Established in 1959, Ruffing credits its immense success to its high caliber faculty and staff. Ruffing is proud of the longevity of its staff and high retention rate, and the exceptional education of its directors, directresses, and assistants.
Administration
Anne Lashutka, Principal
Ruffing Montessori Graduate of 1987
Lori Coticchia, Administrator
Parent of Ruffing Montessori School Graduates of 2003, 2005, 2008, 2009, and 2012
Sheryl Pattison, Director of Admission
Parent of Ruffing Montessori School Graduate of 2013
Lisa Dadas, Administrative Assistant
Parent of Ruffing Montessori School Graduates of 2015 and 2017
Shelly Reising, Custodial Services
Children’s House
Dawn Liston, Primary Directress
Parent of Ruffing Montessori School Graduates of 2006 and 2009
Donna Placidi, Primary Directress
Monika Popik, Primary Directress
Gemma Aldana, Primary Assistant
Ruffing Montessori School Graduate of 2009
Danielle Andes, Primary Assistant
Parent of Ruffing Montessori School Student Class of 2028
Monica McDonough, Primary Assistant
Lower Elementary
Kelly Allred, Lower Elementary Directress
Amy Lashutka, Lower Elementary Directress
Ruffing Montessori School Graduate of 1990
Davide Scaravaggi, Lower Elementary Director
Maddie Coticchia, Lower Elementary Assistant
Ruffing Montessori Graduate of 2005
Jenny Chrisman, Lower Elementary Assistant
Mel Minich, Lower Elementary Assistant
Upper Elementary
Kristin Burt, Upper Elementary Directress
Libby Whipple, Upper Elementary Directress
Parent of Ruffing Montessori School Graduates of 1988 and 1990
Stacie Connors, Upper Elementary Assistant
Ellen Zavagno, Upper Elementary Assistant
Middle School
John McNamara, Middle School Director
Parent of Ruffing Montessori School Graduates of 1986 and 1994
Grandparent of Ruffing Students Classes of 2016, 2018, 2023, 2027, 2030, and 2032
Molly McNamara, Middle School Directress
Ruffing Montessori School Graduate of 1986
Lauren Yankow, Middle School Directress
Parent of Ruffing Montessori School Graduate of 2022 and Student Class of 2033
Kristen Allison, Middle School Assistant
Lauren Ambrosino, School Nurse and Middle School Assistant
Ruffing Montessori School Graduate of 1993
Parent of Ruffing Students Classes of 2018, 2020, 2022, 2024, 2026, and 2032
Seanpatrick Brady, Middle School Assistant
Specials and Student Support Services
Renee’ Dios, Middle School Art Instructor
Parent of Ruffing Students Classes of 2029 and 2032
Dulce Dorantes, Middle School Spanish Teacher
Lauren Frank, Band Director
Samantha Hill, Physical Education
Shelly Hils, Student Support Liaison
Parent of Ruffing Montessori School Graduates of 2010, 2013, 2017, and 2022
Laura Kish, Student Support Services
Parent of Ruffing Student Class of 2031
Kristen Mickelini, Reading Tutor
Parent of Ruffing Student Class of 2027
Marta Perez-Stable, Music Teacher
Parent of Ruffing Student Class of 2008
Melissa Sturges, Garden Facilitator
Parent of Ruffing Student Class of 2029