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Cold Spring School

Staff and Teachers

Cold Spring School faculty embody a firm commitment to the philosophy of progressive education and strongly believe in its practices and principles.

Click below to learn more about all of our educators.

True joyfulness comes from listening to the children express their ideas, laughing with friends, and singing. Watching them explore, discover, and develop new concepts and skills is an honor.

Donna Dacosta, Preschool Head Teacher

Our Administrators and Support Staff

Adriana Cedeno

Director of Enrollment Management

Annie Ladd-Smith

Director of Events and Enrichment Programs

Marina Warsaw-Fan Bishop

Director of Belonging and Student Life

Carrie Clark

Director of Operations

Athena Shatara

Administrative and Enrichment Programs Coordinator

Stephanie Hoos

Office Manager

Catie Falcone

Learning Specialist

Maxx Kopelman

Teaching and Learning Coordinator

Our Teachers

Preschool

Donna DaCosta

Preschool Head Teacher

Franciela Boeding

Maestra Titular

Gwyn Reutenauer

Preschool Associate Teacher

Kindergarten and First Grade

Winnie Naclerio

K/1 Head Teacher

Rachael Fredericks

K/1 Head Teacher

Cayla Eaddy

K/1 Associate Teacher

Jules Petrucelli

K/1 Associate Teacher

Second and Third Grades

Ian Dudley

2/3 Head Teacher

Danielle Richetelli

2/3 Head Teacher

Jazlyn Geraldo

2/3 Associate Teacher

Sally Hong

2/3 Associate Teacher

Fourth and Fifth Grades

Taniah Abraham

4/5 Head Teacher

Stephanie LaVecchia

4/5 Head Teacher

Richard Lin

4/5 Associate Teacher

Cristofer Zunun

4/5 Associate Teacher

Sixth Grade

Dora Rice

6th Grade Head Teacher

Waleed Abedrabbo

6th Grade Associate Teacher

Special Area Teachers

Rob Brereton

Music Teacher

Raquel Rodriguez Santos

Spanish Teacher

Nate Roberts

Fitness Teacher

Jocelyn Morales

Science Tinkering Teacher

Diana Abouchacra

Art Teacher

Sharif Thani

Fitness Associate Teacher