Adrianna Rodriguez
Director of Admissions
adrianna.rodriguez@freirecharterschool.org
Alphonse Pignataro
Director of Emotional Support Services
alphonse@freirecharterschool.org
215-557-8555 x1921
B.A. College of New Jersey
M.F.T. Hahnemann University
Alyssa Mallamaci
6th Grade Student Services Teacher – Social Studies
Student Services Compliance Support
Alyssa.Mallamaci@freirecharterschool.org
B.A. La Salle University
Andrea Zepp
Head of Academic Supports
andreaz@freirecharterschool.org
267-670-7499 x2901
B.S. La Salle University
M.A.Ed La Salle University
Ashley Smith
Health and Physical Education Teacher
ashley.smith@freirecharterschool.org
B.A. East Stroudsburg University
Brandi Becker
7th Grade Math Teacher
brandi.becker@freirecharterschool.org
Brigitte Tshishimbi
6th Grade Social Studies and ELA Teacher
6th Grade Team Leader
brigitte.tshishimbi@freirecharterschool.org
B.A. University of Pittsburgh
M.Ed DeSales University
Caitlin Jordan
Students and Standards Supports Team
Reading Specialist
caitlin.jordan@freirecharterschool.org
B.A. University of Pennsylvania
M.S. Saint Joseph’s University
Caroline Germain
Student Services Students and Standards Supports Team
7th Grade Math Teacher
caroline.germain@freirecharterschool.org
B.S. Syracuse University
M.A.Ed. Candidate, La Salle University
Catherine Denham
7th Grade Academic Advisor
7th Grade Team Leader
catherine.denham@freirecharterschool.org
Chris Hines
Dean of Students
chris.hines@freirecharterschool.org
B.S. Cheyney University
Christine Boyd
8th Grade Math Teacher
Instructional Coach
christine.boyd@freirecharterschool.org
B.A. University of Pittsburgh
Christopher Zagacki
Head of School
chrisz@freirecharterschool.org
267-670-7499 x2919
B.S. New York University
M.S.Ed CUNY Brooklyn College
M.S. Temple University
Daniel Kessler
8th Grade Science Teacher
Assistant Athletic Director
daniel.kessler@freirecharterschool.org
B.S. West Chester University
M.Ed.L. Edinboro University
Daniel Levine
Building Substitute
daniel.levine@freirecharterschool.org
Darryl Miller
Dean of Students
darryl@freirecharterschool.org
267-670-7499 x2931
B.B.A. Temple University
M.Ed Temple University
Davon Mandy
Freire High School Class of 2015
Academic Advisor
davon.mandy@freirecharterschool.org
Dawn Eubanks
Director of Transportation
Assistant to the Head of Academic Supports
dawn.eubanks@freirecharterschool.org
267-670-7499 x2903
B.S. Chestnut Hill College
M.Ed Strayer University
Elizabeth Rapposelli
Student Services Teacher – 6th Grade Math
elizabeth.rapposelli@freirecharterschool.org
Emily Spooner
8th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Director of Coaching Program
Instructional Coach
emilys@freirecharterschool.org
B.A. Tufts University
M.Ed University of Massachusetts
Erin Holleran-Stasik
504 Coordinator
5th & 8th Grade Student Services – Science
erin.holleran@freirecharterschool.org
B.S. Temple University
M.Ed LaSalle University
Erin Gibbs
Director of Student Services
Erin.Gibbs@freirecharterschool.org
B.A. Catholic University of America
M.S.Ed Eastern University
Erin Sanders
5th Grade ELA Teacher
erin.sanders@freirecharterschool.org
Gabrielle Glennon
6th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Gabrielle.Glennon@freirecharterschool.org
Gretchen Ehritz
7th Grade Math Teacher
Math Learning Labs Leader
Students and Standards Supports Team
Gretchen.Ehritz@freirecharterschool.org
Hannah Arntzen
Student Services Teacher – 8th Grade ELA and Social Studies
hannah.arntzen@freirecharterschool.org
Hydeia Miles
Freire High School Class of 2017
Administrative Support
hydeia.miles@freirecharterschool.org
Jacob Greenbaum
School Psychologist
jacob.greenbaum@freirecharterschool.org
Psy.D. Widener University
M.A. Widener University
B.A. George Washington University
Jen Lynch
Assistant Head of Academics
jennifer.mcnally@freirecharterschool.org
B.A. Tufts University
M.Ed University of Massachusetts
Jess Asmus
6th Grade Academic Advisor
jessica.asmus@freirecharterschool.org
Jillian Robinson
8th Grade Student Services – Math
jillian.robinson@freirecharterschool.org
B.S. Bloomsburg University
M.S.Ed Saint Joseph’s University
