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 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, Director of Admissions
Colleen can answer any questions regarding tours, enrollment, and anything else relating to admissions.
Betsy Boland, Director of Development
Betsy can answer any questions you may with supporting the programs at SIS. Additionally, Betsy can assist with grants, gifts-in-kind, annual funds, and events supporting SIS.
Juan Ocampo-Valle, Director of Business Operations
Please contact Juan if you have any questions about our campus, 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.
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.
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.
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Ackermann, Lisa Renee | Spanish Teacher | |
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Ahrens, Robert | Head of School | |
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Altimar, Bruce | After Care Staff | |
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Bakken, Katherine | PreKindergarten Assistant | |
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Baratto, Chelsea | Academic Support | |
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Bendon, Trish | PE Teacher | |
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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 | Kindergarden Teacher | |
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Brancato, Allison | PreKindergarten Lead Teacher | |
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Conway, Courtney | Kindergarden Teacher | |
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Davis, Tracy | PreKindergarten Assistant | |
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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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Groves, Cris | Intermediate Teacher | |
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Hamilton, Miles | Middle School Faculty | |
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Haviland, Kyle | Chef | |
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Hoover, Erica | Fifth Grade Teacher | |
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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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Maffetore, Juanita | Office Manager | |
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Malik, Skye | Lower School Math 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 | Lower School Math | |
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Swinimer, Shauna | Director of Lower School | |
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Tennent, Kenzie | Primary Teacher | |
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Veneziano, Patti | PreKindergarten Lead Teacher | |
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Wagner, Tammy | PreKindergarten Lead Teacher | |
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Weatherill, Holly | PreKindergarten Assistant | |
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Williams, Kerri | Primary Teacher |