A premier independent preschool to eighth grade school in Buffalo, NY.
Elmwood Franklin School
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School Leadership

HEAD OF SCHOOL
Dr. Ryan Kimmet
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​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.

HEAD OF UPPER SCHOOL / ASSOCIATE HEAD OF SCHOOL
Mrs. Annie LoTempio
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Mrs. 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, Mrs. LoTempio served as the Middle School Dean of Students at Nichols School, a position she held since 2004.

A Buffalo native, Mrs. LoTempio 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
Mrs. Sarah Duddy '90
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An alumna of EFS, Mrs. Duddy joined the Elmwood Franklin team in 2010. After graduating in 1998 with a degree in elementary education from Bucknell University, Mrs. Duddy started her career as an elementary educator, first teaching kindergarten at The Buckley School and then first and third grade at The Browning School. While teaching, Mrs. Duddy continued her education, earning a master’s degree in elementary education from New York University. After teaching for ten years, Mrs. Duddy took a year-long break to pursue another passion, cooking. This led her to London and Le Cordon Bleu, where Mrs. Duddy completed a semester of training. Heading back across the Atlantic, Sarah attended Columbia University's Teachers College and earned a second master’s degree in the Private School Leadership Program.

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 📧​
Elmwood Franklin School
Mission

Elmwood Franklin School prepares children to lead a thriving life.

At a Glance
Grades: three-year-old program to eighth grade (11 grades)
Enrollment: 345
Average Class Sizes
​Prep: 9–14
Lower & Upper School: 14–18
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Number of Faculty: 42
Average Tenure at EFS:
13 years
Founded: 1895

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​Elmwood Franklin School is accredited by the New York State Association of Independent Schools.