ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Leela Pahl
Head of School
leela@ogms.org
Sherry D'Alessandro
Administrative Coordinator
sherry@ogms.org
Damaris Carrero, R.N.
School Nurse
nurses@ogms.org
Cindy Henry
Assistant to the Head of School
cindy@ogms.org
Joe Henry
Facilities Management
FACULTY
K.C. Carrancio
Lead Primary Teacher
About K.C.
- American Montessori Society Early Childhood Credential, Three Rivers Community College
- Bachelor of General Studies in Business Administration and coursework in Early Childhood, Eastern Connecticut State University
- Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education, Three Rivers Community College
Sabrina Muccino-Salgado
Assistant Primary Teacher
About Sabrina
- Bachelor Science in Psychology with a specializaiton in Developmental Psychology, Eastern Connecticut State University
- Research recognized at the CREATE Conference: The Relationship Between Stress Levels, Communication Skills, and Relationship Satisfaction
Heather Cleary
Primary Assistant & After School Teacher
Xarianna Perez
After School Care & Substitute Teacher
Roxana Mocanu
Lower Elementary Lead Teacher
About Roxana
- American Montessori Society Elementary I Credential, Montessori Elementary Teacher Training Collaborative (METTC)
- Comprehensive Orton-Gillingham training course, Institute for Multi-Sensory Education
- Positive Discipline in the Montessori Classroom Course
- Responsive Classroom Elementary Core Course
- Master of Science, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
- Bachelor of Engineering, McGill University
Maribeth Holer
Lower Elementary Assistant Teacher
About Maribeth
- Montessori Elementary Assistant Training from Montessori Elementary Teacher Training Collaborative (METTC – AMS)
- Positive Discipline in the Montessori Classroom Course
- Bachelor or Graphic Design, North Carolina State University, College of Design
Rachael DeHay
Upper Elementary Lead Teacher
About Rachael
- Upper Elementary Teaching Diploma, North American Montessori Center
- Bachelor of Science in Ecology & Evolution, University of Connecticut
Chris Baldwin
Upper Elementary Co-Teacher & Learning Services
About Chris
- Upper Elementary Teaching Diploma, North American Montessori Center
- Bachelor of Science in Horticulture, University of Connecticut
- Degree in Music, Manchester Community College
Emma Haas
Morning Care & Substitute Teacher
Tami Toscano
Yoga Teacher
Derek Waldron
Music Teacher
Current faculty and staff, please click here to view the Transparency in Care document (required by the state of CT to be on our website).