Directory

Meet our faculty and staff

Abby Mattison

Lower School Long Term Sub

amattison@harleyschool.org

(585) 442-1770

Adelina Ekmekçiu

Facilities

aekmekciu@harleyschool.org

(585) 442-1770

Al LaMere

Custodial Manager

alamere@harleyschool.org

(585) 277-1216

Allyson Dingman

Upper School Visual Arts & Glass Working

adingman@harleyschool.org

(585) 277-1196

Alma Jasineviciene

Facilities Custodial

ajasineviciene@harleyschool.org

(585) 442-1770

Amanda Edelhart

Interim Head of Upper School, Director of College Counseling, Director of Summer Academy

aedelhart@harleyschool.org

(585) 277-1263

Amanda Patterson

Associate Director of Enrollment and International Student Program Coordinator

apatterson@harleyschool.org

(585) 277-1122

Amanda Piazza

Nursery Red Teacher

apiazza@harleyschool.org

(585) 277-1134

Amy Brand

Marketing Assistant

abrand@harleyschool.org

(585) 442-1770

Amy Colosimo

Upper School French, World Languages Department Chair

acolosimo@harleyschool.org

(585) 277-1273

Amy Gaffney

Executive Assistant to the Head of School

agaffney@harleyschool.org

(585) 277-1103

Amy Guiffrida

Project Based Learning - Student Support Program

aguiffrida@harleyschool.org

(585) 277-1147

Andrea Chervenak

Grade 5/6 Science Teacher

achervenak@harleyschool.org

(585) 277-1233

Arthur Rothfuss

Digital Media Coordinator & Digital Media Teacher

arothfuss@harleyschool.org

(585) 277-1121

Bailey Blough

Grade 2 Teacher

bblough@harleyschool.org

(585) 277-1140

Ben Burroughs

Middle and Upper School Choir

bburroughs@harleyschool.org

(585) 277-1286

Beth Bailey

Marketing and Communications Director

bbailey@harleyschool.org

(585) 277-1115

Beth Fox

Nursery Creative Arts, Lower School Music

bfox@harleyschool.org

(585) 277-1149

Betsy Vinton

Upper School Mathematics and Biology, Science Department Co-Chair

bvinton@harleyschool.org

(585) 277-1267

Bill Schara

Upper School History

bschara@harleyschool.org

(585) 277-1281

Boris Zarkhi

Middle School Teacher - English

bzarkhi@harleyschool.org

(585) 442-1770

Branden Haskell

Associate Director of Facilities

bhaskell@harleyschool.org

(585) 277-1213

Brian Michalski

Physical Education Department Chair

bmichalski@harleyschool.org

(585) 277-1252

Brian Simon

Grade 3 Teacher

bsimon@harleyschool.org

(585) 442-1770

Candice Laskey

Food Service Lead Cook

claskey@harleyschool.org

(585) 442-1770

Carli Rivers

Grades 7 and 8 Science

crivers@harleyschool.org

(585) 442-1770

Carolyn Anderson

Grade 5 Literacy and MS Learning Specialist

canderson@harleyschool.org

(585) 277-1170

Carolyn Cook

Grade 2 Teacher

ccook@harleyschool.org

(585) 277-1156

Carolyn Lisbon

Database Manager

clisbon@harleyschool.org

(585) 442-1770

Charline Fournier

Middle School French Teacher

cfournier@harleyschool.org

(585) 442-1770

Chris Becker

Upper School Chemistry

(585) 442-1770 x-1224

Christina Kerr

LS Learning Specialists - Student Support Program

585-442-1770 x-1146

Christopher Kausch

LS World Language

ckausch@harleyschool.org

Cindy Harrell

Controller

charrell@harleyschool.org

(585) 442-1770 x-1105

Corinne “Cori” Perkins

Upper School Mathematics

cperkins@harleyschool.org

(585) 277-1272

Dan Deckman

Horizons at Harley, Director of Development

ddeckman@harleyschool.org

(585) 277-1188

Dan Krill

Upper School Physics

(585) 442-1770 x-1221

Dan O’Brien

Grades 7 and 8 Math

(585) 442-1770 x-1171

Danielle Walters-Kiner

DEI Educator

dwalters@harleyschool.org

(585) 442-1770

David O’Brien

Upper School English

