr College, where she majored in Latin and minored in English, and Smith College, where she received a Masters of Arts in Teaching English. A native of West Virginia, Nora lives on campus with Lauren Hoyt and enjoys reading (especially poetry and nonfiction), film, rooting for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and exploring the Hudson Valley (and beyond). |
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nlandon@oakwoodfriends.org |
Aaron Lieberman |
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Aaron Lieberman began teaching music in the middle and upper schools in 2004. He graduated from Manhattan School of Music with a degree in jazz guitar performance, and spent the prior six years working as a paralegal in the corporate world in NYC. Aaron has been involved in a variety of musical activities throughout his career and continues to play in his jazz band for events both on and off campus. His wife Aimee works as a counselor of adolescents in NYC and they live on campus with their four cats. |
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alieberman@oakwoodfriends.org |
Elaine Lifter |
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Elaine Lifter is Upper School Drama Director and Arts Chair. She has been a professional actor, director and educator for over 10 years. She has taught at Hunter College High School, Bronx Children's Center School, Grand Street Settlement, Camp Rising Sun, Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival, Dutchess Arts Camp and Saugerties Garage Theatre. Elaine joined the Oakwood community in 1999 and is a graduate of NYU's Masters in Educational Theatre program. She lives on campus with her lovely husband, Matthew, who works in the maintenance department, and their son, Hudson Mark, born April 2005. |
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elifter@oakwoodfriends.org |
Barbara Lonczak |
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Barbara Lonczak became Associate Director of Admissions last May. She has had extensive experience working with a variety of non-profit organizations in outreach, fund-raising, donor relations, communications, event planning, and advocacy roles. Over the span of the past decade, she has worked for Historic Hudson Valley in Tarrytown, Kingston-Newburgh Enterprise Corporation, and the Liberty Partnership Program for Youth Development at Orange County Community College. She is a member of the Architecture Review Commission in Newburgh, and serves on the board of Trestle, Inc., which helps fund arts projects in public spaces. Barbara studied in both Spain and Mexico during high school and college, and she is a capable speaker of Spanish. She has a BA in Liberal Studies from the University of Montana. Barbara and her husband John are the parents of Will '06, Ted '08 and Kip '11. |
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blonczak@oakwoodfriends.org |
Robert Martin |
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Robert Martin, Head Dorm Parent, and night supervisor, is a Conflict Resolution and Drug and Alcohol Awareness Consultant. He holds a certificate in Juvenile Justice, a B.A. from Marist College and an M.S.W. from Adelphi University. He is very active in the "Alternatives to Violence Program" and facilitates weekend AVP seminars in correctional facilities. Robert has been with Oakwood Friends since 1987 and, despite his high standards for dorm room cleanliness, has built a following of fiercely loyal Reagan Dorm alums who make a point of seeing him on their visits back to the school. |
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rmartin@oakwoodfriends.org |
Susan Masciale-Lynch |
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Susan Masciale-Lynch is Director of Admissions & Financial Aid. She graduated from Georgetown University with a B.S. in Psychology and earned a M.Ed. through the Education Department at the College of New Rochelle. Prior to coming to Oakwood in 1997, Susan taught at the Kildonan School and Cheshire Academy. She has served Oakwood in a variety of capacities including Director of the Academic Support Center, College Counselor, cross country coach and dorm parent. She lives locally with her husband, Sean, an artist and teacher at St. Luke's School, and their two young sons, Eamon and Finn. |
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Patricia Meade |
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works with Upper School students as the Director of the Academic Support Center. Pat holds undergraduate degrees in English Education and American Studies and earned a M.S. in Education from SUNY New Paltz, with permanent New York State teaching certification in the field of Special Education. She has worked with students with special needs since 1995 in a variety of public and private institutions. Prior to teaching, Pat worked as a publication specialist and as a freelance writer. She and her husband Rory have two sons. Their younger son is a junior at Our Lady of Lourdes High School and their older son works in Pennsylvania. |
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pmeade@oakwoodfriends.org |
Elaine Miles |
