As the new year unfolds, students rush into the rhythmic bustle from class to class. New students’ faces arise in each classroom, but as you look up at the board, an unknown face appears.

In our new school year, we welcome incoming MHS teachers and staff members to our community.

In the math department, Anne Uglum, although new to MHS is in her 14th year of teaching.

She will be teaching Integrated Geometry Honors, Algebra 2, and AP Statistics.

“I’m thrilled because each of these classes explores a different aspect of mathematics, but each of them is so important to learn as a student,” she says.

She is currently working on her doctorate in Mathematics Education at Teachers College, Columbia University.

When asked about how others describe her as a teacher, she states that she is “passionate about her subject and wants to have students succeed in her class” and is “willing to try different approaches to make sure that students understand the material [she is] teaching.”

In addition to Uglum, Brianna Sayegh recently joined the math department to teach Algebra, Geometry and Precalculus.

Sayegh is very excited to see how the year unfolds and is very grateful that she has the chance to teach all grades. She is feeling very energetic about this year describing herself as “positive, energetic,” and able to “cater to all students and abilities.” When asked what she is looking forward to this year, Sayegh stated that she is excited to “teach math and get to know her students outside of the classroom.”

Dani Mongiello-Maloney has joined MHS as a Science and Special-Education teacher.

She is currently teaches Living Environment (Biology).

Before pursuing a career in education, Mongiello-Maloney was was a professional golfer!

Though she lives in Connecticut with her husband and two dogs, she has a profound love for Mamaroneck. She states, “the town is incredible! I have always come here for food (especially the pizza).”

When questioned about why she became a teacher, she explains “I like teaching others how to learn. No one ever taught me in a way that made sense to me so I had to do this myself.” Looking forward to what the year ahead holds, Mongiello-Maloney has a message for the MHS community: “I am looking forward to the sporting events, meeting and teaching all of my students, and enjoying some of the great food around the town!”

Colleen Walsh joins the the English Department as a English 9 and AP English Language and Composition teacher.

Walsh’s interest in education began in junior high school when her teacher told her that the class   wouldn’t be “reading Allen Ginsberg like the other class because it was inappropriate to read literature by LGBT+ people.”

That day Walsh decided to become a teacher who would never tell students what to read or not to read.

While just arriving at MHS, Walsh has enjoyed their time teaching English 9, noting how there is so much “flexibility in reading and writing a variety of different texts for different purposes” as part of the course.

As for AP Language and Composition, they state that this class “asks you to look more critically at the world around you, especially in terms of what kinds of messages are being sent to you by everything from your cereal boxes, to commercials, to Instagram posts, and even political speeches.” 

Walsh grew up in Baltimore, Maryland with her five siblings and has spent the last decade teaching in the South Bronx.

When Walsh found Mamaroneck, she knew it was going to be a great fit. They found the staff members approachable and friendly.

Walsh states “MHS is a great place for me to learn and grow as a teacher.”

Diandra D’Amico is working with 9th and 11th graders this year in 9th grade English and AP Language and Composition.

While this is D’Amico’s first year teaching AP Lang, she “love(s) the content and [is] excited to support the upperclassmen as they develop their reading, writing, and critical thinking skills.”

Past students describe her as “a friend, advocate and person they can count on.”

She also has extensive experience and has worked “with children for 29 years” and has “been teaching on and off for 18 years.”

She has pursued various professions including advertising, banking, the restaurant industry and even working at a day camp in New Rochelle during the summer. She says she was drawn to Mamaroneck based on the “diversity that is celebrated and how the school supports each student in figuring out what interests and drives them.”

D’Amico “can’t wait to attend different events and really become involved in this community!”

Alexa Ramonetti has joined the Physical Education (PE) department for the 2024-2025  school year to teach 10th and 11th graders.

Physical Education holds a special place in Ramonetti’s heart, and she describes this opportunity as something she is very passionate about and is excited to share.

Past colleagues would describe her as “encouraging, caring, always having a smile on [her] face, inspiring, and creative.”

She grew up in Long Island, NY, close to the beach, which she expresses as “her favorite part of her childhood.” She also has triplet older brothers who are “her best friends in the entire world.”

Ramonetti will also serve as the Girls’ Varsity Cross Country Coach for the 2024 season.

This school year she is looking forward to meeting as many students as she can and getting involved in the MHS culture.

Mamaroneck students are lucky to have such talented staff to learn from.

Keep an eye out for these amazing teachers in the halls this fall and check the next issue of The Globe to hear from some  additional new staff!