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Faculty Notes Alesia Klein, Jason Robinson, and Lisa Surace Take on New Administrative Roles In May, Paul Stellato announced three new administrative appointments: Head of Lower School Lisa Surace was appointed Princeton Day School’s first Associate Head of School; Interim Head of Middle School Alesia Klein was appointed the Interim Head of Lower School; and Upper School Head Jason Robinson continues in that role and takes on the responsibilities of Assistant Head of School for Academic Life.
Alesia Klein, Jason Robinson, Lisa Surace
Dr. Maritoni (Candy) Shah is Appointed Director of Wellness Services
Lisa Surace, Candy Shah, Paul Stellato
Dr. Maritoni (Candy) Shah will serve as the school’s first Director of Wellness Services this academic year. A graduate of Trinity College, Dr. Shah received an M.A. in Medical Sciences at Boston University and an M.D. from Ross School of Medicine. She was most recently a principal with the Healthy Kids Pediatric Group, and is board certified in pediatrics by the American Academy of Pediatrics. In her new role, Dr. Shah will lead and guide all schoolwide curricular and co-curricular initiatives touching upon student physical and emotional health and will advise the Head of School and his leadership team on all matters pertaining to student well-being.
Upper School Art Teacher Jerry Hirniak Receives Artist Fellowship Award
New Roles for Paris McLean ’00 and Gil Olvera
The New Jersey State Council on the Arts announced the wiiners of its 2015 Artist Fellowship Awards, which this year focused on the categories of crafts, photography and playwriting, and Upper School Art teacher Jerry Hirniak received a $9,000 award for his photography.
In the spring, Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart announced the appointment of 2nd grade teacher Paris McLean ’00 (left) as its next Head of Lower School. In addition, the Chapin School in Princeton announced the appointment of MS Science teacher Gil Olvera (right) as Chapin’s next Head of Upper School. These two appointments continue the Princeton Day School tradition of growing great leaders within its walls.