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.
Robert Ahrens, Head of School
Bob can answer any general schoolwide and strategic plan questions, as well as board of directors interest.
Betsy Boland, Director of Development
Betsy can answer any questions you may have for supporting the programs at SIS. Additionally, Betsy can assist with grants, gifts-in-kind, annual funds, and events supporting SIS.
Colleen Fortune, Director of Admissions & Financial Aid
Colleen can answer any questions regarding tours, enrollment, financial aid and anything else relating to admissions.
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.
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.
Juan Ocampo-Valle, Director of Business Operations
Juan can answer any questions about our campus, facility, technology, etc.
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.
Brooke Rouse, Coordinator of Communications and Marketing
Brooke can assist with questions about our website, school calendar, newsletters, and school publications.
Shauna Swinimer, Director of Lower School
Shauna will be your first point of contact for families with students in PreK to 5th Grade. Shauna can answer questions about our teachers, curriculum, classroom activities, and student services.
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Ahrens, Robert | Head of School | |
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Altimar, Bruce | After Care Staff | |
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Audette, Amanda | Fifth Grade Teacher | |
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Baratto, Chelsea | Academic Support | |
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Barry, Debra | ||
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Blair, Dave | Maintenance and Grounds Manager | |
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Boland, Betsy | Director of Development | |
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Bottomley, Christy | Kindergarten Teacher | |
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Brancato, Allison | PreKindergarten Lead Teacher | |
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Conway, Courtney | Kindergarten Teacher | |
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Davis, Tracy | PreKindergarten Assistant | |
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DiCara, Catherine | Lower School Math Teacher | |
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DiMeglio, Jane | After Care Director | |
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DiMeglio, Zachary | Music Teacher | |
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Donovan, Melissa | PreK Assistant | |
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Fortune, Colleen | Director of Admissions | |
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Frankel, Jayson | Physical Education/Health Teacher | |
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Haviland, Kyle | Chef | |
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Johansson, Kathleen | Intermediate Teacher | |
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Kluth, Jon | Director of Finance | |
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Kmen, Jennifer | Nurse | |
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Kuruzovich, Briana | Lower School Spanish Teacher | |
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LaBounty, Lily | ||
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Lencewicz, Nicole | PreKindergarten Lead Teacher | |
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Maranville, Jessica | PreKindergarten Lead Teacher | |
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Merrill, Chelsea | Literacy Specialist | |
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Moore, Gabi | Art Teacher | |
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Morgan, Rachel | Middle School Teacher | |
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Ocampo-Valle, Juan | Director of Business and Operations | |
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Quereau, Sarah | School Counselor | |
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Randall, Jeny | Director of Middle School, Middle School Teacher | |
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Rouse, Brooke | Communications and Marketing Coordinator | |
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Schonberg, Lynn | Middle School Teacher | |
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Seymour, DeAnna | Primary Teacher | |
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Steward, Jessica | Intermediate Teacher | |
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Swenson, Patricia | PreKindergarten | |
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Swinimer, Shauna | Director of Lower School | |
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Tennent, Kenzie | Primary Teacher | |
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Wagner, Tammy | PreKindergarten Lead Teacher | |
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Walter, Casey |