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<h4 style="margin-top: 0px;">Jessica Madera</h4>
<h6>Teacher</h6>
Mrs. Madera relocated to Naples from New York City in 1975. She is a graduate of Florida State University. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and Criminology and a Master's degree in Clinical Social Work. She is certified in Special Education, Elementary Education, Middle Grades Mathematics and holds an ESOL endorsement. Mrs. Madera has a wide range of experience in special education in New York, Nevada and Florida. She believes that students will learn to their greatest capacity when faith, hope, and love make up the foundation. When she's not working with students, Mrs. Madera spends time with her husband cooking and trying new recipes. She enjoys running, reading (especially crime/mystery novels) and sings in her church choir.
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<h4 style="margin-top: 0px;">Linda Kalka-Juhl</h4>
<h6>Teacher</h6>
Ms. Kalka-Juhl hails from Pittsburgh, PA. She attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Romance Languages/Italian, and later earned a Master's degree in Special Education at Arizona State University. Ms. Kalka-Juhl holds teaching certificates in Special Education, English Language Learners, and Autism. A wide range of experiences have prepared Ms. Kalka-Juhl for her current placement, including working in a self contained classroom for children with autism and in cross-categorical special education classrooms. She is trained in the project TEACCH Model. In summing up her educational philosophy, she states, "I truly believe that all students can learn." In her spare time, Ms. Kalka-Juhl likes to travel with family and spend time with her two daughters and new grandson. She also enjoys swimming, biking, hiking, skating and skiing.
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<h4 style="margin-top: 0px;">Jennifer Davis</h4>
<h6>Teacher</h6>
Ms. Davis relocated to Florida from Marion, Indiana. She attended Ball State University where she earned at Bachelor's degree in Theatre and Speech communications. She later attended Antioch University to achieve her Master's degree in Education for Students with Exceptionalities. She is licensed in Exceptional Student Education and Middle School Integrated Curriculum. Ms. Davis has extensive middle school and high school special education experience in Ohio and Florida. She believes that "Learning is a symbiotic relationship between a teacher and a student and that all students can learn." When she's not teaching, Ms. Davis likes to travel and experience various cultures.
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<h4 style="margin-top: 0px;">Laurie Pistorio</h4>
<h6>Teacher</h6>
Mrs. Pistorio is originally from Queens, New York. She holds a Bachelor's degree in History. She is certified in Elementary Education and Exceptional Student Education. Mrs. Pistorio's teaching experience in primary grades and self-contained ESE have prepared her for this teaching assignment at De LaSalle Academy. Her educational philosophy is that "students should feel safe to succeed, fail, and explore in the classroom and that their strengths should be celebrated and supported at all times." In her free time, she loves to read, go to the beach, spend time with her husband, Ed and her dog, Dudley.
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<h4 style="margin-top: 0px;">Sue Clinghan</h4>
<h6>Teacher</h6>
Mrs. Clinghan relocated to Florida from Lowell, Massachusetts. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts and is certified in Special Education. She has worked in special education for over fifteen years, first as a paraprofessional, then as a full-time special education teacher and case manager. She believes that all children learn differently and that it is our job as teachers to help all students discover what strategies and learning styles work best for them. When she's not at school, she like to spend time with family and friends and to read and travel.
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<h4 style="margin-top: 0px;">Kathy Stolz</h4>
<h6>Teacher</h6>
Mrs. Stolz is from Bayshore, New York. She attended the University of Rhode Island, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. She is certified in Elementary Education and Exceptional Student Education. Mrs. Stolz has worked with children in school settings for over 20 years in various capacities, including both teaching and management. Mrs. Stolz believes that her role as an educator is to enhance her students’ individual strengths and minimize their challenges through creative, active lessons and activities, relationship-building interactions, and meaningful academic and social experiences that promote growth in all areas of development. She believes that all students learn differently and that she is responsible to meet the diverse needs of all her students. When she is not teaching, Mrs. Stolz likes to read, swim, jog, and spend time with her husband and two children.
