We are excited to announce our new member of the faculty, Samantha Aldarondo, who will be joining us as a Recess Coach! Samantha will work primarily with Kindergarten and Grade 1 during lunch, recess, and some class times. Samantha studied education at Manhattanville College in Purchase, NY. She has an extensive background working with students in different contexts, including as a trainer at the Westchester Select soccer program, in Mommy and Me daycare with children ages 2 through 10, and as a D-E 360 faculty member where she works with first through fifth grade students. Samantha comes to us with a diverse background of talents.

In her free time, Samantha enjoys doing outdoor activities and is in a soccer league. In addition, she has experience acting, singing, and dancing through high school and college. She also loves music and plays piano and bass guitar. She is looking forward to spending more time here at D-E and loves working with kids as it is one of the things that truly makes her happy. Please join us in welcoming Samantha to our community!