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Rocky Hill School Faculty and Staff    

Administration

Jonathan M. Schoenwald, Ph.D. (2011)
Head of School
jschoenwald@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Classroom/Office: ext. 106, Voicemail: ext. 110
BA, University of Pennsylvania
PH.D., Stanford University
Learn more about Jonathan Schoenwald

Richard Dempsey (2007)

Head of Upper School
rdempsey@rockyhill.org 
401-884-9070, Classroom/Office: ext. 192, Voicemail: ext. 192
BA, Bowdoin College
M.Ed., Boston University
Learn more about Rich Dempsey

Michael Jedrey (1989)

Head of Middle School
mjedrey@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Classroom/Office: ext. 128, Voicemail: ext. 128
BA, Amherst College
MAT, Tufts University
Learn more about Mike Jedrey

Charles Laurent (2008)

Head of Lower School
claurent@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Classroom/Office: ext. 116, Voicemail: ext. 116
BFA, Emerson College
M.Ed., Boston College
Learn more about Charlie Laurent

Tom Adams (2011)
Director of Technology
mailto:tadams@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Classroom/Office: ext. 251, Voicemail: ext. 251
BA, University of Connecticut
MS, Johns Hopkins University

Mark Buckley (2005)
Business Manager
mrbuckley@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Classroom/Office: ext. 135, Voicemail: ext. 135
BS, University of Rhode Island
Learn more about Mark Buckley

Elizabeth (Liz) Cochran (2002)
Director of Alumni Relations; Development Office Manager
ecochran@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Classroom/Office: ext. 132, Voicemail: ext. 132
BA, Wheaton College
Learn more about Liz Cochran

Beth DeGerlia (1998)
Director of Development
bdegerlia@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Classroom/Office: ext. 129, Voicemail: ext. 129
BA, Stockton State College
Learn more about Beth DeGerlia

Todd deWardener (2006)
Director of Plant Operations
tdewardener@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Classroom/Office: ext. 124, Voicemail: ext. 124
BA, University of Rhode Island
Learn more about Todd deWardener

Karen Gibson (2011)
Director of Communications & Marketing
kgibson@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Classroom/Office: ext. 103, Voicemail: ext. 103
BA, University of Richmond
Learn more about Karen Gibson

Krista Haskell (2010)

Dean of Student Life; Counseling
khaskell@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Classroom/Office: ext. 133, Voicemail: ext. 133
BA, Wheaton College
MSW, Boston University
Learn more about Krista Haskell

Belinda Snyman (2001)
Dean of Academic Life; Upper School English 
bsnyman@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Classroom/Office: ext. 115, Voicemail: ext. 115
BA/HTD, Capetown Teachers' College, Cape Peninsular University of Technology
Learn more about Belinda Snyman

Christopher Tashjian (2005)
Athletic Director; Athletics
ctashjian@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Classroom/Office: ext. 127, Voicemail: ext. 127
BS, Salem State College
M.Ed., George Mason University
Learn more about Chris Tashjian

Paul Tukey (1976)
Director of College Counseling; Upper School English
ptukey@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Classroom/Office: ext. 120, Voicemail: ext. 120
AB, MA, Brown University
Learn more about Paul Tukey

Catherine Washburn (1996)
Director of Admission & Financial Aid
cwashburn@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Classroom/Office: ext. 104, Voicemail: ext. 104
BFA, Syracuse University
Learn more about Cathy Washburn

Jacqueline Yamada (1998)
Director of International Programs; ESL Coordinator/Instructor
jyamada@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Classroom/Office: ext. 182, Voicemail: ext. 182
BS, MS, Salve Regina University
Learn more about Jacqui Yamada  
 
Lindsey Yates (2011)
Special Events Coordinator & Development Assistant
lyates@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Classroom/Office: ext. 200, Voicemail: ext. 200
BS, Louisiana State University
Lower School Faculty    
Whitney Barker (2008)
Academic Center for Enrichment (ACE) Teacher
wbarker@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Classroom/Office: ext. 108, Voicemail: ext. 177
BA, Gettysburg College
Learn more about Whitney Barker

