Mathematics

List of 12 members.

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  Dr. Ralph S Pantozzi 

  Department Chair / MS/US Math

  Rutgers College - B.A.
  Rutgers University - Ed.M.
  Rutgers University - Ed.D.

  Bio

  Mathematics education has been Ralph Pantozzi’s calling for more than 25 years. At Kent Place since 2011, he continues to look for new ways for learners of all ages to connect with math and develop their abilities. Winner of the 2014 Rosenthal Prize for Innovation in Math Teaching, Dr. Pantozzi applies learning research to design lessons, curriculum resources and programs that inspire creative mathematical thinking. He is also a frequent speaker for national audiences.
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  Ms. Maura Crowe 

  MS/US Science and STEM Coordinator

  Rutgers University - B.A.
  Teachers College, Columbia University - M.A.

  Bio

  Maura Crowe earned her bachelor’s degree in biology from Rutgers College, and her master’s degree in science education from Columbia University’s Teachers College. Her research was conducted in the fields of educational psychology and biomaterials. In 2007, while completing her tenure as a research coordinator, she joined the Kent Place faculty. Ms. Crowe currently teaches seventh grade science, geometry, and a STEM elective, and has been as an advisor and team leader for seventh and eighth grades. She is also a STEM Co-Coordinator, and leads global trips that focus on science and sustainability.
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  Mrs. Jennifer Greene 

  Mount Holyoke College - B.A.
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  Mrs. Alicia Rodriguez 

  MS/US Math
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  Ms. Cheryl Kaplun 

  MS Math

  Lehigh University - B.S.
  Lehigh University - M.Ed

  Bio

  Cheryl Kaplun joined the Kent Place faculty in 2014 and teaches Middle School math and the Money Matters elective. She holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and her master's in secondary education, both from Lehigh University. In addition to teaching, Ms. Kaplun is a member of the Ethics Institute Task Forces: STEM and Economic & Financial Literacy.
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  Mrs. Maureen M Kroeger 

  State University of New York at Oneonta - B.S.
  Bank Street College - M.S.Ed.

  Bio

  Maureen Kroeger received her bachelor’s degree in elementary education from the State University of New York at Oneonta, and a master’s in leadership in mathematics from the Bank Street College of Education. Mrs. Kroeger spent almost 20 years facilitating mathematics training for teachers, administrators and parents throughout the state of New Jersey before joining the KPS faculty in 2008. As the Primary School Mathematics Coordinator, she oversees the cohesive execution of the KPS Primary School mathematics program. She also teaches Math Lab enrichment courses and coaches the Primary School mathematics team.
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  Ms. Nancy Manjovski 

  MS/US Math
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  Ms. Denise Mulry 

  US Math

  Fairfield University - B.S.
  University of Dayton - M.S.

  Bio

  Denise Mulry holds a BS degree in mathematics from Fairfield University, a teaching certificate for Mathematics Education for grades 7-12, and earned a master's in mathematics from the University of Dayton with a specialty in analysis. Ms. Mulry joined the Kent Place Upper School faculty in 2005 and has taught a variety of courses in the Upper School. She hopes to enable young women to thrive in the STEM fields through her teaching.
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  Mrs. Michelle A Murphy 

  Dean of Students/ US Math

  Hunter College - B.A.
  Hunter College - M.Sp.Ed.

  Bio

  Michelle Murphy has been teaching for more than 20 years. She earned her bachelor’s in mathematics and secondary education and a master’s in special education, both from Hunter College, City College of New York. Mrs. Murphy joined the Upper School Mathematics Department in 2001 and teaches Algebra and Trigonometry. She was instrumental in the launch of the KPS Math Lab, and in 2006, she was appointed as one of two Deans of Students in the Upper School.
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  Ms. Neisha Payne 

  MS Dean/MS Math

  Pennsylvania State University - B.A.
  City College of New York - M.S.

  Bio

  Neisha Payne is a graduate of The Pennsylvania State University and holds a master’s degree in mathematics education from the City College of New York. She joined the Kent Place faculty in 2010 and teaches the Operations and Variables, Math Lab and Thinking Outside of the Box courses to sixth graders. She is also the Middle School coach for Mathleague and MathCounts, a sixth grade team leader, and a member of the STEM Committee and the Diversity Plan Task Force.
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  Mrs. Sally Snyder 

  Fifth Grade

  Ohio Wesleyan University - B.F.A.
  New York University - M.A.

  Bio

  Sally Snyder has a BFA from Ohio Wesleyan University, and earned her master’s in education from New York University while teaching second and third grade. Sally joined the Kent Place faculty in 2005 and currently teaches fifth grade math and social studies. Sally is a charter member of Kaleidoscopes and has attended the Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity (SEED) seminars since their inception. Sally is also a member of the Walking the Walk Committee and assists with the Primary School Eco-Team.
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  Ms. Robin S Versh 

  Fourth Grade

  Smith College - B.A.
  New York University - M.A.

  Bio

  Robin Versh has a bachelor’s degree in government from Smith College and a master’s degree in elementary education from New York University. Robin was a third grade teacher at the Berkeley Carroll School, in Brooklyn, for three years, and then took some time off to raise her two sons. Ms. Versh joined the Kent Place faculty in 2010, to teach fourth grade math and team-teach social studies.