FACULTY & STAFF
Stamford, CT
Administrators
Becky Rabassa
Executive Director
Becky earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Sociology from Curry College and her Master of Social Work from Columbia University. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has over thirty years of experience working in both social service organizations and independent schools. She specializes in program development with specific expertise in the topics of wellness, social-emotional learning, and leadership. In both her administrative roles and clinical work, Becky takes a solution-focused approach while supporting children, teens, and their families. Before joining Links Academy, she spent over 20 years working in private and public schools and is intimately familiar with both landscapes. Becky enjoys traveling, reading, and watching movies.
Brennan Kelly
Director of Tutoring and Test Prep
Brennan earned his Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science at Williams College. He teaches U.S., European, and world history, as well as pre-algebra, algebra, and geometry. Brennan loves sharing ideas with students and watching them develop those ideas based on their knowledge and experience. When not teaching, he loves to travel and read.
Ann Ramone
Program Manager
Ann earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from the University of Oregon. She has worked in the field of early childhood education as a teacher and director as well as the hospitality and technology fields in human resources. Ann strives to provide professional support to all students, families, and staff at Links Academy so that they have a positive and beneficial experience. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and exercising outdoors.
Teachers
Judy Wilkens
Judy holds a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from Southern Connecticut State University, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Judaic Studies from Binghamton University and has teaching certificates in Mathematics and Biology Secondary Education. She has worked as a classroom math teacher, as well as a private tutor for math and test preparation. She loves working with young people and helping them to develop independent and creative approaches to problem solving. Judy has been playing classical piano her whole life and is also a choral singer. She enjoys puzzle-solving of all kinds, including crosswords, jigsaws, and a variety of math and logic puzzles. She also loves reading novels. relaxing with her cats and spending time outdoors.
Mineko Chiba
Bio coming soon.
Jon Fermo
Jon Fermo earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Vanderbilt University, where he won the prestigious Arnold Prize in Design and a Master of Education from the City College of New York. He has earned teaching certifications in both Connecticut and New York. Jon teaches math and science courses at Links Academy. He loves helping students achieve their goals and being part of their academic journey, and believes learning is most effective in an engaging and encouraging environment. He enjoys playing tennis, following the stock market, and traveling.
Carol Levison
Carol earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science with a minor in history from Southern Connecticut State University. She also earned a Master of History with a focus on Early America and Civil Rights. Carol has been teaching for over 20 years and teaches U.S. and world history, law and government, and English courses. She strives to pass her love of learning about history and politics on to her students. In her free time, Carol enjoys going to the theatre, looking at art, and listening to music.
Jeff Zuckerman
Jeff earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Brown University and attended graduate school at the University of Florida, receiving an MFA in Creative Writing, and completing the coursework for a Doctorate in English. He has taught history and English to grades 7-12, including to students with learning disabilities. Jeff also has extensive experience tutoring for standardized tests as well as regular academic subjects. In his free time, Jeff likes to read, write, and box.
Marisa Annunziata
Marisa earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations and Spanish Language and Literature from George Washington University. She has over ten years of experience both in the U.S. and abroad teaching Spanish, English as a second language, and Italian using a student-centered, interactive teaching method. She strives to help her students build functional proficiency in their second language, and also enhance their speaking confidence so they are excited to use their skills in real-life situations. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, walking, and running in nature, and also cooking and salsa dancing.
Anne Crocker
Bio coming soon.
Robert Kelly
Robert earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from the University of New Haven and then went on to pursue his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering at the University of Rhode Island. Robert has extensive experience in education as a tutor, lecturer, and laboratory instructor and teaches science and math courses at Links Academy. Having interacted with hundreds of students, he strongly believes in the tailoring of education to the needs of the student and the importance of verbal learning. Robert's other interests include finance, cosmology, nutrition, exercise science, and psychology.
Katherine Magyarody
Bio coming soon.
Emma Boniche
Emma earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and a Master of Education in K-12 Gifted Education from Elon University. She is a certified grade 7-12 biology teacher in the state of Connecticut and has taught biology, forensic science, and anatomy and physiology. Emma is passionate about teaching and loves seeing her students grow as learners and people. She is an avid skier in winter and enjoys kayaking during the summer.
Chad Ennis
Chad earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Marketing from the University of Hartford. Chad teaches ESL and English courses at Links Academy. He began his teaching journey by teaching English at his local library as well as teaching at a historical art museum in Greenwich, CT and the love of the profession has carried him since. Chad loves to learn new things and to share his knowledge with others. He is an avid reader of a wide range of topics and loves to cook, especially foods from Latin America and the Caribbean.
Erica Kipp
Bio coming soon.
Emma Paynter
Emma earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in French and Italian Literature with a minor in Psychology from Fordham University. In her junior year, she studied in Florence, Italy with Middlebury College and took their graduate-level curriculum at the Università di Firenze. She pursued her interest in psychology at Columbia University, where she obtained her MA and Ed.M. in Psychological Counseling with a concentration in Special Education. Emma has more than twenty years of teaching, tutoring, and counseling experience, working with students from kindergarten to college-aged. At Links Academy, she provides executive function coaching and teaches English, French, and special education. In her free time, Emma enjoys a good cappuccino and spending time with her husband and two daughters.
Links Academy does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by CT state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws. Links Academy is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons and equal access to Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. Inquiries should be directed to Laurie DiPreta, Human Resources and Benefits Manager, ldipreta@greenwichedgroup.com.