Our Team

Director

I lead Randolph School with deep pride, describing the role as both a professional honor and a personal privilege. A University of Michigan graduate, I began my career through a Fordham University fellowship in NYC public schools before finding my way to progressive education. As a father of daughters who attend Randolph, I value the unique window it gives parents into their children's world, and I am committed to strengthening the school's community-centered, child-driven mission.

Community Steward & Office Manager

 I first discovered Randolph in 2020 as a parent new to Wappingers Falls, drawn by my family's prior experience with forest and Reggio Emilia-inspired schools. I joined the administrative team in 2022 after volunteering with the Parent Group, and now work to bridge communication between staff, families, and the broader community. Outside of Randolph, I run a handcrafted jewelry business and work as a birth and postpartum doula.

Head of Curriculum & Programs

 I bring 14 years of progressive education experience to Randolph, having previously taught at the Boston Children's Museum, New Canaan Country School, and Poughkeepsie Day School. As Curricular Steward, I focus on fostering connections between students, teachers, and the community while weaving equity, diversity, and justice into the curriculum. I am energized by Randolph's nature-based, collaborative approach to learnin

Environmental Steward

My connection to Randolph began as a student in 1987, and I have been a staff member since 2009. A Williams College biology graduate with an MAT from Bard College, I developed Randolph's hands-on field science and outdoor education curriculum and continue to steward the school's natural spaces. I find special joy in watching my two sons learn at the same school that shaped my own childhood.

Studio Steward

I have been Randolph's atelierista since 2019, bringing a background in art, interior design, museum education, and Reggio-inspired early childhood education. I champion process over product, free material exploration, and meeting each child where they are. As a Randolph parent myself, I cherish watching my own two children grow within the same community I help nurture.

Teacher Emeritus

My connection to Randolph goes back to the early 1990s, when I began teaching here after years co-directing a small country school with my mentor, Olga Smyth, following in the footsteps of parents who were themselves progressive educators. Today I come to Randolph three days a week, focusing on reading and writing, with a special love for reading aloud that took root when I was a child listening to my father's voice. What makes Randolph special to me is that it truly is a family; I like to say that once a Randolph kid, always a Randolph kid, and after all these years I still feel the same thrill of ideas and depth of attachment I found on my first day.

Lead Early Childhood Educator

I joined Randolph with 16 years of progressive early childhood teaching experience, including work at the National Child Research Center in D.C. and Sidwell Friends School. I hold a Master's in Education and Human Development with a concentration in Early Childhood Education and trained at a Reggio Emilia-inspired school in Boulder, even traveling to Reggio Emilia, Italy. I found Randolph while searching for a school that truly aligned with my values and have felt at home ever since.

Teacher

I first encountered Randolph as a student teacher through Dutchess Community College and have been part of the community since 2010. I hold a Bachelor's in Education from SUNY New Paltz and am currently pursuing a Master's in Childhood Education and Literacy at SUNY Albany. I am passionate about creativity as a cornerstone of learning and love how Randolph empowers children to explore, inquire, and make meaning from the world around them.

Teacher

I first joined the Randolph community in 2022 through SUNY-Dutchess' early childhood ed program. Most evenings and weekends you can find me at a pool, coaching or teaching swim lessons. What drew me here, and keeps me tethered, is the vividness of this community: the families are so friendly, the staff love what they do, and most importantly, the children love being here (and I do too).

Assistant Teacher

I came to Randolph in 2024 to help with the afterschool program, Later Gators, and am now excited to step into the role of assistant teacher to the Downstairs students. I hold a BA in Environmental Studies from SUNY Purchase, with experience in outdoor education, lesson planning for homeschooled children, and animal stewardship from my time at Stony Kill Farm. The overlap between that work and Randolph's community made it easy to jump right in, and I love how naturally I can blend my love of the outdoors with teaching children its wonders.

Teacher

I first joined Randolph as a student teacher in 2011 and returned permanently after earning my Early Childhood Education degree from SUNY Cortland in 2014. I became a Downstairs teacher in 2016 and deeply value the flexibility Randolph's approach gives me to follow children's interests and lead through play. Outside the classroom, I am an enthusiastic advocate for animal welfare and veganism, topics I love exploring with my young students.

Teacher

I have been teaching at Randolph since 2017, working with children ages 5–7 after beginning in the Downstairs program. I hold an MA in Childhood Education from Teachers College, Columbia University, with prior experience at The Washington Market School, Old First Nursery School in Brooklyn, and Vassar College's Wimpfheimer Nursery School. A lover of language, nature, and books, I am dedicated to instilling curiosity, confidence, and kindness in my students.

Teacher

I came to education after running a successful before-and-after school program with my mother, serving over 120 families for five years. When the pandemic forced its closure, I channeled my passion into pursuing a career in a formal school setting, discovering Randolph through a job posting and immediately falling in love with its child-led, community-centered approach. I am currently earning my Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education at SUNY Orange.

Assistant Teacher

I bring hands-on classroom experience in different settings spanning Grades 1 through 6, along with a Master's in Childhood Education from SUNY New Paltz. Teaching gives me a strong sense of purpose, and with children, I focus on building a safe, supportive space where they feel confident to grow, both intellectually and personally. I'm drawn to Randolph's progressive, student-centered approach, and outside of work, I find that same sense of calm and focus in nature, reading, and creating.

Teacher/Librarian

I have been part of the Randolph community for nearly a decade, having served in roles spanning substitute teacher, assistant, afterschool coordinator, and classroom teacher. I am passionate about creating safe, joyful learning environments where children build real skills through authentic experiences. My particular loves include block building, storytelling, and fiber arts like sewing, weaving, and knitting — all of which I bring to life with my students in the library, lean-tos, and all over campus.

Teacher

I hold a Master's in Adolescent Special Education from SUNY New Paltz and an NYS Professional Teaching Certificate in Visual Arts. At Randolph, I guide students through inquiry, imagination, and community. After school, I transform into "Ranger Zero," leading the Randolph Rangers archery program that blends my love of visual arts and outdoor adventure. I am proud to work in a place where creative, ideas-driven learning is the standard.

Teacher

I hold a Bachelor's in Childhood Education and a Master's in Literacy and Students with Disabilities, both from Mount Saint Mary College. After years in public schools and work at an outdoor farm-based education program, I sought a school that honored nature-based, student-centered learning — and found it at Randolph in 2021. I love connecting my students' interests to authentic learning experiences and bring my passions for baking, drawing, gardening, and the outdoors into my teaching.

Teacher

With a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science and Engineering, a deep connection to nature, and years of experience leading environmental education programs, I found my unique place at the Randolph School when I joined as an apprentice teacher last year. I am grateful to work somewhere I can share my love of the outdoors with the most insightful members of our society – our children. I value the opportunity to learn from the kids every day, and to watch them learn in such an empowering environment. As a trail runner and rock climber, I'm a huge believer in movement – something I love sharing with children, and something this school values deeply too.