Our Leadership
Gulliver Prep’s Board of Trustees is a group of individuals who volunteer their time to offer their unique talents and experiences to ensure the school’s success. The board has primary responsibility for Gulliver Prep’s long-term strategic planning, for advancing its mission, and for carrying out its fiduciary responsibilities.
Board of Trustees
- Vincent Signorello P ‘21, Chair
- Scott Davidson ‘86 P ‘20, Vice Chair
- Ann Olazabal P ‘21 ‘23, Treasurer
- Stephanie Fleischman P ‘23 ‘24 ‘28, Secretary
- Darlene Boytell-Pérez P ‘22
- Vivian De las Cuevas-Diaz P ‘26
- Thomas Garfinkel P ‘22 ‘24 ‘27
- Adriana Grineberg P ‘26 ‘32
- Joe Hassan ‘85 P ‘16 ‘17 ‘19 ‘21
- Dr. Narendra Kini P ‘22
- Michael Komaransky P ‘26 ‘29
- Jackie Mansfield P ‘24 ‘25 ‘25
- Brad Meltzer P ‘25
- Alfonso Munk P ‘25 ‘27
- Zeinab Ramos P ‘21 ‘21 ‘21
- Fabio Ribeiro P ‘27 ‘28
- Michalis Stavrinides P ‘21 ‘22 ‘24
- Kara Stearns Sharp ‘85 P ‘22
- Tom Thornton P ‘25 ‘26 ‘29
Administration
Cliff Kling
President
Joined Gulliver Prep in 2018. B.S.B.A., Accounting, Georgetown University; J.D., University of Mississippi School of Law
Frank Steel
Head of School
Joined Gulliver Prep in 2014. B.A., American Studies, Yale University; M.A., History, University of Pennsylvania
Melissa Perkins
Vice President for Institutional Advancement
Joined Gulliver Prep in 2021, B.A. History, University of Maryland, UC; M.S. Nonprofit Management, Walden University, D.P.A. Public Administration, Walden University
Alejandro Rodriguez
Chief Technology Officer
Joined Gulliver Prep in 2018. B.A., Criminology, University of Miami
Charlie Rue
Chief Operating Officer
Joined Gulliver Prep in 2016.
B.S.B.A. Accounting, University of Richmond;
M.B.A., Yale University
Michele Seid
Chief People Officer
Joined Gulliver Prep in 2019. B.S., Business Management and Communications, Adelphi University
Elena Castellanos
Director of Enrollment Management
Joined Gulliver Prep in 2008. B.A., Elementary Education, Florida International University; M.S., Educational Leadership, Nova Southeastern University
Lazaro Fernandez
Director of Athletics
Joined Gulliver Prep in 2014. B.A., Sports Management, Taylor University; M.S. Sports Management, Barry University; M.S. Leadership for Higher Education, Capella University; Registered Athletic Administrator
Don Lawrence
Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Joined Gulliver Prep in 2021. B.A., Bible, Houghton College; M.Ed. Student Affairs, Azusa Pacific University
Dr. Ana M. Pazos
Director of Curriculum Assessment & Support Services
Joined Gulliver Prep in 2009. B.A., Communications, Boston College; M.S.Ed., Special Education, University of Miami; PhD, Special Education, Kent State University
Jonathan Schoenwald
Assistant Head of School & Upper School Principal
Joined Gulliver Prep in 2014. B.A., History, University of Pennsylvania; M.A., PhD, American History, Stanford University
Principals
Rachel Griffin
Primary & Lower School Principal
Joined Gulliver Prep in 2017. B.A., French, College of the Holy Cross; M.S., Early Childhood and Elementary Education, Bank Street College of Education; M.A., Private School Leadership, Columbia University Teachers College
Elizabeth M. Scott
Middle School Principal
Joined Gulliver Prep in 2016. B.A., History, Dartmouth College; M.S., Private School Leadership, Columbia University Teachers College
Donna Fong-Yee
Middle School Principal, EDGE Program
Joined Gulliver Prep in 2000. B.A., English and Spanish, Emory University; M.Sc., Reading and Learning Disabilities, University of Miami; Ed. Specialist, School of Psychology, Florida International University; Ed. Specialist, Ed. Leadership, Florida International University
Melissa Sullivan
Upper School Principal, Miller Campus EDGE Program
Joined Gulliver Prep in 2002. B.S., Health Science, University of Massachusetts; M.S., Educational Leadership, Nova Southeastern University