named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Character Development Program
Teaches students about service, diversity, responsibility, and ethical behavior through intentional experiences integrated across all grade levels.
Early Education Program
Provides a nurturing environment for two- and three-year-olds to develop socially, emotionally, and cognitively.
Freshman Year Program
Prepares ninth graders for leadership and honors-level high school coursework in a supportive environment.
Middle School Program
Supports gradual independence in a nurturing setting while preparing students for academic and personal challenges.
Primary School Program
Serves early elementary students with a focus on curiosity, compassion, and foundational academic skills.
Upper School Program
Offers a rigorous preparatory curriculum for students in advanced grades, emphasizing confidence and critical thinking.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Independent and Charter K-12 Schools 2 activities
- Delivering rigorous academic instruction with personalized supportOffers a strong academic curriculum across disciplines including math, science, geography, spelling, and more, supported by small class sizes, a 5-to-1 student-teacher ratio, differentiated instruction, and targeted teaching to build study habits and prepare students for advanced standing in top secondary schools.
- Operating an independent day school for students from preschool through grade 9Provides comprehensive education for students from age 2 (pre-K) through ninth grade on a 17-acre campus in Tuxedo Park, NY, serving families from Orange and Rockland Counties in NY and Bergen and Passaic Counties in NJ, with approximately 40 towns represented across five counties.
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Comprehensive Student Enrichment Programs 2 activities
- Hosting the Green and Gold student competition programRuns an annual school-wide Green vs. Gold team competition from September to May featuring academic, artistic, and athletic contests such as trivia, Geography Bee, Spelling Bee, Math Bowl, Science Bowl, and Earth Day poetry and photography contests, including student inductions at banquets or all-school assemblies.
- Offering student support services and enrichment programsProvides bus transportation, after-school enrichment programs, private music lessons, electives, and athletics for middle and upper school students, along with family-style lunches, buddy programs, and all-school assemblies to foster inclusion and individualized attention.
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Educator Training in Equity and Inclusion 1 activity
- Conducting faculty and institutional capacity building in DEIBEngages external consultants to lead professional development on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging for faculty, staff, trustees, and families, including sessions with Haakmat Consulting LLC since fall 2019 and Shanelle Henry during the 2022–23 school year, while cultivating a collaborative learning community to evolve teaching practices.
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Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs 1 activity
- Implementing character development and values-based educationTeaches character through structured programs centered on service, diversity, community, and core values ("Be Kind, Be Fair, Be Responsible"), including annual identity and bias exploration activities, school-wide assemblies, and integration into daily school life from primary school through graduation.
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Music Education and Training Programs 1 activity
- Providing music education and performance opportunitiesOffers weekly music instruction, ensemble participation, and preparation for NYSSMA and All-County Auditions starting in third grade, including annual instrument selection opportunities for third graders.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Managing enrollment, marketing, and institutional sustainabilityConducts comprehensive marketing to enhance brand recognition, strives to meet annual enrollment targets, works to maintain or reduce student attrition, implements phased campus improvements via a master facility plan, and practices responsible fiscal management with balanced budgets and controlled tuition increases.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$6.38M
Contributions & grants$1.04M16%
Program service revenue$4.75M74%
Investment income$345K5%
Other revenue$247K
expenses
Total expenses$7.33M
Program expenses75%
Admin / overhead22%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$3.69M
Grants paid out$1.35M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$12.07M
Cash$3.03M
Investments$4.43M
Liabilities$2.83M
Net assets$9.24M
Liquid reserves12.2 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +17.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERENA MUELLER | ASSOCIATE HEAD OF SCHOOL FOR ACADEMICS | 45 | $214K |
| STUART JOHNSON | HEAD OF SCHOOL | 50 | $173K |
| NAT MODUGNO | CHIEF FINANCIAL & OPERATING OFFICER | 50 | $161K |
board members · 17
- ALLISON TAYLOR-JENNINGS — TRUSTEE
- ANNE CHRISTENSEN — TRUSTEE
- BRENNA ROMANDO — TRUSTEE
- DAWN ANGNEY-KRESS — TRUSTEE
- ELIZABETH DUNN — TRUSTEE
- ELIZABETH STRADAR — SECRETARY
- FRANCIS PEVERLY — VICE PRESIDENT
- GUS SALIBA — TRUSTEE
- JAY REICHGOTT — TRUSTEE
- JENNIFER JENKINS — TRUSTEE
- JESSICA GALLINA — TRUSTEE
- JOHN SHEPARD — TRUSTEE
- KEMI OLATEJU — TRUSTEE
- MICHAEL VASSEGHI — TREASURER
- MONICA BAEZ — TRUSTEE
- STEPHANIE STALL-SCHMIDT — TRUSTEE
- SUZANNE DONAGHY — PRESIDENT
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- American Academy of Pediatrics Partner — References and utilizes the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Family Media Plan tool to support family discussions about media use.