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<h4 style="margin-top: 0px;">Lisa Torcaso</h4>
<h6>Teacher</h6>
Ms. Torcaso recently relocated to Florida from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Developmental Psychology and a Master’s degree in Education. She is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Educational Leadership. Ms. Torcaso is certified in Early Childhood Education and Special Education. She has enjoyed a variety of educational experiences serving students with special needs from preschool through middle school in private and charter schools. Ms. Torcaso believes a teacher should never accept the bare minimum and should always challenge students to go above and beyond. In her free time, she likes to swim, collect sea shells, watch the Food Network and play with her cat.
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<h4 style="margin-top: 0px;">Brooke Newman</h4>
<h6>Teacher</h6>
Mrs. Newman is originally from Orrville, Ohio. She attended Flagler College and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary and Exceptional Student Education. She is certified in Elementary Education, Exceptional Student Education, ESOL, and holds a Reading Endorsement. Mrs. Newman has worked with special needs students of all ages in Reading, Math and Drama. She believes that every child deserves a chance to explore through learning, and a true teacher teaches from the heart, not out of a book. Mrs. Newman enjoys reading, kayaking, walking her dog, taking care of her animals and playing board games with her husband.
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<h4 style="margin-top: 0px;">Kelly Amrine</h4>
<h6>Teacher</h6>
Mrs. Amrine hails from Lansing, Michigan. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Education from Central Michigan University. Mrs. Amrine holds certificates in Exceptional Student Education, Cognitive Impairment, Family and Consumer Science, and Secondary and Elementary Education. She has worked with at risk youth with special needs at the high school level, as well as elementary students with special needs in an inclusion setting. Mrs. Amrine believes that students learn best when they are provided a nurturing and safe learning environment where they can grow and discover their strengths. In her free time, she loves spending time with her family in the sunshine, cooking, and being crafty.
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<h4 style="margin-top: 0px;">Yvonne Shadrach</h4>
<h6>Teacher</h6>
Ms. Shadrach, or Ms. Yvonne as she’s called by her students, was born in Lewisham, England. She is currently attending Edison State College earning a Bachelor’s degree in Education. She is certified in Wilson Language. Ms. Yvonne has a wide range of experience working with students with special needs from preschool through high school as a reading intervention specialist, drama teacher, and tutor. She believes that every child deserves the chance to become who he or she was uniquely intended to be. Outside of school, Ms. Yvonne enjoys reading, writing, acting, going to the movies, and most of all cooking.
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<h4 style="margin-top: 0px;">Amy Strom</h4>
<h6>Counselor/Teacher</h6>
Mrs. Strom is from Cleveland, Ohio. She attended Miami University where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Her post-graduate studies include a Master’s degree from Case Western Reserve University in Social Work and a Master’s degree in Special Education from Ursuline College. She is a Licensed Independent Social Worker Supervisor, a certified K-12 Intervention Specialist, and holds a Reading Endorsement. She has a wide range of experience working with general education and special needs students in various settings from preschool through high school, as well as private practice. Mrs. Strom’s teaching philosophy focuses on providing a supportive and caring environment for students, using a unique combination of educational experiences supported with her background in social work, to help students best achieve their academic potential. When she’s not working with students, she enjoys spending time with family, reading, and traveling.
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<h4 style="margin-top: 0px;">Shelley Gelardi</h4>
<h6>Speech Language Pathologist</h6>
Mrs. Gelardi is from Harvey, Illinois. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Communication from Florida State University, a Master’s degree in Communication from Florida Atlantic University, and a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Barry University. Mrs. Gelardi is licensed in Speech Pathology and holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC). She is a Level 1 certified Mentor in Social Thinking. She has worked in a variety of settings including inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, private schools and private practice. Mrs. Gelardi shares Margaret Mead’s belief that “We should never doubt that a small group of committed people can change the world…indeed it’s the only thing that ever has.” In her limited, but precious free time she loves to host family BBQ’s, spend time with friends, and travel.
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<h4 style="margin-top: 0px;">Rebecca Antonucci</h4>
<h6>Occupational Therapist</h6>
Mrs. Antonucci is originally from Pennsylvania, and raised in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She attended Florida International University where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy. She also earned a Master’s degree in Health Science: Administration and Management from Florida Gulf Coast University. Mrs. Antonucci holds national certification and state licensure in Occupational Therapy (OTR/L). She is also certified in Interactive Metronome, Youth Fitness, and Handwriting Without Tears. She has used her skills in numerous settings since 1980, including hospitals, home-care, and in public and private schools. Mrs. Antonucci believes that learning is supported through occupational therapy intervention in a naturally occurring environment. Goals and objectives are best developed in a collaborative manner with parents’, teachers’ and therapists’ input and they must be individualized to reflect the unique needs of the child. In her spare time, she loves cycling, sailing, reading, playing piano, volunteering, training with her dogs, Buster and Lucy, and dancing.
