Faculty and Staff

20 Years Teaching Experience
20 Years at SSPJ

Qualifications/Certifications

B.A. in Psychology from Stockton College. M.A. in Educational Leadership from Centenary College. NJ Certification in Elementary Education (K-8).

What I Love About Teaching

I feel honored and blessed to be the principal of Saints Philip and James School. Together, with our faculty, we can educate our students to their highest potential, and lead them to Christ, in all that they learn and in all that they do.

Teaching since 2017
Teaching at SSPJ since 2018

Qualifications/Certifications

From Monmouth University:

• Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art with a Specialization in Graphic Design/Computer Graphics
• Bachelor of Arts in Art with a Concentration in Photography
• Master of Arts in Liberal Arts with a focus in Art, History and Art History
• Master of Education from Monmouth University

State of New Jersey Standard Teaching Certificate:

• Preschool through Grade 3
• Elementary School Teacher Grades K-6
• Teacher of Art (P-12)
• Teacher of Supplemental Instruction in Reading and Mathematics Grades K-8
• Teacher of Students with Disabilities CE

What I Love About Teaching

I am truly blessed to be able to serve on the administration of Saints Philip & James School. At our Catholic school we fill our days with exciting learning opportunities. Students develop confidence and build all necessary academic skills, in a nurturing, Christ-centered environment. I am blessed to be able to guide them as they explore, discover and build a foundation for a lifetime love of learning. It's great to be a Saint!

• Teaching Early Childhood since 1997
• Teaching at SSPJ since 2020

Qualifications/Certifications

I have my BA in History from Kean University
State of NJ Certificate of Eligibility P-3

What I Love About Teaching

I believe learning should be fun and hands on. I love when the children smile as they learn something new.

• Began teaching at SSPJ in 2022

Qualifications/Certifications

Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education (PreK-4) from Cedar Crest College

What I Love About Teaching

The thing I love the most about teaching is my students. I love interacting with them, watching them grow, and learning from them.

Teaching since 2007
Teaching at SSPJ since 2022

Qualifications/Certifications

Bachelor of Science in Fashion Merchandising, Indiana University of PA
Masters in Education in Elementary Education, Cedar Crest College

NJ Certification:
K-6 Elementary Education

What I Love About Teaching

I love inspiring students to love learning and become lifelong learners. I am truly blessed to be teaching first grade here at SSPJ and I am excited to see how much my students will grow in faith and academics this year.

Teaching at SSPJ since 2021
Teaching since 2007

Qualifications/Certifications

Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communications, Montclair State University (NJ)
Master of Science in Education, University of New Haven (CT)
Behavioral Therapy Trained

NJ Certificates:
Elementary Education K-5 and Teacher of Students with Disabilities

What I Love About Teaching

I love teaching because I enjoy nurturing, challenging and inspiring lifelong learners. I am blessed to be a part of SSPJ and look forward to helping students grow academically, social-emotionally and spiritually.

Teaching since 2007
Private School & Curriculum Administration: 5 years
Teaching at Saints Philip & James School since 2021

Qualifications/Certifications

BA Elementary Education from DeSales University
Elementary Education Certification grades K-6
Private School Administration Certification

What I love about Teaching

Teaching brings me pure joy because it provides the opportunity to inspire hope, ignite imaginations, and instill a love of learning that will last a lifetime. As an educator it is my duty to create an environment which is supportive, safe, and engaging, while allowing children to grow as students, citizens, and human beings. I feel blessed to be a part of a school community that shares the same goals and values as I do.

Teaching since 2010
Teaching at SSPJ since 2014

Qualifications/Certifications

B.S. in Elementary Education from Cedar Crest College
Masters in Curriculum Instruction from Concordia University
Trained in Lindamood-Bell approach to reading and spelling ("Seeing Stars" program)

What I Love About Teaching

Everyday is a blessing watching the students gain confidence as they work their way through academic hurdles, gaining knowledge and strategies to become life long learners.

Teaching since 2011
Teaching at SSPJ since 2021

Qualifications/Certifications

B.S. Elementary Education/Early Childhood - Cabrini University
M.E.D. Elementary Education- Cabrini University
Certified in the states of Pennsylvania & New Jersey

What I Love About Teaching

There are many reasons why I love to teach. I think the 2 most important reasons why I love being a teacher are that I can positively influence a child’s way of thinking or doing and that I can make a difference for the ones that I do teach.

Teaching since 1994
Teaching at SSPJ since 2007

Qualifications/Certifications

B.A. in Education (K-8) from College of Staten Island. B.A. in Communications from Seton Hall University.

What I Love About Teaching

There are many reasons I love being a teacher. First, there is the feeling of accomplishment seeing students grow in knowledge, confidence, and social skills. I enjoy the collaboration with my peers and the creativity of teaching lessons. I “teach to reach” students by supporting, preparing, nurturing and encouraging them to be the best they can be.

Teaching since 2009
Teaching at SSPJ since 2022

Qualifications/Certifications

B.A.- History, with Political Science minor, East Stroudsburg University
NJ Teacher of Social Studies Certification

What I Love About Teaching

I have spent 6 years teaching high school Social Studies and 13 years working in educational settings as a teacher, substitute and coach. Seeing the expressions on the faces of the students during the moments that they begin to truly understand the topics at hand is what makes teaching so satisfying.

Teaching since 2003
Teaching at SSPJ since 2014

Qualifications/Certifications

B.S in Business Administration and M.S. in Elementary Education from Saint Joseph's University.
N.J. Certification in Elementary Education (K-8)

What I Love About Teaching

To provide a challenging academic environment, which will enable my students to think critically, examine thoughtfully, and recognize their self-worth as well as the worth of others. To provide for a developmentally appropriate learning experience for my students. To guide and empower my students to become independent, life-long learners who are socially conscious, enriched by diversity, and contributing members of society.

• Teaching since 2015
• Teaching at SSPJ since 2022

Qualifications/Certifications

Information Systems Engineering
Universidad Tecnológica Nacional, Buenos Aires, Argentina

What I Love About Teaching

I love teaching because I learn from my students as much as I teach them (if not more). It is always different and never boring. Teaching is very rewarding and I am very happy to be part of SSPJ.

Teaching since 2019
Teaching at SSPJ since 2022

Qualifications/Certifications

B.S. Physical Education-Teacher Education - West Virginia University
B.S. Athletic Coaching Education - West Virginia University
Certified in West Virginia and Maryland

What I Love About Teaching

I love teaching because it gives me a chance to inspire the younger generations. A quote my grandmother always says is, “Success isn’t about what you accomplish in your life, it's about what you inspire others to do.”

Teaching since 1987
Teaching at at SSPJ since 2022

Qualifications/Certifications

B.A. in Education/ Art at Caldwell University
NJ Art Teacher Certification K-12

What I Love About Teaching

I enjoy the creative process of teaching students self expression through art. The glowing pride students show of a completed project is what makes teaching art so rewarding.

Teaching since: 2010
Teaching at SSPJ since: 2019

Qualifications/Certificates

BA: English/ Education
MS: Special Education (Cross-Categorical) K-12
Certificates: Teacher of Students with Disabilities, Elementary Education K-5

What I love about Teaching

Teaching is a rewarding profession. Teaching gives me the opportunity to observe my students as they mature academically.

Teaching at SSPJ since 2022
Teaching since 2012

Qualifications/Certifications

BA Elementary Education from East Stroudsburg University
Master's Degree in 21st Century Learning in progress through LaSalle University

What I Love About Teaching

I love being able to share my love of learning with my students. We are all life long learners, learning something new each day. I feel blessed to have the opportunity to watch students learn and grow each day!