Stasia DeBonis
Physical Education Teacher
Grades 3-5
Favorite Healthy Quote:
"You are what you eat" and "A day will never be anymore than what you make of it."
Education & Certifications:
Masters in Physical Education
Project Adventure Certified
CPR/AED/First Aid Certified
Special Interest(s) & Hobbies:
Spending quality time with my husband Russell, kids Sophia and Max, and extended family. Playing Volleyball and exercising makes me very happy
A health recommendation to students and parents/guardians:
Your body is yours for the rest of your life. How you treat it and what you feed it, will dictate how it treats YOU as you age.
Find fun family activities to do like walking on the beach, bike riding or even a simple walk around the neighborhood after dinner. It is exercise for the mind, body and spirit! "The secret of getting ahead is getting started."
Mike Herbst
Physical Education Teacher
Grades 3-5
Mr. Herbst has been a Physical Education Teacher at Gardiner Manor School since 2005. He prides himself on his detail oriented, physically active lessons that teach to the whole student. In addition to teaching PE Classes, Mr. Herbst’s duties also include running a weekly wiffleball club, organizing PE field trips, and running the annual Gardiner Manor Circus.
Mr. Herbst has also served as the Head Varsity Baseball Coach since 2011 and most recently led the Íæż½ã½ã Baseball Marauders to their best record in school history (18-2). He graduated with his Masters Degree from Stony Brook University, and his Bachelors degree from CW Post where he was also captain of the baseball team.
Rich Nicolosi
Physical Education Teacher
Grades 3-5
Mr. Nicolosi started his career as a Physical Education teacher in the Íæż½ã½ã Middle School and has been teaching in Gardiner Manor since 2014. He is also the Gardiner Manor Soccer Club Coordinator and helps organize the Gardiner Manor Circus, Field Day, and Talent Show.
Mr. Nicolosi has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business from Loyola University and a Master’s Degree from Adelphi University in Physical Education. He is also coaches Football and Lacrosse at Íæż½ã½ã Middle School.