Our Faculty

At Innovate Academy, our teachers and faculty are intentional about knowing each student individually–each gift, talent, and strength all being shaped for God’s glory. We invest in every child. We go beyond the traditional role of a teacher, believing that we are called to so much more. Our teachers are “mentors,” as they not only educate but seek to care for the entire child’s well-being–body, soul, and spirit. Students are called “scholars,” as it empowers them to be responsible for their own education and engage with peers, challenge their minds, and seek to be Christ-like cultural influencers.

Take a closer look at each mentor by clicking on their photo for a short bio.


 

Monica Guaglione M.Ed.

Founder & Academy Head

 

Terry Doyle

Development Strategist

 

Emma Mahalik

Special Education Coordinator

 

Billy DiFilippis

K-5th Science,
PE Mentor

 

Maria Mahalik M.Ed.

6th-8th Language Arts Mentor, Theatre Director

 

Mark Petracci

2nd Grade Mentor

 

Anne Collins

Kindergarten Mentor

 

Kaitlyn Mullins

Pre-Kindergarten Mentor

 

Krista Biedrzycki

Storytelling & Marketing Mentor

Julia Barcalow, Ed.D

Academy Dean

 

Cindi Prange

Administrative Assistant

 

Jessica Hartzell

Guidance Counselor

 

Cindy Thomas

5th-8th Mathematics Mentor

 

Chrissy DeYoe

5th Grade Mentor

 

Kristin O’Neill

2nd Grade Mentor

 

Krystal Atwood

Kindergarten Enrichment

 

Angel Duncan

Pre-Kindergarten Assistant

 

Ryan Derfler

6th-8th Communications & Entrepreneurs Mentor

 

Adler Roberts MAT

Pastor, 6th-8th History, Logic & STEM Mentor

 

Olivia Streeper

Front Desk Assistant

 

Faith Bryant

Music Mentor

 

Jean Benson

6th-8th Science Mentor

 

Madison Mazzoli

4th Grade Mentor

 

Anna Machowski

1st Grade Mentor

 

Maria Cristina Johnson

Kindergarten Enrichment

 

Nelli Bakalenko

Mentor Assistant,
1-1 Instructional Support

 

Ashley Thomas

Teacher Assistant

 

Sherry McFarlane

Systems and Finance Manager

 

Donna Caspersen

Front Desk Assistant

 

Ken Frieson

Music Mentor

 

Heather McEneaney

Art, Science, & Wellness Mentor

 

Michele Cotumaccio M.Ed.

3rd Grade Mentor

 

Kyra Morris

1st Grade Mentor

 

Dana Falcone

Kindergarten Assistant

 

Joanne Zeiger M.Ed.

Instructional Support, Reading Specialist

 

Al Pinero

Director of Operations