Faculty & Staff

Education: Bachelor’s in elementary education from Palm Beach Atlantic University with a minor in exceptional student education

Distinguishing Accomplishments: Ms. Anderson was on the president’s list at Palm Beach Atlantic University and was enrolled in the honor’s program. She has interned in the public and private school sectors and was an academic tutor in the public school system. She is currently working towards her master’s degree in communication sciences and disorders.

Education: Bachelor’s in land surveying from University of the West Indies

Distinguishing Accomplishments: Mr. Andrews is a 6th degree black belt in the Don Jitsu Ryu System and has amassed over 30 years of international teaching experience.

Education: Bachelor’s in secondary education/social studies from West Georgia College; Master’s in teaching in advanced program/education from Monmouth University 

Distinguishing Accomplishments: Ms. Brager started her career in teaching at the Ranney School in Tinton Falls, New Jersey. She began as a lower school self-contained classroom teacher, elevated to a lead teacher in charge of a mentor program for new teachers, promoted to vice-principal of the lower school, and then advanced to the position of principal of the lower school. As an educator, she provided an educational experience that successfully prepared her students to meet their future with confidence and compassion. As a principal, she demonstrated the ability to lead her students, staff, faculty, and parents in the achievement of their mutual goals, while maintaining a harmonious and productive atmosphere for all. She served on the Children’s Advisory Board for Jersey Shore’s K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital dedicated to offering the highest level of care for children and was on the Women’s Heart Fund Board of Jersey Shore Hospital whose mission is to educate women on the importance of heart health for women. She currently works on committees raising funds for the Parker House Clinic which provides care for the uninsured in our community located in Red Bank, New Jersey. 

Education: Bachelor’s in sociology from Florida International University

Distinguishing Accomplishments: Mr. Cromwell has taught mathematics from 6th grade to AP calculus and science from 6th grade to physics and AP chemistry. He has taught internationally in Kenya, South Korea, Belgium and in Quantico, Virginia. He worked at The Batt Learning Center between 1989 and 1993.

Education: Bachelor’s in educational industrial technology from Western Michigan University; Master’s in guidance and counseling from Eastern Michigan University

Distinguishing Accomplishments: Mr. Dohany has a residential builder’s license and real estate license from Michigan and is an avid chess player.

Education: Bachelor’s in pharmacy from Columbia University; Master’s in science education from St. John’s University

Distinguishing Accomplishments: Mr. Doran has taught chemistry, biology, physics, pharmacology, ecology, and physiology. He was an adjunct instructor of chemistry at Boricua College and instructor of pharmacology and pharmacy practice at Keiser University. He was also chairman of the mathematics and science department at New York’s prestigious High School of Art and Design. He has been an instructor at The Batt School for over 15 years.

Education: Master Degree in Fine Arts/Graphic Design; Bachelor’s in digital media from Indian River State College

Distinguishing Accomplishments: Mr. Grant has over 15 years of experience as a graphic designer, art director, brand developer, marketer, and web designer. He has created and overseen a graphic design program which helps foster children develop vocational skills. He was awarded the Silver Addy Award in commercial advertisement. Additionally, he received the Gold Addy Award for infographic and poster design. He is currently working towards his master’s degree in fine arts.

Education: Bachelor’s in psychology with a focus on child development from University of Florida with a minor in education

Distinguishing Accomplishments: Ms. Grubba graduated from the University of Florida with honors and opened and ran her own smoothie company while taking on all financial and managerial responsibilities of small business ownership. She transitioned to teaching at The Batt School in 2016, providing foundations in mathematics to our elementary-level students. She incorporates her broad knowledge, life experiences, and entrepreneurial spirit into her educational philosophy.

Education: Bachelor’s in elementary education from Purdue University; Master’s in elementary education, exceptional students, and reading from Butler University; Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction with an emphasis on reading from Purdue University.

Distinguishing Accomplishments: Dr. Hall has taught elementary, middle school, high school, and worked with homeschooling families. She has been an ESE specialist and an academic dean. For 18 years, she was a university professor preparing teachers for the classroom. As a professor on tenure track, she presented at conferences and published in professional journals until she became a Full Professor. During this time, she used her school breaks to work in schools in Haiti, Puerto Rico, Panama, Nicaragua, Mexico, Chile, and Peru.

Education: Bachelor’s in communication from University of Toledo; M.B.A from Florida Institute of Technology

Distinguishing Accomplishments: Ms. Lattin has over 10 years’ experience teaching and tutoring grades K-12 and is currently an adjunct professor of business at Flagler College. In addition to being president of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America’s Florida Chapter, she has worked as a business consultant and corporate trainer throughout South Florida, focusing on strategic growth, business etiquette, and consumer behavior. 

Education: Bachelor’s in English literature from Gifu Women’s University 

Distinguishing Accomplishments: Based in Japan Ms. Lyden worked as a Japanese travel agent and tour guide for over 10 years. During this time, she traveled to more than 20 countries coordinating tours as an English-speaking interpreter and translator. While living in Arizona she was a private Japanese tutor for college-level students.

Education: Bachelor’s in theatre arts from Howard University; Master’s in education from Pace University; Master’s in theatre arts from Rutgers University

Distinguishing Accomplishments: For twenty year, Ms. McDavid taught movement and music enrichment classes in New York City. While living in NYC, she also worked as a public school, special education teacher. She is an award-winning songwriter for children and family music and currently has two published children’s albums.

Education: Bachelor’s in English from American Public University 

Distinguishing Accomplishments: Ms. Phillips has taught high school English and life sciences in charter schools and in the private sector for over 7 years. She has educated and tutored elementary through high school-level students. She has completed a semester of master’s degree work from Bread Loaf School of English and is currently working towards a second bachelor’s degree in biology from Florida Atlantic University. She volunteers with various local environmental non-profit organizations such as ORCA’s Citizen Science program, Loggerhead Marinelife Center, and Busch Wildlife Sanctuary. 

Education: Bachelor’s in studio arts from Florida State University with a minor in art history

Distinguishing Accomplishments: Ms. Rafferty has worked with various galleries and museums across the country including the Institute of Contemporary Art, the Palm Beach Showroom, and the Revolver Gallery, Andy Warhol Revisited.

Education: Bachelor’s in English/education at State University of New York at Albany; J.D. at Albany Law School of Union University

Distinguishing Accomplishments: Mr. Rafkin taught high school English in New York before attending law school. He was admitted to both the New York State and Florida Bars and practiced as a business litigator in both the state and federal courts before resuming his teaching career.

Education: Bachelor’s in psychology from William Smith College; Master’s in child development from Farleigh Dickinson University with a concentration in behavioral therapy, diagnostic evaluation, and intelligence testing

Distinguishing Accomplishments: Ms. Steier earned dean’s list distinction at William Smith College and Farleigh Dickinson University and was a member of the Psi Chi National Honor Society. She was director of all continuing education programs at Kingsborough College, assistant principal of counseling and guidance at Bright Futures Academy, and director of programs at United Cerebral Palsy. She has also been a substitute teacher at Palm Beach County School

Education: Bachelor’s in elementary education from Ohio University

Distinguishing Accomplishments: Ms. TePas has over 40 years of experience as an educator working in a variety of public and private schools with diverse student populations from kindergarten to 6th grade. She has served in many roles including classroom teacher, ELL resource teacher, Success for All reading tutor, supplemental academic intervention resource teacher, response to intervention coordinator, and SSAT/SAT testing coordinator.