Announcing New Assistant Director Dr. Alissa Pellegrino
- Ashley Riviere
- 2 hours ago
- 2 min read
This summer, The Quad community says a bittersweet “see you later” to Sarah Cehelyk, the Assistant Director of the Summer Program. Since 2021, Cehelyk has been a part of the summer program, working as a psychosocial intern, chief intern, psychosocial support associate, and last summer beginning her role as Assistant Director.
Cehelyk says she has deeply enjoyed her work with our students, staff, and families.
“I would like to thank the Quad Manhattan community for endless support, guidance, and community over the past several years. So much of who I am and who I am becoming is thanks to my summers with The Quad Manhattan,” she says.
Managing Director Ashley Riviere says that Cehelyk's contributions to the program have been monumental. She adds that in Cehelyk's years at Quad, the program has added the latest research, newly adapted models of psychosocial learning, and advanced in understanding DEI paradigms and pedagogy thanks in large part to Cehelyk's tireless efforts, skills, and talents as an up-and-comer.
"Sarah is a rising star in the field and we have been lucky to have her as part of the Quad team in recent years," Riviere said, "We hope to have her back very soon!"
The Quad community wishes Cehelyk the best as she finishes her Psy.D. in School Psychology.
The Quad is pleased to announce new Assistant Director, Dr. Alissa Pellegrino, Psy.D. Pellegrino has been involved with the Quad Manhattan in various roles since 2024. Currently, she works as a Postdoctoral Psychologist at The Quad Preparatory School. After graduating from Fordham University in 2017, Pellegrino worked as a 1:1 Psychosocial Assistant at the Quad Preparatory School, followed by a year working as a Psychosocial Teacher. She went on to complete her Psy.D. in School Psychology at St. John’s University.
Pellegrino says thrilled to be joining The Quad Manhattan team for Summer 2025. A 2e professional, Pellegrino said she's eager to begin the training program in June with our staff. She has already been brainstorming how to contribute her expertise in this position. "I'm very passionate about is neurodiversity-affirming practices," Pellegrino said.