Adam Antonioli
Co-Head of Academics
adam.antonioli@freirecharterschool.org
215-557-8555 x3923
B.S. Arcadia University
Adrian DiAntonio
9th Grade Biology I Teacher
adrian.di.antonio@freirecharterschool.org
215-557-8555
Alexis Prince
Freire High School Class of 2014
10th Grade Algebra II Teacher
alexis.prince@freirecharterschool.org
215-557-8555
B.A. Spelman College
Alphonse Pignataro
Director of Emotional Support Services
alphonse@freirecharterschool.org
215-557-8555 x9712
B.A. College of New Jersey
M.F.T. Hahnemann University
Anna Gallagher
Reading Specialist
anna.gallagher@freirecharterschool.org
215-557-8555
Anthony Cofield
COVID Testing Technician
anthony.cofield@freirecharterschool.org
215-557-8555
Artrice Paramore
Building Technician
artrice.paramore@freirecharterschool.org
215-557-8555
Ashley Payne
11th Grade English III Teacher
12th Grade AP Literature Teacher
ashley.payne@freirecharterschool.org
215-557-8555
Ben Moore
Director of School Culture
ben.moore@freirecharterschool.org
215-557-8555 x3919
Brian Brecher
10th Grade US History Teacher
12th Grade AP US History Teacher
10th Grade Team Leader
Social Studies Department Head
brianb@freirecharterschool.org
215-557-8555
B.A. Penn State University
M.S.Ed. University of Pennsylvania
Caitlin Wright
11th Grade Student Services Teacher
caitlin.wright@freirecharterschool.org
215-557-8555
Cameron Ferry
11th Grade Student Services Teacher
cameron.ferry@freirecharterschool.org
215-557-8555
Chad Corbitt
10th Grade English Teacher
11th Grade Theater Teacher
Teacher Mentor
chad.corbitt@freirecharterschool.org
215-557-8555
B.A. Brooklyn College
M.S.Ed. Chestnut Hill College
Chantelle Wilson
10th Grade Health and Wellness Teacher
chantelle.wilson@freirecharterschool.org
215-557-8555
Chris Cantanno
12th Grade Student Services Teacher
chris.cantanno@freirecharterschool.org
215-557-8555
Christopher Moore
Head of School
chris.moore@freirecharterschool.org
215-557-8555 x3916
B.A. Saint Joseph’s University
Christian Hauslein
9th Grade World History Teacher
christian.hauslein@freirecharterschool.org
215-557-8555
B.S. Indiana University of Pennsylvania
M.A. Arcadia University
Dan Ferrarello
12th Grade English IV Teacher
ESL Teacher
daniel.ferrarello@freirecharterschool.org
215-557-8555
B.A. Temple University
M.Ed. Temple University
Dayana Montgomery
9th Grade Algebra I / Responsive Algebra Teacher
dayana.montgomery@freirecharterschool.org
215-557-8555
Demetria Wright
12th Grade Academic Advisor / College Counselor
Senior Activities Coordinator
demetria.wright@freirecharterschool.org
215-557-8555 x3918
B.A. Pennsylvania State University
M.Phil.Ed. University of Pennsylvania
Dunya Majeed
9th Grade Student Services Teacher Resident
dunya.majeed@freirecharterschool.org
215-557-8555
Edwina Coverson-Barnes
Transition Coordinator
edwina.coverson.barnes@freirecharterschool.org
215-557-8555
Elena Varela
12th Grade Calculus & AP Calculus Teacher
elena.varela@freirecharterschool.org
215-557-8555
Fred Maldonado
Building Substitute
fred.maldonado@freirecharterschool.org
215-557-8555
Hannah Ludens
10th Grade Academic Advisor
12th Grade College Counselor
hannah.ludens@freirecharterschool.org
215-557-8555 x3907
Heather Merlis
11th Grade English III Teacher
12th Grade AP Literature Teacher
heather.merlis@freirecharterschool.org
215-557-8555
B.A. SUNY New Paltz
M.S.Ed. St. John’s University
Heather Schafer
9th Grade Student Services Teacher
heather.schafer@freirecharterschool.org
215-557-8555 x3912
M.Ed. University of Pittsburgh
Ian Fox
11th Grade Math Analysis and Investigation Teacher
Math Department Head
Math Center Co-Director
ian.fox@freirecharterschool.org
215-557-8555
B.S. Villanova University
M.S.Ed. Cabrini College
Ian Ross
10th Grade Biology II Teacher
ian.ross@freirecharterschool.org
215-557-8555
James Butrico
12th Grade Chemistry & Physics Teacher
james.butrico@freirecharterschool.org
215-557-8555
M.S.Ed. University of Pennsylvania
James McGonagle
10th Grade Student Services Teacher
