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At St. Luke’s, we know that great teachers cultivate great leaders.

Our dedicated and caring  leadership, faculty, administration, and governance are essential to the strength of our community.

Meet the Senior Leadership Team

Tracy Fedonchik
Head of School

“Whether it is the big moments of togetherness or the smaller ones, spending time in community with families, students, and colleagues has been the great joy of time at St. Luke’s.”


BA in English Literature and Creative Writing from Fairfield University, MS in Teaching Literacy and Childhood General Education from Bank Street College of Education, 22 years in education, 1 year at St. Luke's.

Peggy Chen
Chief Community Officer

"I love that my work is all about making connections, working with, and supporting our entire community."


BS in Economics from University of Texas at Austin, 15 years in education, 12 years at St. Luke's.

Amy Francisco
Head of Upper School

"I am always most fulfilled by working with middle schoolers as they find their voices!"


BA in Literary Studies from Middlebury College, MA in English and Comp Lit from Columbia University, M.Ed. in School Leadership from Teacher’s College, Columbia12 years in education, 2 years at St. Luke's. 

Susan Harriot
Chief Admissions and Enrollment Officer
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"By carefully selecting and nurturing students who show promise and a commitment to positive change, I hope to empower them to become the changemakers of the future."


BA in Education from Warren Wilson College, MA in Educational Leadership from Fordham University29 years in education, 14 years at St. Luke's.

Ayesha Long
Chief Equity and Belonging Officer

"I’m most proud that I get to support the development of an honest community that both celebrates its accomplishments while also interrogating the ways we can improve."


BA in Elementary Education & English Language Arts from Hunter College, MS in Childhood Mathematics from Brooklyn College19 years in education, 1 year at St. Luke's.

Karina Otoya-Knapp
Head of
Lower School

"I am proud that I get to work in service of families, teachers and children because I have hope in the power of communities that practice compassion, respect, honesty, dignity and excellence. "


BA in Psychology from University of Chicago, MA in Education Administration from University of Chicago, Ph.D. in Administration, Curriculum & Teaching Studies in Urban Education from UCLA34 years in education, 5 years at St. Luke's.

Sheila Sheldon
Chief Financial and Operations Officer

"an aspect of my work that i care deeply about is ensuring the financial stability of the school in order to support its mission."


BS in Accounting and Finance from NYU, 12 years in education, 1 year at St. Luke's.

Zahara Wignot
Executive Assistant to the Head of School

"I love that though i work in a non-teaching role, i'm still able to work closely with students on projects, form community, and try to spark joy every day."


BA in American Ethnic Studies from University of Washington14 years in education, 1 year at St. Luke's.

Pip'n
Director of Cuteness and Assistant Head of Treats
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"Woof!"


Honorary Doctorate in Treat Sniffing from St. Luke's School, 7 years in education, 1 year at St. Luke's.

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Board of Trustees

As an independent school, St. Luke's School is led by a Board of Trustees. We are grateful for their commitments of time, energy, and wisdom.

 

Roger Archer (’26)
Board Elected at Large

Josh Clark (‘25)
Board Elected at Large

*Catherine Corry (’25)
Vice-Chair, Board Elected at Large

Michael Cudney (‘27)
Board Elected Vestry

Elizabeth Dal Piaz (‘26)
Board Elected at Large

Monica Ellis (‘25)
Designated PA Representative, Co-Chair

*Tracy Fedonchik
Head of School (ex-officio)

*Nikisha “Nikki” Ferguson-Arnold (‘26)
Chair, Board Elected at Large

Ella Georgiades, Honorary

*Sarah Johnson (‘26)
Treasurer, Board Elected at Large

Sam Jordan ('27)
Board Elected - Vestry

   

Ashley Kadakia (‘26)
Board Elected at Large

Danny Karpf (‘27)
Board Elected at Large

April Bovet Krishnan (‘27)
Board Elected at Large 

Nakiso Maodza (‘26)
Board Elected at Large

Shelli Milks (’26)
Faculty Representative

*Rebecca Morse (’26)
Secretary, Board Elected at Large

Jeanne Oh (’25)
Designated Parent Elected Representative

*Wes Powell (’25)
Vice Chair, Board Elected at Large

*Yelin Song (’25)
Vice-Chair, Board Elected at Large

The Reverend Caroline Stacey
Rector (ex-officio)

*Executive Committee

 

Professional Staff

St. Luke’s School is a community that seeks to awaken a “lifelong love of learning in its students.” In order to do this well, the entire professional staff are committed to serving as examples for students to see what it means to be a lifelong learner and leader.

Professional Staff Directory

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Learn about Professional Development

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Join Our Team

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Meet the Student and Family Support Team

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LAURIE MAHER

Director OF LEARNING SERVICES
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JESS HALLIBURTON

hEALTH educator
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sam marcus, ph.d.

psychologist

Victoria Lewis

School Chaplain

JOE WOOD

DEAN OF STUDENTS

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Head of Smiles