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

  • Scott Davidson ‘86 P ‘20 ‘26, Chair
  • Ann Olazabal P ‘21 ‘23, Vice Chair
  • Mike Komaransky P ‘26 ‘29, Treasurer
  • Cassey Plantada Morales P ‘27 ‘29, Secretary
  • Gavin Beekman P ‘29 ‘31 ‘35
  • Jennifer Stearns Buttrick ‘87 P ‘23 ‘25
  • Vivian De las Cuevas-Diaz P ‘26
  • Adriana Grineberg P ‘26 ‘32
  • Joe Hassan ‘85 P ‘16 ‘17 ‘19 ‘21
  • Les Levi P ‘25 ‘26
  • Jackie Mansfield P ‘24 ‘25 ‘25
  • Brad Meltzer P ‘25
  • Zeinab Ramos P ‘21 ‘21 ‘21
  • Fabio Ribeiro P ‘27 ‘28
  • Kris Siemionow P ‘30 ‘33
  • Vincent Signorello P ‘21
  • Michalis Stavrinides P ‘21 ‘22 ‘24
  • John C. Sumberg
  • Thomas Thornton P ‘25 ‘26 ‘29
  • Guilherme Valle P ‘28 ‘30

Administration


Simon Hess

President

Joined Gulliver Prep in 2024. Simon earned an MBA from Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University; a master’s in administration, planning, and social policy from Harvard University Graduate School of Education; and a Bachelor of Arts from College of the Holy Cross.

Frank Steel, Head of School
Frank Steel

Head of School

Joined Gulliver Prep in 2014. B.A., American Studies, Yale University; M.A., History, University of Pennsylvania

Dania Duarte

Dania Duarte

Chief Financial Officer

Joined Gulliver Prep in 2018.
B.S.B.A Finance, Florida International University;
M.S. Accounting, University of Virginia

Alejandro Rodriguez

Alejandro Rodriguez

Chief Technology Officer

Joined Gulliver Prep in 2018. B.A., Criminology, University of Miami

Michelle Seid

Michele Seid

Chief People Officer

Joined Gulliver Prep in 2019. B.S., Business Management and Communications, Adelphi University

Paul Zamek

Paul Zamek

Chief Operating Officer

Joined Gulliver Prep in 2023. B.A., Urban Studies, Lehigh University; B.A., Architecture, Lehigh University; M. Arch., Columbia University

Elena Castellanos

Elen Castellanos

Director of Enrollment Management

Joined Gulliver Prep in 2008. B.A., Elementary Education, Florida International University; M.S., Educational Leadership, Nova Southeastern University

Don Lawrence

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 Pazos

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

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

Andre Torres

Andre Torres

Director of Athletics

Joined Gulliver Prep in 2022. B.S. in Business Administration Nova Southeastern University; Certified Athletic Administrator (CAA)

Principals

Rachel Griffin

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 Scott

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

Melissa Sullivan

Melissa Sullivan

Upper School Principal, EDGE Program

Joined Gulliver Prep in 2002. B.S., Health Science, University of Massachusetts; M.S., Educational Leadership, Nova Southeastern University

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