Dr. Michael Dealy
School Headmaster
Dr. Dealy has an extensive background in Education and Psychology.
Fordham University Graduate School of Education PHD in educational psychology (1988)
Harvard University Certificate of Advanced Education Leadership 2018 multinational program with educators from world wide, 2 year program, prompted by the desire to start a novel program that recognizes children’s multiple intelligences.
2014-2016 Performed Convener of Consultancy at Harvard School of Professional Studies, conducted groups with professionals around the world discussing world-wide educational issues - week long programs
Fordham College of Arts and Sciences, 1966-1974
Fordham Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (4 years of master’s program that fulfilled the requirement for the Semi-Comparative Literature MA, with a concentration of French and German)
Pace University Graduate School of School Psychology MS 1975-1978, Master of Science in Education and Permanent Certification as a School Psychologist in NYS and NYC Board of Education.
Private school teacher - and working with Neurologically impaired and Emotionally Handicapped Students
Mr. Mike is proud to have taught at every grade of education, at least once, and he is also proud to say that he even taught one day at a preschool. In the Board Of Education, Committee on the Handicapped, evaluations programs.
Many years of experience in classroom teaching all grades School Psychology K-12 in both public and private sector,
Adjunct Professor in colleges and graduate schools in both public and private sectors (with experience of more than 20 years in CUNY, including educational institutions like NYC, PACE, Fordham, St Johns). Interest in adult learning, an issue targeted by experience at Harvard,
Learning as an adult is a new beginning, a doorway to the future, beginning as one is mature enough to appreciate the opportunity.
NYC Board of Education School Psychologist (1974-1991) Original learning disabilities evaluation teams, children who were referred for learning disabilities. SBST School Based Support Teams psychology entered school and classrooms, whereas before the evaluation were performed externally.
Chairman of Special Education, NYC Community School Board, develop and approve, monitor special education programs in school in District 20
K-12 Independent School Headmaster with High School Specialization, developed Bay Ridge Prep in 1990 because his experience showed his educational system could use emotional intelligence and get away from the rigidity. Group of dedicated parents and forward-thinking educators to develop the program to provide an emotionally intelligent environment for students to experience positive psychology. Building a very successful and esteemed learning institution.
Breaking away to put learning into practice, from studies at Harvard, strong need for attention to students with multiple intelligences, motivated to develop a small school with powerful learning, using students’ talents and skills that might normally be recognized by mainstream education. Establish a teaching environment for educators who wish to become proficient in using multiple intelligences in classroom design and implementation.
NYS & NYC Teacher and School Psychologist Certification, as well as having his teacher's license in teaching English.
Fitness: National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Personal Trainer, training the body is physical education onto more than just sports, focus on fitments and, into lifelong commitment to health.
Private practice in psychology doing psychotherapy, with individuals and families
Psychoeducational consultant, conducting evaluations and consulting families of children with educational concerns.
Likes authors of 3 books for emotionally intelligent teaching.
United States Army Veteran
Over the course of several years, Mr Dealy built a log cabin in the wilderness, for the therapeutic experience of the woods. With a community of like minded Tae Kwon Do practitioners.
3 truths and a lie
Chased by a tiger during African Safari - at Six Flags
Met Ballantine (ballet Carnegie Hall)
Met Biggie Smalls
Met Andre the Giant
Met President Obama
Spent 2 weeks in Antarctica (2005), on the WWF expedition performing studies on novel species in the ice
Practiced TKD at South Pole in bear feet on an iceberg
Rescued a person who was drowning during a riptide, nearly drowned at Riis Park
Grip challenged an African baboon.
Hobbies are drawing, writing poetry, short stories, playing violin & guitar.
Ms. Katya
Head Teacher, MS Education and Special Education, CCC-SLP
Katya received a Bachelor’s degree from Brooklyn College in Business Management & Finance. While working in a menial position at a financial institution during the 2008 financial crisis, Katya started tutoring STEAM subjects and helped guide students through the college application process. Shortly thereafter, she quit her job to pursue a Master’s degree in Education & Special Education. After completing her degree, she took a transition year to travel, which turned into three years of exploring the world. Acceptance into a Master’s degree in Speech and Language Pathology at Teachers College, Columbia University was a calling to return home. Having completed her degree, she immersed herself in working with children with special needs. Her passion lies not only in helping students to become competent communicators but also in building confidence and character to create life-long learners. She strongly believes in every student’s success.
Ms. Katya is an avid reader who loves to travel the world creating lasting memories. Some of her most memorable destinations include Cambodia, Vietnam, Guatemala, Colombia, and Jordan.
Parent Volunteers
Liz Demarzo
Parent Volunteer
Liz
Danielle
Parent Volunteer
Danielle
Jasmin Valentine
Parent Volunteer
Jasmin
Bridget
Parent Volunteer
Bridget
Tricia
Parent Volunteer
Tricia
Jessica
Parent Volunteer
Jessica
Community Support Volunteers
Bill Whelan
Support Volunteer
An IT professional with 25 years of experience working in cyber security in the maritime industry. Bill volunteers his broad range of skills to assist with classroom technology and SMART boards, facilities and facilities management tasks to ensure the smooth operation of the building systems and infrastructure to keep students safe on school grounds.
Joe Whelan
Support Volunteer
A Graduate student at Long Island University pursuing a Doctoral of Physical Therapy. Joe volunteers his free time as a facilities engineer working on projects to fix flooring, lighting, and plumbing, giving the school a fresh look and feel that everyone can appreciate.
We are extremely grateful to the support of volunteers at Silver Lake Preparatory School!
We could not have done this without your help!