School Leadership
HEAD OF SCHOOL
Dr. Ryan Kimmet
Dr. Ryan Kimmet
Dr. Ryan Kimmet joined the Elmwood Franklin School community as Head of School in 2021. He brings a great passion and commitment to independent school education with over 20 years of experience in independent school teaching and administration.
Ryan began his professional career at New Canaan Country School in Connecticut, where he taught fifth grade and was subsequently promoted into several administrative positions. Ryan has most recently served as Associate Head of School at Greene Street Friends School in Philadelphia. At both New Canaan and Greene Street schools, Ryan was actively involved in the Horizons Student Enrichment Program, which provides transformational summer enrichment programming for students from lower-income households.
Ryan holds a B.A. in English from Skidmore College, an M.A. in the Teaching of English and M.Ed. in School Leadership from Columbia University's Teachers College, and an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from the University of Pennsylvania.
Ryan enjoys playing guitar and spending his free time with his wife, Leah, their children, Trainor and Posy, and their dogs, Stanley and Paxter.
Ryan began his professional career at New Canaan Country School in Connecticut, where he taught fifth grade and was subsequently promoted into several administrative positions. Ryan has most recently served as Associate Head of School at Greene Street Friends School in Philadelphia. At both New Canaan and Greene Street schools, Ryan was actively involved in the Horizons Student Enrichment Program, which provides transformational summer enrichment programming for students from lower-income households.
Ryan holds a B.A. in English from Skidmore College, an M.A. in the Teaching of English and M.Ed. in School Leadership from Columbia University's Teachers College, and an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from the University of Pennsylvania.
Ryan enjoys playing guitar and spending his free time with his wife, Leah, their children, Trainor and Posy, and their dogs, Stanley and Paxter.
HEAD OF UPPER SCHOOL / ASSOCIATE HEAD OF SCHOOL
Mrs. Annie LoTempio
Mrs. Annie LoTempio
Annie LoTempio joined Elmwood Franklin School in 2017 as our Head of Upper School. She cames to EFS with over 15 years of experience working in the field of education as a teacher and administrator. Most recently, Annie served as the Middle School Dean of Students at Nichols School, a position she held since 2004.
A Buffalo native, Annie received a bachelor’s degree in Music Education from the State University of New York at Fredonia, a master's degree in Educational Psychology from University at Buffalo, and an M.Ed. in Private School Leadership from Columbia University's Teachers College.
A Buffalo native, Annie received a bachelor’s degree in Music Education from the State University of New York at Fredonia, a master's degree in Educational Psychology from University at Buffalo, and an M.Ed. in Private School Leadership from Columbia University's Teachers College.
HEAD OF LOWER SCHOOL
Dr. Bobbie Finocchio
Dr. Bobbie Finocchio
Dr. Bobbie Finocchio joined Elmwood Franklin School as our Head of Lower School in July 2023. Bobbie comes to us with a strong background in school leadership and elementary education. She has served as a principal and a special educator in Massachusetts. Locally, Bobbie has been an instructor at the University at Buffalo's Graduate School of Education and most recently served as Nardin Academy's Vice President of Education Excellence.
A Massachusetts native, Bobbie holds a B.A. in Psychology from Regis College. She earned her master's degree in Education Leadership from Salem State University, a master's degree in Special Education from Regis College, and her doctorate in Educational Administration from Boston College.
A Massachusetts native, Bobbie holds a B.A. in Psychology from Regis College. She earned her master's degree in Education Leadership from Salem State University, a master's degree in Special Education from Regis College, and her doctorate in Educational Administration from Boston College.
Administrative Team
Ms. Emily Beckwith 📧
Director of Athletics
Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Ms. Cheryl Colpoys 📧
Director of Technology
Ms. Amy Flett 📧
Director of Finance
Mrs. Moira Lewis 📧
Director of Development
Mrs. Mary Logan 📧
School Psychologist
Mrs. Stephanie Katzman 📧
Director of Admissions
Ms. Rebecca Murak 📧
Director of Communications
Mr. Wilfred Murrett 📧
Director of Auxiliary Programs
Mr. Patrick Kilian 📧
Building and Grounds Supervisor
Staff
Ms. Mariann Miller, Assistant to the Heads 📧
Mrs. Kim Partyka, Receptionist/Office Support 📧
Building and Grounds
Mr. Devin Borowski, Building Maintenance Assistant 📧
Development
Mrs. Patricia Quinn, Development Associate 📧
Finance
Ms. Angel Chronister, Business Office Manager 📧
Technology
Mr. Michael Hopkins, Technology Specialist 📧
Director of Athletics
Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Ms. Cheryl Colpoys 📧
Director of Technology
Ms. Amy Flett 📧
Director of Finance
Mrs. Moira Lewis 📧
Director of Development
Mrs. Mary Logan 📧
School Psychologist
Mrs. Stephanie Katzman 📧
Director of Admissions
Ms. Rebecca Murak 📧
Director of Communications
Mr. Wilfred Murrett 📧
Director of Auxiliary Programs
Mr. Patrick Kilian 📧
Building and Grounds Supervisor
Staff
Ms. Mariann Miller, Assistant to the Heads 📧
Mrs. Kim Partyka, Receptionist/Office Support 📧
Building and Grounds
Mr. Devin Borowski, Building Maintenance Assistant 📧
Development
Mrs. Patricia Quinn, Development Associate 📧
Finance
Ms. Angel Chronister, Business Office Manager 📧
Technology
Mr. Michael Hopkins, Technology Specialist 📧