Academics

The English Department emphasizes development of the following skills: reading, listening, thinking, speaking, writing, creating, analyzing, interpreting and evaluating. Through close reading and writing in the modes of discourse, students develop critical thinking skills, resulting in a better understanding of themselves and others.

Meet our staff:

Tracey Villaverde (Department Liaison)
tvillaverde@brewsterschools.org

Isabella D'Addario
idaddario@brewsterschools.org

Jessica Juska
jjuska@brewsterschools.org

Rob LoAlbo
rloalbo@brewsterschools.org

Victoria McKenzie
vmckenzie@brewsterschools.org

Jennifer Ocal
jocal@brewsterschools.org

Caroline Pace (Reading Specialist)
cpace@brewsterschools.org

Grace Pastore
gpastore@brewsterschools.org

Kimberly Perillo
kperillo@brewsterschools.org

Joe Pozzuto
jpozzuto@brewsterschools.org

Teri Schumacher
tschumacher@brewsterschools.org

The goal of the Math Department is to help each student develop the mathematical skills that he/she requires to succeed. Furthermore, mathematics offers students a logical approach to solving the many non-mathematical problems that each of us must solve daily. For the student who plans to enter fields such as engineering, science, economics, or sociology, in which mathematics is an important tool, the mathematics department offers help in developing the necessary skills and understanding.

Mu Alpha Theta

Mu Alpha Theta is an organization dedicated to promoting scholarships in mathematics and establishing math as an integral part of high school and junior college education. The name Mu Alpha Theta was constructed from the Greek lettering for the phonemes m, a, and th. 

Application Process:

The application process takes place once a year in September.

Requirements:

To qualify for associate membership, a student needs to have completed Algebra with an overall average of 90 or above. 
To qualify for full membership, a student needs to have completed both Algebra and Geometry with an overall average of 90 or above.

For more information, see your math teacher.

Meet our staff:

Larry Maggiotto (Department Liaison)
lmaggiotto@brewsterschools.org

Ryan Cleary
rcleary@brewsterschools.org

Danielle Dnes
ddnes@brewsterschools.org  

Blerta Gashi
bgashi@brewsterschools.org

Chris Gaudio
cgaudio@brewsterschools.org

Victoria Golden
vgolden@brewsterschools.org

Michael Honey
mhoney@brewsterschools.org  

Brandon Pakrad
bpakrad@brewsterschools.org

Laura Tarby
ltarby@brewsterschools.org

Matthew Tarby
mtarby@brewsterschools.org

Andra Thut
athut@brewsterschools.org

Michael Trainor
mtrainor@brewsterschools.org

The study of science must extend beyond the minimal comprehension of basic facts and principles. The appreciation of the scientific method, a willingness to change beliefs and opinions after weighing of new data, and the development of critical thinking are methods of thought and action that will remain with our students after the many specific details of subject matter are forgotten. This maintenance of our standard of living is a function of our scientifically trained population. The real measure of success will be the ability of our students to make sound decisions on the many issues and problems that they will face the rest of their lives.

Meet our staff:

Dr. Brittany Kozlenko (Department Liaison)
bkozlenko@brewsterschools.org

Susan Boehm
sboehm@brewsterschools.org

Daniel Carleton
dcarleton@brewsterschools.org

Cynthia Cornelio
ccornelio@brewsterschools.org

Francyne Craig
fcraig@brewsterschools.org

Anthony Forte
aforte@brewsterschools.org

Brooke Horn
bhorn@brewsterschools.org

Peter LaMoreaux
plamoreaux@brewsterschools.org

Alexandria Margiotta
amargiotta@brewsterschools.org

Laura Preiser
lpreiser@brewsterschools.org  

Edward Schmidt
eschmidt@brewsterschools.org

Lisa Vlicky
lvlicky@brewsterschools.org

Jessica Zhinin
jzhinin@brewsterschools.org

In a rapidly changing society, the social studies curriculum invites students to become knowledgeable and participative citizens. Students examine the complexities of world cultures and United States history as well as the dynamics of economics, government, and society. Objectives include development of an understanding of geographical, political, social and economic factors that shape human experience.

Meet our staff:

Kyle Wood (Department Liaison)
kwood@brewsterschools.org

Kayla Corvino
kcorvino@brewsterschools.org

Matthew Cunningham
mcunningham@brewsterschools.org

Maria Lopez-Smyth
mlopez-smyth@brewsterschools.org

Thomas Mullane
tmullane@brewsterschools.org

Jamie Neuner-Flanagan (ESL)
jflanagan@brewsterschools.org

Michael O'Keefe
mokeefe1@brewsterschools.org

Nicole O'Sullivan
nosullivan@brewsterschools.org

Donald Polverari
dpolverari@brewsterschools.org

Garrett Randall
grandall@brewsterschools.org

Brianna Thomas
bthomas@brewsterschools.org

The goal of the Art Department is to facilitate students’ creativity and participation in the arts and enhance their knowledge and use of art materials while developing their ability to analyze, respond to, and understand the cultural contributions of the arts.

