“Being surrounded and supported by such an amazing administrative team and staff has allowed me to grow into the leader I am today. The Knox School Team embraces challenges, chooses truth, and creates solutions, and I am honored every day to lead and learn alongside the people who bring joy into my workspace every day.”
M.A., Teaching & Writing – Columbia University, Teachers College
B.A., English Education – Stony Brook University
Courtney Athenas
MA. Elementary Education- LIU POST
BA. Health and Physical education- LIU POST
Courtney Athenas
P.E Teacher
Assistant Athletics Director
Assistant Athletics Director
Enyu Brucato
M.A. TESOL- University of Leicester
B.A. English Literature – Soochow University
Enyu Brucato
ENL/Language Arts
Michael Canestraro
M.A., Theatre Arts – Long Island University, C.W. Post
B.F.A., Theatre Arts – Hofstra University
Michael Canestraro
Theatre Teacher
Director of Theatre Arts
Director of Theatre Arts
Karyn Cernera Bush
D.M., Higher Education, Teaching and Learning – Colorado Technical University
M.F.A., Drawing & Sculpture – Pratt Institute
*Administrator
Karyn Cernera-Bush
Director of Marketing & Communications
Bowei Chen
Patricia Colombraro
M.F.A. Fine Art, Long Island University
B.A., Communication, Photography – Long Island University
Patricia Colombraro
Photography & Media Arts Teacher
Solarium Art Gallery Curator
Solarium Art Gallery Curator
Chair of Visual Arts
Amy Denis
Ph.D., English – St. John’s University
M.A., English – St. John’s University
B.A., English – St. Joseph’s University
Amy Denis
English Teacher
Andreika Eikerenkoetter-Horne
M.A., Multi-Media, Fine Art – Adelphi University
B.A., Multi-Media, Fine Art – Adelphi University
Andreika Eikerenkoetter-Horne
Studio Arts Teacher
Ceramics Teacher
Ceramics Teacher
Dana Fernandez
ENL Teacher
Science Teacher
Dance Teacher
English Teacher
Elyse Flader
Registered Nurse
Elyse Flader
School Nurse
Charles Fortmann
PhD & M.S. Material Science & Engineering, Stanford University
B.S. Physics, University of Maryland
Charles Fortmann
Physics Teacher
Matthew Frageau
B.A., Secondary Education – Hartford University
*Dorm Parent
Matthew Frageau
Science Department Chair
Science Teacher
Science Teacher
Al Giuliano
Al Giuliano
Director of Technology
Jared Grasso
B.A Mass Communications – Quinnipiac University
Director of Athletic Advancement
Head Basketball Coach – Varsity & PG
Jared Grasso
Director of Athletic Advancement
Head Basketball Coach
Head Basketball Coach
Julia Hughes
B.A., Spanish Language & Teacher Preparation – Stony Brook University
NYS 7-12 Teaching Certification for Spanish, NYS FLES K-6 Extension
Julia Hughes
Spanish Teacher
Stephanie Kilgannon, LMHC, CASAC-T, CAMS-II
M.S., School Counseling – New York Institute of Technology
M.S., Mental Health Counseling – Alfred University
Stephanie Kilgannon
Mental Health Counselor
College Counselor
AP Psychology Teacher
Crew Coach
College Counselor
AP Psychology Teacher
Crew Coach
Kelly Mandia
M.A., History – Long Island University
B.A., History, Minor, Social Studies Secondary Education – Stony Brook University
Kelly Mandia
History Department Chair
History Teacher
History Teacher
Angelo Mauro
M.S., Education in Mathematics – St. Joseph’s College
B.A., Mathematics – St. Joseph’s College
*Dorm Parent
Angelo Mauro
STEM & Mathematics Teacher
STEM Coordinator
STEM Coordinator
Debbie Mazzant
B.S., Mathematics – Pennsylvania State University
B.A., Spanish – Pennsylvania State University
Patrick McCormick
MA., Adolescence Special Education – St. Joseph’s College
B.A, History in Secondary Education – St. Joseph’s College
Patrick McCormick
History Teacher
Barbara Missirlian
*Administrator
Masako Niwa
B.S., Animal Science-University of Massachusetts
Equestrian Director
Head Trainer
Masako Niwa
Equestrian Director
Head Trainer
Head Trainer
Elvin Nunez
Facilities Staff
Joshua Pelkey
Joshua Pelkey
Director of Admissions
Donna Pergola
M.A., Creative Writing & Non-Fiction – Southern New Hampshire University
B.S., Secondary Education – Grand Canyon University
AP English Language and Composition Exam Reader
*Administrator
Donna Pergola
Dean of Academics
English Department Chair & Teacher
Boys and Girls Volleyball Coach
English Department Chair & Teacher
Boys and Girls Volleyball Coach
Jacqueline Pfaltz
M.A., Mathematics Education – St. Joseph’s College
B.A., Mathematics – SUNY Geneseo
NYS Teaching Certification- Adolescent Education
Jacqueline Pfaltz
Mathematics Teacher
Malik Rhem
Malik Rhem
Assistant Coach – PG Basketball team
Player Development
Dorm Parent
Player Development
Dorm Parent
Gail Roach
M.A., Mathematics – Stony Brook University
B.S., Mathematics Secondary Education – SUNY Oneonta
Gail Roach
Mathematics Teacher
Service Learning Coordinator
Michael Ryan
*Administrator
Michael Ryan
Dean of Students
Athletic Director
Athletic Director
Cindy Simkus
B.S., Mathematics – University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Cindy Simkus
Director of Enrollment Management
Zhiyin (Cecilia) Wang
B.A., International Tourism & Leisure Management – NHL Stenden University of Applied Science, The Netherlands
Zhiyin (Cecilia) Wang
Chinese Teacher
Marketing & Admissions Associate
Marketing & Admissions Associate
Justin Zelenka
M.A., International Relations- New York University
B.A., History and Political Science- Rutgers University
Justin Zelenka
History Teacher
Dorm Parent
Dorm Parent