Elizabeth Carley (2007)
Kindergarten Teacher
ecarley@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Voicemail: ext. 149
BA, Regis College
MEd, Bridgewater State College
Learn more about Liz Carley

Holly Cotta (1984)
Director of Academic Center for Enrichment
hcotta@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Classroom/Office: ext. 108, Voicemail: ext. 108
BA, MA, University of Rhode Island
Learn more about Holly Cotta

Jack Crow (2005)
Second Grade Teacher
jcrow@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Classroom/Office: ext. 126, Voicemail: ext. 196
BA & MA, San Francisco State University
Learn more about Jack Crow

Stephanie Cruff (2012)
By the Bay Preschool Teacher
scruff@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070 x121
BA, University of Rhode Island
M.Ed., University of New Haven
Learn more about Stephanie Cruff

Sheryl DiMase (2007)
Academic Center for Enrichment Teacher (ACE)
sdimase@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Voicemail: ext. 174
BA, University of Rhode Island
Learn more about Sherrie DiMase

Trixie Dumas '81 (1985)
Lower School Art, LS Mathematics Resource
tdumas@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Classroom/Office: ext. 111, Voicemail: ext. 111
BFA, Wheaton College
(Certificate of Art), RI School of Design
Learn more about Trixie Dumas

Jaime Gardner (2008)
Lower School Health & Classroom Aide
jgardner@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Voicemail: ext. 168
AA, Salve Regina University
BA, Smith College
Learn more about Jaime Gardner

Donna Goldstein (1979)
Fifth Grade Teacher
dgoldstein@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Classroom/Office: ext. 125, Voicemail: ext. 189
BA, University of Rhode Island
MA, Providence College
Learn more about Donna Goldstein

Belinda Johnson (2003)
Third Grade Teacher
bjohnson@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Classroom/Office: ext. 125, Voicemail: ext. 159
BS, PGCE, Hull University
Learn more about Belinda Johnson

Michael Lawson (2001)
Preschool Teacher; Extended Day; Director of SEA Program
mlawson@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Classroom/Office: ext. 121, Voicemail: ext. 171
A.A.S., Community College of Rhode Island
Learn more about Mike Lawson

Ted MacDonald (2004)

Lower & Middle School Technology Coordinator; Computer Skills & Media Literacy; Athletics
tmacdonald@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Classroom/Office: ext. 183, Voicemail: ext. 183
BA, Allegheny College
MS Elem Education, Wheelock College
Learn more about Ted MacDonald

Nancy Maguire-Rambo (2007)
Lower School Spanish, Spanish 7 & 8
nmaguirerambo@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Voicemail: ext. 169
BS, Boston State College
MS Bilingual Ed & Reading, Boston University
Learn more about Nancy Maguire-Rambo

Kathy Majkut (2006)

Extended Day Teacher, After-School Enrichment Coordinator
kmajkut@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Classroom/Office: ext. 121, Voicemail: ext. 105
BS, University of Rhode Island
Learn more about Kathy Majkut

John McNamara (2005)

Grade 5 Instrumental Music; Middle & Upper School Music; Band Director
jmcnamara@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Classroom/Office: ext. 122, Voicemail: ext. 122
BM, University of Rhode Island
MM, Boston Conservatory of Music
Learn more about Jack McNamara

Meg Myette (2000)
Lower School Music; Upper School Chorale, US Adviser
mmyette@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Classroom/Office: ext. 113, Voicemail: ext. 113
B. Mus, Specialist, Brandon University
Learn more about Meg Myette

Patricia Pontarelli (2001)

First Grade Teacher
ppontarelli@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Classroom/Office: ext. 126, Voicemail: ext. 160
BA, Rhode Island College
MA Psychology, Catholic University of America
Learn more about Patty Pontarelli

Nichola Stanley (1989)