Putnam County Barn Quilt Trail Webpage

Meet our staff:

Al Mazzotta (Department Liaison)
amazzotta@brewsterschool.org

Shannon Riley
sriley@brewsterschools.org

Danielle Michielini
dmichielini@brewsterschools.org

Megan Naclerio
megnaclerio@brewsterschools.org

Meet our staff:

Shane Carroll
scarroll@brewsterschools.org

Erik Smith
esmith@brewsterschools.org

Meet our staff:

Glenn Palmieri
gpalmieri@brewsterschools.org

The major goal of the Brewster High School Health and Physical Education department is to prepare and motivate all students to keep themselves fit throughout life, physically and emotionally. Physical Education is a discipline designed to develop the ability to understand, appreciate, and cooperate with others, while Health Education provides information about fundamental issues that relate to the everyday lives of teenagers. The aim is to help students pursue successful and positive inter-relationships now and in the future. 

Meet our staff:

Mr. Dean Berardo, Athletic Director
dberardo@brewsterschools.org

Adiana MacGregor, Administrator of Wellness and Athletic Development
amacgregor@brewsterschools.org

Rebecca Archer
rarcher@brewsterschools.org

Michael Castaldo
mcastaldo@brewsterschools.org

Michael Fratto
mfratto@brewsterschools.org

PJ Jamieson
pjamieson@brewsterschools.org

Kristen Ohberg
kohberg@brewsterschools.org

Nicole Sweeney
nsweeney@brewsterschools.org

INCubatoredu is a program providing authentic, collaborative learning experiences for students. The INCubatoredu program provides the curriculum for entrepreneurship classes, as well as training for teachers and community partners who serve as mentors to students.

INCubatoredu’s key points of distinction include:

• Blend of Lean Startup process with foundational business topics
• Authentic, real-world learning
• Hands-on problem solving
• Team teaching with classroom teachers, coaches, and mentors
• Ongoing professional development for classroom teachers and volunteers

We're excited to be partnering with INCubatoredu to bring this authentic, rigorous entrepreneurial education to our school.  

Learn more at Unchartedlearning.org.  INCubatoredu is a program by Uncharted Learning, a 501c3 not-for-profit organization.

INCubatoredu webpage

The objectives of the Modern Language Department are to acquaint students with different cultures and traditions,
to equip them with a solid background for ease of communication in the target language (Spanish and Italian), and to expand and enhance their knowledge of English. Through advanced-level Spanish and Italian, as well as WCC and SUPA courses, we offer valuable tools in career selections and job opportunities, intellectual enrichment, and increased appreciation of diverse cultures.

Meet our staff:

Mrs. Carmen Campos
ccampos@brewsterschools.org

Isabella DiMarco
idimarco@brewsterschools.org

Mr. Antonio Franze (Department Liaison)
afranze@brewsterschools.org

Ms. Mackenzie Goode
mgoode@brewsterschools.org

Mr. Alex Gutierrez Gonzalez
ggonzalez@brewsterschools.org

Ms. Jessica Katz
jkatz@brewsterschools.org

Mr. Adrian Vazquez
avazquez@brewsterschools.org

The NJROTC is a program of academic courses, co-curricular activities involving field trips to naval and military bases, and extracurricular opportunities, including interschool exhibition drill and athletics. Periodic opportunities for cruises on naval ships will be offered. Chances for selection for advanced leadership training at service-sponsored leadership academies exist while the cadet is in high school. There is no requirement for affiliation with the armed forces after graduation. The emphasis is on citizenship development and practical leadership experience. The academic portion of the program is functionally divided into three non-sequential courses; NJROTC 1R through NJROTC 3R and covers various disciplines including career planning, study skills, early naval history and current naval ships and aircraft. Instruction is provided in military drill, leadership skills, naval tradition, navigation, 19th-century naval history, nautical rules of the road, and oceanography. The NJROTC 4R course for seniors is structured as a seminar course with emphasis placed on performance in various duties in the cadet company based upon previous experience, if any, in the program.

NJROTC Webpage

Captain Thomas King
tking@brewsterschools.org
(845) 279-5051, ext. 1135

Command Master Chief Joseph Becker
jbecker@brewsterschools.org
(845) 279-5051 ext. 1135

The Brewster High School Performing Arts Department strives to provide as many varied opportunities as possible while encouraging the students to perform at the highest level of their ability. The department strives to achieve this goal, and by doing so, the students simultaneously develop personal pride and school spirit.

Performing Arts webpage

Meet our staff:

Ms. Andrea Perdicho, K-12 Performing Arts Coordinator
aperdicho@brewsterschools.org

Ms. Renee Browne
rbrowne@brewsterschools.org

Mr. Richard Grasso
rgrasso@brewsterschools.org

Ms. Kimberly Orwick 
korwick@brewsterschools.org