
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 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

James Vorwick
Spanish Teacher
james.vorwick@freirecharterschool.org
215-557-8555

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

Kimberly Rotter
English Teacher
kimberly.rotter@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

Sarah Rae Magaziner
Academic Advisor
sarah.magaziner@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