james.mcgonagle@freirecharterschool.org
215-557-8555 x3406
Jane Lawson
11th Grade Academic Advisor
11th Grade Team Leader
Director of After School Activities
jane.lawson@freirecharterschool.org
215-557-8555 x3913
B.S. Boston University
Jason Falconio
Co-Head of Academics
jason.falconio@freirecharterschool.org
215-557-8555 x3902
B.S. Pennsylvania State University
M.Ed Pennsylvania State University
Jeremy Ross, LPC NCC
Associate Director of Emotional Support Services
jeremy.ross@freirecharterschool.org
215-557-8555 x3920
B.A. Vassar College
M.S.Ed. University of Pennsylvania
Johanna Moyer
12th Grade Peace and Social Change Teacher
Applied Business and Economics Teacher
johanna.moyer@freirecharterschool.org
215-557-8555
B.A. Bucknell University
M.S. Drexel University
John Brown
12th Grade African American Studies Teacher
Front Desk Greeter
johnb@freirecharterschool.org
215-557-8555 x9700
B.B.A. Strayer University
Johnny Oliver
12th Grade Mass Communications / Public Speaking Teacher
12th Grade Team Leader
johnny@freirecharterschool.org
215-557-8555
B.A. Bradford College
M.Ed. Temple University
Kait Ginder
Director of Academic Affairs
kait.ginder@freirecharterschool.org
215-557-8555 x3915
B.A. University of Miami
M.S.Ed. University of Pennsylvania
Keith Spotwood
Associate Dean of Students
keith.spotwood@freirecharterschool.org
215-557-8555
Kelly Davis
IT Coordinator
kelly.davis@freirecharterschool.org
215-557-8555
Lamisha Smith
10th Grade Spanish I Teacher
lamisha.smith@freirecharterschool.org
215-557-8555
B.A. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania
M.Ed. Northcentral University
Lauren Plaxa
Director of College Counseling
9th Grade Academic Advisor
10th Grade U.S. History Teacher
9th Grade Team Leader
lauren.plaxa@freirecharterschool.org
215-557-8555 x3917
B.A. Saint Joseph’s University
M.S.Ed. University of Pennsylvania
Marcus Balum
Art Teacher
marcus.balum@freirecharterschool.org
215-557-8555
Marithza Rendon
9th Grade Algebra I Teacher
marithza.rendon@freirecharterschool.org
215-557-8555
Mary Tokolish
9th Grade English I Teacher
English Department Head
mary.tokolish@freirecharterschool.org
215-557-8555
Michael Burggraf
9th Grade English I Teacher
10th Grade English II Teacher
mike.burggraf@freirecharterschool.org
215-557-8555
Michael Burke
School Psychologist
michael.burke@freirecharterschool.org
215-557-8555 x3924
Mitcheld Gustama
Community Outreach Coordinator
mitcheld.gustama@freirecharterschool.org
215-557-8555 x3922
Mitchell Beattie
11th Grade Geometry Teacher
Math Center Co-Director
mitchell.beattie@freirecharterschool.org
215-557-8555
Nyaka Johnson
10th Grade Student Services Teacher
nyaka.johnson@freirecharterschool.org
215-557-8555
Pamela Dougherty
Director of Student Services
pamela.dougherty@freirecharterschool.org
215-557-8555 x3903
Paul Holt
11th Grade Chemistry Teacher
Science Center Director
paul.holt@freirecharterschool.org
215-557-8555
B.A. University of Notre Dame
M.S.Ed. Pace University
Rayna Vinson
Freire High School Class of 2010
Dean of Students
rayna.vinson@freirecharterschool.org
215-557-8555 x3908
B.A. Indiana University of Pennsylvania
M.S. Liberty University
Rebekah Phillips
Lead Clinician, Emotional Support Services
rebekah.phillips@freirecharterschool.org
215-557-8555
Rondaya Kim
Admissions Coordinator
rondaya.kim@freirecharterschool.org
215-557-8555 ext. 3914
Samantha Rasko
9th Grade Student Services Teacher
samantha.rasko@freirecharterschool.org
215-557-8555 ext. 3925
B.A. University of Pittsburgh
M.Ed. University of Pittsburgh
Samuel Forman
10th Grade US History Teacher
11th Grade Civics Teacher
Head Baseball Coach
sam.forman@freirecharterschool.org
215-557-8555
B.S. Temple University
Sarah Grugan
Math Specialist
sarah.grugan@freirecharterschool.org
215-557-8555
Terron Younger
Athletic Director
terron.younger@freirecharterschool.org
215-557-8555 x3909
Community College of Philadelphia
Travis Clyons
12th Grade Student Services Teacher
travis.clyons@freirecharterschool.org
215-557-8555 ext. 3404
