EVERGREEN CHARTER SCHOOL
Administration, Faculty & StaffAdministration
Our Administration, Faculty, and Staff work hard to provide a rich learning experience for all of our students.

Dr. Elena Litescu
Superintendent
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Ms. Elena Litescu has been in education for more than 17 years, with more than nine years of experience as an Administrator.
She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, with a dual major in Physics and Chemistry. In 2002, she decided to go back to school, and completed a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Business Administration, with a concentration in Human Resources. Ms. Litescu continued her educational journey, and was conferred a Doctoral Degree in Education. She is passionate about helping students reach their full potential.

Christine Weigand
Elementary School Principal
Grades K – 1
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Ms. Weigand has been in education for almost 32 years. She has served as an Elementary School Teacher, Dual Language Teacher, Special Education Teacher, Academic Intervention Teacher, Director of Curriculum/ Instruction and School Director.
Ms. Weigand holds several degrees including a Master’s Degree in Education with a Specialization in Early Childhood. Ms. Weigand brings passion and dedication to ensure that all children receive an excellent education aligned to state standards. She works with all staff providing to students a learning experience in a safe, positive, and academically rich environment.

NICHOLAS AGOSTI
Intermediate School Principal
Grades 2-4
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Nicholas Agosti has been serving in education for over 10 years, serving a multitude of roles in a wide variety of educational settings.Â
Nicholas received his undergraduate degrees from Molloy College in 2010, receiving a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Psychology and Bachelor’s of Art degree in History. In 2013, Nicholas enrolled in K.U. Leuven, and took his learning overseas as he studied for his Master’s in Educational Sciences and Psychology. During this time he was selected to represent North America in a conference hosted in Madrid, Spain that would discuss and compare the variety of educational systems from around the world. During his time in Spain, Nicholas studied and became accredited as an English as a Second Language educator at the International TEFL Institute.Â
Nicholas’s passion for education is evident in his interactions with students and his drive to ensure that all children are afforded the opportunity for a rigorous and joyful learning experience.

Christine Civitano
Middle/JH School Principal
Grades 5-8

Brodrick Spencer
High School Principal
Grades 9-12

Lisett M. Knox
Director of Finance and Operations & Public Records Officer
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Lisett M. Knox holds the position of Director of Finance and Operations at Evergreen Charter School. Ms. Knox has over 14 years of experience working in educational settings and over 7 years of experience in the banking industry. She holds a degree in Business Administration and holds a certification in Family Development completed at Cornell University. Ms. Knox also has over 3 years of experience overseeing the operations of all the school’s facilities. Ms. Knox has been directly involved in the planning, project management, and vendor relations as they relate to the preparation of the school’s buildings and grounds to support the school’s expansion.

matthew baruch
Director of Data, Attendance & Assessments

Lisa Camilli
Director of Curriculum and Instruction & Elementary School Assistant Principal
Grades K-1

nancy norris
Intermediate School Assistant Principal
Grades 2-4

CARLOS PUMAR
Junior High School Leader/Assistant Principal
Grades 7-8

Brian A. Hillman
Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Grades 6-12