(585) 442-1770 x-1278

Debi Moore

Primary 1 Teacher

585-442-1770 x-1137

Deirdre Won-Short

Upper School Counselor

dwonshort@harleyschool.org

(585) 277-1770-1231

Doug Gilbert

Grades 7 and 8 History

(585) 442-1770 x-1169

Duncan Jagel

Facilities

djagel@harleyschool.org

(585) 442-1770

Eboné Creighton

Assistant Director of Development & Events Manager

ecreighton@harleyschool.org

(585) 442-1770

Edmaris Hoffman

Upper School Counselor

ehoffman@harleyschool.org

(585) 442-1770

Elaine Mendola

Librarian

emendola@harleyschool.org

(585) 442-1201

Elisa Sharman

Grade 2 Teacher

585-442-1770 x-1141

Elizabeth Cullum

Primary 3 Teacher

585-442-1770 x-1135

Elizabeth Wilcox

Nursery Blue Teacher

ewilcox@harleyschool.org

(585) 442-1770

Ell Hobbs

Lower School Art Teacher

ehobbs@harleyschool.org

(585) 277-1153

Emily Berry

Primary 3 Teacher

emccomb@harleyschool.org

(585) 277-1146

Emily Cady

College Counselor

ecady@harleyschool.org

(585) 442-1770

Erin Berg

Upper School English

(585) 442-1770 x-1279

Gail Hanss

LS Literature

585-442-1770 x-1154

Greg Dobson

Upper School Computer Science

gdobson@harleyschool.org

Henry LaRue

Facilities

hlarue@harleyschool.org

(585) 442-1770

Henry Scott Smith

Upper School Administrative Assistant

hsmith@harleyschool.org

(585) 277-1261

Holly Beaston

Development Director

hbeaston@harleyschool.org

(585) 277-1116

Hope Kantor

Upper School SSP

hkantor@harleyschool.org

(585) 442-1770

Hugh Higgins

Chief Financial Officer

hhiggins@harleyschool.org

(585) 277-1104

James Aldrich-Moodie

Upper School Mathematics, Mathematics Department Chair

(585) 442-1770 x-1268

Jan DeGaetano

Extended Day

jdegaetano@harleyschool.org

(585) 442-1770

Jeanette Oettinger

Nursery Green Teacher

585-442-1770 x-1142

Jeanne Weber

Lower School Technology Teacher

585-442-1770 x-1206

Jen Bennett

Extended Day

jbennett@harleyschool.org

(585) 277-1223

Jennifer Maddison, NP

Healthcare

jmaddison@harleyschool.org

(585) 277-1770

Jennifer Truong

Grade 3 Teacher

jtruong@harleyschool.org

Jennifer Young

Primary 2 Teacher

585-442-1770 x-1143

Jessica Densmore

Middle and Upper School Latin

(585) 442-1770 x-1270

Jill Richards,R.N.

Healthcare

jrichards@harleyschool.org

(585) 277-1770

Jill Thrasher

Extended Day

jthrasher@harleyschool.org

(585) 442-1770

John Dolan

Upper School Psychology and English

John Dolan is Consulting Psychologist for the Upper School. He received his B.A. in Psychology from Dartmouth College, and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Yale Univ...Read More

(585) 442-1770 x-1265

Jonathan Ntheketha

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Director, Title IX Coordinator

jntheketha@harleyschool.org

(585) 277-1178

Joseph Cahill

Food Service

jcahill@harleyschool.org

(585) 442-1770

Karen Saludo

Senior Associate Director of Development and Alumni Relations

ksaludo@harleyschool.org

(585) 277-1117

Katie Copeland

Nursery Blue Teacher

kcopeland@harleyschool.org

Katie Kindelan

Upper School Visual Arts

kkindelan@harleyschool.org

(585) 277-1193

Kelly Scudder

Lower School Librarian

kscudder@harleyschool.org

(585) 442-1770

Kelly Stevenson

Middle and Upper School Strings

kstevenson@harleyschool.org

(585) 277-1227

Kim Bednarcyk

Nursery Red Teacher

kbednarcyk@harleyschool.org

(585) 277-1134

Kima Enerson

Maker Education

(585) 442-1770 x-1238

Kirsten Allen Reader

Director of Enrollment & Financial Aid

kreader@harleyschool.org

(585) 442-1770 x-1112

Kristen Hans, R.N.