Joe Hennelly
8th Grade Math Teacher
Instructional Coach
joseph.hennelly@freirecharterschool.org
Kaitlyn Ferreri
5th Grade Math Teacher
kaitlyn.ferreri@freirecharterschool.org
Katie Flowers
Art Teacher
katie.flowers@freirecharterschool.org
B.F.A. Syracuse University
Katie Motyka
Students and Standards Supports Team – Math
katie.motyka@freirecharterschool.org
B.A. University of Pennsylvania
M.S.Ed. University of Pennsylvania
Katharine Webb
6th Grade Math Teacher
katharine.webb@freirecharterschool.org
B.S. Gwynedd Mercy College
M.S.Ed. Arcadia University
Kelly Blakely
5th Grade Academic Advisor
kelly.blakely@freirecharterschool.org
B.A. Penn State University
M.S. Saint Joseph’s University
Lauren Ruediger
Science Teacher Resident
lauren.ruediger@freirecharterschool.org
Lindsay Cassidy
Student Services Teacher – 5th Grade Math / 504 Support
lindsay.cassidy@freirecharterschool.org
Maggie Day
Associate Director of Emotional Supports
maggie.day@freirecharterschool.org
B.A. University of Connecticut
M.Ed. Temple University
Marissa Illiano
Health and P.E. Teacher
Enrichment Team Leader
Director of After-School Activities
Marissa.Illiano@freirecharterschool.org
B.S. West Chester University
M.S. California University of Pennsylvania
Matthew Adler
7th and 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Matthew.Adler@freirecharterschool.org
B.A. University of Pittsburgh
Secondary Social Studies Teaching Certification Temple University
Matthew Barbehenn
7th Grade Student Services – ELA and Social Studies
matthew.barbehenn@freirecharterschool.org
Maya Josiam
6th and 7th Grade Math Teacher
maya.josiam@freirecharterschool.org
Megan O’Doherty
8th Grade ELA Teacher
megan.odoherty@freirecharterschool.org
Melissa McCabe
7th Grade Science Teacher
Instructional Coach
melissa.mccay@freirecharterschool.org
B.S. West Chester University
B.S.Ed West Chester University
M.S. University of Illinois
Michael Misciagna
21st Century Home Economics Teacher
michael.misciagna@freirecharterschool.org
Michelle Hence
8th Grade Math Teacher
michelle.hence@freirecharterschool.org
Mindy Hedgepeth
Students and Standards Supports Team Leader
Reading Specialist
mindy@freirecharterschool.org
267-670-7499 x2912
B.A. Lycoming College
M.Ed Widener University
Morgan Moppert
Student Services Students and Standards Supports Team – Reading
8th Grade Student Services – ELA
morgan.moppert@freirecharterschool.org
B.A. West Chester University
M.Ed. Candidate, Cabrini University
Nadya Eades
5th and 6th Grade Student Services Teacher – ELA
nadya.eades@freirecharterschool.org
Olivia Maruca
Behavioral Support – All Grades
olivia.maruca@freirecharterschool.org
B.A. University of Pittsburgh
M.Ed. Johns Hopkins University
Pauline Lejfer
Social Worker
Phylicia Smith
6th Grade Math Teacher
phylicia.smith@freirecharterschool.org
Rhianna Stockbridge
8th Grade Social Studies Teacher
8th Grade Team Leader
Instructional Coach
rhiannas@freirecharterschool.org
B.S. Pennsylvania State University
Richard Clear
5th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
richard.clear@freirecharterschool.org
Rienne Scott
7th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
rienne.scott@freirecharterschool.org
Shakeeta Parker
6th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
School Culture and Climate Coordinator
shakeeta.parker@freirecharterschool.org
B.A. Ursinus College
M.Ed Saint Joseph’s University
Sherill Hill
8th Grade Academic Advisor
sherill@freirecharterschool.org
267-670-7499 x2921
B.S. Pierce College
Sophie Stanish
5th Grade Science Teacher
5th Grade Team Leader
Sophie.Stanish@freirecharterschool.org
Stephanie Brown
Front Desk Greeter
stephanie.brown@freirecharterschool.org
Steve Hand
5th Grade Math Teacher
Steve.Hand@freirecharterschool.org
B.A. Gettysburg College
M.A.Ed. La Salle University
Ubaid Bhatti
6th Grade Science Teacher
ubaid.bhatti@freirecharterschool.org
Vanessa Otto
6th Grade Math Teacher
vanessa.otto@freirecharterschool.org
Victor Graham
Student Services Teacher – 6th and 7th Grade Science
victor.graham@freirecharterschool.org
William Shippen
IT Coordinator
william.shippen@freirecharterschool.org
