Mary DeGennaro
degennaro@dutchessday.org

Mary joined the DDS administration in 1996. She is the school’s business manager.

Mary attended SUNY New Paltz where she obtained a Bachelor’s degree in accounting.

Prior to coming to DDS Mary worked in private accounting and tax preparation.

Gayle Fedele

fedele@dutchessday.org

Gayle joined the DDS Administration in 1995. She is the assistant to the head of school and business manager.

Gayle attended Dutchess Community College where she received an Associate’s degree in accounting and attended Marist College where she received a Bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership and communications.

Gayle is a DDS past parent; her two daughters Donna and Danielle graduated in 2000.

Jennifer Funk
funk@dutchessday.org

Jennifer joined the DDS staff in 2007. She is the school nurse.

Jen attended Dutchess Community College where she obtained an Associate’s degree in nursing.

Prior to coming to DDS, Jen worked in Sharon Hospital, in a physician’s office and in utilization management.

Hillary Henderson
henderson@dutchessday.org

Hillary joined the DDS administration in 2007. She is the director of development and parent affairs at the school. In addition, Hillary is the chair of the publications committee.

Hillary attended SUNY New Paltz where she obtained her Bachelor’s degree in history with a minor in anthropology. Prior to her appointment at DDS, Hillary worked for several non-profits in the region including the New York City Mission Society and Gateway to Entrepreneurial Tomorrows, and worked in advertising sales.

Cynthia Schneider
schneider@dutchessday.org

Cynthia joined the DDS staff in 2007. She is the school receptionist.

She was raised in Poughkeepsie and is a graduate of FDR High School in Hyde Park.

Prior to coming to DDS, Cynthia worked in the banking industry for ten years before leaving in 1997 to stay home with her children. During that time she and her family were active members at their local church and she volunteered for children’s programs and special events.

Eileen Shaw
shaw@dutchessday.org

Eileen joined the DDS administration in 1992. She is the director of student affairs and transportation, and the admissions assistant.

Eileen grew up in Westchester County and attended Fisher College in Boston, MA.

Prior to coming to DDS, Eileen worked in several law firms in New York City and Boston.

Christine Whiting

Tine joined the administration as Director of Admissions and Tuition Assistance at DDS in 2011. Christine has been involved with independent schools since childhood. She graduated from the Kent School and St. Lawrence University. She has worked in education in varying roles. As director of alumni affairs in the development office, as a teacher for language skills, English and geography, and has served as a coach and dorm parent. She is energetic, creative and organized, and she fully supports an independent school education.

Laurie Wilson
wilson@dutchessday.org

Laurie joined the DDS staff in 2006. She is the director of food service.

Laurie attended California State University in San Francisco where she obtained her Bachelor’s degree in liberal studies, and the Culinary Institute of America where she obtained her Associate’s degree in culinary arts.

Prior to coming to DDS Laurie worked for a non-profit organization that had a summer camp and year-round conference center where she was the director of food service.