Brian Horvath
Head of School
brian.horvath@kentuckyavenueschool.org
Education
- BA in Economics, Rutgers University
- MA in Learning and Teaching, Rutgers University Graduate School of Education.
- EDD, University of Pittsburgh School of Education, Administrative and Policy Studies
Jeanette
Trok
Kindergarten
Education
- BS in Elementary Education (K-6) and BS Special Education (K-12)
Edinboro University of PA - PA Certified Elementary Education K-6
- PA Certified Special Education K-12
Max
Hartlage
First Grade & K-8 Art
Education
- BA in Early Education (pre-K-4) and BA in Special Education (pre-K-12)
Seton Hill University - Minor in Spanish
Seton Hill University - Currently Completing
M. Ed in Literacy
Indiana University of Pennsylvania - PA Certification K-6
- PA Certification in Special Education
Robert Hiteshew
Second Grade
Education
- BSEd Elementary Education
- PA K-6 Elementary Education Certificate
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
Niki
Gorecka
Fourth/Fifth Grade
Education
- MAT in Elementary Education
University of Pittsburgh - BS in Elementary Education (K-6) and BS Special Education (K-12)
Edinboro University of PA
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
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
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
Rachel
Matos
Music Teacher
Education
- Bachelor of Music – Major in Music Therapy
Temple University - Field specializations: music therapy in education, psychiatric music therapy
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
Melissa
Phelps
Learning Support Teacher
Education
- Bachelor’s
Marshall University - Master’s in School Psychology
Ohio University - PA Certified School Psychologist – Level 1 Certification
Amrita
Mehta
Teacher Assistant
Education
- Intermediate and Bachelors of Commerce
Kasturba Gandhi College - Post Graduate Diploma in Travel and Tourism
National Skill Training Institute
Genevieve
Kirk
Director of Admission and Marketing
Education
- BAS in English Writing, University of Pittsburgh
- Elementary Certification, LaRoche University
Sherry
Wolfe
School Administrator
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 and volunteered at KAS for many years – starting the lunch program and the Enright Garden.