SCHOOL LEADERSHIP
NSU University School’s administration is comprised of dedicated professionals with years of leadership experience. Their innovation, expertise, and dedication to your children and our school help make NSU University School one of the leading college preparatory schools in South Florida.
William Kopas, Ed.D.
Head of School
William Kopas, Ed.D., has been Head of School at NSU University School since 2015, after serving five years as Upper School Director. Before coming to NSU University School, Dr. Kopas was principal at Canisius High School in Buffalo, New York. He also served in a variety of administrative capacities including assistant principal, dean of students, and summer school director for 16 years at Brophy Prep in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Kopas earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan, where he was a member of four Big Ten Championship swim teams, an individual Big Ten Champion, and a Big Ten Scholar athlete. He has a masters from Northern Arizona University and received his doctorate in education from Nova Southeastern University in 2015.
Head of School
William Kopas, Ed.D., has been Head of School at NSU University School since 2015, after serving five years as Upper School Director. Before coming to NSU University School, Dr. Kopas was principal at Canisius High School in Buffalo, New York. He also served in a variety of administrative capacities including assistant principal, dean of students, and summer school director for 16 years at Brophy Prep in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Kopas earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan, where he was a member of four Big Ten Championship swim teams, an individual Big Ten Champion, and a Big Ten Scholar athlete. He has a masters from Northern Arizona University and received his doctorate in education from Nova Southeastern University in 2015.
Robyn Kaiyal, Ph.D.
Associate Head of Academic Affairs
Associate Head of Academic Affairs, Robyn Kaiyal, Ph.D., joined NSU University School in 2005 as a Middle School English, history, and drama teacher. In 2008, she moved to the Upper School where she taught history and advanced seminar courses. Just two years later, she became associate director of academic affairs in the Upper School where she oversaw the design, development, and implementation of all instructional programming and staff development. Dr. Kaiyal returned to the Middle School in 2015 as the director where she inspired faculty and students to strive for academic excellence through innovative, personalized learning experiences. In 2019, she was appointed as associate head of academic affairs and oversees all curriculum development, school accreditations, and more.
Jacob Glickman, M.B.A.
Associate Head of School Operations
Jacob Glickman, M.B.A., joined NSU University School in 2002, and in that time, he has assumed many roles. He was hired to teach Middle School English but expanded his courses to include Middle School and Upper School Latin, Upper School English, and Writing and Rhetoric. He then served as the associate director of media and digital technology for two years before serving as director of business operations for five. He became the associate head of school operations in 2022. He oversees Admissions, the Business Office, Communication and Marketing, and Summer and Extended Programs. He holds an M.B.A. and a graduate certificate in data analytics from Florida Atlantic University.
Lisa Chancey, M.S.
Preschool Director
Lisa Chancey, M.S., is the director of NSU University School's Preschool. Mrs. Chancey joined the USchool community as a parent in 1999 before becoming an active member of the faculty in 2005. Mrs. Chancey first began teaching at USchool in the Bridges Program. In 2012, she became an associate director in the Lower School. Returning to her Middle School roots in 2017, Mrs. Chancey became the associate director in charge of Student Life, Student Academic Support, and the English department. She worked with the administrative team on curriculum/instruction, advisory, and counseling. Mrs. Chancey became director of the Middle School in 2019. In her current role, she manages the daily operation of educational programs at the Preschool, serving NSU’s youngest sharks.
Cory De La Fuente, Ed.D
Lower School Director
Cory De La Fuente joined NSU University School in 2002 after working as a preschool teacher at the Baudhuin Oral School for children with special needs while earning her master’s in elementary education. She became a fourth grade teacher at USchool, later serving as Lower School math coordinator and second grade team leader. In 2010, she joined the Lower School administrative team as associate director. In this role, she mentored new teachers, developed curriculum, and led numerous initiatives in the Lower School. She earned her doctorate in educational leadership in 2015. She currently leads students in grades K-5 as the Lower School director.
Robyn Kaiyal, Ph.D.
Middle School Director
Middle School Director Robyn Kaiyal, Ph.D., joined NSU University School in 2005 as a Middle School English, history, and drama teacher. In 2008, she moved to the Upper School where she taught history and advanced seminar courses. Just two years later, she became associate director of academic affairs in the Upper School where she oversaw the design, development, and implementation of all instructional programming and staff development. Dr. Kaiyal returned to the Middle School in 2015 as the director, where she inspired faculty and students to strive for academic excellence through innovative, personalized learning experiences. She was appointed as associate head of academic affairs in 2019 and currently serves in both roles, once again leading the Middle School while also overseeing all curriculum development, school accreditations, and more.
Jaimie Crawford, M.Ed.
Upper School Director
Jaimie Crawford, M.Ed., is the director of the Upper School at NSU University School. Throughout her tenure at USchool, she has served in numerous roles including english department chair, associate director of academic affairs, interim Upper School director, and director of student academic services. Prior to her time at USchool, she served as an English teacher and curriculum designer at Berkeley Preparatory School, Pine Crest School, and Windsor High School. Ms. Crawford holds a master’s in education and counseling and a master's in arts in literature. Her expertise with curriculum, exceptional student education, academic leadership, technology integration, and experiential education is an asset to our entire school community.
Head of School's Board of Advisors
Richard Quadracci, Chair
Keri Meran, Vice Chair
Yoni Ashurov
Ryan Case
Tonya Cornish
Jacob Khotoveli
Juan Olaechea
Keith Poliakoff
Lia Janoff
Leonardo Brea
Natalia Rosendo
Ana Sanchez Gal
Danielle Scott
Tommy Smith
Ross Zelnick