Healthcare

khans@harleyschool.org

(585) 442-1770

Kristin Sheradin

Upper School History, History Department Chair

(585) 442-1770 x-1283

Kristy Houston

Middle and Upper School Band, Performing Arts Department Chair

(585) 442-1770 x-1176

Larry Frye

Head of School

lfrye@harleyschool.org

(585) 277-1102

Laura Joslyn

Primary 1 Teacher

585-442-1770 x-1137

Laurie Imler

Dining Hall

dimler@harleyschool.org

(585) 442-1770

Lee Allen McDermott

Grades 5 and 6 Math

(585) 442-1770 x-1164

Linda Foster

Middle School Drama

(585) 442-1770 x-1173

Lisa Barker

Food and Farm Coordinator

(585) 442-1770 x-1239

Lisa Lange

Designer

llange@harleyschool.org

(585) 442-1770 x-1120

Lori Jones

Middle School SSP

ljones@harleyschool.org

(585) 442-1770

Lorie Rick

Physical Education/Department Chair

585-442-1770 x-1251

Ludmilla Hoxha

Facilities

lhoxha@harleyschool.org

(585) 442-1770

Lydia Okutoro-Seck

Head of Middle School

lokutoroseck@harleyschool.org

(585) 277-1160

Major Singh

Food Service

msingh@harleyschool.org

(585) 442-1770

Margaret Cusimano

MS Administrative Assistant & Registrar

mcusimano@harleyschool.org

(585) 442-1770 x-1161

Margaret Tolhurst

Grade 4 Teacher

585-442-1770 x-1144

Maria Harvey

Middle School Spanish Teacher

mharvey@harleyschool.org

Maria Scipione

Upper School Drama

(585) 442-1770 x-1175

Marlene Heuer

Nursery Yellow Teacher

585-442-1770 x-1135

Marquis Wright

LS Learning Specialist, Student Support Program

mwright@harleyschool.org

(585) 277-1132

Mary Pat Cleary

Lower School Counselor, Title IX Coordinator

mcleary@harleyschool.org

(585) 277-1184

Mary Spaulding

Grade 4 Teacher

585-442-1770 x-1145

Meg Smerbeck

Middle School Learning Specialist

msmerbeck@harleyschool.org

(585) 277-1170

Megan D’Angelo

Middle School Physical Education

mdangelo@harleyschool.org

(585) 442-1770

Meredith Cavallaro

Primary 2 Teacher

585-442-1770 x-1139

Michael Buck

Director of Facilities

mbuck@harleyschool.org

(585) 442-1770 x-1212

Michael Frank

Upper School Digital Media

(585) 442-1770 x-1192

Michael Taillie

Athletics Director

mtaillie@harleyschool.org

Mike Kaupa

Upper School Music

(585) 442-1770 x-1287

Nancy Kurowski

Director of Driver Education

nkurowski@harleyschool.org

(585) 442-1770 x-1290

Nicholas Miller

IT Technician

nmiller@harleyschool.org

(585) 277-1200

Nicole Foster

HR/Benefits Admin. & Accounts Rec.