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<h4 style="margin-top: 0px;">Tracy Kinnunen</h4>
<h6>Music Therapist and Music Teacher</h6>
Ms. Kinnunen hails from Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She earned a Bachelor’s of Music in Music Therapy from Florida State University. Ms. Kinnunen is a Board Certified Music Therapist. She completed her internship at the J. Iverson Riddle Development Center in Morganton, NC where she had the opportunity to do both individual and group music therapy with individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. She also teaches private music and violin lessons. Ms. Kinnunen believes that every child should have the opportunity to learn in an environment that gives them opportunities to be successful and feel safe. In her free time, she enjoys playing viola, reading, and being outdoors.
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<h4 style="margin-top: 0px;">Monika Urbanska</h4>
<h6>Teacher and Art Teacher</h6>
Ms. Urbanska was born in Torun, Poland. She studied at Boston University where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, painting major / printmaking minor. Ms. Urbanska taught high school students in the Master’s in Studio Teaching program at Boston University. Her philosophy of learning is that students flourish in an atmosphere in which there is freedom and safety to make mistakes and take risks, and in turn are engaged and inspired to work productively and creatively. She is a practicing artist in her free time and works mainly in oil painting and etching in printmaking. She is an Artist Member with the Copley Society of Art in Boston and tries to be a part of shows at the gallery as much as possible.
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<h4 style="margin-top: 0px;">Stacie Kolnicki</h4>
<h6>Receptionist, Clinic Aide &amp; Before School Program</h6>
Mrs. Kolnicki is from Fort Myers, Florida. She is a graduate of Bishop Verot High School and is currently attending Edison State College earning her Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education. Mrs. Kolnicki has worked with students with special needs since 2002 in school settings. She believes every child deserves a chance to achieve success in life. In her free time, she enjoys scrapbooking, card-making, and knitting.
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<h4 style="margin-top: 0px;">Diane Gentry</h4>
<h6>Office Manager &amp; Bookkeeper</h6>
Ms. Gentry is originally from Boston, Massachusetts. She has over 40 years of bookkeeping experience and also holds a certificate in Microsoft XP Computer Repair. She is passionate about children and believes all children need to know they are loved and can succeed. When she’s not at work, Ms. Gentry enjoys repairing computers for fun
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<h4 style="margin-top: 0px;">Jessica Ferraro</h4>
<h6>Speech-Language Pathologist</h6>
Ms. Ferraro is originally from Norwich, Connecticut. She atended the University of Rhode Island, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Communication Disorders and later earned her Master's degree from Souther Connecticut State University. Ms. Ferraro holds her CCC and ASHA state license in speech language pathology. She has worked as a speech language pathologist for over seven years in various settings, including public and private schools and private clinical practice. Ms. Ferraro believes that it "is important to get to know each student as an individual and to provide an environment where the students feel comfortable to communicate while working as a team to reach goals." In her free time, Ms. Ferraro enjoys spenidng time with her family at the beach, and travelling, kayaking, reading and playing tennis.
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<h4 style="margin-top: 0px;">Sarah Buzenius</h4>
<h6>Dining Hall</h6>
Ms. Buzenius is a graduate of Father Anglim Academy. She was born and raised in Fort Myers. Ms. Buzenius started at De LaSalle Academy when it opened in 2012 and helped to establish our school lunch program. Sarah believes that "students deserve the opportunity to find the right path in life." When she's not working, Ms. Buzenius likes to listen to music, use the computer and read.
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<h4 style="margin-top: 0px;">Justin Ross</h4>
<h6>Facilities Manager</h6>
Mr. Ross is a graduate of Ida Baker High School in Cape Coral. He was born in Sayre, Pennsylvani  and moved to Florida in 1996. Mr. Ross likes making De LaSalle Academy a great place to learn by keeping the campus buildings and grounds in tiptop shape. In his spare time he enjoys watching TV and playing with his baby boy.
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