Sara J. Castner, School DirectorMs. Castner grew up south of Rochester and currently lives in 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 be in 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 our DCS family! 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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Ciomarda Diaz – ELA Curriculum Coordinator
Kaleigh Jacobson – Student Services Coordinator/DASA Coordinator
Justin Schultz – Math Curriculum Coordinator
John Coley – TATS/SEL Intervention/Bldg. Support
Carrie Franklin – TATS/SEL Intervention/Bldg. Support
Elizabeth Hughes – Dean of Students/Behavior Specialist
Justin Nilsson – Primary Project/SEL Intervention
Building Operations
Anne Culver – Finance/HR Manager
Kayla Williams – Enrollment Coordinator/Board Clerk
Samiyah Wyatt – Attendance Coordinator/Receptionist
Kindergarten Team
Montrael Singletary – Performing Arts
Julie Bruce – Physical Education
John McCarty – Physical Education Apprentice Teacher
Kylee Fiore – Science & Technology
Alyssa Marchand – Visual Arts
Khadigeh Albaram – ENL Teacher
Tito Davis – Building Substitute/Floater
Jeff Perrigo – Intervention Teacher
