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Meet Our Back-Office Staff!

RECMS Principal

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.Christineā€™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!

Dr .D.

RECMS Assistant Principal

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 Masterā€™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.

Schneider

RECMS TSA

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Mrs. Cooper

TSA

email- Melissa.Cooper@youngstown.k12.oh.us

extension-
3637

Mrs. Cooper has been in education for over fifteen years, holding degrees from Youngstown State University and Concordia University. At Rayen Early College Middle School, she leads various literacy and technology initiatives, including Right to Read Week and virtual field trips. Cooper also collaborates with local organizations to enhance student experiences, like the Mix 98.9 Weather Kid program. She continually seeks to create an innovative and supportive learning environment.

RECMS Instructional Coach

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Ms. Blose

Instructional Coach

email- Stephanie.Blose@youngstown.k12.oh.us

extension-
8751

RECMS Counseling Staff

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Ms. Dota

School Counselor

email- Kristen.Dota@youngstown.k12.oh.us

extension-
3665

Hawkins

Ms. Hawkins

Social Worker

email- Judy.Hawkins@youngstown.k12.oh.us

extension-
3622

Richardson

Ms. Richardson

School Counselor Intern

email-
crichardson02@student.ysu.edu

extension-
3665