About Bay Ridge Prep
ABOUT US

Bay Ridge Prep is a co-ed, K-12 independent school in Brooklyn, New York, that is home to 400 students and over 100 faculty spread across two buildings. With a student-centered environment and fresh approach to education, Bay Ridge Prep provides an enriching academic experience in a socially mature environment.
Admissions
ADMISSIONS

Bay Ridge Prep is selective in admissions and prospective students go through a formal application process. What we look for most in an applicant is a student who will benefit from our programs and make a positive impact on our community.
Academics
ACADEMICS

Bay Ridge Prep students get their first taste of hands-on learning in Kindergarten, when they become owners and operators of their own bakery. By Upper School, they are deeply engaged in courses like Science, Research & Design - a three-year class that offers the opportunity to conduct original, independent research.
Arts
ARTS

Led by experienced arts educators with advanced degrees in art, music and theater, the arts program recognizes that creative expression is a vital and integral part of each student’s development.
Athletics
ATHLETICS

The Bay Ridge Prep Tigers are a source of great pride for our entire school community. Student-athletes at Bay Ridge Prep are real leaders, serving as role models in the classroom and in the community through service projects.
School Life
SCHOOL LIFE

Life at Bay Ridge Prep is more than classes, clubs and team sports. Bay Ridge Prep is an environment where students are safe, engaged and guided toward being their best selves by a supportive group of outstanding faculty and staff.
Giving
GIVING

Giving to Bay Ridge Prep has a profound impact on the daily lives of our students and helps give the school's administration the flexibility and financial resources to address spontaneous needs in and out of the classroom such as undertaking new programs and facility upgrades.
Alumni
ALUMNI

Bay Ridge Prep Alumni can be found everywhere. Our newest alums are at some of the best colleges and graduate programs in the country and older alums are professionals in the fields of medicine, law, media, education, finance and more.

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Our Faculty & Staff

Approximately 95% of our teachers hold advanced degrees and our entire staff is committed to creating a positive and meaningful experience for each student. We are proud of the many wonderful people who make up the Bay Ridge Prep community.

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Joseph Senisi

Joseph Senisi

Titles: Security & Facilities, Upper School

Elyssa Shafran

Elyssa Shafran

Titles: Upper School Teacher: Art

Clara Sherman

Clara Sherman

Titles: Fourth Grade Teacher

Terence Simpson

Terence Simpson

Titles: Middle School Teacher: Math, Coach: Varsity Girls Volleyball

Jola Spahija

Jola Spahija

Titles: Upper School World Languages Department Chair

Danielle Staropoli

Danielle Staropoli

Titles: Lower & Middle School Dance Teacher

Noreen Stewart-Knutsen

Noreen Stewart-Knutsen

Titles: School Psychologist, Upper School

Anthony Tempera

Anthony Tempera

Titles: Director of the Upper School Achieve Program, Upper School Teacher: History, Math

Shaniecia Thomas

Shaniecia Thomas

Titles: Administrative Assistant

Scott Tofte

Scott Tofte

Titles: Lower & Middle School Teacher: Music, Coach: Middle School Volleyball

Patricia Veconi

Patricia Veconi

Titles: Lower & Middle School Arts Coordinator

Marjorie Vera

Marjorie Vera

Titles: Lower School Teacher: Spanish

Norma Vilardi

Norma Vilardi

Titles: Lower & Middle School Facilities

Norma Vilardi

Titles: Lower & Middle School Support Staff, Facilities, Security

Rosemarie Viscardi

Rosemarie Viscardi

Titles: Upper School Administrative Coordinator

Brian Webster

Brian Webster

Titles: Upper School Teacher: Math

Dorene Weiss

Dorene Weiss

Titles: Business Office: Financial Assistant

Adam Wolfsdorf

Adam Wolfsdorf

Titles: Upper School English Department Chair

Daisy Wu

Titles: Business Office Assistant

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