Administrative Staff
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Lisa DeTora
Principal 774-922-1840 Ms. DeTora is the founding school leader of the Academy. She comes from central Massachusetts and went to Old Sturbridge Village summer camps as a child. Old Sturbridge Village has always been one of her favorite places in the world and she was honored to join the founding group of the school. She holds a B.A. in Art History from Bates College (Lewiston, ME); M.A. in Art History, Florence Program in Italian Renaissance Art from Syracuse University (Syracuse, NY, and Florence, Italy); M.Ed. in Elementary Education from Lesley University (Cambridge, MA); and completed the licensure program in Educational Leadership at the Collaborative for Educational Services (Northampton, MA). An educator for over two decades, Ms. DeTora has taught grades three-undergraduate at the university level in the United States and Europe in urban, suburban, and rural areas. This is Ms. DeTora's second EL Education school. She was a founding teacher of another EL Education/museum-based school and was able to translate this experience to the Academy. Her favorite part of the Village is the Pasture Walk because you get to pretend you are walking back in time and enjoy a birds-eye view of the Village. |
Melissa Hogan
Director of Special Education and Student Support Services 774-922-1840 Dr . Hogan has been in education for 20 years. Prior to OSA she worked at Southern Worcester County Educational Collaborative as a Special Education Director. She is thrilled to be continuing at OSA, partnering with EL Education and OSV and helping to ensure equity for all students. She holds a Bachelor of Science / Physical Therapy from Northeastern University and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from A.T. Still University of Health Sciences. Dr. Hogan grew up in the Dudley area. She loves to travel and has explored various locations throughout the United States as well as Italy and Spain. Dr. Hogan also loves NYC and Broadway shows as well as North Conway, NH and hiking/skiing. Dr. Hogan loves walking through the village and especially loves the herb garden. Her favorite times are moments spent with family. |
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Rebekah Andino
Elementary School Dean of Students Mrs. Andino passionately agreed to serve Old Sturbridge Academy as the Dean of Students for our lower school, grades K-4, starting this upcoming year. Previously, Mrs. Andino was the OSA Special Education Team Leader and a fourth grade lead teacher. She comes qualified with her B.S. in Elementary Education and Special Education from Palm Beach Atlantic University, along with her M.Ed. in Educational Leadership and Management from Fitchburg State University. Mrs. Andino has obtained certificates in Trauma Informed Care and Safety Care, making her therapeutic interventions with children an integral part of her position as Dean of Students. When she is not working during the day at The Academy, you will often find her in the Towne Garden or Freeman Farm. |
David Burris Jr.
Middle School Dean of Students Mr. Burris is enthusiastic to serve his first year as Dean of Students for grades 5-7 at the Academy. He grew up nearby in Southbridge working with both middle and high students over the last 14 years, where his latest role was as the high school Dean of Students with an emphasis on culture and climate. As a certified district trainer in Safety Care and Tier 1 Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS) coach, Mr. Burris has a niche for school-wide behavior management taking a social-emotional learning approach. Currently, he’s attending the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth pursuing an M.Ed. in the Art of Teaching and looks forward to working alongside all students, staff, districts, and stakeholders. You can find Mr. Burris viewing exhibits in the Country Bank Visitor Center or watching a performance at the Stephen M. Brewer Theater. |