nfoster@harleyschool.org

585-277-1106

Patricia Malone

Upper School English, English Department Chair

(585) 442-1770 x-1277

Patti Northrup

Health Teacher

(585) 442-1770 x-1167

Pete Balaji

Upper School Mathematics

pbalaji@harleyschool.org

Peter Hentschke

Upper School Biology, Science Department Co-Chair

(585) 442-1770 x-1220

Rachel Pierce

Nursery Yellow Teacher

rpierce@harleyschool.org

(585) 442-1770

Rajesh Singaravelu

Grades 5 and 6 History

(585) 442-1770 x-1163

Rebecca Tracey

Middle and Upper School Visual Arts, Art Department Chair

(585) 442-1770 x-1195

Renée Fishner

Enrollment Assistant

rfishner@harleyschool.org

(585) 277-1113

Richard Burgess

Facilities

rburgess@harleyschool.org

(585) 442-1770 x-1213

Robert Brunelle

Middle School Counseling

rbrunelle@harleyschool.org

(585) 277-1162

Rodrigo Gutierrez

Upper School History

rgutierrez@harleyschool.org

(585) 277-1283

Roxanne Skuse

Lower School Long Term Substitue Teacher

rskuse@harleyschool.org

(585) 442-1770

Roxel Rivera Rodriguez

Dining Hall & Kitchen Staff

rrodriguez@harleyschool.org

(585) 442-1770

Sandy Ramirez

MS Spanish Teacher

(585) 442-1770 x-1165

Sara Zacharias

Upper School Registrar

szacharias@harleyschool.org

(585) 277-1262

Sarah Bajus

Lower School Music Teacher

585-442-1770 x-1155

Seth O’Bryan

Commons Co-Director and Director of Faculty Professional Development

sobryan@harleyschool.org

(585) 442-1770

Shannon Costantino

Nursery Green Teacher

585-442-1770 x-1142

Shannon Reynolds

Kindergarten Teacher

sspusta@harleyschool.org

(585) 277-1154

Sharon DuPan

Payroll Administrator

sdupan@harleyschool.org

(585) 277-1101

Sheila Grant

Primary Teaching Assistant

sgrant@harleyschool.org

(585) 442-1770

Sierra Birmingham

Middle School Science Long Term Substitute

sbirmingham@harleyschool.org

(585) 442-1770

Sybil Prince

Upper School Hospice

(585) 442-1770 x-1231

Tammy Roberts

Lower School Administrative Assistant & Registrar

troberts@harleyschool.org

585-442-1770 x-1131

Tanya Farnung-Morrison

Upper School Spanish & French

tfarnungmorrison@harleyschool.org

(585) 277-1275

Terry Smith

Head of the Lower School

585-442-1770 x-1130

Tierney McKee

Grades 7 and 8 English

(585) 442-1770 x-1172

Trish Corcoran

Kindergarten Teacher

tcorcoran@harleyschool.org

(585) 277-1154

Vanessa Gonzalez

Upper School Spanish

vgonzalez@harleyschool.org

(585) 442-1770

Vicki Pasternak

Director of Dining Services

vpasternak@harleyschool.org

(585) 277-1214

Wayne Holt

Receptionist

wholt@harleyschool.org

(585) 442-1770

The Harley School

1981 Clover Street
Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 442-1770

enrollment@harleyschool.org

Harley Summer Classes, August 3-7

AM at Home

Grades: 5 to 12

Robotics: Rovers… and BEYOND! A Sequel to Microcontrollers (kit camp) (2 Week Class, July 27- Aug 7)

Fee: $350

The world is full of automated and remote-controlled devices. How do they all work? Investigate the fundamentals of electronics, coding and logic. Delve into design thinking, and learn practical skills such as wiring and prototyping, using both a virtual circuit creator and the actual electronic components to explore and experiment with basic electrical circuits. Using low voltage (3v to 5v) Arduino-type microcontrollers (small, programmable circuit boards), campers create simple circuits and basic code that controls different components such as LED lights, Piezo speakers (sound) and mechanical movement. After learning the basics of how the Arduino Microcontroller can be wired and programmed, the campers will use the provided components to create a series of experimental projects and incorporate their own design ideas and imagination. Campers will be experimenting with both block-coding and text based coding languages, however, because of the limited time, the campers will have a basic introduction to the Arduino language (similar to C++), using existing Arduino “sketches” (code) and then modifying and adapting the code to improve its functionality. They will have the option to create an obstacle avoidance rover, or, use their imagination to make some other animated/robotic creation using the sensors and other kit components.

