"Within these Halls we learned Duty"
The NYMA Team
Administration

Jin Xu
Acting Superintendent
Dr. Jin Xu is no stranger to the New York Military Academy, having served previously as the Acting Superintendent and Chief Financial Officer of NYMA in 2016. From 2016 to 2019 he served on its Board of Trustees, as treasurer and secretary. Having earned his PhD in finance from the University of Texas, Dr. Xu brings his years of experience as an entrepreneur and a strong commitment to the New York Military Academy’s future.John Thompson
Dean of Academics
Mr. Thompson attended University of Virginia and completed his master program in education from Southern Connecticut State University. He brings a wealth of experience to our fine institution. He was the Dean of Academics at the Maplebrook School prior to coming here.He will also be a math teacher and will take the time to get to know each student as an individual. He will be strict when he needs to be but will also have a great rapport with students, faculty, and parents. He understands the need for different learning in the classroom.

John Mahon
Director of Admissions
John Mahon earned his Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Mount Saint Mary College in Newburgh New York and his Master of Science degree in Management with a concentration in Human Computer Interaction from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York. He worked at IBM in Armonk, New York for twenty years in Data Analytics. Mr. Mahon worked at Mount Saint Mary College before joining NYMA for eight years in Enrollment and was the Dean of Admissions for the last five years. He is married to his wife of 28 years, Clauida and they have two sons John Patrick and Luke Christian.

Bobby Rahn
Athletic Coordinator
Bobby Rahn came to NYMA from John S. Burke Catholic High School where he taught, was Dean of Discipline, and coached their basketball team to a New York State Championship. He is passionate about helping students reach their potential through participation in athletics. Mr. Rahn excels at helping student-athletes improve their academic record by creating a supportive environment both on and off the court. Additionally, he has extensive experience at finding his student-athletes excellent opportunities at the collegiate and even professional levels. Here at NYMA, Mr. Rahn coaches, teaches health and wellness classes, and also organizes his very popular basketball camps and tournaments. It is his goal to lead the entire athletic program at the Academy into a new period of growth and achievement. So far he is right on track. In his first season as head basketball coach, Mr. Rahn led the Knights to a Hudson Valley Athletic League Championship and then to the school’s first ever NEPSAC Championship. He was also named NEPSAC Coach of the Year.

Nick Mishkovski
Director of Facilities
Nick Mishkovski holds a master’s degree in History and EPA Universal Certification from The National Center for Construction Education and Research. He joined NYMA in December of 2015 after working at the United States Military Academy and TF Cornerstone in New York City. Mr. Mishkovski also brings more than 15 years of experience in construction. His goal is to bring the Academy’s facilities back to their full potential and glory while maintaining the safety and security of NYMA’s cadets and employees.
Richard Thorn
Director of Dining Facilities
Richard Thorn is a culinary professional with over 30 years of experience in all aspects of food service. He is an alumnus of Paul Smith’s College (A.A.S. Culinary Arts) and has served in the U.S. Navy’s Submarine Service (MS2-SS). After his time in the Navy, Mr. Thorn became a certified Dietary Manager and worked in contract food service. He was assigned to a variety of locations throughout the region including medical, corporate, recreational and educational facilities. Mr. Thorn returned to NYMA in 2017. He was previously the Food Service Director here from 2013-2015.
Faculty & Staff
Mary Alva
Accounting Manager
Phillip Anderson
Humanities Department
Thomas Gillett
Humanities Department
Everly Camarillo Platon
Mathematics & Science Departments
Raymond Senior Cooper, Jr.
Mathematics & Science Departments
Julia Winward
Mathematics Department
Dawn Kilgore
Mathematics Department
Samantha Ann Hill
English Department Chair
John Paul Langan
English Department
Dr. Jena Webb
English Department
Kelly Shalian
Foreign Languages / French
Bingjing Dong
Foreign Languages & Summer Program Coordinator
Kristofer Zajkowski
Foreign Languages / Spanish
Kayla Marie Heikkinen
Art Department
Dierdre Pezzullo
School Counselor &
College Advisor
Terri Madaia
Registrar & Assistant to the Dean of Academics
Barbara Ann O'Rourke
Secretary to the Superintendent
Beth Moriarty-Cartoon
Admissions Coordinator
April Cotton
Head Nurse
Erinda Krasniqi
Tactical Officer
Sgt. Shelly Brockington
Tactical Officer
Justin LoPresti
NYMA Class '01 Tactical Officer
Jessica Faccon
Tactical Officer
Mario Espinoza
Tactical Officer
Ms. Loretta Woody
Tactical Officer
Josy Germana
Tailor
Wilson O. Matamoros
Maintenance
Zaheeda Murphy
Janitorial Staff