Leadership and Governance

Rachel Romano
Founder & Executive Director

Compelled by the need to address the chronic challenges of the city’s middle schools, Rachel Romano founded Veritas Prep Charter School in 2012. Prior to founding Veritas Prep, Ms. Romano was the principal and executive director of the Christa McAuliffe Regional Charter School, where she led the school to achieve consistent gains in student achievement and increased enrollment by 62%.

A certified principal and English teacher in Massachusetts, Ms. Romano spent six years working in Springfield Public Schools as a teacher and school leader. She earned a B.S. in journalism from Syracuse University and an M.Ed. in education administration from the University of Massachusetts. Ms. Romano was a 2010 Fellow with Building Excellent Schools.

Amy Clark
Executive Principal

Amy Clark joined the Veritas Prep team in 2012 as the founding math teacher. She became the school’s first assistant principal in 2015 before taking the helm as principal in 2018. She now leads both the middle and high school campuses as executive principal.

As a teacher, Mrs. Clark increased proficiency rates of her scholars by more than 30% and, under her leadership, the school reduced suspension rates by more than 60%. She is a graduate of Bryant University with a degree in marketing and management, and served as a former Teach For America corps member in Detroit, Michigan.

Jonathan Swan

Director of School Supports

Lynne Mills

Director of Business Management

Nicole Gauthier

Director of Special Projects

Shannon Langone

Director of Talent

Middle School Leadership Team

TJ Hebert

Assistant Principal, Middle School

Tia Cardaropoli

Special Education Coordinator, Middle School

High School Leadership Team

Kori Alston

School Director, High School

Board of Trustees

College and Career Advisory Board (CCAB)