Campers will be provided daily with both recorded and live/online instruction and support. There will be opportunities for full group, smaller (2 or 3) group and individual live chats to get support, direction and to share progress over the two weeks. An online virtual discussion “room” (using an educational virtual learning environment called “Schoology”) will be available for campers to have discussions, share ideas, chat and get to know each other (monitored and moderated) and a virtual exposition site where campers can post videos and pictures of their progress, and creations. IMPORTANT: Because students will be using electricity, it is understood that there will be adult supervision/presence at all times, as even the low voltage we are working with has the potential to be short-circuited by the inexperienced user and create a burn or fire hazard. Campers will also need to create accounts in some educational, online learning tools/apps, if under 13 years old, they may need parental permission and help.

NOTE: approximately $80 of the cost of the course purchases the Arduino experimental Kit supplies that they will keep. The board & sensors can be reused over and over, for other projects and there are plenty of resources to expand & explore the world of microcontrollers.
JEANNE WEBER

AM - In Person

Grades: 4 to 12

Olympic Fencing

Fee: $210

Looking for a fun activity that will strengthen your child's cognitive abilities without them even knowing it? The Olympic sport of fencing is a unique physical and mental workout aptly nicknamed ‘physical chess’ for its ability to provide a full body workout while developing logic and problem-solving skills. Your child will improve their mental agility while enjoying the thrills of swordplay in a safe environment. This camp is suitable for beginners and those with prior experience! Participants must wear athletic shoes (sneakers).
CHRISTINE GRIFFITH, Rochester Fencing Club

AM - In Person

Grades: 4 to 8

Baseball

Fee: $195

Come out and play ball! This camp focuses on baseball fundamentals. Campers will spend a portion of the time in small groups learning various aspects of the game from staff instructors. A snack will be provided during a daily break. The last hour consists of games utilizing all the skills learned. Campers are grouped for games based on age and ability and are provided an excellent way to fine tune their skills. Included with registration is a camp gift. This camp is open to all students.
PETER MANCUSO

AM - In Person

Grades: 5 to 8

French and Francophone Culture

Fee: $185

Campers will discover the diversity of the Francophone world with hands-on activities while learning conversational French. From circus in Quebec to story telling and song in West Africa, explore a different French-speaking region and its traditions each day. Campers will learn useful French vocabulary: introductions, colors, numbers, and basic travel words. Come join us for a virtual trip around the French-speaking world with crafts, games, role-playing, music, dance, and culinary delights! Limited to 15 students.
MICHAEL BRUNDAGE

AM - In Person

Grades: 7 to 12

Woodcraft and Wood Burning

Fee: $195

Wood will serve as the common thread of this camp. From there, students can explore many avenues of crafting. Hammer! Nails! Paint! Glue! Woodburning pens! Melted crayon wax! The possibilities are endless. There will be many options of crafts to complete, from name signs to string design art to picture frames. All materials included.
KELLY SCHROEDER

PM - In Person

Grades: 8 to 12

Glass Flameworking

Fee: $310

A unique glass-making experience! Learn the basics of manipulating hot glass in The Harley glass studio. Beginners are introduced to the basics of glass sculpting. Advanced students work on projects that fit their interest and skill level. Enrollment is limited to 6 students per session.
ALLYSON DINGMAN

AM - In Person

Ages: 3 to 6

Youth Color Wars Hip Hop Camp

Fee: $185

Join us for a brand new camp for ages 3–6, Color Wars Hip Hop Camp! During this high intensity week we’ll learn hip hop moves and combinations, play dance games and create some messy color blasting crafts! Parents are invited to join us on Friday for our Dance Camp Showcase.
J. FITZSIMMONS

AM - In Person

Ages: 7 to 12

Hip Hop/Just Dance Hip Hop Junior Camp

Fee: $185

Join us for one of our most popular camps, Just Dance Hip Hop Camp! This high-energy camp will be a week filled with Hip Hop and Jazz classes along with dance related games and crafts. By the end of the week we will be ready to show friends and family our new moves. Parents are invited to join us on Friday for our Dance Camp Showcase.
J. FITZSIMMONS

PM - In Person

Grades: 6 to 8

Crochet Amigurami

Fee: $210

This week campers will learn the basics of crochet and how to read a pattern. These new skills will be used to create magical creatures. Students will be able to choose from multiple patterns. Options will include octopus, narwhal, whale, cute monsters, bunnies, and so much more!
AMY BRAND

