Meet the Enrichment Teachers

Karen Davis has been an elementary educator for over 25 years. She has taught Kindergarten, 3rd grade, and 5th grade and is now excited to be an Enrichment teacher. Karen loves traveling, spending time with her family, and especially spending time with her two cats! 

Karen Tenzer has been teaching for more than 20 years. She has teaching certifications in elementary education, reading, and gifted and talented education. Karen loves reading, traveling to new places, and spending time with family and friends. 

Lisa Imperial-DiNardo has been teaching for more than 29 years. She started her career in New York City. She, then, went to Armonk where she taught in their gifted and talented program and headed to Clarkstown 18 years ago. Lisa holds her academic certifications in elementary k - 6, gifted and talented education, and administration. When she’s not working with the elementary students, Lisa enjoys directing plays and musicals and she has directed and produced several in the district at both the elementary and high school levels. Lisa enjoys spending time with her family and she particularly loves all things Disney!!! 

Melissa Tsironis has been a teacher for 21 years. She has teaching certificates in elementary, special education, and  gifted and talented education.  Melissa has been teaching in the Clarkstown Central School District since 2016. Melissa enjoys finding opportunities to learn new things, going on adventures with her family, coaching cheer, and cooking and crafting. 

Dean Gianakouros has been an elementary educator for 26 years. After a brief period away, Dean has returned to Clarkstown to happily serve the the students and families of this wonderful community as an Enrichment and Dimensions teacher. Dean is a handyman, youth sports coach, and father of three boys.