From a new elementary school principal to a first year high school English teacher, 10 new teachers have joined the staff at Golden Hill and S.S. Seward to share their knowledge, expertise, and passion for teaching. Learn more about the newest additions to the Florida UFSD community.
Mariah Sullivan
Sixth Grade Math Teacher at S.S. Seward Institute
Education:
Pace University, Masters in Teaching Students with Disabilities
SUNY Oneonta, Bachelors in Childhood Education
Experience:
Monroe Woodbury Central School District
Putnam-Northern Westchester BOCES
Amani Public Charter School
Fun Fact to Share:
I have a one year old son
Bianca Mendola
School Counselor at Golden Hill Elementary
Education:
Masters in School Counseling from Long Island University
Bachelors in Sociology from SUNY Purchase
Experience:
Peekskill Central School District, Leave replacement School Counselor
Peekskill Central School District, Extended School Year Summer Program School Counselor
Fun Fact to Share:
Enjoy spending time outdoors.
Starla Ciarelli
Principal at Golden Hill Elementary
Education:
SUNY Oswego, Bachelors in Adolescent Education with a Concentration in Mathematics NYIT Masters in Instructional Technology
SUNY New Paltz, Certificate of Advance Student School Leadership (SBL and SDL)
Experience:
Entering 20 years in education (Assistant Principal, District Coordinator of Math, Data, and Testing, and Principal
Pine Bush School District for 10 years, taught Math
Fun Fact to Share:
Five beautiful children
Favorite animal is a flamingo, able to feed one on a trip to Aruba.
Michael Barbariantz
Physical Education Teacher at Golden Hill Elementary
Education:
SUNY Cortland, Bachelors in Science Physical Education
Southern New Hampshire University, Masters of Science Sport Management
Experience:
Taught seven years of PE in the Bronx, NY.
Fun Fact to Share:
Two amazing children (Mason 4 and Madelyn 2) Florida School District Graduate
Amber Saunders
UPK Teacher at Golden Hill Elementary
Education:
SUNY New Paltz, Masters in Early Childhood/Childhood Literacy Education
Experience:
Field of Dreams Preschool, Worked in a PreK co-taught integrated classroom for five years as the general education teacher
Fun Fact to Share:
Hobby is nature and landscape photography
Nicole Sullivan
English Teacher at S. S. Seward Institute
Education:
SUNY Oneonta, Masters in Literacy 5-12
SUNY Oneonta, Bachelors of Science in Adolescent Education with a concentration in English
Experience:
Eastchester UFSD, High School English Leave Replacement South Orangetown CSD, High School English Leave Replacement Monroe Woodbury CSD and Goshen CSD, Substitute Teacher This year will be my first official year of teaching!
Fun Fact to Share:
Playing piano since I was 4 years old.
Evan Lally
Computer Science and Special Education at S.S. Seward Institute
Education:
Notre Dame of Maryland University, Post-Masters Certificate in Administration
SUNY Oneonta, M.S. in Teaching Students with Disabilities
Siena College, B.A. in History Education and a Minor in Educational Studies
Experience:
Harford County Public Schools Dorchester County Public Schools Binghamton City School District Boys and Girls Club of Albany
Fun Fact to Share:
Biked in 2016 from Mobile, Alabama to Niagara Falls, New York.
Jen Gregory
Special Education Teacher at SS Seward Institute
Education:
Mount Saint Mary College, Masters of Science in Education, Concentration in Literacy B-12
Mount Saint Mary College, Bachelors of Arts in History, Concentration in Adolescence Education and Students with Disabilities
Experience:
Kaplan Career Academy ( Satellite school for Greenburgh North Castle), six years social Studies Teacher
4 Winds Psychiatric Hospital, one year as a social studies teacher
Newburgh Enlarged City School District, five years special education teacher
Fun Fact:
My husband and I own a 1929 Model A Roadster.
Nicole Ecker
Special Education English Teacher at S.S. Seward
Education:
SUNY New Paltz, Bachelors in Adolescent English Education SUNY New Paltz, Masters in Special Education
Experience:
Newburgh ECSD, Monroe-Woodbury CSD, Saugerties CSD, 8th Grade ELA
Schuylerville CSD, New Paltz CSD, Arlington CSD, 10-12 Grade English
After many leave replacements, first full year of teaching.
Fun Fact to Share:
Has seen over 25 Broadway shows. Is looking forward to directing the productions at S. S. Seward.
Christina Doughty
Teacher Aide at Golden Hill Elementary
Education:
SUNY Orange, Associates in Liberal Arts
Experience:
Hands-on experience with children who have disabilities
Fun Fact to Share:
Played volleyball competitively throughout high school and college. Fluent in two languages.
I love my children.