Ellen McConnell Sanderson

Head of School

Education

  • BA in Psychology and History • Wellesley College
  • MA in Communications, Computing, and Technology • Columbia University Teachers College
  • Education Administration and Supervision (K-12 Principal's Certificate) • Duquesne University

KAS Tenure

Ellen joined KAS in the Summer of 2021.

Katie Mamatas

Kindergarten Teacher


Education

  • BA in Early Childhood Education, Carlow University
  • PA PK-4 Certification

KAS Tenure

Katie has taught at KAS since 2020.

Niki Gorecka

First Grade Teacher

Education

  • BS Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh
  • MAT in Elementary Education from the University of Pittsburgh
  • PA K-6 Elementary Certification

KAS Tenure

Niki has taught at KAS since 2019.

Robert Hiteshew

Second Grade Teacher

Education

  • BSEd Elementary Education
  • PA K-6 Elementary Education Certificate

KAS Tenure

Bob has taught at KAS since 2019.

Minh Do

Third Grade Teacher

Education

  • B.A. in English Writing • University of Pittsburgh
  • Master of Education in Elementary Education • University of Pittsburgh
  • Certification in Elementary Education

KAS Tenure

Minh has taught at KAS since 2021.

Jody Henkels

Fourth Grade Teacher

Education

  • BA Double Major in Education and Sociology • William Smith College
  • Minor in Urban Studies • William Smith College
  • Masters of Arts in Teaching • Hobart and William Smith College

KAS Tenure

Jody began teaching at KAS in the Fall of 2022.

Tara Henson

Middle School Language Arts and Writing

Education

  • BA in English Literature • University of Pittsburgh
  • MA in Teaching • University of Pittsburgh

KAS Tenure

Tara has taught at KAS since 2010.

Stephanie Bank

Middle School Math, Science & Robotics

Education

  • BS in Biology • Metropolitan State University of Denver
  • Certification in Secondary Sciences • Metropolitan State University of Denver
  • PA Certifications: Secondary General Sciences & Secondary Biological Science, Grades 4-6 All Subjects, Mathematics Grades 7-8

KAS Tenure

Stephanie has taught at KAS since 2018.

Caroline "Nana" Massie

Fourth - Eighth Grade Social Studies Teacher; Robotics Teacher

Education

  • B.A. in History and International • Studies Yale University
  • Master of Science • University of Edinburgh
  • Master of the Art of Teaching • Secondary Social Studies • University of Pittsburgh
  • Certification in Secondary Social Studies • Secondary English • ESL Program Specialist

KAS Tenure

"Nana" has taught at KAS since 2021.

Chris McElligott

Art Teacher

Education

  • BA in English Literature • University of Pittsburgh
  • Graduate Program in Elementary Education • University of Pittsburgh

 

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Melissa Phelps, MS

Learning Support Teacher

Education

  • Bachelor's Degree • Marshall University
  • Master's Degree in School Psychology • Ohio University
  • PA Certified School Psychologist - Level 1 Certification

KAS Tenure

Melissa began teaching at KAS in the Fall of 2022.

Charlene Oliveros

Spanish Teacher

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and French - University of Cincinnati
  • Minor in Latin American Studies - University of Cincinnati
  • Bilingual Educator and Teacher of English as a Second Language

KAS Tenure

Charlene began teaching at KAS in the Fall of 2022.

Cassandra Lieb

School Behavioral Specialist

Education

  • Master of Science • Counseling Psychology • Chatham University
  • B.A. in Psychology • Mt. Aloysius College


KAS Tenure

Cassandra has practiced at KAS since Fall 2021.

Rachel Matos

Music Teacher

Education

  • Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy • Temple University

KAS Tenure

Rachel has taught at KAS since Fall 2021.

Sherry Wolfe

School Administrator

KAS Tenure

  • Sherry is a founding member of KAS and has worked at the school since its inception in 2002. She previously worked at the McEwan School from 1993-2002.

Amrita Mehta

Teacher Assistant

Education

Osmania University

Kasturba Gandhi College

Intermediate and Bachelors of Commerce

National Skill Training Institute

Post Graduate Diploma in Travel and Tourism


KAS Tenure

Amrita began at KAS in the Fall of 2003.


Luci Regrut

Director of Admissions

Education

Bachelor of Arts in International Business & Psychology

KAS Tenure

Luci has worked at KAS since 2011.

Miriam Caloyer

Office Assistant

Education

BA in English and Fine Arts - the University of Pittsburgh

KAS Tenure

Miriam has worked at KAS since 2013. In addition, Miriam has volunteered at KAS for many years - starting the lunch program and the Enright Garden.