Somerset College Preparatory Academy Staff

Administration

David Horne

Dean of discipline

Bachelor of Science

Erika Rains

Principal, Somerset College Preparatory Academy

Principal, Somerset Academy Bethany

Officer F. Improta

SRO

Ovidio Rivera Jr

Interim Assistant Principal / Athletic Director/ Transportation Director

Admin MEd Leadership

Bachelors of Business Management minor in Mathematics

Russo

Professional School Counselor / Mental Health

Master of Science in School Guidance Counseling (PK-12)

Guidance Counselor class of 2023

Teachers

Abby O'Connor

Science Department Head, Advise‑ NHS AND SNHS, Olympiad Coach B.S. Biology from Old Dominion Univ. Gifted Endorsement

Adam Butler

History Teacher

Alejandro Betancourt

Physical Education Instructor Bachelors Degree in Technical Management

Amy Pimentel

6th Grade Math Teacher

Bachelor of Science in Education from Northern Illinois University
Angela DeCesare

High School Spanish B.A. Major in Spanish Minor in French

Ashley Butler

English Department Head and SGA Advisor

BA in English Language Arts Education 6-12 grade

MA in English

Audrey Knight‑Morgan

Math Teacher

BS Business Administration

Master of Public Administration

Azer Eliassaint

French Teacher

Bachelor's in Public Administration

Bruno Soltic

BA - University of Zagreb

MA - Abilene Christian University

PhD - Lipscomb University

Social Science Teacher

Bryan Biglin

Mathematics teacher Bachelor's in education secondary mathematics

Christopher Hopper

Teacher Bachelor's of Arts History

Eileen Walentin

Director of Choral Activities

Elizabeth Devereux

10th Grade English Teacher

Journalism Teacher

B.A. in English Education

SCPA Yearbook Advisor

NEHS Spartans Advisor

Ares House Head

Eric Catafago

Social Studies Teacher B.A in History at West Virginia University 2014 M.S in Social Sciences Education at Florida State University 2017

Eric Ludwig

Science Teacher BA. Criminal Justice, Political Science

HC Girls Varsity Soccer

Science Olympiad Coach

House Head of Hestia

Erin Weber

English Teacher

B.S. Journalism, University of Kansas

Masters of Arts in Teaching, University of Central Missouri

Faydra Stratton

English 1 and Writing
BA English
MFA Creative Writing

Garrett Rubin

Teacher

Iris Alves

Social Sciences Teacher (Currently teaching: Psychology, Sociology, Humanities Survey, and Exploring Hip Hop as Literature)

James Guerra

Math teacher.

B.A. in English Language Arts, Supplemental Credential in Mathematics; M.A. In Instructional Technology

Jennifer Douglas

Visual Arts Teacher

B.S. Ed., Art Education 

M.A. Ed., Curriculum & Instruction

Jennifer Hall

Middle School Math Teacher BA Sociology, MA Education

John Marsh

Teacher at the Middle/High Campus

Jonathan Sinski

Social Science Dept. Head

B.A. History

M.S. Education

Kariann Passaro

Teacher - Middle School Math

A.A. Criminal Justice

B.S. Criminal Justice

Florida Certification for Mathematics Grades 5-9

Laura Bois

Art Teacher 

Lauren Kincus

English Teacher BS Education, English 6-12

Lauri Quick

Drama Teacher

BS in Secondary Education with Emphasis in English

M.Ed in Media, Design & Technology

Linda Ageeb

Math Teacher Bachelors in Math Education 6-12

Marcy Peschke

 Physical Education Teacher

Physical Education, Teacher B.A in Physical Education/Health, M.S in Education

Marijane Bolling

Mathematics Teacher B.S. Secondary Mathematics Education

Mark Matluck

ELA Teacher

Meridith Brown

Science Instructor B.S. Marine Science

Michael Kyryliw

Teacher History B.A Social Science Education M.A.

Michael Lloyd

Teacher B.S. Health & Physical Education

Michael Salerno

Teacher

Doctorate in Public Administration 

Masters in Educational Administration 

Bachlor of Arts in Sociology 

Head of the Mock-Trial Law Team

Monique James

High School Intensive Reading Teacher / Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, ESOL Endorsement / Master of Science in Education Specialization in Teaching and Learning / Master of Education Curriculum Instruction and Reading Instruction

Norbeto Salamanca

Teacher

Phylippe Eliassaint

Teacher

Priscilla Layer

6th Grade ELA

B.S. Elementary Education

Master's in Educational Leadership

Reading Endorsement

Layer.priscilla@somersetcollegeprep.org

RC Reynolds

Electrical Career & Technical Education Instructor

ESE Support Facilitator

Shannon Harrell

Choir Teacher
Bachelor of Arts
Southern Virginia University

Timothy Tredor

Math Department Head Bachelor's of Science Degree in Secondary Mathematics Education M.Ed. In Educational Leadership

Ulises Enriquez

Spanish Teacher BA in Languages Bachelor's degree in English/Spanish Language and Translation

Yolanda Ruiz-Martinez

Middle School Intensive Reading Teacher

BA Education

English ELL K-12

Reading Endorsement

MA ESOL/ELL

Staff

Brenda Reeves

ESE Facilitator

Carlton Bramwell

Bus Driver

Celita Bethel

Guidance clerk

Colton Cycotte

IT

Daniel Erdocio

Maintenance

Dexter Cash

Bus Driver

Gabrielle Rosenfeld

Human Resouces

Gary Montagna

Director of Facilities Bus Driver

Ian Kamen

Curriculum Coach

Irene McIntosh

Bus Driver

Jenifer Silva

Bookkeeper

Johan De La Cruz

Guidance Counselor class of 2024 & 2028

John Wahl

Bus Driver

Joseph Zaldivar

IT

Laura Salazar

Guidance Counselor class of 2026 & 2029

Madison Platt

Enrollment officer

Maria Fuksman

Guidance Counselor

Class of 2025 & 2027

Mark McKinley

Bus Driver

Mike Mitchell

Bus Driver

Nerissa Messina

Data Specialist

Osborn Harris

Bus Driver

Paloma Hernandez

ESE Specialist

Pat Sams

Bus Driver

Peggy Miraglia

Attendance Clerk, Assistant to 6th Grade discipline

Phyllis Falzone

Bus Driver

Porfirio Canas

Bus Driver

Raphael Lushbaugh

Facilities

Roxanna Gutierrez

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Stephany Ruiz

Front Desk

Timothy Poliquin

Bus Driver

Tony Falzone

Bus Driver

Vickie McKinley

Bus Driver

Zadielys Soto

ESOL Paraprofessional 

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