Fourth Grade Teacher
nstanley@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Classroom/Office: ext. 125, Voicemail: ext. 166
BA, Covenant College
MEd, University of Maine
Learn more about Niki Stanley

Susan Wood (2008)
Lower School Physical Education & Health; Athletics
swood@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Voicemail: ext. 147
BA, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Learn more about Sue Wood

Eric Wyzga (2007)
Lower School Science
ewyzga@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Voicemail: ext. 152
BS, Springfield College
Learn more about Eric Wyzga
 

Middle School Faculty and Staff    

Jody Cicchese (2008)
Middle School English and Social Studies; Reading Specialist
jcicchese@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Voicemail: ext. 223
BA, Providence College
MA, Rhode Island College
Learn more about Jody Cicchese

Theresa Conroy (1999)
Middle School Math 6; Algebra; Student Council; Athletics
tconroy@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Voicemail: ext. 155
BS Ed, Cleveland State University
MS Ed, Bowling Green University
Learn more about Theresa Conroy

Holly Cotta (1984)
Director of Academic Center for Enrichment
hcotta@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Classroom/Office: ext. 108, Voicemail: ext. 108
BA, MA, University of Rhode Island
Learn more about Holly Cotta

Gregory Crout (2006)
Middle School Science 8; Mathematics 7; Athletics
gcrout@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Voicemail: ext. 134
BS, Springfield College
Learn more about Greg Crout

Adolphe Coulibaly (2008)
Middle & Upper School French; Athletics
acoulibaly@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Voicemail: ext. 225
BA, Amherst College
Learn more about Adolphe Coulibaly

Kara Dunne (2010)
Middle School & Grade 9 Art; Athletics
kdunne@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Voicemail: ext. 187
MFA, Rhode Island School of Design
BFA, Alfred University
BFA, School of Museum of Art, Boston
Learn more about Kara Dunne

Traci Fairchild (2006)
Middle School Physical Education and Health; Athletics
trainone@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Voicemail: ext. 197
BS, University of Maine (Orono)
Learn more about Traci Fairchild

Timothy Greenwood (1989)
Middle School History 6; Government; Athletics
tgreenwood@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Voicemail: ext. 153
BA, Hamilton College
Learn more about Tim Greenwood

Matthew Hill (2004)

Middle School English 6 & 7; Athletics
mhill@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Voicemail: ext. 161
BA, Haverford College
Learn more about Matt Hill

Ted MacDonald (2004)
Lower & Middle School Technology Coordinator; Computer Skills & Media Literacy; Athletics
tmacdonald@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Classroom/Office: ext. 183, Voicemail: ext. 183
BA, Allegheny College
MS Elem Education, Wheelock College
Learn more about Ted MacDonald

Nancy Maguire-Rambo (2007)
Lower School Spanish, Spanish 7 & 8
nmaguirerambo@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Voicemail: ext. 169
BS, Boston State College
MS Bilingual Ed & Reading, Boston University
Learn more about Nancy Maguire-Rambo

John McNamara (2005)
Grade 5 Instrumental Music; Middle & Upper School Music; Band Director
jmcnamara@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Classroom/Office: ext. 122, Voicemail: ext. 122
BM, University of Rhode Island
MM, Boston Conservatory of Music
Learn more about Jack McNamara

Meg Myette (2000)
Lower School Music; Upper School Chorale, US Adviser
mmyette@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Classroom/Office: ext. 113, Voicemail: ext. 113
B. Mus, Specialist, Brandon University
Learn more about Meg Myette

Kathleen Priest (2010)
ACE & ESL Tutor

Richard (Blue) Wheeler  (2001)
Middle School Science 6 and 7; Environmental Education; Advisory Coordinator; Athletics
bwheeler@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Voicemail: ext. 186
BS, University of Rhode Island
Learn more about Blue Wheeler
 

Upper School Faculty and Staff    
Nicholas Barker (2009)
Upper School English; English Department Chair
nbarker@rockyhill.org
BA, Williams College
MA, Middlebury College
Learn more about Nick Barker

