Lisa Ciraldo

Lisa Ciraldo is an experienced educator currently serving as a Technology and STEAM Teacher for the Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District since August 2021. Prior to this role, Ciraldo worked as an Elementary Special Education Teacher in Rye City Schools and the NYC DOE, where experience included managing both ICT and self-contained classrooms. Ciraldo began professional contributions in the education sector as an intern and student teacher at Chappaqua Central School District. Additionally, Lisa Ciraldo co-founded Nutterly, spearheading product development from 2013 to 2017, and previously owned and operated Chocolate Soup Pastry Cafe from 2006 to 2012, focusing on wholesale and retail pastry operations. Educational credentials include ongoing doctoral studies in Innovation in Curriculum and Instruction at Fordham University, a Master's in Childhood and Special Education from Manhattanville University, an Associate's degree in Baking and Pastry Arts from Johnson & Wales University, and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Colorado State University.