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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David Grow
ELA 12 - AP Literature
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Carla Lewis
(SpEd) - ELA
Math Team
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Brittany Kelly
(Dept. Head) Alg 1 - Alg 2
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Najee Ashbourne
Geometry
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Andre McKoy
Alg I - Alg II
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Steven Lawson
(SpEd) Alg I & Alg II
Science Team
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Johanna Francois
Chemistry
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Gina Brito
(SpEd) Living Environment
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Interdisciplinary Team
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Myrna Prentice
Spanish, AP Spanish, Academic Programming
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John Kowal
Business
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Zeke Lipson
Physical Education, CREW Guide
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Steve Lomuscio
Physical Education, Athletic Director
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Celeste Palmer
Art
History Team
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Hesley Keenan
(SpEd) Global History
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Richard Sherman
U.S History & Government
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Mariambe Magassa
(SpEd) Global & U.S History
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Christian French
Global 9 & 10
Support Staff Teams
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Iridia Perez
Parent Coordinator
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Wilfredo Guzman
Community Coordinator
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Rosi Martinez
Procurement Secretary
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Yolanda Santos
Payroll Secretary
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Alyssa Gonzalez
School Aide
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Shantel Acevedo
Substitute Teacher
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Tysean Bethea
School Aide
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Jonathan Baez
School Aide
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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Darlene Perez
Fernandez - Health
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Loise Kagimbi
Speech Therapist
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Veronica Benton
SAPIS
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Hilary Hernandez
(CBI) College Bound Initiative