
Adam Antonioli
Head of Academics
adam.antonioli@freirecharterschool.org
215-557-8555 x3923

Alexis Prince
Freire High School Class of 2014
Assistant Head of Academics
alexis.prince@freirecharterschool.org

Aliza Levenson
Spanish Teacher
aliza.levenson@freirecharterschool.org

Alphonse Pignataro
Director of Emotional Support Services
alphonse@freirecharterschool.org
215-557-8555 x9712

Anna Gallagher
Reading Specialist
anna.gallagher@freirecharterschool.org

Artrice Paramore
Building Technician
artrice.paramore@freirecharterschool.org

Ash Felix
Special Education Teacher Resident
ash.felix@freirecharterschool.org

Ben Moore
Director of School Culture
ben.moore@freirecharterschool.org
215-557-8555 x3919

Bria Davis
9th Grade Biology I Teacher
bria.davis@freirecharterschool.org

Brian Brecher
10th Grade US History Teacher
12th Grade AP US History Teacher
10th Grade Team Leader
Social Studies Department Head
brianb@freirecharterschool.org

Brian Lac
Student Services Teacher
brian.lac@freirecharterschool.org

Cameron Ferry
11th Grade Student Services Teacher
cameron.ferry@freirecharterschool.org

Chad Corbitt
10th Grade English Teacher
12th Grade Theater Teacher
chad.corbitt@freirecharterschool.org

Chris Cantanno
12th Grade Student Services Teacher
chris.cantanno@freirecharterschool.org

Christian Hauslein
9th Grade World History Teacher
christian.hauslein@freirecharterschool.org

Christopher Moore
Head of School
chris.moore@freirecharterschool.org
215-557-8555 x3916

Colie Ryan
Math Teacher
colie.ryan@freirecharterschool.org

Dan Ferrarello
12th Grade English IV Teacher
ESL Teacher
daniel.ferrarello@freirecharterschool.org

Dayana Montgomery
9th Grade Responsive Algebra Teacher
dayana.montgomery@freirecharterschool.org

Demetria Wright
12th Grade Academic Advisor / College Counselor
Senior Activities Coordinator
demetria.wright@freirecharterschool.org
215-557-8555 x3918

Dunya Majeed
9th Grade Student Services Teacher Resident
dunya.majeed@freirecharterschool.org

Edwina Coverson-Barnes
Transition Coordinator
College Counselor
edwina.coverson.barnes@freirecharterschool.org

Erika Diffendall
9th Grade Literacy and Composition Teacher
erika.diffendall@freirecharterschool.org

Fred Maldonado
Associate Dean
fred.maldonado@freirecharterschool.org

Heather Schafer
9th Grade Student Services Teacher
heather.schafer@freirecharterschool.org
215-557-8555 x3912

Ian Fox
11th Grade Math Analysis and Investigation Teacher
Math Department Head
Math Center Co-Director
ian.fox@freirecharterschool.org

Jaclyn Smith Spade
Co-Head of Academics
jaclyn.smith.spade@freirecharterschool.org

Jade Spence
10th Grade Biology II Co-Teacher
jade.spence@freirecharterschool.org

James Butrico
Science Lab Coordinator
james.butrico@freirecharterschool.org

James McGonagle
10th Grade Student Services Teacher
james.mcgonagle@freirecharterschool.org
215-557-8555 x3406

James Vorwick
Spanish Teacher
james.vorwick@freirecharterschool.org

Jeremy Ross, LPC NCC
Associate Director of Emotional Support Services
jeremy.ross@freirecharterschool.org
215-557-8555 x3920

Johanna Moyer
12th Grade Peace and Social Change Teacher
Senior Project Coordinator
johanna.moyer@freirecharterschool.org

John Brown
12th Grade African American Studies Teacher
Front Desk Greeter
johnb@freirecharterschool.org
215-557-8555 x9700

Johnny Oliver
12th Grade Mass Communications / Public Speaking Teacher
12th Grade Team Leader
johnny@freirecharterschool.org

Kait Elker
Director of Academic Affairs
kait.elker@freirecharterschool.org
215-557-8555 x3915

Katie Pick
Assistant Head of Academics
katie.pick@freirecharterschool.org

Kelly Davis
IT Coordinator
kelly.davis@freirecharterschool.org

Lamisha Smith
9th Grade Teacher
lamisha.smith@freirecharterschool.org

Lauren Plaxa
Director of College Counseling
11th Grade Academic Advisor
11th Grade Team Leader
lauren.plaxa@freirecharterschool.org
215-557-8555 x3917

Lynn McGinley
Dean of Students
lynn.mcginley@freirecharterschool.org

Marcus Balum
Art Teacher
marcus.balum@freirecharterschool.org

Marithza Rendon
Algebra II and Statistics Teacher
marithza.rendon@freirecharterschool.org

Mary Tokolish
Instructional Coach
English Department Head
mary.tokolish@freirecharterschool.org

Michael Burggraf
11th Grade English III Teacher
mike.burggraf@freirecharterschool.org

Michael Burke
MTSS Coordinator
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

Nyaka Johnson
10th Grade Student Services Teacher
nyaka.johnson@freirecharterschool.org

Pamela Dougherty
Director of Student Services
pamela.dougherty@freirecharterschool.org
215-557-8555 x3903

Patrick Leka
9th Grade English I Teacher
10th grade English II Teacher
patrick.leka@freirecharterschool.org

Paul Holt
11th Grade Chemistry Teacher
Science Department Head
paul.holt@freirecharterschool.org

Rayna Vinson
Freire High School Class of 2010
Dean of Students
rayna.vinson@freirecharterschool.org
215-557-8555 x3908

Rebekah Phillips
Lead Clinician, Emotional Support Services
rebekah.phillips@freirecharterschool.org

Rondaya Kim
Admissions Coordinator
rondaya.kim@freirecharterschool.org
215-557-8555 ext. 3914

Sabrina Anderson
10th Grade Health and Wellness Teacher
sabrina.anderson@freirecharterschool.org

Samantha Baldassari
English Teacher
samantha.baldassari@freirecharterschool.org

Samantha Rasko
9th Grade Student Services Teacher
samantha.rasko@freirecharterschool.org
215-557-8555 ext. 3925

Samuel Forman
10th Grade US History Teacher
11th Grade Civics Teacher
Head Baseball Coach
sam.forman@freirecharterschool.org

Sarah Grugan
Math Specialist
Instructional Coach
sarah.grugan@freirecharterschool.org

Sarah Magaziner
10th Grade Academic Advisor
College Counselor
sarah.magaziner@freirecharterschool.org

Terron Younger
Athletic Director
terron.younger@freirecharterschool.org
215-557-8555 x3909