Meet The Team
Kevin Stahl, co-founder
Since moving to Larchmont from Park Slope in 2019, Kevin has embraced his new community with open arms. After 15+ years in corporate finance, he shifted gears in 2022 to focus on what matters most: educational advocacy for our youth and building a strong, supportive community for families. As a dad to three energetic school-aged kids, Kevin understands the daily juggling act of parenting, and he’s committed to making life a bit easier for everyone. At Chatsworth Elementary, Kevin serves on the PTA Executive Board, leads a Bike Bus route to school, chairs the Student Support Services Committee (formerly SEPTA), and volunteers as a certified Parent Member at CSE committees to help families navigate school services, 504 plans and IEPs. Whether Kevin is teaching STEM, coaching youth sports, or shuttling kids between activities, he’s out there connecting with neighbors and inspiring young minds. With his warm, community-first approach, Kevin is dedicated to creating an environment where every child can thrive and every parent can feel confident in the support around them.
Nicole Russo, co-founder
Nicole, a mother of three school-aged children, is an active and longstanding member of the Larchmont community, serving as a Girl Scout Troop Leader, Badger Camp Instructor, and Co-chair of the Chatsworth Elementary Book Fair. Nicole brings a wealth of teaching experience and a passion for education to her classes. Nicole has taught at multiple levels, from elementary to university, designing courses in literature, world religion, composition, and creative writing. Nicole graduated with a dual major in English and Religious Studies from the University of Richmond, holds an M.A. in English Literature from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and completed all coursework and successfully defended her dissertation prospectus toward a Ph.D. Nicole is thrilled to be a founding member of The STEAM Collective and hopes it will grow into a valuable community resource and a second home for creative, curious children.
Ashley Napoli, teacher
Ashley is a certified Yoga Instructor with 18 years of teaching experience, a proud local mom, and the founder of Living Lotus Yoga. Ashley also holds certificates in Trauma Informed Yoga & Art Therapy, and Yin Yoga, as well as a master’s degree in education. She specializes in movement, meditation, and mindfulness guiding clients to tap into their authenticity and develop unshakable self-worth. Her approach blends mindful movement, breathwork, and self-reflection to inspire growth both on and off the mat. Ashley enjoys bringing her expertise in mindfulness to children, empowering them to build emotional resilience, self-awareness and achieve life-changing results. Ashley embraces all levels of study, and is excited to lead Mini & Me, Adult and Kid-only practices at The STEAM Collective.
https://www.livinglotusyoga.com/
https://www.instagram.com/ashleynapoliyoga/
Anthony Federici, teacher
Anthony grew up playing chess and found success teaching adaptive chess to special education and elementary-age students. He graduated from Sacred Heart University with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and worked in special education for 18 years. Anthony is a certified National Scholastic Chess Foundation teacher, was one of the Directors of the afterschool program at the Park Avenue Elementary School where he created and honed a robust chess program, and is currently teaching chess across Westchester and beyond, including Somers Intermediate School, the Lefell lower school, Purchase Elementary, Fox Meadow Elementary, Old Greenwich School, Bronxville and more.
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