Michael (Mike) Cappelletti (2011)
Upper School English
mcappelletti@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Voicemail: ext. 151
BA, Denison University
BA, North Carolina State University
Learn more about Mike Cappelletti

Barbara Cardano (1999)
Mathematics Department Chair; Upper School Mathematics
bcardano@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Voicemail: ext. 142
BA, Providence College
Ed AS, Community College of RI
Learn more about Barbara Cardano

Michael (Mike) Chatterley (2011)
Upper School Ceramics, Athletics
mchatterley@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Voicemail: ext. 154
BFA, Rhode Island College
Learn more about Mike Chatterley

Ruth A. B. Clegg (2008)
Upper School Digital Photography
rclegg@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Voicemail: ext. 224
BFA, University of Rhode Island
Learn more about Ruth Clegg

Loring (Terry) Coes (1974)
Upper School Mathematics; School Photographer
lcoes@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Voicemail: ext. 195
BA, Williams College
MM, Dr. of Science, Hon., Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Learn more about Terry Coes

Holly Cotta (1984)
Director of Academic Center for Enrichment
hcotta@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Classroom/Office: ext. 108, Voicemail: ext. 108
BA, MA, University of Rhode Island
Learn more about Holly Cotta

Adolphe Coulibaly (2008)
Middle & Upper School French; Athletics
acoulibaly@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Voicemail: ext. 225
BA, Amherst College
Learn more about Adolphe Coulibaly

Susan Derderian (2000)
Upper School French
sderderian@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Voicemail: ext. 164
BA, University of Rhode Island
Learn more about Susan Derderian

Elizabeth (Liz) Diaz (2011)
Upper School Spanish
ediaz@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Voicemail: ext. 150
BA, Texas State University
MAT, Salem State College

Kara Dunne (2010)

Middle School & Grade 9 Art; Athletics
kdunne@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Voicemail: ext. 187
MFA, Rhode Island School of Design
BFA, Alfred University
BFA, School of Museum of Art, Boston
Learn more about Kara Dunne

Maureen Fahey (1997)
Upper School Math; Community Service Coordinator
mfahey@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Voicemail: ext. 173
AB, Connecticut College
Learn more about Maureen Fahey

Meghan Getsinger (2011)
Upper School Art, Athletics
mgetsinger@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Voicemail: ext. 109 
BA, St. Lawrence University
MA, New York University
Learn more about Meg Getsinger

Matthew Gnolfo (2004)
Foreign Language Department Chair; Upper School Latin; Athletics
mgnolfo@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Voicemail: ext. 165
BA, Vassar College
Learn more about Matt Gnolfo

Katherine Harcourt (2009)
Upper School Chemistry and Biology
kharcourt@rockyhill.org
BS, University of Notre Dame
MS University of Iowa
MAT, University of Iowa
Learn more about Katherine Harcourt

Lorena Henderson (2008)
Upper School Spanish
lhenderson@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Voicemail: ext. 163
BA, University of Rhode Island
Learn more about Lorena Henderson

John Hughes (2003)
Upper School Social Studies; Senior Seminar; Athletics
jhughes@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Voicemail: ext. 141
BA, Connecticut College
Learn more about John Hughes

Catherine Liao (2009)
Upper School Chinese (Grade 12)
cliao@rockyhill.org
BS, Yibin Institute of Technology (Sichuan, China)
MS, Rhode Island College

Robert Lee (2007)
Upper School History; Athletics
rlee@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Voicemail: ext. 185
BA, MBA, Cornell University
MA, University of Rhode Island
Ph.D. candidate, Northeastern University
Learn more about Rob Lee

Pamela Matson (2006)
Science Dept. Chair; Upper School Biology; Athletics
pmatson@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Classroom/Office: ext. 194, Voicemail: ext. 194
BS Biology, St. Lawrence University
Learn more about Pam Matson

