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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Tom Rankin

Tom Rankin

K-4 Science Specialist
Hadeal Rasheed

Hadeal Rasheed

1st Grade Teacher
Sheryl Reardon

Sheryl Reardon

2nd Grade Teacher
Lisa Reimer

Lisa Reimer

4/5s Teacher
Karyn Ries

Karyn Ries

Special Projects Manager
Tommi Rogers

Tommi Rogers

Early Childhood Music & Movement/Kindergarten B-K Specialist
Patrice Saad

Patrice Saad

Young 3s Teacher
Alexandra Sinclair

Alexandra Sinclair

Music Specialist
Ashley Smith

Ashley Smith

Kindergarten Assistant Teacher
Michele South

Michele South

Co-Director of Extended Day and Camps; Tuition Account Manager
Jill Speckert

Jill Speckert

6th Grade Advisor; 5th & 6th Grade Math Teacher
Simiya Sudduth

Simiya Sudduth

Visual Art Specialist
Joshua Taylor

Joshua Taylor

Lunch & Recess Aide; Extended Day Counselor
Tobie Taylor-Hudson

Tobie Taylor-Hudson

Co-Director of Extended Day & Camps
Shalaia Vaughn

Shalaia Vaughn

2nd Grade Teacher
Kirsten Weis

Kirsten Weis

3/4s Assistant Teacher
Alicia Wennstrom

Alicia Wennstrom

Receptionist & Administrative Assistant
Jillian Whitman

Jillian Whitman

Young 3s Assistant Teacher
Denise Willis

Denise Willis

5th Grade Advisor; 5th & 6th Grade Literacy Teacher
Kathy Zegarra-Ballon

Kathy Zegarra-Ballon

Spanish Specialist
Nuni Zimmerman

Nuni Zimmerman

3/4s Teacher
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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