Faculty & Staff

Our faculty, staff, and administrators are consistently engaged in high quality professional development to ensure that our curriculum is rooted in best educational practices. Averaging 10 years teaching at New City, faculty form lasting bonds with their students and help them to develop a strong sense of self. Masters at their craft, New City teachers design engaging learning experiences that help students grow their independence as learners.

Fast Facts

70%

of faculty hold advanced degrees

25%

of faculty identify as people of color

33 

classroom teachers
(including assistants)

10

specialist teachers

Faculty & Staff

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Eric Eskelsen

Eric Eskelsen

5th Grade Advisor; 5th & 6th Grade Science Specialist
Lucie Garnett

Lucie Garnett

4th Grade Teacher
Emilie Garwitz

Emilie Garwitz

4/5s Teacher
Beth Gibson

Beth Gibson

6th Grade Advisor; 5th & 6th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Carrie Gilbertson

Carrie Gilbertson

School Nurse
Joycelyn Gray

Joycelyn Gray

Kindergarten Teacher
Ben Griffiths

Ben Griffiths

Director of the Personals; Performing Arts Specialist
Hannah Harmon

Hannah Harmon

4/5s Assistant Teacher
Emma Herdrick

Emma Herdrick

4/5s Assistant Teacher
Chanaya Jacobs

Chanaya Jacobs

3rd Grade Teacher
Marianne Keating

Marianne Keating

Substitute Teacher
Hailey Lee

Hailey Lee

Development Manager
Chuck Lombardo

Chuck Lombardo

Facilities Director
Rubye Luckett

Rubye Luckett

Extended Day Counselor; Evening Receptionist
Karla Luedke

Karla Luedke

Kindergarten Teacher
Rob May

Rob May

3rd Grade Teacher
Mary McDevitt

Mary McDevitt

4th Grade Teacher
Mark McGuire

Mark McGuire

Assistant Director of Finance
Lauren McKenna

Lauren McKenna

Bodily-Kinesthetic Specialist; Athletic Coordinator, Sports Coordinator
Audrey McNerney

Audrey McNerney

1st Grade Teacher
Alexandria Monroe

Alexandria Monroe

Young 3s Teacher
Grace Mueller

Grace Mueller

3/4s Assistant Teacher
Emma Murphy

Emma Murphy

Administrative & Admissions Assistant (Substitute)
Katie Parks

Katie Parks

Administrative & Admissions Assistant
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Head of School Alexis Wright sits in the morning meeting circle with a 3/4s class.

A Message from the Head of School

 

Dear Friends,

Welcome to New City School! Founded in 1969, New City is built upon progressive ideals and for over 50 years has helped children discover a love of learning, leading to success not only in school, but success in life as well.
 
Academic development is of paramount importance at New City School—our curriculum is challenging and our secondary school placement is strong.
 
Equally important to us is the social and emotional development of children, and we work very hard to ensure that students understand themselves as learners and individuals. Our students understand how to approach and solve problems, how to work with others, and they grow up with a strong sense of the world around them. 
 
Community is another hallmark of the New City School experience. We have intentionally created a community that is exceptionally diverse, and we embrace the joys and challenges that come with learning and living in a diverse environment. We define diversity very broadly and view children’s understanding of identity, diversity, and issues of social justice as key to achievement in life. 
 
With an accomplished and skilled faculty, we have built and continue to sustain a school with a local and international reputation for excellence in education. New City is an amazing school; I invite you to discover that for yourself. I look forward to your visit and to welcoming you as your family gets to know our community.
 
Sincerely,
Alexis S. Wright
Head of School
awright@newcityschool.org