Published on April 1, 2026 | Staten Island Advance | Written by Advance Local Express Desk
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Sundog Theatre has appointed two veteran educators to its board of directors, bringing the Staten Island-based organization’s board membership to 11.
Dr. Nicole Reid Christopher and Anthony Lodico were approved as the newest board members, according to an announcement made Feb. 9.
Dr. Christopher brings more than 25 years of experience in urban education systems, having served as a classroom teacher, literacy coach, principal, and leadership advisor. She spent 13 years as founding principal of Future Leaders Elementary School, P.S. 74, and now operates Rise and Shine Leading, LLC, a coaching and consulting practice for women leaders. She holds a doctorate in executive leadership from St. John Fisher University.
Lodico retired from the New York City Department of Education after a 36-year career spanning teaching and administration. He began his career in 1984 at Port Richmond High School, where he taught drama and English for 18 years while serving as teacher, adviser, and assistant principal. He later held positions including principal of Edward R. Murrow High School in Brooklyn, Manhattan high school superintendent overseeing 50 schools, and superintendent for Staten Island’s District 31 schools. In 2018, he was named executive superintendent.