- Educational Records Bureau Network — Member of ERB.
- Educational Testing Services Network — Member of ETS.
- Haakmat Consulting LLC Partner — Consulting partner that led professional development sessions on equity and inclusion with TPS faculty, trustees, and families in 2019.
- Mr. France Partner — Teacher, advisor, and basketball coach who provides academic and personal support, fostering close student-teacher relationships.
- Mr. Schietroma Partner — Music educator who provides weekly instruction, ensemble leadership, and audition preparation for students across multiple grade levels.
- Mrs. McManus Partner — Teacher who builds personal connections with students, provides one-on-one guidance, and supports student growth through a nurturing approach.
- Mrs. Morrisohn Partner — Science teacher who delivers enjoyable and informative classes that maintain student engagement and excitement for learning.
- Mrs. Walz Partner — Teacher who creates engaging and caring learning experiences, including thematic projects such as a Culture Study on Uganda.
- Ms. Richards Partner — Teacher who fosters confidence by encouraging best effort, allowing exploration of student ideas, and promoting learning through mistakes.
- National Association of Independent Schools Network — Member of NAIS.
- New York State Association of Independent Schools Network — Accredited and member of NYSAIS.
- Secondary School Admissions Testing Board Network — Member of SSATB.
- Shanelle Henry Partner — DEIB consultant who led shared learning experiences, reflection, and discussion with TPS students, faculty, staff, families, and trustees during the 2022-23 school year.
- educational experts Partner — Explores strategic alliances with educational experts to develop signature programs and differentiated student experiences.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Brave Learning Environments with Supportive Relationshipsmethodology: brave_learning_spacesBy creating intellectually brave spaces through supportive teacher-student relationships and normalized risk-taking, the school increases student confidence and engagement because psychological safety enables students to participate, seek help, and grow through challenges.
- Character Education and Community Modelingmethodology: character_educationBy integrating core values like kindness, fairness, and responsibility into curriculum and leadership—and modeling these behaviors through faculty—the school shapes student character and fosters inclusion because consistent ethical modeling in emotionally safe environments produces behavioral change and community cohesion.
- Developmental, Whole-Child Approachmethodology: developmental_approachBy aligning instruction and environment with students’ developmental stages from age 2 through 9th grade, the school supports identity formation, personal growth, and lifelong learning because meeting children at their individual levels enables appropriate challenge and emotional safety.
- Inquiry-Based, Student-Centered Learningmethodology: inquiry_based_learningBy engaging students in open-ended, collaborative inquiry and allowing them to lead their own exploration, the school fosters curiosity, academic rigor, and ownership of learning because active investigation and learning from mistakes deepen understanding and motivation.
- Media Literacy and Healthy Technology Habitsmethodology: media_literacy_educationBy teaching critical thinking about digital content and promoting shared family guidelines for device use, the school fosters responsible technology habits because modeling balanced use and understanding algorithms empowers students to navigate media mindfully.