“Ms. Stephanie” received her formal education at St. John’s University and prior to her appointment with the Academy she gained her field experience serving as both a substitute teacher and teacher’s assistant within the Carmel Central School District.

Stephanie has been with the Academy since its inception in January 2005. Since joining the Academy Staff, she has served in integral capacities within the 3 y/o and 4 y/o groups, as well as, the Kindergarten program. As our Academy grew, she was assigned the responsibility of presenting our Enrichment Curriculum, as well as following any essential integration duties and methodologies.

Stephanie is presently serving as a Kindergarten teacher, as well as, the Assistant Director. Elsewhere in our church, Stephanie has served in the Evangelism Explosion, Intercessory Prayer Group, and as a Vacation Bible School Preschool group teacher. Stephanie has attended The Mission Church Children’s Summit, as well as, various Hudson Valley Leadership Summits. She has also taken part in Literacy and Reading for Meaning Workshops as well as gained certification in MAT training. She is currently engaged in a Master’s Program.

Stephanie possesses a very kind and caring spirit that translates well to our students. She was deemed qualified for hire by the Academy’s Educational Advisory Council. The Academy truly trusts in her ability to successfully serve the best interest of the Academy and its students. Stephanie is a married mother of two and resides with her husband in the Carmel District area.