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Elaine Miles is the Director of Development and Alumni Affairs. She joined the Oakwood Friends community in 2001 after ten years as Director of Membership for the Greater Southern Dutchess Chamber of Commerce. Elaine holds a Masters degree in education from Brooklyn College and began her career as an elementary school teacher in New York City. After moving to the Hudson Valley in 1978, she served as Administrator of the Mid-Hudson Hebrew Day School and later as Coordinator of Adult Student Services and Corporate Education Programs at Marist College. Elaine currently lives on campus with her cat, Marvin. |
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emiles@oakwoodfriends.org |
Stephen Miller |
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Stephen Miller teaches history, religion and philosophy. He received his BA in Religious Studies and Philosophy from the College of William and Mary in Virginia and his MA in Philosophy from New York University. Before coming to Oakwood Friends in 2001, Stephen taught at Dutchess Day School and at two public high schools in Brooklyn. Stephen also currently teaches part-time at Marist College and Dutchess Community College. Stephen lives on campus with his wife, Anna, and their son, Soren Henry, born May 2007. |
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smiller@oakwoodfriends.org |
Kathy Moyer |
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Kathy Moyer is Associate Director of Development, Editor of "Oak Leaves," School Archivist & Historian. She holds a BA from SUNY Albany in mathematics and is an IBM retiree. Joining Oakwood in 2000, Kathy brings to the school her knowledge of computer programming and project management from IBM and her prior fund-raising experience at Trinity-Pawling School. Off-hours, when she isn't busy with a variety of historical research projects and presentations, Kathy enjoys sharing groundskeeper duties of her nearby property with the deer, wild turkeys, rabbits and numerous other critters. |
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kmoyer@oakwoodfriends.org |
Camisha Oates |
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Camisha Oates teaches technology courses, provides software, website and database support for administrative offices and helps oversee Craig Dorm. Prior to 2007, she previously technical support, taught technology courses and served as a dorm parent at Oakwood while employed with Computer Management Enterprises. She is currently working on two bachelor's degrees, one in Commercial Art (graphics design) and one in Theology. |
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coates@oakwoodfriends.org |
Julie Okoniewski |
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Julie Okoniewski joined Oakwood in 2006 as Community Service Coordinator. She oversees the community service program, assists with grant writing and outreach and teaches an elective in political advocacy skills. She holds a BA in Community Development from NYU and an MS in Urban Affairs from Hunter College. Previously, she was legislative director for Nydia Velázquez, Congresswoman from NYC. Julie has designed and directed the Summer Youth Advocacy Program here on campus since she instituted it in 2004. She lives in Reagan and serves as head dorm parent, and is excited to be getting married next Fall. |
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Linda Paquin |
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is a graduate of SUNY at Potsdam with an M.L.S. from SUNY at Geneseo and a M.Ed. from St. Lawrence University. Before coming to Oakwood Friends, Linda was the Health Science Librarian at St. Francis Hospital in Poughkeepsie, New York. This is Linda's 12th year as Oakwood Friends librarian. She has been a core leader for 11 years and has co-directed the senior program for six years. She enjoys hiking, running and reading (of course!). Linda lives with her husband in New Paltz. |
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lpaquin@oakwoodfriends.org |
Marissa Parra |
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Marissa Parra came to Oakwood in 2003 to teach Spanish. She also has taught at Coleman High School, Woodstock Spanish School and Benedictine Hospital, in addition to being a translator for the Ulster County Mental Health Clinic. After receiving her bachelor's degree in Spanish literature from a private university in Buenos Ares, she taught Spanish before moving to this country 14 years ago. Marisa once toured in Yugoslavia with an Argentinean folk dance team and continues with her love of dancing by being active in salsa on weekends. She is the mother of Mauro 07 and lives in Craig Dorm. |
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mparra@oakwoodfriends.org |
John Platt |
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John Platt, Chairman of the English Department, teaches English and American literature. He received a bachelor's in English from the University of Denver and a graduate degree in literature from Drew University. Before coming to Oakwood in 2000, John was Chairman of the English Department at the Pingry School in Martinsville, NJ. John is currently the director of the New Jersey Association of Independent School's New Teacher Institute and Instructional Skills program. He also runs workshops for teachers during the summer and in the fall. John lives in Reagan dorm with his wife Mary, a professional storyteller. |
