Science

Gerald joined The Family Foundation School in 2006 as a chemistry teacher and, given his interest in photography, soon set up the school's first photography class. He was named Science Department Chairman in 2008, and became Academic Dean in 2011. He currently teaches Chemistry B. Prior to FFS, Gerald taught chemistry at SUNY Delhi. He and his wife Ann, Dean of Students at FFS, serve as Family Leaders for Betton House. They live in rural Hancock where they enjoy a range of outdoor activities, from gardening and raising chickens to bicycling and hiking.

Daughter of The Family Foundation School founders Tony and Betty Argiros, Ann joined the FFS faculty in 2006 as a chemistry teacher. She currently teaches Chemistry A. Ann previously taught chemistry at Delhi State College and Sienna College. Her administrative duties since returning have included Director of Human Resources, and school principal. In 2011 she was named Dean of Students. Ann and her husband Gerald serve as Family Leaders for Betton House. At home they enjoy backyard farming and are active promoters of local agriculture, including organic produce and dairy products, grass-fed beef and pasture-raised pork.

Ed has been on staff at The Family Foundation School since 2006 and has taught Regents Biology, College Biology, College Science in Modern Society, and Calculus and Statistics. In addition to his Honors Forensics class, he currently teaches Honors Statistics and Algebra 1B. A biotechnology enthusiast, Ed has introduced FFS students to Gel Electrophoresis with day-long DNA profiling sessions each semester with Dr. Darwin Yerky, outreach coordinator of Cornell Institute for Biology Teachers.

Larry joined the faculty of The Family Foundation School in 2004 with more than 10 years of classroom teaching experience in the New York public school system. He teaches earth science and physics classes, and often uses his background and interest in mechanics and environmental science in his physics labs. The class's annual trip to Six Flags to study the physics of amusement park rides makes Larry's class one of the most popular on campus.

Christine came to The Family Foundation School with a background in medical technology, and has taught biology since 1999. She was the science department chair for three years, and also taught English and science classes in the FFS middle school. In addition to her teaching duties, Christine serves as a mentor and sponsor for numerous girls and is the former Family Leader of Wilson House. Off campus, she enjoys traveling and motorcycle riding with her husband Joe.