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Meet our School Administration

Head of School

Colin Hogan

Colin Hogan

Titles: Head of School
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Colin Hogan joined LCCS in 2013. As Head of School, he oversees the middle school, 5th grade, and PreK programs, manages the school’s curriculum, and leads the administrative team. Mr. Hogan values building strong relationships with students and their families, working collaboratively to achieve their goals.

Before joining LCCS, Mr. Hogan was the social studies coordinator for the Highland Park School District, where he managed curriculum and staff development. He also taught middle school social studies in Highland Park and at various charter and independent schools in New Jersey and Chicago. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in History from Indiana University, a Master’s in Early Adolescent Education from Bank Street College, and an administrative certification from the NJEXCEL program. Mr. Hogan is also a faculty member at NJEXCEL, where he mentors future school administrators and teaches courses on charter school leadership.

He currently serves on the board of the New Jersey Charter School Association and has received several accolades for his work, including being named New Jersey History Teacher of the Year in 2013 and Administrator of the Year by the New Jersey Charter Schools Association in 2017.

Middle School, 5th and PreK Lead Administrator

Assistant Heads of School

Tatiana Antczak

Tatiana Antczak

Titles: Assistant Head of School
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Tatiana Antczak has been with LCCS since 2017, where she currently serves as the Assistant Head of School. In this role, she oversees the lower school, acts as the school testing coordinator, and supervises intervention, I&RS, and special education programs. Her commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment ensures that every student and faculty member feels valued and respected.

Prior to her current position, Ms. Antczak spent six and a half years as a third-grade teacher at LCCS. During that time, she also took on the roles of Student Council advisor and Assistant Director of the school’s summer program. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Caldwell University and a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from St. Peter’s University.

Lower School Lead Administrator

Angel Melendez

Angel Melendez

Titles: Assistant Head of School
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Angel Melendez has been an integral part of LCCS since 2011, currently serving as the Assistant Head of School. Before this, he taught Elementary Physical Education at LCCS. He oversees student behavior, restorative practices, specialist teachers, and the Middle School PAW program. As a trained restorative practitioner through the International Institute of Restorative Practices, Mr. Melendez is committed to handling student behavior in a way that honors the dignity of all community members and views conflicts as opportunities for growth and learning.

In 2012, Mr. Melendez played a key role in launching the LCCS athletics program, including the boys' and girls' basketball teams. He has since served as the Head Coach of the boys' team, leading them to victory in the 2019 Charter School Athletic League Championship. He also developed the LCCS student mentoring program and, in 2022, founded the Jags Community Kitchen, an in-school food pantry created in partnership with Stop & Shop—the first of its kind in New Jersey.

Mr. Melendez earned a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education/Health from Montclair State University and a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from Saint Peter’s University. He is our certified School Safety Specialist and the school’s Anti-Bullying Coordinator. In 2024, Mr. Melendez was featured by the New Jersey Public Charter Schools Association in their “Charters Change Lives” video series, highlighting diverse and inspiring voices within the New Jersey public charter school community.

School Safety, Bullying, Technology, & Specialists Lead Administrator

School Administration Team

Ulrika Boijort

Titles: HR, Student Records Coordinator
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Barbara Kiss

Titles: Facilities Director
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Melissa Megaro

Titles: Comptroller, Athletic Director
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Marc Mulholland

Titles: Director of Development and Communications
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Neidra Rambaran

Titles: Administrative Assistant
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