Crestwood School Specialists

Ms. Christine Frohlich (Science Teacher) or “Ms. Fro” as the children lovingly call her, has worked at Crestwood since 1997. She worked in Crestwood’s Middle School, when it was still in session, as a science, math, English, and home room teacher. She also taught computers for 6 years. Currently she works as our camp nature specialist while also teaching science at our school. Christine received a Bachelors in Special Education and Elementary Education with a minor in Psychology & Science and a Masters in Reading and Literacy. She loves the look of joy on each child’s face when they learn a new concept in Science.

Mr. Michael Gaetani (Physical Education Teacher) started at Crestwood in 2012 working as a Group Leader in our Teen Travel program. In 2022 he joined Crestwood’s School Staff as the Physical Education Teacher. Michael graduated from SUNY Oneonta with a Bachelors in Childhood Education and is currently working towards his Master’s degree in Social Work at Stony Brook University. He has spent over 10 years teaching in both the private and public schools, including 5 years as a first and second grade teacher.

Miss Kaitlyn Kopetic (Science Teacher) studied both Creative Writing and Marine Vertebrate Biology at Stony Brook University. She has worked as a dance teacher for ages 2-15 since 2017 and has directed a dance camp program since 2019. Miss Kaitlyn has a passion for both science and science education and is so excited to be working at Crestwood with an extraordinary group of children and staff.

Ms. Mady Mocelo (Spanish & Phys- Ed teacher) has been associated with Crestwood for 42 years and considers this her second family. Miss Mady graduated from St. John’s University with a degree in Education. Here at Crestwood she teaches Spanish and has taught Physical Education also, Miss Mady enjoys teaching Spanish through songs and fun activities. She also has taught many children how to ride a bicycle. Miss Mady loves to see the children’s faces light up when they learn for the first time. Miss Mady has also worked in camp as a Group Leader, Kindergarten Division Head and now as the Athletic Director.

Ms. Eileen Sleckman (Pre-School & Kindergarten Art Teacher) holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Pratt Institute and a Masters of Science in Art Education from CW Post. She has been part of the Crestwood family since 1996 teaching art, has developed the Pre-School Art curriculum in our school and directs the Preschool Arts and Crafts program at our camp. She has done work in illustration and design, including the Crestwood logo, and has written several articles for art education publications. Eileen enjoys drawing and painting and exhibits her work in local galleries. She is a current participant in the Town of Huntington Public Art Initiative.

Mr. Trevor (Music Teacher) started working at Crestwood as our Music Teacher in 2020. For the past 4 years he has also worked at Take A Bow as an Assistant Manager & Sr. Voice and Acting Instructor. Trevor obtained his Associates Degree in music from Suffolk County Community College then continued on to SUNY Fredonia where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts in 2018.