Department: Interdisciplinary
Mr. Denis Scannell
Mr. Denis Scannell
LuHi Role: Teacher (Government, Freshman Seminar), Girls Varsity Lacrosse coach, Middle School Flag Football coach; joined the LuHi Faculty in 2004
Education: Stony Brook University, BA in Social Sciences; Dowling College, Master of Science in Secondary Education; Xavier University, Master of Science in Coaching and Athlete Development; Long Island University, School Leadership
What I love about my role: I love the opportunity to delve into the learning process with our freshman and how it can help them achieve in their other courses. Teaching government to seniors is an opportunity to dive deep into topics and issues that they will help solve in their post-LuHi lives
Other professional experience: Public school teacher, Associate Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach at Suffolk Community College
Hobbies: Lacrosse, Surfing, Reading and Writing
Family: I am the proud husband to Colleen, and dad to Liam (13) and Mia (11) as well as Sherlock the dog, campus cats turned pets Blake and Everest, Gecko-Bruce, Snail-Snaily, and probably another animal procured after publication.
What I love most about LuHi: The mission of LuHi is about more than grades, awards, subjects, and transcripts. It is about the development of the whole person and their relationship to God, the world, their country, their community, and their family.
Mrs. Elisa Bruno
Mrs. Elisa Bruno
LuHi Role: Teacher (Visual Arts/Business/Religion Department), joined the LuHi faculty in 2020
Education: Fashion Institute of Technology, Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Packaging Design; LIU Post, Master of Fine Arts Degree in Clinical Art Therapy
Other professional experience: Before coming to LuHi, I was a Museum Educator at the Hofstra University Museum of Art. I developed curriculum and delivered sessions for the P-12 school programs, community groups, and college classes.
Hobbies: My perfect day would be taking a walk along the beach, feeling the sand under my feet while looking for seashells and sea glass, and staying until sunset. I also love to paint and be creative.
Family: I drive to work every morning with my two kids who attend school at LuHi, Michael (a Junior) and Rachael (an 8th grader
What I love most about LuHi: Everyone, including students, works as a team and with the same purpose.
Ms. Tesia Harris
Ms. Tesia Harris
LuHi Role: Teacher (Sports Management), joined the LuHi faculty in 2020
Education: St. Johns University, Bachelor of Arts English, Minor in Sociology; Liberty University, Masters in Secondary Education
What I love about my role: I love having the ability to share knowledge, career opportunities and motivate the youth. I’m passionate about helping others succeed and learning about the sports management field.
Hobbies: Traveling, Yoga, and shop
What I love about LuHi: LuHi has a tremendous staff and community. From day one, I felt the family atmosphere.