Click on the arrows below to see the 2025-2026 Oceanside Science Department staff list. Please note that teachers change the courses they teach each year.
Mr. Matthew Barone: Biology, Chemistry Regents, AP Biology
Ms. Samantha Cannistraci: Biology, Forensic Science, 8th Grade Research (OMS)
Ms. Maureen Bodkin: AP Biology, College Anatomy & Physiology
Mr. Brian Ellis: Biology, Marine Science
Ms. Breanne Elsesser: AP Environmental Science, Marine Science
Mr. Mark Gary: Biology, Nature Study Center (School 6)
Ms. Lisa Mehr: Biology, Biology Skills, Foundations in Research
Ms. Josephine Prestigiacomo: AP Environmental Science
Mr. James Scannell: Biology, Plant Science, Natural Disasters, Marine Science (OHS Castleton)
Ms. Jeanette Wolfson: Biology
Chemistry & Research Teachers
Ms. Danielle Block: Pre-AP Chemistry
Mr. Mark Kaplan: AP Chemistry, Chemistry Regents
Mr. Tory Palazzolo: Pre-AP Chemistry, Chemistry Regents
Mr. Michael Pepe: AP Research, College Research, Foundations in Research
Mr. Frank Rugolo: Physical Science
Mr. John Gangi: Earth & Space Sciences Honors/Regents
Mr. Chris Harkins: Earth & Space Sciences Regents
Mr. Robert Kiley: EScAPES, Earth & Space Sciences Regents
Mr. Vincent Simonetti: Earth & Space Sciences Regents
Ms. Cecily Trenka: Earth & Space Sciences Honors/Regents
Mr. Brendan Fitzpatrick: AP Physics 1, Physics Regents
Mr. Matthew Sheinkopf: AP Physics 2, Physics Regents
Mr. Daniel Wolfson: AP Physics 1, PLTW Coursework (Engineering Technology)
Science Department Office
Dr. Matthew Christiansen: Director of Science, Technology, Engineering, & Enrichment Programs
Mrs. Gina Ricottone: Department Secretary
Ms. Michele Worley: Science Aide