Head of School and Co-Founder
Mr. Finley has been working in education since he graduated from Harvard College in 1992 and is an Episcopal priest serving at St. Mary’s in Upham's Corner in Dorchester. For four years, he taught English, Social Studies, Algebra, and Latin at Nativity Preparatory School in Roxbury, MA, a tuition-free Jesuit middle school serving low-income, urban boys in grades 5-8. In 1995, he founded a summer school for Nativity Prep at Groton School in Groton, MA. Mr. Finley was also a founding member of On the Rise, an innovative program for homeless women, and is a trustee of The Stephen J. Phillips Scholarship Trust, a program awarding funds annually to graduating high school seniors with significant financial need for college. John and his husband, Stan McGee, live in Boston. John writes, “I do my best to support the teachers and students to make sure that every child succeeds. We need to honor the incredible gifts in these amazing children.”
Principal of the Middle School and Early Learning Center
Dr. Sanchez earned her B.A., M.Ed. and Ed D at Boston College. While at Boston College, she was in the Donovan Scholars Program for teachers committed to urban education and then completed her doctorate at Boston College in Educational Administration with a focus on strengthening the family and school partnership. She was a founding Math and Science teacher at Epiphany, has served as Vice Principal and as the Director of the Summer Program. She has also earned her Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) Certifications as Center Director, Lead Preschool, Toddler and Infant Teacher before we opened the Epiphany Early Learning Center. Dr. Sanchez is married and lives on campus with her husband, Lino Sanchez, and two sons Lino, Jr. and Jaylin.
Curriculum Director and Department Chair
Frannie is entering her twenty-third year at Epiphany School. After earning her B. A. in English Literature from Davidson College, Ms. A taught for three years at a public high school in Charlotte, North Carolina before moving to Boston in 1998 to become one of Epiphany’s founding teachers. She earned her masters in Language and Literacy at Harvard University a koi and is currently her Ph.D. at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She lives in Medfield, MA with her husband, and her two children.
Assistant Principal , Science Dept. Head, Director of Facilities
Mr. Penney earned his B.A. at Merrimack College in North Andover, MA and went on to earn his M.A. in leadership studies with a focus on educational leadership from the University of San Diego. Originally from north of Boston, Mr. Penney spent six years teaching at Nativity Prep Academy in San Diego, CA where he had the opportunity to teach a variety of subjects, coach numerous sports teams, and serve as dean of students and assistant principal. Mr. Penney has taught math, science and PE at Epiphany and is currently the assistant principal, science department head and director of facilities. He is dedicated to developing positive relationships with students and their families to help them reach their fullest potential. Mr. Penney is married and lives with his wife, Michelle Penney, and their five children.
Director of Arts & Culture
A.B. Deleveaux is a passionate educator with over 11 years of experience in teaching and school leadership. He currently serves as the Director of Arts and Culture at the Epiphany School, where he is responsible for creating a positive and supportive school atmosphere that fosters student learning and growth.
Before assuming this role, A.B. served as the Arts Director and taught 7th-grade World History, Theatre, and World Religion at Epiphany. He brings his enthusiasm for art, history, culture, and spirituality into the classroom, inspiring students to think critically and engage with the world around them.
Outside the classroom, A.B. co-founded the Epiphany Brotherhood, a group focused on instilling life skills in young boys and helping them grow into confident, responsible men. His commitment to his students’ development is evident in his dedication to supporting their academic and personal growth.
A.B.'s impact extends beyond the school. He has collaborated with the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, New England Conservatory, Rob Gibbs (ProBlak), Frank Rivera (FTB), Concepts, Jenee Osterheldt, Keith Mascoll, and local museums such as the Museum of Fine Arts, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, and the Institute of Contemporary Art. His latest project, the Family Flea Market, brought together Epiphany students, families, and the community for a back-to-school event filled with activities and resources. A.B. believes in using the arts as a tool to build relationships and drive social change.
Operations and Volunteer/Family Support Manager
Ms. Brown joined Epiphany School in 2022, bringing over two decades of experience from her work in Boston Charter Schools and her role as a Residential Counselor at St. Mary’s Women and Infant Center. Prior to joining Epiphany, Ms. Brown served as the Director of Operations at Codman Academy Charter Public School.
Throughout her career, Ms. Brown has received recognitions from the City of Boston for her dedication to the non-profit sector. She was honored with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ “Governor’s Citation” for her invaluable contributions to the community, and the City Council of Boston acknowledged her compassion and commitment to serving those in need.
Ms. Brown is deeply committed to strengthening and empowering Epiphany families and the surrounding community. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, spending quality time with her family, and helping others.
Director of Garden Education
Mx. Cami is a grower, artist, and dreamer. The natural world has been their greatest teacher – especially the majestic Andean mountains that gave them life and the New York creeks and forests that held them in their childhood. They discovered their life’s mission in liberatory garden-based education at Ohio State University, where they earned a BS in Environmental Policy, and later at Boston College where they earned a MEd in Secondary Biology Education as a Donovan Scholar. Their farming and teaching journey has taken them to Latin America to teach at the college level as a Fulbright Scholar, a flower farm in Michigan, school gardens in Chicago, and a permaculture farm in Mexico.