John McNamara (2005)
Grade 5 Instrumental Music; Middle & Upper School Music; Band Director
jmcnamara@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Classroom/Office: ext. 122, Voicemail: ext. 122
BM, University of Rhode Island
MM, Boston Conservatory of Music
Learn more about Jack McNamara

Meg Myette (2000)
Lower School Music; Upper School Chorale, US Adviser
mmyette@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Classroom/Office: ext. 113, Voicemail: ext. 113
B. Mus, Specialist, Brandon University
Learn more about Meg Myette

Douglas Poskitt (2008)
Social Studies Department Chair; Upper School History; Athletics
dposkitt@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Voicemail: ext. 172
BA, Bucknell University
MA, University of Pennsylvania
Learn more about Doug Poskitt

Jonathan Spencer (2010)
Physics; Athletics
jspencer@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Voicemail: ext. 167
BS, Middlebury College
Learn more about Jon Spencer

Andrew Washburn (1998)
Upper School Mathematics; Athletics
awashburn@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Voicemail: ext. 191
BA, Syracuse University
Learn more about Andy Washburn

Abby Wood (2008)
Upper School Marine/Environmental Sciences
awood@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Classroom/Office: ext. 143, Voicemail: ext. 143
BS, Roger Williams University
MS, University of Rhode Island
Learn more about Abby Wood

Amy (Corso) Wood (2008)
Upper School English, Yearbook/Newspaper Coord, Athletics
aewood@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Voicemail: ext. 188
BA, Boston University
MA, University of Massachusetts, Boston
Learn more about Amy Wood
Administrative Staff    

Roxanne Card (1988)
School Store Manager; Secretary SEA Program
rcard@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Classroom/Office: ext. 148, Voicemail: ext. 148

David Carter (1988)
Plant Operations
dcarter@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Classroom/Office: ext. 114, Voicemail: ext. 114
Learn more about David Carter

Ann Durning (2006)
School Nurse
adurning@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Classroom/Office: ext. 112, Voicemail: ext. 112
BA, BSN, University of Rhode Island

John Emmons (1996)
Coordinator of Special Projects
jemmons@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Classroom/Office: ext. 137, Voicemail: ext. 137
Learn more about John Emmons

Maria Emmons (2000)
Registrar; Lower, Middle & Upper School Divisional Administrative Assistant
memmons@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Classroom/Office: ext. 136, Voicemail: ext. 136
BA, Boston University
MEd, Providence College
Learn more about Maria Emmons

Arthur Entwistle IV (2007)
Athletic Trainer/Assistant Athletic Director
aentwistle@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Classroom/Office: ext. 156, Voicemail: ext. 156
BS, Lyndon State College
MEd, Plymouth State University
Learn more about Art Entwistle

Barbara Feingold (1997)
Alumni & Development Assistant; Business Office
bfeingold@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Classroom/Office: ext. 199, Voicemail: ext. 199
Learn more about Barbara Feingold

Wayne Fougere (2004)
Plant Operations
wfougere@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Classroom/Office: ext. 190, Voicemail: ext. 190
Learn more about Wayne Fougere

Nicole Gammino (2010)
Admission Associate
BA, Boston University
ngammino@rockyhill.org 
401-884-9070, Classroom/Office: ext. 107, Voicemail: ext. 107
Learn more about Nicole Gammino

Walter Horowitz (2009)
Technology Specialist
whorowitz@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Classroom/Office: ext. 118, Voicemail: ext. 118 BS, City College of New York CompTIA A+ Certified Computer Technician Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer

Carolyn Laing (1998)
Accounting Manager
claing@rockyhill.org

401-884-9070, Classroom/Office: ext. 131, Voicemail: ext. 131
BA, St. Lawrence University
MBA, Northeastern University
Learn more about Carolyn Laing

Patricia McNally (1998)
Administrative Assistant to the Head of School
pmcnally@rockyhill.org
401-884-9070, Classroom/Office: ext. 110, Voicemail: ext. 110

  
 
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