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Church Staff Members
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The choir and our music program are presently under the direction of our Choirmaster, Mr. Kenneth Dyer Jr. Mr. Dyer is also our Organist. We are graced by his expertise in music and liturgy; Mr. Dyer holds a B.A. in Theology from St. John's University , a B.A. in Music Education from Queens College CUNY and an M.A. in Urban and Multicultural Education from the College of Mount St. Vincent.
Ken has more than 25 years experience as a church organist and musician, all of which is reflected in his creation of an Ascension Choir repertoire which reflects that group's professionalism, from Bach to spirituals and 20th century choral works. Mr. Dyer is himself a composer and arranger of music, and his own works may from time to time be heard at Ascension Church.
 Kristin graduated from Hofstra University with a degree in Education. She holds certificates, from New York and Pennsylvania, in Early Childhood Development and Physical Education. Kristin has worked as both a teacher and an administrator. She currently owns her own business where she develops centers for children who enhance their learning through various forms of activities that emphasize exploration and play.
Kristin is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Active in her community, Kristin is the President of the Rhame Avenue PTA and has held board positions at the Oak Harbor Parent Cooperative Pre-School and St. Marks Cooperative Nursery School. Kristin is also an instructor in First Aid/CPR/AED training for the American Red Cross.
As an active member of our parish, Kristin brings enthusiasm and dedication to the Christian Formation program.
Information about Joey Bryant will be placed here.
 Deacon Rose Marie Martino has three adult children, Jennifer, Robert and Steven. She retired from the stock market where she served on Wall Street for 20 years.
She went back to school 20 years ago and earned her undergraduate degree from Empire State University (SUNY) College and attended seminary shortly thereafter. She holds a B.S. in Business Administration, Management and Economics and minored in education. She completed several programs at The George Mercer School of Theology, Educational Ministries; Diaconal Studies and The Foundational Program in Theology.
She serves as chaplain to Winthrop University Hospital and is presently their on call crisis chaplain. She also served as a chaplain at ground zero during 9/11. Deacon Ro is currently serving on the Diocesan Commission on Ministry and the Diocesan Commission on Christian Formation, formerly the Diocesan Commission on Miscellaneous Business for the Bishop.
For some time Deacon Ro has served as Spiritual Director on the Long Island Cursillo Secretariat. She has led retreats for confirmands as well as conducted quiet days also. She has served as Deacon in several parishes: Christ Church, Oyster Bay, The Cathedral of the Incarnation, Garden City, St. Thomas, Farmingdale, St. Judes, Wantagh and is currently serving at St. Gabriel's in Brooklyn. She believes she is doubly blessed by serving Monday through Friday as the Administrator to The Church of the Ascension here in Rockville Centre. It provides her with the best of both worlds; always having God in her midst.
She is published in "Women's Uncommon Prayers" the author being Elizabeth Geitz. The proceeds of the book go to help abused children and women. You can find her poem on page 57 of that book. It was written when she was working in the stock market on Wall Street before she retired from the market in 2002.
She is a 6 year stroke survivor and the healing process continues as she makes great strides toward full recovery.
She loves to cook, read, travel, listen to music and spend time with her family and cats.
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Kenneth Dyer, Jr.