Dr. Wanda Manuel
Director of ENL
Grades K-12
Business And Admissions Office
Ricardo Aguilar
Business Office/HR Assistant - Phone: 516-226-8680 Ext.254 businessoffice@ecsli. org
Tiffany Familia
Payroll Specialist Phone: 516-226-8680 Ext.254 payrolloffice@ecsli.org
Krystallee Perez
Payroll Assistant Director - Phone: 516-226-8680 Ext.256 payrolloffice@ecsli.org
Cecilia Bauer
Admissions Officer - Phone: 516-226-8680 Ext.248 admissions@ecsli.org
Mariela Plasencia
Human Resources Coordinator - Phone: 516-226-8680 Ext.255 businessoffice@ecsli.org
Data And Attendance Office
Matthew Baruch
Director of Data, Attendance and Assessments - Phone: 516-226-8680 Ext.331 - datateam@ecsli.org
Diana Arcia
Data Coordinator - Phone: 516-226-8680 Ext.262 - datateam@ecsli.org
Pablo Tenorio Garcia
Attendance, Assessment & Data Clerk - Phone: 516-226-8680 Ext.263 - datateam@ecsli.org
Bethania Arias De Ventura
Attendance Coordinator - Phone: 516-226-8680 Ext.104 - datateam@ecsli.org
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OFFICE
Samuel Laloi
IT Director / Data Privacy Officer
Motiur Muhith
IT Specialist
Elfy Matias
IT Specialist
Gabriel Ramirez
IT Specialist
Tyler Tallman
IT Specialist
Faculty and Staff (Grades K – 1)
Samantha Antoine
Kindergarten Teacher
Cathy Austin
AIS Teacher
Elena Chwat
First Grade Teacher
Ana R. Castro
Art Teacher
Hina Gul
ENL Teacher
Carmen Fernandez
Kindergarten Teacher
Chelsea Ehmann
First Grade Teacher
Yasmine Rosa
Principal's Administrative Assistant
Christian Aguilar
Spanish Teacher
Brittany Kosta
Special Education Teacher
Laura Laine
Kindergarten Teacher
Daniel Levitan
Physical Education Coordinator
Shanice Manning
Math Specialist
Angelica Martinez
Kindergarten Teacher
Elizabeth Murcia
Social Worker
Natalie Madrid
Kindergarten Teacher
Natalia Giunta
Kindergarten Teacher
Wajeeha Hamidi
First Grade Teacher
Paola Perez
World Languages Teacher
Mary Beth Roth
Kindergarten Teacher
Yasmin Santana
Kindergarten Teacher
Yanira Sanjurjo
Nurse
Shaun Skariah
Special Education Coordinator
Dillian Soto
Permanent Sub
Kaysie Francois
First Grade Teacher
Morgan Brust
First Grade Teacher
Amber Nicholson
First Grade Teacher
Joyce Ronayne
Math Support Teacher
Evelyn Bibilashvili
Support
Bridget Venegas
Kindergarten Teacher
Chemene Webber
ENL Teacher
Ashley Ross Richards
First Grade Teacher
Aline Araujo Teixeira
ENL Teacher
Jingxuan Zhang
Music Teacher
Nanci Graff
Special Education Teacher
Rosa Lanas
Receptionist
Maira Bristel
Kindergarten Teacher
Faculty and Staff (Grades 2-4)
Natalie Alicea
Teaching Assistant
Joanne Banz
Second Grade Teacher
Courtney Buschinski
Third Grade Teacher
Taylor Caggiano
Math AIS Teacher
Danielle Classi
Second Grade Teacher
Yanilda Suriel
Receptionist
Kelly Hurtado
Principal's Administrative Assistant
Maegan Liebegott
Third Grade Teacher
Anika Aylward
Third Grade Teacher
Rajma Mangal
AIS English Teacher
Jenifer Corcoran
Fourth Grade Teacher
Jennifer Gulino
Second Grade Teacher
Jacquelyn Lanciotti
Special Education Teacher
Emily Siebold
Physical Education Teacher
Joanne Powell
Teacher
Courtney DeGraff
Third Grade Teacher
Joanne Powell
Fourth Grade Teacher
Bettyna Brutus
Nurse
Nancy Rubio
Spanish Teacher
Panagiota Roumbos
Support Teacher