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jplatt@oakwoodfriends.org |
Jeremy Robbins |
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Jeremy Robbins first joined the Oakwood community in 2001 immediately after completing his BA program in literature, history, and philosophy at Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT. Over the course of four years, he taught both Middle School French, Drama, and Earth Science. Jeremy left Oakwood in 2005 to pursue a year-long program in Private School Leadership at the Klingenstein Center at Columbia University. After earning his MA degree, he returned to the Hudson Valley, where he met his future wife Melissa and began building a house in Hopewell Junction. Their pets include a llama, four goats, a snake, and a new kitten, Clio. Jeremy returns to Oakwood this year as the Dean of Students for the Upper School. He also teaches Middle School French and 9th Grade History. |
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jsrobbins@oakwoodfriends.org |
Peter Sanfilippo |
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Pete Sanfilippo teaches Upper School Health and Middle School Physical Education and Health. He is Assistant Athletic Director, coach for varsity boys basketball and baseball, senior dorm parent and Middle School Advisor. As a graduate of Spackenkill High School, Pete participated in varsity football, basketball and baseball. He holds a BA degree in Physical Education from SUNY Cortland and has been a member of the Oakwood community since 2004. He coaches football at Spackenkill High School during the Fall and works with the Empire State Games during the summer. |
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Cynthia Shellhammer |
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Cynthia Shellhammer became Director of Health Services in 2004. She grew up in Poughkeepsie, attended Spackenkill High School and now lives in Pleasant Valley with her husband, Michael, and daughter, Sarah. She has served on a number of school committees and has been president of a parents' association, school board and parish council. Cynthia graduated from Bainbridge College in Ireland with an A.A.S. in Computer Science, from Dutchess County BOCES with an LPN in Nursing, and from Dutchess Community College with an AAS in Liberal Arts/Dance History and an AAS in Nursing. She also holds a Dental Assisting License, and is certified in Radiology, Pharmaceutical Technology and CPR/ACLS instructor. Currently she is working towards her BSN at Excelsior College in Albany. |
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clshellhammer@oakwoodfriends.org |
Chibuzo Uruakpa |
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Chibuzo Uruakpa has been teaching French since 2002. He holds two masters degrees from Université Lumière-Lyon 2, France: one in Bilingual Translation and Interpretation (English-French), the other in French Stylistics. He also has a PhD in French and Francophone literatures from City University of NY. In recent years, he taught at Lehman and Brooklyn Colleges of CUNY and at Vassar College. A native of Nigeria, Chibuzo lives in Briarcliff Manor with his wife, Vivienne, an Immigration Judge, and their two daughters, Chioma and Chiamara. |
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curuakpa@oakwoodfriends.org |
Christine Whiting |
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Christine Whiting joined the Upper School Academic Support Center this fall and also teaches 6th and 7th grade English. She has a BA in psychology from St. Lawrence University. Prior to coming to Oakwood, she worked at Rippowam-Cisqua School and Rumsey Hall School. |
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twhiting@oakwoodfriends.org |
Dave Whiting |
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David Whiting joined Oakwood this fall as the new Dean of Residential Life and history teacher for 7th and 8th grades. He is responsible for all activities and organizational structures associated with the residential life program. Dave grew up in independent schools and is a graduate of Cate School near Santa Barbara where he was a boarding student. He holds an undergraduate degree in history from Middlebury College. For the past eight years, he worked at Rumsey Hall in Connecticut where he and his wife Christine were dormitory supervisors. They live on campus with their 18 month old son, JD, and Brewzer, a yellow lab. |
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dwhiting@oakwoodfriends.org |
Pamela Williamson |
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Pamela Williamson has been teaching English as a Second Language to international students since 2003. Because of her love of language, Pamela studied French in Quebec and in Paris at the Sorbonne and studied Spanish in Guadalajara, Mexico. She received her MATESL from St. Michael's College in Vermont. Before coming to Oakwood, her dream school, she taught languages throughout the world. While pressing toward the mark, Pamela enjoys reading, art and weekends in Montreal. |
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