Mr. Chris DeSanctis
Headmaster,  cdesanctis@gracecs.org

• Master of Science, Public Policy, Regent University
• Bachelor of Science, Education, Grand Canyon University
• State Certified, Connecticut
• Administrative Certification, Association of Christian Schools International
• Former Director of Development, Teacher, and Coach
• Adjunct Professor, Sacred Heart University

Mrs. Denise Lee
Business Manager,  dlee@gracecs.org 

• Executive Master of Business Administration, Trinity Theological Seminary
• Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education, Longwood University
• State Certified, Elementary Education, Connecticut

Mrs. Carol Nardi
Administrative Assistant, cnardi@gracecs.org

Past Experiences:

• Executive Assistant to the CEO, Work In America Institute
• Front Desk Coordinator and Manager, YWCA, Greenwich
• Office Manager, Human Services Council, Scarsdale, NY
• Former Stewardess, Eastern Airlines
• Attended Queens College in New York

Miss Kyla Trinklein 
K4 & Kindergarten, ktrinklein@gracecs.org

• Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education, Western Connecticut State University
• State Certified, Elementary Education, Connecticut
• Certified, Elementary Education, Association of Christian Schools International
• Attending Western Governor’s University, Master's Degree, Special Education, expected July 2012
• Covenant Church, Youth Leader and Sunday school teacher

Mrs. Suzanne Greenlee
1st & 2nd Grade, sgreenlee@gracecs.org

• Bachelor of Science, Microbiology, Penn State University
• Certified, Elementary Education, Association of Christian Schools International
• Finishing Masters Degree, Elementary Education, and Connecticut State Certification, Bridgeport University

Mrs. Ali Johnston
3rd Grade, ajohnston@gracecs.org

• Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education, Gordon College
• State Certified, Massachusetts
• Certified, Elementary Education, Association of Christian Schools International

Mrs. Andrea Johansen
4th & 5th Grade, ajohansen@gracecs.org

• Master of Science, Early Education, University of Bridgeport
• Bachelor of Science, Education, University of Bridgeport
• State Certified in New York and Connecticut
  
  

Mrs. Stephanie Mann-Marinello
Music, smann-marinello@gracecs.org

• Bachelor of Science, Communications, Duquesne University
• Vocalist and Worship Leader, former Choral Director, New Beginnings Church, Darien, CT
• Directed choir for performances to stadium audiences throughout Tri-State area
• Former pre K-5 substitute teacher for art and music, Greenwich, CT

Mr. Jason Desiderio
Physical Education & 1st/2nd Grade classroom aide, jdesiderio@gracecs.org 

• Bachelor of Science, Finance, Southern Connecticut State University
• Enrolled at Bridgeport University for Masters in Elementary Education
• Certified, Elementary Education, Association of Christian Schools International
• Certified, National Youth Sports Coaching Association
• Certified, First Aid, CPR, and AED
• Coach, Fairfield County Football League and Stamford Youth Football League
• Former Assistant Teacher and Tutor, Jackie Robinson Middle School, New Haven

Mrs. Anne McCormick
Art, annemcch@earthlink.net

• Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Rhode Island School of Design

David Newberrry, Board Chairperson

Asneth McNamee, Vice Chairperson

Andrew Vindigni, Treasurer

Mary Beth Hardin, Secretary

Christina VanderKolk

Email the GCS Board at:  GCSBoard@gracecs.org