Admissions Team

John Beich

Associate Head of School

Since 1999, Mr. Beich has been working with students that have learning disabilities. His career and education have taken him to many settings, schools and communities. He has worked with a wide range of student profiles. His undergraduate degree is in Comparative Religious Studies and his Masters degree is in Learning Disabilities.

From 2004 to 2018, Mr. Beich was a teacher and administrator in the middle school at Stephen Gaynor School. The last seven years he was the Director of Middle School at Stephen Gaynor. He recently moved to York Prep after nearly a decade of close cooperation and communication with York. It is exciting to be a Jump Start instructor and work so closely with individual students.

Ali Lafferty

Admissions Associate

Ali is a dedicated and enthusiastic educator and learning specialist; her experience and background includes a range of grade levels. Ali has been a part of the York Prep community for the last two years, serving as a Jump Start teacher and an 8th grade Reading and Writing teacher before joining the York Prep Admissions team. She holds a Master's in Educational Psychology from Hunter College and a Master’s in Literacy from Teachers College, Columbia University, along with a B.S. in Early Childhood Education from Bucknell University. Certified in both Early Childhood Education, and as a Literacy Specialist, she has extensive experience supporting students with diverse learning profiles through data-driven instruction, executive functioning coaching, and multisensory literacy interventions. She is passionate about creating holistic learning environments that support the academic and social-emotional growth of all students.

Margot Varrichio

Admissions Associate

Margot Varrichio is excited to join York Prep as a part of the admissions team. Since 2021, Margot has worked with grades 6-12 in Long Island and recently moved to New York City. She holds a Master’s Degree in 7-12 Adolescent English Education from Queens College and a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication, Public Relations, and Advertising from Villanova University. Before working in education, Margot has experience in communications as a contributor to Whalebone Magazine (now known as The Flow Trip), a public relations professional, and a member of the Nassau County Museum of Art’s development team.

As a previous special educator and communication professional, Margot is excited to be a part of the York Prep community. She is passionate about creating a welcoming atmosphere and supporting students and families throughout their York Prep journey.