Amazing New Staff
Ellington Public Schools Welcomes New Staff
Aron Mondschein, Tech Ed Teacher
Aron Mondschein is very excited to start his first year teaching in Ellington! A longtime member of the Ellington family, Aron graduated from Ellington High School in 2019 and graduated from Pace University in 2023 with a Bachelor's in Filmmaking before starting work in the district as a substitute teacher. After completing the Alternate Route to Certification program in 2025 and working at Ellington High School as a long-term substitute in 2026, Aron is officially joining the staff at EHS as a technology education teacher. In his free time, he can be found enjoying sports, especially Ellington football, and watching the newest movies. He is very thrilled to be back in Ellington for his first year officially teaching!
Nicole Quigley, Business Teacher
Nicole Quigley is very excited to be joining the Ellington High School community! After many years of working in the corporate world, she made the exciting transition into teaching Business, bringing real-world experience and a passion for preparing students for their futures. Nicole earned her Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Human Resources Management before continuing her education and earning her Master's degree in Organizational Leadership and Public Administration. She completed the ARC program in 2024 to become certified as a Business teacher. Outside of school, Nicole spends much of her time with her son, Ray, and her twin daughters, Alexa and Zoe. She is also a huge movie, tv and music buff and enjoys Pilates and kickboxing. This is Nicole's third year teaching Business, and she is excited to be part of the Ellington School District. She looks forward to making a positive impact on her students while helping them develop the skills they need for success.
Briana Bogrette, Pre-School Teacher
Hello everyone! I'm Briana Bogrette, and I'm excited to be returning to Ellington Public Schools as a preschool teacher! Many of you may remember me from my previous seven years teaching preschool here in Ellington. During that time, I earned my master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and became a BCBA. While that journey was incredibly rewarding, it also confirmed what I'd always known—my passion is in the preschool classroom, and I'm thrilled to be back doing what I love.
Ellington has always been home to me. I grew up here, attended Ellington Public Schools from kindergarten through graduation at Ellington High School, and now I have the privilege of returning to the district that helped shape me.
Outside of school, I'm a busy mom to two amazing kids—Sophia, who is 7, and Logan, who is 4. They keep me on my toes and remind me every day why I love working with young children.
I'm looking forward to reconnecting with familiar faces, meeting new colleagues, and collaborating with all of you to support our students. I'm so grateful for the opportunity to come back to a place that has always felt like home!
Lauren Consentino, Grade 2
Lindsey Schillinger, Kindergarten Teacher
Lindsey Schillinger is excited to become a part of the Ellington and Crystal Lake community! Lindsey comes to the district going into her 5th year of teaching Kindergarten. Lindsey graduated in 2020 from Eastern Connecticut State University with a Bachelor’s degree in English and Minors in History and Writing. Lindsey returned to Eastern Connecticut State University to complete their Master’s program in Early Childhood Education. Lindsey is passionate about all things education and strives to embed social-emotional learning into all aspects of her instruction. Lindsey enjoys supporting her students in the classroom and broader community, and is eager to join a Pre-K-6 school where she will have the opportunity to see her students grow. Lindsey recently got married in April 2026 and got to celebrate the milestone by going on her first ever cruise. Lindsey and her husband Jared enjoy vacationing together both at Walt Disney World, on Disney Cruise Lines, and in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. In her spare time, Lindsey enjoys shopping, spending time with family and working on creative lessons and projects for her students. Lindsey looks forward to bringing her positive energy to the role of Kindergarten Teacher and as a member of Ellington Public Schools!
Allison Nichols, Special Education Teacher
Amy Leonard, School Psychologist
Amy is very excited to join the Ellington Public Schools community! She comes with many years of experience working as a School Psychologist with elementary aged students. Her educational background includes earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Eastern Connecticut State University and a Master’s Degree as well as a Sixth Year Certificate in School Psychology from the University of Hartford. She, her husband, and their two children, are from the area and live close by in the vicinity to UCONN. She has been enjoying the summer doing things she loves like visiting with friends and family, gardening, swimming, and making many ice cream stops! Her family recently visited Myrtle Beach for the first time and had a wonderful vacation. She is very much looking forward to starting the school year and getting to know the staff and families of Ellington!
Mahalakshmi G. Subramaniyan, Special Education Teacher
I am Mahalakshmi G Subramaniyan (Mrs. Maha), the new ACES Special Education Teacher at Ellington High School. After almost a decade in IT, I followed my heart into education and completed my program through the CREC Teacher Residency Program.
Having been with Ellington Public Schools since 2022, I am deeply passionate about fostering inclusive education for all students. As a local resident, wife, and mom of two, I understand the importance of strong home-school partnerships. Outside the classroom, I love cooking and am trained in Indian classical Carnatic music.
Ivana Walker, Special Education Teacher, BASES
Ivana Walker is excited to be joining Ellington Public Schools, entering her 5th year as a Special Education Teacher. She holds a Master’s Degree in Special Education from the University of Hartford and a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from Westfield State University. Ivana is passionate about creating a supportive, inclusive learning environment where every student feels safe and ready to learn. She is also a certified yoga instructor and enjoys incorporating mindfulness and movement into her work with students. Ivana grew up in Granby, CT and lives in the area with her spouse, Ron, their four daughters, Mykaila, Madysen, Maylee and Macyn, their dog, Bella, and cat, Taco. Outside of school, she enjoys yoga, spending time with her family, and being outdoors
