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Julie Locey

Julie Locey is committed to offering young men of Rochester the high-quality learning environment they deserve. Julie has worked in education for over 20 years. From her beginnings as a fourth-grade teacher and middle school Social Studies teacher, Julie advanced through positions of Campus Minister, Dean of Students, Vice Principal, and Principal. During nine years…

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Timothy Hill

Tim Hill is originally from Wade, MS, and graduated from East Central High School. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in History Education from the University of Southern Mississippi  and earned his Master’s Degree in Instructional Technology from the University of Alabama . He began his teaching career in Holly Springs, MS, where he taught US…

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Levi Bennett

Levi Bennett is a true Vertus Warrior! As Principal, he spends much of the day making sure staff and students are supported and have the tools/services needed to succeed. Bennett is also a certified TIG instructor and uses his calm demeanor to his advantage when dealing with students’ social-emotional issues every day. Bennett has a…

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James Daniels

James Daniels has been working with the youth of Rochester for over 15 years. As one of the founding members of the Vertus staff he is dedicated to the Vertus vision of creating leaders of character for our community and workplace. jdaniels@vertusschool.org

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Ben Kadar

Benjamin Kadar is the Director of Academics at Vertus. He was born and raised in Rochester, NY. Since graduating from SUNY Geneseo in 2003 with a certification to teach Social Studies, he has spent his career working in Rochester schools (both public and charter) in various capacities. Ben is an original staff member who came…

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Richard Maez

Rich Maez is committed to offering the young men at Vertus High School an opportunity for participation in a wide variety of athletics and clubs. He believes that athletics helps develop leaders of character and is an integral part of the educational process, which is consistent with Vertus High School’s mission. Rich is originally from…

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Matt Owlett

Matt Owlett was was born and raised in Almond, NY (near the Pennsylvania border). He attended SUNY Geneseo where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in history. He then went on to serve as an AmeriCorps member in West Philadelphia before moving to Syracuse to pursue his Master’s degree in Inclusive Education. Matt has…

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Maurice Rice

Maurice Rice was born and raised right here in Rochester NY, growing up he faced many of the challenges our students face today. Poverty, gangs, violence, drugs, and many different challenges that are designed to distract and keep students blinded to what the world can offer them. Maurice Decided to play multiple sports growing up…

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Norris Woods

As Vertus’ College and Career Counselor, Assistant Athletic Director and JV Basketball Head Coach, Norris strives every day to demonstrate to the young men of Vertus the life skills, work ethic and character needed for success in school, work, and life. He was born and raised in Rochester but left the area after high school…

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