Calendar
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3|09
3rd Marking Period Begins
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3|11
Dismissal for all Students
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3|18
Dismissal for all Students
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3|20
No School - Eid al-Fitr
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3|25
Dismissal for all Students
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3|26
Parent Teacher Conferences
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3|27
Parent Teacher Conferences
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3|30
No School - Spring Break
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4|01
Dismissal for all Students
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4|08
Dismissal for all Students
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4|15
Dismissal for all Students
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4|20
PSSA Testing - 12pm Dismissal (ELA 3-8)
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4|22
Dismissal for all Students
Steven Yanni
Chief Executive Officer
Steven Yanni
Dr. Steve Yanni is Northwood’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and has more than twenty years of experience in education as an elementary and middle school teacher, principal, curriculum director, assistant superintendent, and superintendent. Dr. Yanni is passionate about ensuring that students, staff, and families feel deeply connected to our school. Dr. Yanni’s leadership philosophy centers on collaboration, innovation, and sustainability. He is passionate about creating systems where both people and performance thrive, leading organizations through periods of transformation while maintaining stability and focus on mission-driven outcomes.
Frank Ayata
Director of School Business Operations
Frank Ayata
Frank Ayata serves as Northwood Academy’s Director of School Business Operations. With extensive experience in school finance, budgeting, payroll administration, and compliance, he oversees the financial and school business operational systems that support the school’s mission and long-term sustainability.
Frank’s background includes leadership in accounting, financial reporting, grant management, and internal controls within both educational and business environments. He is committed to transparency, fiscal responsibility, and building efficient systems that allow educators to focus on student achievement.
His approach centers on structure, accountability, and continuous improvement — ensuring that Northwood’s resources are managed strategically to support students, staff, and families.
Christopher Jones
Director of Operations
Christopher Jones
Chris Jones is Northwood’s Director of Operations and brings over fifteen years of experience in operations, including eight years dedicated to educational settings. Mr. Jones is passionate about supporting staff, building efficient systems, and creating environments where students and educators can thrive. His work is rooted in a commitment to strong relationships and ensuring that school operations run smoothly in service of student success.
Dana Gubitosa
Lower School Assistant Principal
Dana Gubitosa
Dana Gubitosa, Assistant Principal of Lower School, has more than 25 years of experience in education as a classroom teacher, Academic Dean, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, and school administrator. She has focused her practice on supporting students' growth into successful and happy members of their communities. Her professional philosophy centers around equitable, inclusive, and experiential classroom experiences for all students and teachers. She believes that transparency, inquiry, curiosity, and empathy allow for a school to be a safe space in which students can thrive.
Jinnely Thomas
Upper School Assistant Principal
Jinnely Thomas
Jinnely Thomas, Assistant Principal of Upper School, brings over 15 years of classroom teaching and school administration experience. As a passionate leader, she believes that great education happens when every student feels inspired, supported, and valued as a whole child. Known for building strong teams and fostering positive, inclusive environments, Jinnely blends empathy with strategic vision to empower both students and educators to thrive. Always curious and collaborative, she embraces challenges as opportunities for growth and is forever committed to learning and evolving.
