Our Team
RISE Prep Academies is driven by our core values of Respect, Integrity, Self-determination and Excellence and is committed to fostering an environment where every scholar can achieve their highest potential. We are excited to continue this journey and look forward to the bright future ahead for all of our scholars.
Academies Leadership Team
Colleen Colarusso
Superintendent
Rosalind DaCruz
Founder & Executive Director
Kat Waller
Chief Financial Officer
Academies Network Team
Hannah Akin
Director of Teaching and Learning-STEM
Natasha Perez
Student Services Manager
Stacey Bourgeois
Controller
Sophie Gibson
Network Director of Operations
Sarah Guida
K-11 Science Instructional Coach
Dante Johnson
Director of Teaching and Learning- Humanities
Tammi Johnson
Director of Enrollment
Lower Academy (K-8) Leadership Team
Kristin Joyal
Director Grades K-3
Alexa Levesque
Director Grades 4-8, Managing Director of MLL
Kristyn Martinez
Dean of Special Populations
Gabby McNamara
Dean of School Operations
Rosa Vargas
Dean of Behavior Support
Upper Academy (9-12) Leadership Team
Megan Bailey
Director 9th Grade
Andrew Smith
Director 10th-11th Grade
Natasha Vazquez
Dean of School Operations