Mx. Cami started their journey at Epiphany School in 2022 as a science and garden teaching fellow. Today they dream, create, and direct the Garden Education Program which integrates garden learning into all facets of Epiphany School; from early childhood education to graduate employment. They deeply believe in food sovereignty as a form of liberation in the face of climate crisis, which guides their pedagogical approach of passing on ancestral teachings of growing vegetables, fruits, and healing herbs.
7th HR 8th Civics Director of TF Program and C&I Team
Mrs. Rodrigues attended the University of Massachusetts-Amherst where she earned her B.A. in 2011. In the fall of 2012, Mrs. Baptista joined the Epiphany community as a Teaching Fellow. She later received her M.Ed from Boston College through the Donovan Teaching Scholars Program in secondary education. Mrs. ROdrigues currently teaches the 8th grade Civics class. In addition to the classroom, Mrs. Rodrigues serves as the Director of the Teaching Fellow Program. She works alongside the Teaching Fellows to support and foster their instructional goals through one-on-one check-ins, observations, and monthly professional development. In 2024, Mrs. Rodrigues began her doctoral journey at Boston University. Mrs. Rodrigues is married and a mom to a beautiful daughter.
Science Teacher and 7th Grade Lead
Ms. Daly attended Connecticut College where she earned her B.A in 2021 in Environmental Science. She joined the Epiphany community in the fall of that same year. During her first year at Epiphany, Ms. Daly worked as the Garden Fellow. Within the Garden Program she helped design curriculum and provide care for the plants in the garden and greenhouse. Ms. Daly then transitioned to teaching 7th grade life science and currently serves as both the 7th Grade Life Science and 8th Grade Physics teacher. She is excited to pass on her passion for the subject!
Chaplain, History & Religion Teacher
The Rev. Jennifer Daly is a deacon in the Episcopal Church. After her ordination, she worked as the director of Camp St. Augustine, a year round camp and after school program for 100 young men from Boston neighborhoods. She then worked at Nativity Prep. She went on to co-found Epiphany where she served as the Principal, and then the Director of Outreach and High School Placement coordinator. She worked at Epiphany for 13 years. She then co-funded Bridge Boston Charter School and served as the principal there for a decade. In 2022, Rev. Daly returned to Epiphany to work as a teacher and the school chaplain. All told, she has worked in urban education for the last 40 years. She has 4 children who light her life.
7th Grade Homeroom and 7th and 8th Grade Math Lead
Mr. Harvey graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a B.S in Secondary Education with a focus in mathematics and a minor in music. In 2016 he graduated from Emmanuel College with a Master’s in Education. At Epiphany, Mr. Harvey is a 7th grade homeroom teacher as well as a lead math teacher in 7th grade and 8th grade. Outside of the classroom, you can find Mr. Harvey exercising and serving as the fitness instructor to many of the teachers. Along with being a personal trainer, Mr. Harvey is also an indoor cycling instructor.
Lead Teacher, Department Head and Curriculum
Ms. Henderson is originally from West Palm Beach, Florida where she first learned the importance of education and community. She earned her B.S. in Business Administration in 2005 from Florida A & M University in Tallahassee, Fl. After graduating, Ms. Henderson worked in the procurement department for Alcoa Inc. in Pittsburgh, PA. However, she always maintained a strong desire to motivate young scholars. Since the age of 14, she has spent time volunteering in her community with young adults working diligently to improve scholastic achievement in local schools and introduce the art of dance and drama to students. Her commitment to her community as well as to disadvantaged youth continued into her adult life once she became an educator in 2008. After the first four years of teaching, Ms. Henderson was given the opportunity to support other teachers by building teacher capacity and understanding of academic practices as an elementary writing and mathematics instructional coach. In addition, Ms. Henderson spent the last four years creating implementation plans for young adults with intellectual disabilities as manager of Heaven's Angels Group Home and is also a private consultant assisting future business owners with becoming licensed group home directors. After relocating to Boston, MA. in 2018, Ms. Henderson became a 5th grade lead teacher at the Epiphany School where she plans to continue her passion and commitment to maximize individual student performance, inspire students' interest in technology as well as creative arts, and instill a sense of self-worth among all students.
6th Grade Teacher and Director of Gardens and Sustainability
Mx. Inglis knew they wanted to be a teacher by the time they were 10 years old but always wondered how they would combine their love of working with younger children and their deep desire to be outside working with plants. In college, they spent their academic years studying history and literature at Harvard while mentoring youth and learning about education… and they spent their summers covered in soil, landscaping or farming. They came to Epiphany in 2015 and love working here because they’ve had the opportunity to combine their passion for teaching with their passion for gardening. In addition to teaching 8th grade social studies, they direct the garden program for both the middle school and the early learning center.
6th Grade Homeroom and Reading and Writing Lead
Mr. Jones has taught at Epiphany School since 2004. He is originally from Ohio where he graduated from the University of Dayton with a B.A. in Sociology. He then completed his Master’s Degree in Elementary Education at Boston College. Mr. Jones started as a teaching fellow but is now a Lead Teacher in the 6th Grade. His homeroom is 6B, and he teaches reading and writing for both 6A and 6B as well as 5th grade art.
Math Teacher and 8th Grade Lead
Ms. Marseille attended College of The Holy Cross where she earned her B.A. in 2022 in Economics. After leaving school, she got accepted into the Boston College Donovan Scholars program which then brought her to Epiphany Schools. Ms. Marseille will be working as a math fellow for 7th and 8th graders. She enjoys running, volleyball, and listening to music during her free time.
