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
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
Education
- BS Psychology
University of Pittsburgh - MAT in Elementary Education
University of Pittsburgh - PA K-6 Elementary Certification
KAS Tenure
Niki has taught at KAS since 2019.
Robert Hiteshew
Second Grade
Education
- BSEd Elementary Education
- PA K-6 Elementary Education Certificate
KAS Tenure
Bob has taught at KAS since 2019.
Minh
Do
Third Grade
Education
- BA 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
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.
Aviva
Gross
Fourth/fifth Grade
Co-Teacher
Education
- BA Psychology and Political Science
University of Massachusetts Commonwealth College - M.Ed. Special Education
Lesley University - Moderate Special Education Licensure PreK-8
- Severe Special Education Licensure All Levels
- Wilson Reading Program Certified
- Lindamood Phoneme Sequencing Program Trained
KAS Tenure
Aviva joined KAS in 2023.
Caroline “Nana”
Massie
Grades 4-8 Social Studies
Robotics
Education
- BA 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.
Michael
Cochran
Middle School Math
Grades 4-8 Science
Education
- BS in Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior
University of Pittsburgh - Master of Arts in Teaching Secondary Science Biology
University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
KAS Tenure
Michael joined KAS in 2023.
Charlene
Oliveros
SPANISH
Education
- BA 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.
Stephanie
Shropshire
art
Education
- MS Information Design and Technology
SUNY Polytechnic - BFA Communication Design
Parsons School of Design
KAS Tenure
Stephanie joined KAS in 2023.
Jodie
Free
Creative Writing Teacher
Education
- BA American & English Literature
University of East Anglia - MA Southern Studies
University of Mississippi - MFA Fiction
Warren Wilson College
KAS Tenure
Jodie joined KAS in 2023.
Elizabeth
Green
YoGa/Mindfulness Movement Teacher
Education
- BA in Psychology
Loyola University - MS in Counseling
Loyola University
KAS Tenure
Elizabeth joined KAS in 2023.
Melissa
Phelps
Learning Support Teacher
Education
- Bachelor’s
Marshall University - Master’s in School Psychology
Ohio University - PA Certified School Psychologist – Level 1 Certification
KAS Tenure
Melissa began teaching at KAS in the Fall of 2022.
Amrita
Mehta
Teacher Assistant
Education
- Intermediate and Bachelors of Commerce
Kasturba Gandhi College - Post Graduate Diploma in Travel and Tourism
National Skill Training Institute
KAS Tenure
Amrita began at KAS in the Fall of 2003.
Genevieve
Kirk
Director of Admission and Marketing
Education
- BAS in English Writing, University of Pittsburgh
- Elementary Certification, LaRoche University
KAS Tenure
Genevieve joined KAS in 2023.
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.
Miriam
Caloyer
Office Assistant
Education
- BA in English and Fine Arts
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.