Our Faculty
At Innovate Academy, our teachers and faculty are intentional about knowing each student individually–each gift, talent, and strength all being shaped for God’s glory. We invest in every child. We go beyond the traditional role of a teacher, believing that we are called to so much more. Our teachers are “mentors,” as they not only educate but seek to care for the entire child’s well-being–body, soul, and spirit. Students are called “scholars,” as it empowers them to be responsible for their own education and engage with peers, challenge their minds, and seek to be Christ-like cultural influencers.
Take a closer look at each mentor by clicking on their photo for a short bio.
Monica Guaglione M.Ed.
Founder & Academy Head
Al Pinero
Director of Operations
Terry Doyle
Development Strategist
Heather McEneaney
Art, Science, & Wellness Mentor
Michele Cotumaccio M.Ed.
3rd Grade Mentor
Anne Collins
Kindergarten Mentor
Nelli Bakalenko
Mentor Assistant,
1-1 Instructional Support
Helen Ruan
Mentor Assistant
Julia Barcalow, Ed.D
Academy Dean
Yarvell Gardner, MS, LPC
Counselor,
1-1 Scholar Advocate
Ken Frieson
Music Mentor
Maria Mahalik M.Ed.
6th-8th Language Arts Mentor, Theatre Director
Mark Petracci
2nd Grade Mentor,
6th-8th Mathematics
Krystal Atwood
Kindergarten Enrichment
Ryan Derfler
6th-8th Communications & Entrepreneurs Mentor
Joanne Zeiger M.Ed.
Instructional Support, Reading Specialist
Adler Roberts MAT
Pastor, 6th-8th History, Logic & STEM Mentor
Sherry McFarlane
Systems and Finance Manager
Billy DiFilippis
K-5th Science,
PE Mentor
Chrissy DeYoe
5th Grade Mentor
Anna Machowski
1st Grade Mentor
Maria Cristina Johnson
Kindergarten Enrichment
Nichole Peta M.PH.
Kindergarten Assistant
Keith Smithyman
K-5th STEM Mentor
Valerie Clark Bolton
Enrichment Director
Cindi Prange
Administrative Assistant
Jean Benson
6th-8th Science Mentor
Madison Caspersen
4th Grade Mentor
Lydia Radle
1st Grade Mentor
Kaitlyn Mullins
Pre-Kindergarten Mentor
Dana Falcone
Pre-Kindergarten Assistant
Angel Duncan
Aftercare Mentor
Matt Carolus
Facilities