Mr. Gassaway joined St. Edmund’s Academy in 2020 from the KIPP Foundation where he served as Director of Instructional Leadership, training and cultivating regional and school level instructional leaders.
Prior to his time at KIPP, Mr. Gassaway served as a founding faculty member, Dean of Student Culture, and ultimately Principal of Coney Island Prep Middle School. Mr. Gassaway began his career in education as a middle school U.S. History, Geography, and Nonfiction Reading teacher, serving as part of Teach for America. He has a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Florida and a M.A. in Education Leadership from Columbia University.
“Middle school students are my passion. I have taught each of the grades in some capacity and appreciate why these years are critical for children’s development into capable adults and responsible citizens.”
As the Director of Admissions for St. Edmund’s Academy, Mrs. Bracco welcomes prospective families to our school and helps them navigate the independent school admissions process.
Mr. Gassaway joined St. Edmund’s Academy in 2020 from the KIPP Foundation where he served as Director of Instructional Leadership, training and cultivating regional and school level instructional leaders.
Ms. Lien joined St. Edmund’s Academy to guide the school’s Signature Experience program and affiliation with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Mrs. McAllister spent her career as a finance leader in large healthcare organizations before transitioning to her role at St. Edmund’s Academy in 2006.
Mrs. Miller has been a member of the St. Edmund’s Academy community for 35 years and brings her wealth of educational expertise and institutional history to her role as Director of Early Childhood and Lower School.
Guided by our Core Values and commitment to high standards, St. Edmund’s Academy provides a diverse, inclusive, and nurturing learning community where students are known, valued, and challenged to achieve their potential.