Fordham RETC

Faculty and Staff

Teachers in the Classroom

Raymond Hofmiller 

English & History

I have been teaching High School English and History for 7 1/2 years. I have a Masters degree in Education from Lehman College and a Bachelors in English literature from City College.
Stephanie Gee 

Physical Education

Bachelor’s Degree: SUNY Cortland May 2009 in Physical Education. Masters Degree: SUNY Cortland August 2011 physical education with an emphasis in coaching pedagogy. Currently teaching Physical Education K-3 at Urban Scholars Community School (P.S. 463). This is my second year of teaching.
Robert De la Cruz 

Mathematics

I have been teaching for 8 years.  I have a master degree in computer engineering from Riga Institute of Civil Aviation College and in mathematics education from Lehman College.
Sharon Delgado 

Social Studies

I was born and raised in the Bronx, and I have been a NYC school teachers for 9 years. I have also been working for the RETC program for 3 years. I have taught almost everything under the sun, but my concentration is in social studies and technology. I have a masters in science in secondary education from Mercy College, and a bachelors degree in criminal justice from John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
Nieves Sanchez 

Teacher

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Kevin Smith 

Technology

I am a teacher at Casa Middle School and I have been teaching for ten years.

Student Mentors

Alex Gutierrez 

Student Worker

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Jock Payten 

Fordham University

Under Construction
Holly Lemanowicz 

Fordham University

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Isabel Gomez 

Fordham University

I joined RETC in Fall 2010.  I have loved working with both the students and teachers here.  I look forward to not just helping out, but also to learning with and from the students as they go through the program.
Thomas Lloyd 

Fordham University


I have currently been working with the RETC program for over two years now as a mentor/tutor. I am very involved in the students education here and also their success with life in general. I recently was awarded with Academic All-Patriot League which awards athletes in Fall sports such as football with a semester grade point average of 3.2 or above. I really enjoy this program and know this is a special place for students to grow.

Social Workers

Cristin Gilleran 

Social Worker

I have been a social worker for 16 years.  I have a Masters in Social Work from Fordham University.
Nixaly Leonardo 

Intern Social Worker

I am a social work student in my second semester at Fordham University. My future career goal is to become a high school or middle school social worker because I have a passion for helping people. My role at RETC is to provide counseling and information to students as needed. The students know me as Nixie :-) If you have a question, just ask!

Administrative Staff

Steve D’Agustino 

Program Director

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Theresa Lupo
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Genoveva Avila Under Construction
Stephen Woicik 

Educational Technologist

Graduate of Fordham University College of Business Administration. Worked at the RETC for past 4 years. Responsible for the technology used in the 21st Century Community Learning Center.
Ms. Falguni Shah Teacher for last eight years at Dr. Daniel Hale Williams Middle School for the Arts. Have a Masters in English (India) and Masters in Education (Mercy College).
Yeidy Claudio 

Teacher

I have an AA at Hostos Community College. I’ve been working as a Paraprofessional for 23 years. I’ve been working at RETC program for about two years.