Faculty & Staff

The faculty and staff at Saratoga Independent School are dedicated and passionate about teaching. They believe that how they teach is as important as what they teach. They are committed to creating a rigorous learning environment in which all students have the opportunity to succeed. Our teaching structure allows faculty to teach to their strengths and passions rather than teaching all subjects within a contained classroom. At Saratoga Independent School, we view all members of our faculty and staff as educators, and value and honor the connections adults make with students. Our commitment to theme-based learning, inspires teachers to collaborate as they help students forge connections across disciplines. In addition, as a team of teachers, faculty and staff communicate regularly to celebrate student successes and brainstorm ways to provide support when needed. This student-centered approach ensures that we meet the needs of students in our care each day.

We are always available to answer any questions that you have about Saratoga Independent School. If you do have a specific question, please refer to the list below for the best staff member to assist you.

Juanita Maffetore, Office Manager

Juanita will be your contact if you are running late or have a change in dismissal. She is also the conduit to connect you to the right person if you are unsure of who to contact.

Jen Kmen, School Nurse

Nurse Jen can answer any medical questions that you may have. For example, you may have questions about COVID, allergies, immunizations, medical forms, etc.

Colleen Fortune, Admissions Liaison

Colleen can answer any questions you have regarding tours, enrollment, and everything else relating to admissions.

Juan Ocampo-Valle, Director of Business & Operations

Please contact Juan if you have any questions about our campus and facility, technology, etc.

Jon Kluth, Director of Finance

Jon will be able to help you with any questions relating to finances such as tuition, clubs, school lunches, etc.

Dina Baker, Director of Lower School

Dina will be your first point of contact for families with students in PreK to 5th Grade. Dina can answer questions about our teachers, curriculum, classroom activities, and student services.

Jeny Randall, Director of Middle School

Jeny will be your first point of contact for families with students in Middle School. Jeny can answer questions about our teachers, curriculum, classroom activities, and student services.

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Name
Title

	Name	Title
	Ackermann, Lisa Renee	Spanish Teacher
	Ahrens, Robert	Head of School
	Altimar, Bruce
	Baker, Dina	Director of Lower School
	Bakken, Katherine	PreKindergarten Assistant
	Baratto, Chelsea
	Bendon, Trish	PE Teacher
	Blair, Dave	Maintenance and Grounds Manager
	Brancato, Allison	PreKindergarten Lead Teacher
	Davis, Tracy	PreKindergarten Assistant
	DiMeglio, Jane	After Care Director
	DiMeglio, Zachary	Music Teacher
	Fortune, Colleen	Admissions Coordinator
	Hamilton, Miles	Middle School Faculty
	Haviland, Kyle	Chef
	Hoover, Erica	Fifth Grade Teacher
	Johansson, Kathleen	Primary Teacher
	Kluth, Jon	Director of Finance
	Kmen, Jennifer	Nurse
	Kuruzovich, Briana	Lower School Spanish Teacher
	Labounty, Jessica	PreKindergarten Lead Teacher
	Lechevet, Michele	PreKindergarten Lead Teacher
	Maffetore, Juanita	Office Manager
	Malik, Skye	Lower School Math Teacher
	Mazur, Michelle	Lower and Middle School Math Teacher
	Merrill, Chelsea	Literacy Specialist
	Moore, Gabi	Art Teacher
	Morgan, Rachel	Middle School Teacher
	Ocampo-Valle, Juan	Director of Business and Operations
	Randall, Jeny	Director of Middle School, Middle School Teacher
	Reis-Jones, Nell	Intermediate Teacher
	Schonberg, Lynn	Middle School Teacher
	Schwerd, Jessica	Intermediate Teacher
	Swinimer, Shauna	Kindergarten Teacher
	Veneziano, Patti	PreKindergarten Lead Teacher
	Wagner, Tammy	PreKindergarten Lead Teacher
	Weatherill, Holly	PreKindergarten Assistant
	Williams, Kerri	Primary Teacher