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

  • Jonathan Clayton

    Principal

  • Steven Cruz

    Assistant Principal

  • Latasha Frisco

    Assistant Principal

ELA Team

  • Monique Bonaparte

    (SpEd) ELA Dept. Head

  • John Bell

    ENL

  • Daniel Cyrus

    ELA 9

  • David Grow

    ELA 12 - AP Literature

  • Carla Lewis

    (SpEd) - ELA

Math Team

  • Brittany Kelly

    (Dept. Head) Alg 1 - Alg 2

  • Najee Ashbourne

    Geometry

  • Andre McKoy

    Alg I - Alg II

  • Steven Lawson

    (SpEd) Alg I & Alg II

Science Team

  • Johanna Francois

    Chemistry

  • Gina Brito

    (SpEd) Living Environment

Interdisciplinary Team

  • Myrna Prentice

    Spanish, AP Spanish, Academic Programming

  • John Kowal

    Business

  • Zeke Lipson

    Physical Education, CREW Guide

  • Steve Lomuscio

    Physical Education, Athletic Director

  • Celeste Palmer

    Art

History Team

  • Hesley Keenan

    (SpEd) Global History

  • Richard Sherman

    U.S History & Government

  • Mariambe Magassa

    (SpEd) Global & U.S History

  • Christian French

    Global 9 & 10

Support Staff Teams

  • Iridia Perez

    Parent Coordinator

  • Wilfredo Guzman

    Community Coordinator

  • Rosi Martinez

    Procurement Secretary

  • Yolanda Santos

    Payroll Secretary

  • Alyssa Gonzalez

    School Aide

  • Shantel Acevedo

    Substitute Teacher

  • Tysean Bethea

    School Aide

  • Jonathan Baez

    School Aide

Para Professionals Team

  • Brandon Rowe

  • Chantel Castillo

  • Cheikh Gueye

    Attendance

Guidance & Wellness Team

  • Christel McCrory

    Lower Academy Guidance Counselor

  • Keisha Morris

    Upper Academy Guidance Counselor

  • Darlene Perez

    Fernandez - Health

  • Loise Kagimbi

    Speech Therapist

  • Veronica Benton

    SAPIS

  • Hilary Hernandez

    (CBI) College Bound Initiative

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