Our Faculty and Staff
The greatness of Chapin School rests squarely upon our faculty. Our teachers are the enduring heart, mind, and soul of our school. We know children love learning when they are inspired by teachers who have a passion for learning and sharing their knowledge.
Chapin is deeply committed to attracting, retaining and developing teachers with outstanding academic credentials and strong personal integrity whose teaching, character, and example will make a significant difference in the lives of children.
Robert Baca
Titles:
Department Chair, World Languages, US Spanish Teacher
Degrees:
M.A., Seton Hall University
B.A., University of New Mexico
B.A., University of New Mexico
Email:
Jeff Barnosky
Titles:
Director of Strategic Initiatives, Online Learning Coordinator
Degrees:
B.A,, University of Houston
M.F.A., L.S.U.
M.F.A., L.S.U.
Email:
Karen Bothers
Titles:
Assistant to the Lower School Head/Development Assistant
Degrees:
A.B, Pace University
Email:
David Bywater
Titles:
Grade Four Teacher
Degrees:
B.A., Binghamton University
M.Ed., Queens College
M.Ed., Queens College
Email:
Jenny Chin
Titles:
LS Mandarin Teacher
Degrees:
BA, National Chengchi University-Taiwan
MA, Queens College, CUNY
MA, Queens College, CUNY
Email:
Joanna Chrambanis-Franc
Titles:
Physical Education Teacher
Degrees:
M.A., Warsaw Academy of Physical Education
Email:
Michelle Cobb
Titles:
Grade 3 Teacher
Degrees:
A.B, Smith College
Relay Graduate School of Education
Relay Graduate School of Education
Email:
Robert Cotter
Titles:
Interim Director of Development
Degrees:
BA, Pennsylvania State University
MA, Temple University
MA, Temple University
Email:
Maura Coughlin
Titles:
School Counselor
Degrees:
B.S., University of Massachusetts
M.S.W, Smith College for Social Work
M.S.W, Smith College for Social Work
Email:
Laura Davidson
Titles:
Grade 1 Teacher
Degrees:
Glasgow Claedonian University
Professional Graduate Diploma, University of Strathclyde
Professional Graduate Diploma, University of Strathclyde
Email:
Mrinalini Deshpande
Titles:
Director of Finance and Operations
Degrees:
B.A., M.A., Delhi University
M.B.A., The University of Tennessee
M.B.A., The University of Tennessee
Email:
Kelly Devine
Titles:
Department Chair, US Humanities, US English Teacher
Degrees:
B.S., University of Scranton
Email:
Mary Diggan
Titles:
Director of Early Childhood Program, Explorers Teacher
Degrees:
B.S., Bucknell University
M.S. Wilkes University
M.S. Wilkes University
Email:
Kenneth Gaissert
Titles:
US Mathematics Teacher
Degrees:
B.A., University of Colorado
M.S., Simmons College
M.S., Simmons College
Email:
Sabina Ghesani
Titles:
US Science Teacher
Degrees:
B.S., Rutgers University
GLTP Certification, Rider University
GLTP Certification, Rider University
Email:
Karen Hepburn
Titles:
Assistant to the Head of School, Assistant to the Head of Upper School, Assistant to the Director of Admission and Enrollment
Email:
Carrie Hotchkiss
Titles:
Grade Four Teacher
Degrees:
B.A., Smith College
M.A.T., Belhaven College
M.A.T., Belhaven College
Email:
Linda Howarth
Titles:
Lower School Librarian and Substitute Coordinator
Degrees:
B.A., Franklin and Marshall College, B.A.
M.A., Adelphia University
M.A., Adelphia University
Email:
Mark Lederer
Titles:
Director of Technology
Degrees:
B.A., Stanford University
M.A., San Diego State University
M.A., San Diego State University
Email:
Bridget MacDonald
Titles:
Music Teacher
Degrees:
B.M., Hartt School of Music
M.M., New England Conservatory
D.M.A., Rutgers University
M.M., New England Conservatory
D.M.A., Rutgers University
Email:
April McCarthy
Titles:
Department Chair, US Math, US Mathematics Teacher
Degrees:
B.A., Rider College
Email:
Melissa McCormick
Titles:
Drama Teacher
Degrees:
B.A., Tufts University
M.A., The College of New Jersey
M.A., The College of New Jersey
Kerry McQuarrie
Titles:
Department Chair, US Science, US Science Teacher
Degrees:
B.A., Douglass College
Email:
Desiree Melegrito
Titles:
Music Teacher
Degrees:
B.M., Ithaca College
M.M., Westminster Choir College
M.M., Westminster Choir College
Michele Staub
Titles:
Manager of Human Resources/Accounts Payable
Degrees:
B.A., Brandeis University
M.Ed., Rutgers University
M.Ed., Rutgers University
Tanya Vail
Titles:
Department Chair, The Arts, Us Art Teacher
Degrees:
B.A., Binghamton University
M.A., New York University
M.A., New York University
Email:
Patrick Wade
Titles:
US Technologist
Degrees:
B.A., University of Pennsylvania
M. Ed., Arcadia University
M. Ed., Arcadia University
Email:
Christy Welborne
Titles:
Director of Admission
Degrees:
B.A., UNC Chapel Hill
M. Ed., Seton Hall University
M. Ed., Seton Hall University
Email:
Jane Wilson
Titles:
US English Teacher
Degrees:
B.F.A., Boston University
M.A., New York University
M.A., New York University
Email:
Xiaobing (Shelby) Wu
Titles:
Mandarin Teacher
Degrees:
B.A., Zhejiang University
M.S., Miami University
M.S., Miami University
Email:
Gerrard Zolezi
Titles:
Chef
Degrees:
B.S., University of Pittsburgh
AOS, Culinary Institute of America
AOS, Culinary Institute of America
Email: