Commencement Program

Members of the Class of 2020

Renaissance Academy Charter School's Sixteenth Graduating Class

Grace Abendschein

West Virginia University

Jamod Adams

Montgomery County Community College

Mark Adams

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Olivia Andreoni

Alvernia University

Joshua BarrancoSilva

Triangle Tech.

Daniel Barron

United States Army

Naomi Bruno

Arizona State University

Gavin Budniak

Olivia Campbell

Marywood University

Giavanna Caperila

Montgomery County Community College

Emily Cassidy

Pennsylvania State University

Alyssa Cekic

Montgomery County Community College

Brianna Chandler

West Chester University

Shaun Chester

Arcadia University

Jahi Clark

Montgomery County Community College

Gabriel Cole

Montgomery County Community College

Geoffrey Cross

Temple University

Emilia Crow

University of Pittsburgh

Susannah Cushmore

Sarah Lawrence College

Cornelius Dairo

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Taylor Darden

Xavier University

Gianna Debro

Cabrini University

Jonathan DeSanto

University of Valley Forge

Kalya Diaz

Barry University

Samuel Dooling

University of Pittsburgh

Ryan Dunn

Temple University

Olivia Ferst

Montgomery County Community College

Nicolette Foster

MCIU

Madison Francis

Lycoming College

Avinash Ganguly

United States Naval Academy

Kelly Garman

Montgomery County Community College

Morgan Gidney

West Virginia University

Jaeshon Goodman-Rhodes

Mansfield University of Pennsylvania

Grace Grenier

Mansfield University of Pennsylvania

Kathryn Guevin

Messiah College

Shay Gustafson

Mansfield University of Pennsylvania

Kiley Henderson

Arcadia University

Carolyn Higgins

Decision Pending

Kaitlin Irby

Widener University

Majesty Jerry

Spelman College

Jurnee Jessie

Howard University

Adam Johnson

West Chester University

Micaiah Jones

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Elisabeth Kerper

Gwynedd Mercy University

Theresa Kolter

Drexel University

Malachy Lacy

Johnson and Wales University

Tyler Magyar

York College of Pennsylvania

Grace Moreschi

Gwynedd Mercy University

Lindsey O'Donnell

Arcadia University

Max Olstad

Drexel University

Angelina Pagano

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Dominique Parrish-Hankins

Delaware State University

James Pritz

West Virginia University

Aliyah Quill

University of Michigan

Benjamin Rabizadeh

Arizona State University

Erin Robbins

American University

Tyler Robbins

Trevor Schmidt

West Virginia University

Lily Shaffer

Ursinus University

Paige Simon

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Lauren Stauch

University of Scranton

Sara Stockett

Saint Joseph's University

Lanasha Sweeper

Boston University

Nathen Te

Drexel University

Devon Testa

Drexel University

Sarah Trexler

University of Pittsburgh

Nissi Vinnakota

Temple University

Dominique Vinson

Temple University

Alexander Waskiewicz

Elizabethtown College

Cassandra Waskiewicz

Duquesne University

Jeremy Wenger

Olin College of Engineering

Chandler White

Garden City Community College

Cole Winters

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 126 Lineman

Keynote Speaker

Kelly Najdawi

Kelly Najdawi was born and raised in Radnor, Pennsylvania, and loved it so much that it is where she currently lives with her husband and movie star Dalmatian, Tomhanks. After graduating from Radnor High School, Kelly began her college journey at the University of Rhode Island but quickly learned that her path for teaching would be best served at West Chester University. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from West Chester University in 2008, earning a Bachelor of Science in Education with a Middle School English Language Arts Certification. Her career at Renaissance Academy began as a building substitute in 2008, but quickly transformed into the seventh and eighth grade English Language Arts teacher for six and a half years. In 2015, while teaching, Kelly earned the role of Upper School English Language Arts Curriculum Leader, and then in 2016, she transitioned to her current role as the K-12 Curriculum Leader of English Language Arts.

Faculty and Board of Trustees

RA School Board of Trustees

Daniel Rufo-President

Janel Work-Vice President

Shawn Glick-Treasurer

Monica Reynolds-Secretary

Anthony Bragoli-Member

Elizabeth Falcone-Member

Yvan Francois-Member

Mark Grenier-Member

Kimberly Henken-Member

Sujaya Narahari-Member

Gregory Queen-Member

Gregory Scott-Member

William Suriano-Member

Martha Stephens-Founder/Emeritus Member

Administration

Gina Guarino Buli-Chief Executive Officer

Michelle Boyd-Principal, Upper School

Harold Smith-Dean of Students

David Cosme, Jr.-Director of Student Achievement

Kevin Zvorsky-Athletic Director

Carol Schaeffer-School Operations Manager

Christine Herman-Principal, Lower School

Craig Gibson-Lower School Student Support

Lead Teachers & Counselors

Matthew Savini-Lead Teacher Cullen I

Karen Swan-Lead Teacher Cullen II

Adrian Smith-Lead Teacher Medici II

Lisa Fleck- Lead School Counselor

Tracey Behrens O'Brien-Academic Counselor

Sarah Pilacik-Special Education Supervisor

Vance Watson-Restorative Practice Counselor

Jennifer Illig-Social Worker

Faculty

Brandi Berwager (Science)

JoAnna Dorazio (Special Education)

Jennett Fassnacht (Social Science)

Mamie Fosnocht (Spanish)

Lauren Gregory (Science)

Ahmed Hamed (Mathematics)

Tiffany Hansen (Spanish)

Lora Horsey-Miller (Spanish)

Amy James (Art)

Diana Kelly (Art)

Christian Klemp (Social Science)

Shannon Knight (Science)

Faculty

Sheyna Land (English Language Arts)

Jenny Leibowitz (Drama)

Lynda Leonetti (Special Education)

Jami Lynch (Social Science)

Karen Malarkey (Science)

Michael McCarter (Business & Technology)

Jordan Miller (Physical Education)

Megan Moore (Mathematics)

Patrick O'Neill (Mathematics)

Nidia Osorio (Spanish)

Claire Powers (Senior Project Coordinator)

Faculty

Chad Qureshi (Social Science)

Katie Santolla (English Language Arts)

Anna Schenkel (English Language Arts)

Jenni Smiley (Mathematics)

Marge Sorber (Special Education)

Nick Spillane (Physical Education)

Jonathan Springer (Band)

Lisa Swiggard (Art)

Jamie Veen (Special Education)

Ashley Wakefield (English Language Arts)

Narissa Wescott (Dance)

Michael Zinno (English Language Arts)

Special Thanks

To our Board of Trustees

We would like to thank the Renaissance Academy Board of School Trustees for

their continued work and support. Through their tireless efforts and insightful actions

regarding the future of Renaissance Academy, the Class of 2020 will go forth into the world

as well-rounded, successful members of society.

To our Graduation Committee

Ms. Michelle Boyd

Mrs. Tracey Behrens O'Brien

Mrs. Karen Swan

Mr. Michael Zinno

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