Jillian Logan
ENL Teacher
Patricia Markey
ELA AIS
Edwin Mejia
ENL Teacher
Susan Nurenberg
ELA AIS Teacher
Chelsea Angerame
Fourth Grade Teacher
Deana Beckwith
Third Grade Teacher
Angelina Sangiovanni
Fourth Grade Teacher
Anne Castillo
Permanent Substitute
Lydia Fraga
Spanish Teacher
Nancy Smalley
Art Teacher
Vanessa Pollina
Second Grade Teacher
Karla Vasquez
Technology Teacher
Cristina Ras
World Languages Teacher
Ana Collado
World Languages Teacher
Laurence Volel-Witkowski
Third Grade Teacher
Luis Zamora
Music Teacher
Cindy Serrano
Fourth Grade Teacher
Amanda Delia
AIS Math Teacher
Ashley Liebegott
Special Education Teacher
Marie Lindor
Special Education Teacher
Faculty and Staff (Grades 5-6)
Sanford Maund
Science / Social Studies Teacher
Josephine Castiglia
School Nurse
Cindy Cueto
ELA Teachers Assistant / Sub
Jenna Von Bevern
Math Teacher
Joseph Pena
Dean of Students
Navdeep Kaur
Social Studies Teacher
Jeanne Smith
Special Education Teacher
Merilee Lehmuller
Special Education Teacher
Nicholas Carter
Music 5-6 / SEL Teacher
Jorge A. Garavito
Facilities Manager
Ana Macias
Social Worker
Carol Reyes
5th Grade Math Teacher
Pardeep Loey
Science Teacher
Edward J. Olson
Athletic Coordinator / P.E. TA
Evelyn Johnson
World Languages & SEL Teacher
Ana R Castro
Art Teacher
Brianna Golio
Curriculum Coordinator
Debra Dearie
5th Grade Teacher
Jason Maund
Social Studies Teacher
Gabriella Rios
Art Teacher
Amie Glenn
Seventh Grade Teacher
Juan Paulino
Principal's Administrative Assistant
Kelly Langan
Math Teacher
Nicole Carolan
English Teacher
Kristen Bischoff
Support Teacher
Faculty and Staff (Grades 7 – 12)
Alexander Eichhorn
Social Studies Teacher
Tanya Rupa
Science Teacher
Nuria Figuera
World Languages
John Holt
Math Teacher
Berkys Ramirez
Teaching Assistant
Ronald Tillman
ENL Teacher
Ana R Castro
Art Teacher
John Phelan
Social Studies Teacher
Nicole Carolan
Substitute Teacher
Justin Montalvo
Social Studies Teacher
Sandra Torres
Spanish Teacher
Christopher Gehrig
Math Teacher
Nathalie Bolanos
Social Worker
Mariela Matias
Social Worker
Vinicio Aguilar
World Languages
Dimitrios Lowe
Assistant Principal
Chrysa Tinervia
English Teacher
Angelina Damone
ENL Teacher
Maryanne Von Bevern
English Teacher
Haydee Ruiz
English Teacher
Stephanie Khan
ELA Teacher
Vanessa Herbach
Special Education
Thomas Salzarulo
Social Studies
Roland Brown
Dean of Students
Pedro Gonzalez
Guidance Counselor
Daniel Chavez
Electives Teacher
Adriana Flores Gonzalez
AIS ELA Teacher
Austin Nowak
Social Studies
Justin Fishman
Art Teacher
Alicia Morera
Spanish Coordinator
Pedro Rincon
Music Teacher
Elizabeth Weigand
Science Teacher
Joianne Cimler
English Teacher
Andrew Villaran
Music Teacher
Madelyn Claros
Receptionist
Randy Arzu
Receptionist
Manel Farfan de los Godos
World Languages
Jonathan Corbo
Physical Education
Melanie Morosoff
Math Teacher
Thomas Moran
Music Teacher
Mason Hermges
Science Teacher
FOOD Services Department
Joshua Poveda
Chef
Maria Amaya
Chef Assistant
Marina Guardado
Kitchen Assistant
Rigoberto Toro
Cook Leader
Claudia Salazar
School Aid Coordinator
Despoina Englezou
Kitchen Assistant
Blanca Gonzalez
School Aid Coordinator
Maria Cisneros
Kitchen Assistant
Raquel Hernandez
Kitchen Assistant
