Leadership & Staff

Superintendent of Schools at Riverhead Charter School.

Previously served as a Public School Teacher with Baltimore City Public Schools, Dean of Students at Democracy Prep Public Charter Schools, Academy Director, Associate Director, and Principal at Harlem Village Academies.

Earned a second consecutive five-year charter renewal, the highest distinction awarded by the New York State Board of Regents. Led charter expansions from grades 5–8 and from grades 8–12, and served as Project Manager and school liaison for a 45,000-square-foot facility.

Holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from Stony Brook University, a Master of Arts in Teaching from Morgan State University (HBCU), and a Master of Education from Teachers College, Columbia University. Currently completing doctoral dissertation work at Manhattanville College.

Co-host of the 8 Black Hands Podcast and the 3XDope Podcast.

A member of the Riverhead Charter School community since 2015, serving as Director of Finance and Operations.

A founding member of Riverhead Charter School High School and a contributor to two successful five-year charter renewals.

Previously worked as an auditor for schools, towns, libraries, water authorities, and fire departments at two well-known Long Island accounting firms: Nawrocki Smith and Coughlin, Foundotos, Cullen and Danowski. In this role, planned audit scope, conducted testing, performed audits, and prepared financial statements.

Graduated from the New York Institute of Technology with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and earned a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Long Island University.

Oversees budget growth from $6 million in 2015 to the current $14 million budget, driven by increasing student enrollment. Conservative budget practices have resulted in consistently strong financial performance and exceptional liquidity.

As the school’s business leader, is committed to providing a safe and healthy learning environment while supporting the school’s mission.

Enjoys gospel, reggae, soca, and calypso music.

Current Founding RCS High School Principal.

Has previously served as a Founding Elementary Teacher, Department Chair of Humanities, Director of Curriculum & Instruction, Elementary Principal and Middle School Principal.

As a Middle School Principal, he led Riverhead Charter Middle School to rank in the top one percent for academic growth across all New York State middle schools.

Graduated from Columbia University with a Master’s in Educational Leadership and Northeastern University with a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership.

Mr. McKinney is an avid sports fan and is always looking for a fellow Yankee’s fan to talk stats with!

Current Director of Academics for Riverhead Charter School’s Elementary, Middle, and High School programs.

Previously served as a Founding Teacher, Assistant Principal of the Middle School, Principal of the Middle School, and Founding Principal of the High School, as well as Chief Executive of Academics at Harlem Village Academies in New York, NY.

During his tenure as Principal of HVS Middle School, the school was selected as a model for public schools of choice and hosted a visit from then-President George W. Bush.

He holds a Master of Education degree from William Paterson University.

Mr. Timpone enjoys reading, spending time at the beach, and sharing time with his grandchildren.

Current Elementary School K-2 Principal.

Former Director of Student Services for Riverhead Charter School.

Has previously served as a 6th, 7th & 8th Grade General Educator and Special Educator, and Kindergarten through 6th Grade STEM Teacher.

As a 6th Grade Science Teacher, she worked to develop and implement grade-level STEM programming for Elementary and Middle School Students.

Graduated from SUNY New Paltz with a Bachelor’s in Communications, from Long Island University with a Master’s in Education & Special Education, and The College of Saint Rose with an Advanced Certificate in Educational Leadership and Administration.

Ms. Camillery enjoys spending time with her family.

Current Elementary School 3-6 Principal.

Former Director of MS/HS Humanities Curriculum & Instruction.

Has previously served as a 4th and 5th grade elementary teacher and 6th Grade English teacher.

As a 6th Grade English teacher, she led her students from a 19% to a 75% pass rate on the NYS ELA Exam.

Graduated from St. Joseph’s College with a Bachelor’s in English and LIU Riverhead with a Master’s in General Education.

Mrs. Henninger enjoys spending time with her daughter & husband.

Current Principal of RCS Middle School.

Previously served as Assistant Principal, Director of MS/HS STEM Curriculum & Instruction, Science Department Chair, Instructional Leader, Founding Middle School Science & Math Teacher, High School Science Teacher, and Elementary Teacher.

Led students to rank in the top 1% of all New York State schools in Math and Science state exams for four consecutive years.

Holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with a minor in Psychology from the College of Charleston and a Master of Science in Education and Special Education from Touro College.

Enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband, son, and two dogs.

Currently serving as the High School Principal.

She previously served as a 5th Grade Writing, Social Studies, and Science teacher, as well as a Special Education teacher in both self-contained and ICT settings, supporting diverse learners in the Department of Education (Mott Hall III) and at Riverhead Charter School. She also worked as a School Social Worker at Riverhead Charter High School.

Ms. Jones plays a key role in supporting high school systems, including student interventions, attendance initiatives, and instructional improvement.

She holds a Bachelor of Science from Delaware State University, a Master of Social Work from Stony Brook University, and a Master of Arts in Teaching (7–12 Special Education) from Relay Graduate School of Education. She is currently pursuing School Building Leadership certification at Stony Brook University.

In her free time, Ms. Jones enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.