Rayen Early College Middle School

Dr. Donofrio

Principal

email- Maureen.Donofrio@youngstown.k12.oh.us
extension-
8530

Dr. Maureen Donofrio is in her fourth year as principal at RECMS. She is proud to say that she is one of the four original teachers that has been at RECMS since the inception of the school! Prior to that she was the Assistant Principal at Harding Elementary. She has been in the Youngstown City Schools for 32 years, teaching at four other YCSD schools, as well. 

Dr. D. received her Doctorate degree at YSU in Educational Leadership, her Masters degree in Educational Leadership at Westminster College, and her Bachelors degree in Elementary Education at YSU. She is proud to say that she is a lifelong Youngstown Resident, and a lifelong member of St.Christine’s Church. She is also a crazy Disney fan and loves going to Disney with her husband and kids. Dr. Donofrio is extremely honored to be the Principal of RECMS, and so very thankful to share her days with such an amazing staff, and the best kids ever!

Mr. Schneider

Assistant Principal

email- MatthewJ.Schneider@youngstown.k12.oh.us
extension-
3663

Mr. Schneider served two years as Dean of Students at Rayen Early College Middle School and is now serving as the RECMS Assistant Principal. Mr. Schneider was a school counselor at RECMS before taking his post as Dean.
Mr. Schneider grew up in Sharon, Pennsylvania, and is a proud graduate of Sharon High School. He received a Bachelor of Arts from Bethany College, majoring in Physical Education, before receiving a Master’s in Education from Westminster College. Mr. Schneider has had a lifetime love for the sport of football and participated from the time he was a youth throughout his collegiate career. Mr. Schneider has continued to be a part of the game by coaching at the high school and collegiate level.