AM - In Person

Grades: 11 to 12

Writing the College Essay

Fee: $200

During this course, students will draft and polish essays suitable for submission with their college applications. We will work with writing prompts appearing on the Common Application and briefly consider required supplemental essay questions. After discussing the merits of sample essays, students will work through all stages of the writing process—from brainstorming to publishing—as they develop college essays of their own. Each session is limited to 12 students.
PATRICIA MALONE

AM - In Person

Grades: 4 to 6

Lost in the Rainforest Project

Fee: $185

You're on holiday travelling back from an amazing travel experience when...oh no! your plane malfunctions and crashes in an unknown location. Everyone is safe and unharmed, but where are you? How do you escape this land? What provisions do you need to survive the trip? Work together in a small group in this mock-escape team Project Based Learning simulation to see if you have what it takes to escape the Rainforest!
ELISA SHARMAN

PM - In Person

Grades: 3 to 5

Ooey-Gooey Science- It's Slime Time

Fee: $185

Ever wonder why solids, liquids, and gases do what they do? Why some things mix and others don't? Then slime camp is for you. Each day of this week features how to make a different ooey-gooey substance and the science behind why the ingredients interact the way they do... or don't! ELISA SHARMAN

PM - In Person (3-5)

Grades: 3 to 12

Swim Camp

Fee: $170

Beginner and competitive swimmers alike benefit from a focus on stroke technique and turns. Using drills and exercises, we’ll practice making swimming and turns easier and faster. The camp is led by HAC head coach Peter Mancuso and HAC swim coaching staff. Participants are encouraged to bring their own goggles. PETER MANCUSO

AM - In Person

Grades: 3 to 8

Cooking Camp

Fee: $200

Research shows children who are involved with cooking are better, healthier eaters. Have fun as we learn to cook delicious, healthy meals. Together we will research the recipes, plan the menu, calculate serving sizes, prepare ingredients, and cook the food. We will prepare a different full meal with dessert each day, taste our creations, and then package them to take home. MARGARET TOLHURST

8:30-3:30

In Person

Grades: 7 to 12

Cycling in the Rochester Area (off-site)

Fee: $350

This is a camp for ambitious young cyclists! Each day, we will bike around the Rochester area, covering points of local history as we go. We will make full use of the Erie Canal path to bike to Pittsford and Fairport as well as downtown Rochester, and even as far north as Charlotte Beach. This year, we will also load bikes onto a trailer so we can range far and wide, biking around the Finger Lakes. This is a physically demanding camp with five or more hours of pedaling each day, so campers should be fit and skilled on a bike. Campers need to bring their own lunch. DOUG GILBERT

9:00 am-10:30 am

In Person

Grades: 6 to 8

Pre- Algebra (4 week class)

Fee: $500

In this engaging four–week course, strengthen skills in fractions, decimals, ratios and proportions, percentages, signed numbers, simple equations, and basic concepts of geometry. In addition to these topics, time will be spent working on mental math skills that can be used for a lifetime. We will use a variety of techniques including pre–testing, drill and practice, assessments, use of manipulatives or technological resources, and group work. There will be homework assignments each night. Limited enrollment R.REID

10:30 am-12 pm

In Person

Grades: 8 to 12

Algebra (4 week class)

Fee: $500

In this four-week course, fundamental skills are reviewed and practiced in order to build a solid foundation for future work in math. Concepts and their application to specific problems are emphasized, along with verbal problems and problem-solving techniques. Topics include signed numbers, equations and inequalities, factoring, rational expressions, the straight line, quadratic functions, and radicals. Limited enrollment is available. R.REID

9 am-10:30 am

In Person

Grades: 9 to 12

Write Now (4 week class)

Fee: $500

Invaluable for success in school and beyond, writing well is a skill that can be honed through practice. This course allows high school students to experiment with a wide range of writing styles and techniques, including fiction, non-fiction, interviews, advertisements, and much more. The range of approaches will make students more versatile writers. Along the way, they will also pick up advanced lessons about grammar, diction, syntax, audience, voice, logical reasoning, and etymology.
KIRSTYN SMITH

10:30 am- 12 pm

In Person

Grades: 6 to 8

Write Now Jr. (4 week class)

Fee: $500