School Staff
Principal: George Bacalles
Vanessa Miller, English Language Arts
Vanessa Miller has been teaching English Language Arts in the Corning-Painted Post District since 1998. She taught 8th grade English at Corning Free Academy and 9th grade English at the high school before moving to the High School Learning Center in the fall of 2021. She has a Bachelor of Science in Education from SUNY Fredonia and a Master of Arts in English from SUNY Buffalo State College. When the weather is suitable, Vanessa loves to hike and bike on the local trails. She also likes walking with friends, baking for her family, and watching movies in her spare time. Vanessa enjoys her experience at the HSLC because of the unique, bright, and kind students she works with, the chance to continue teaching great literature, and the flexible work environment.
Carol Howard, Science bio coming soon
Emily Andress, Physical Education bio coming soon
Mike Sanfratello, Guidance
Michael Sanfratello is our School Counselor, who joined the High School Learning Center in 2010. Michael received his Master’s Degree in Education and Counseling from Alfred University. Mike enjoys spending time with his family, friends, and pets (Great Danes).