Sara J. Castner, School Director
Ms. Castner grew up and still lives 30 miles south of Rochester. Ms. Castner taught pre-school through 12th grades in a variety of settings for 15 years prior to coming to DCS. Ms. Castner came to Discovery as an Intervention Specialist and Special Education Consultant Teacher in Discovery’s second year then moved into the role of Primary Dean and then Assistant Director. Ms. Castner is excited and proud to take on the role of School Director.
Ms. Castner is a child centered leader that prioritizes high expectations for all. She will push to provide academic experiences for our students that are rigorous, relevant, and help them build relationships while making real-world connections. As the School Director, it is important to Ms. Castner that everyone who steps through the doors-teachers, students and parents-are excited to be a part of DCS! This attitude enables everyone to meet the challenges of academic excellence in a positive, fun, and nurturing environment. Ms. Castner is passionate about the success of all DCS students.
Ms. Castner holds an undergraduate degree in Elementary Education and Special Education from St. John Fisher College; a master’s degree in Advanced Special Education K-12 from Grand Canyon University, and a master’s degree in Educational Leadership from SUNY Brockport College.
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School Operations/Business Administration
Laurie Corbett
585-342-4032 x654
lcorbett@rochesterdiscovery.com
Anita Hagen
585-342-4032 x134
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Academic Data Coordinator
Matthew Bradstreet
585-342-4032 x713
mbradstreet@rochesterdiscovery.com
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Student Services Coordinator
Kaleigh Jacobson
585-342-4032 x651
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School Social Worker
Rita Nilsson
585-342-4032 x605
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Math and Science Coordinator/Coach
Justin Schultz
585-342-4032 x607
jschultz@rochesterdiscovery.com
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Dean of Students
Frederick Dicks
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ENL Teacher
Khadigeh Albaram
585-342-4032 x615
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New Teacher Coach
Melissa Leshley
mcartwright@rochesterdiscovery.com
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Mindfulness Coach/Administrative Intern
Kara Snyder
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Kindergarten Team
Keyline Caraballo
Clare Harwood
Heather Schoonerman
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First Grade Team
Sarah Iamale
Matthew Anthony
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Second Grade Team
Alison Deacon
Brittni DeChalais
Emma Hartzel
Sarah Begley-Blount
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Third Grade Team
Corissa Laskowski
John McCarty
Ciomarda Diaz
Nicole Bouchard
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Third/Fourth ICOT Team
Taylor Kotary
Jon Cortina
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Fourth Grade Team
Courtney Lebel
Gabriella Diaz
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Fifth Grade Team
Mackenzie Juda
Kylee Fiore
Lisa MacKay
Aneesah Willis
Rickey Gause
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Sixth Grade Team
Eric Marlowe
Ceasar Romero
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Intervention Team
Janis O’Brien
Maria LaPietra
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Social Emotional Learning Specialists
Elizabeth Hughes
Jeff Perrigo
Justin Nilsson
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Physical Education Team
Julie Bruce
Kevin Cousin
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Visual Arts
Alyssa Lindstrom
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Performing Arts
Mark Sinicropi
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Speech Language Pathologists
Lindsey Massenzio
585-342-4032 x138
Jeanne Collins
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IT Specialist
Techelle Hildreth
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Receptionist/ Family Liaison
Alesia Tellez
585-342-4032 x650
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Food Service
Anne Bowes
Evie Ranches
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