Michael Hickey is in his 22nd year at The Stony Brook School, one of the most prestigious college prep schools in the nation.  It had been a circuitous route, however, before arriving at Stony Brook in the fall of 1986.  In 1980, Michael graduated from the United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point with a B.S. in engineering and a commission in the U.S. Navy.  After sailing on oil tankers with Exxon as an engineer, he became a missionary for two years on the MV Doulos, an evangelistic missions ship.  Michael joined the pastoral staff at Smithtown Gospel Tabernacle in 1983 and served there for three years before coming to The Stony Brook School.  Presently he teaches AP Biology and Physics and is the SAT tutor for the school.  Over the years he has tutored hundreds of students in preparation for the SAT.  He has taught SAT Prep courses for years as well.  To date, the average increase per student has been 240 points. 

Thom Brownorth is the Senior Master at The Stony Brook School, where he is presently in his 41st year. Thom received his undergraduate degree from Houghton College and his Master’s degree in Mathematics Education from Hofstra University. While at The Stony Brook School he has served as Chair of the Mathematics Department and Director of Computer Services. He used his Sabbatical to study educational systems in Europe. He has done several education based mission projects to the Philippines, Haiti and Latvia.