Genie DePolo
Co-leader and Principal, Manhattan Charter School
Genie DePolo has over 25 years of educational experience in the classroom, as an administrator, and school reformer. Prior to joining Manhattan Charter School, Ms. DePolo was a Site Manager for Modern Red SchoolHouse Institute, a comprehensive school reform model. In addition to her experience as an Assistant Principal of Special Education, a Dean of Special Education, a classroom teacher, and a curriculum developer for the New York City Board of Education, Ms. DePolo serves as Adjunct Instructor at Mercy College providing courses in the History of Education in America, Special Education Pedagogical Strategies, and Special Education from the Federal and State Perspective. Ms. DePolo received a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and sociology; a Master of Science in recreation; and a Master of Science in special education fromthe Herbert H. Lehman College of the City University of New York. She has also received a Professional Diploma in Supervision and Administration from the College of New Rochelle.
Stephanie Mauterstock
Co-leader and Business Director
Stephanie Mauterstock is responsible for all non-instructional operations including finance, human resources, compliance and communications. Previously, Ms. Mauterstock worked in strategy and marketing and as Grants Compliance Manager for Edison Schools as well as a Program Officer for the Asia and Middle East Fulbright Programs at the Institute of International Education. Ms. Mauterstock also specializes in federal and state education grants, particularly as applied to charter schools. She is a contributing author to the No Child Left Behind Compliance Manual, Second Edition (LRP Publications, 2007) and the Charter School Law Deskbook, Second Edition (Lexis Nexis Publications, 2009) and presents at state and national charter conferences.
Joanne Mejias
Principal, Manhattan Charter School 2
Joanne Mejias is an experienced educator and school leader with 20 years of experience in leading the design and delivery curriculum, assessment, instruction, and professional development at various schools throughout New York City. Most recently as the Network Leader for Children First Network 305 at the Department of Education, Joanne led a team to provide expert operational support, technical assistance, instructional support, and staff recruitment and training for a group of approximately 20 NYC schools. Before becoming the Network Leader, Joanne was the Educational Administrator for English Language Learners for Children First Network 305, where she worked to strengthen the curriculum, assessment, and instruction of the 20 schools in the Network. Joanne also has experience as a Community Superintendent, Local Instructional Superintendent, Principal, Assistant Principal, and Resource Specialist/Staff Developer.
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