
Staff Directory
VPA Staff
Our dedicated and passionate team of educators at Validus Preparatory Academy is committed to providing the best possible learning experience for our students. With a diverse group of teachers, administrators, and support staff, our school community works collaboratively to nurture and empower our students, ensuring their success both academically and personally. Get to know the individuals who make a difference in the lives of our students by exploring our staff directory.
VPA Administration
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Jonathan Clayton
Principal
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Steven Cruz
Assistant Principal
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Latasha Frisco
Assistant Principal
ELA Team
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Monique Bonaparte
(SpEd) ELA Dept. Head
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John Bell
ENL
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Daniel Cyrus
ELA 9
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Carla Lewis
(SpEd) - ELA
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Mariambe Magassa
Reading Intervention Specialist
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Dulyne Desmangles
ELA 10
Math Team
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Najee Ashbourne
Geometry
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Mansi Wu
(SpEd) Algebra I & Geometry
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Roy Boon
Algebra I
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S.M Islam
Algebra II
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Medalit Gonzales
(SpEd) Algebra
Science Team
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Edruce Edourazin
Chemistry
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Anastacia Valdez
(SpEd) Earth Science
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Debrah Jenkins
(SpEd) Science
Interdisciplinary Team
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Myrna Prentice
Spanish, AP Spanish, Academic Programming
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John Kowal
Business
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Louis Castillo
Physical Education
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Katherine Molina
Art
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Darlene Perez-Fernandez
Health
History Team
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Richard Sherman
U.S History & Government
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Angel Gonzalez
Global History
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Christian French
Global 9 & 10
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Danielle McKnight
(SpEd) Global History
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Lissania Martinez
(SpEd) History
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Katherine Murillo
(SpEd) U.S History & Government
Support Staff Teams
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Iraida Perez
Parent Coordinator
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Rosi Martinez
Procurement Secretary
Dean’s Teams
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William Hart
Dean of Students
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Wanda Mitchell
Assistant Dean, 10th Grade
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Manny Lopez
Assistant Dean, 11th Grade
Para Professionals Team
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Brandon Rowe
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Chantel Castillo
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Cheikh Gueye
Attendance
Guidance & Wellness Team
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Christel McCrory
Lower Academy Guidance Counselor
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Keisha Morris
Upper Academy Guidance Counselor
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Derrick Daniels
SAPIS Counselor
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Loise Kagimbi
Speech Therapist
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Hilary Hernandez
(CBI) College Bound Initiative
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Jessica Ross
Social Worker
