Compass SchoolHouse Team
The Team at Compass SchoolHouse is the enduring heart, mind and soul of our school. Children love learning when they are inspired by teachers who are passionate about educating and sharing their knowledge.
Compass SchoolHouse is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing teachers with outstanding academic credentials and strong personal integrity whose teaching, character, and example will make a significant difference in the lives of children.
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Office Team
Shelly Wyand
Director
University New Brunswick, Canada, B.A. History
Canadian Memorial Chiropractic, B.A./Doc of Chiropractic
Elayne Edmonds
Assistant Director
Rutgers University, B.A. Psychology
Stacey Kelly
Operations Manager
SUNY New Paltz, B.A.
Christine Pugliese
Financial Officer
Fordham University, B.S. Business Administration
Page Johnson
Office Assistant
University of Kentucky
Alice Fahey
Office Assistant
Fordham University
Karen Sullivan
Events Coordinator
Heather Spencer
Human Resources Coordinator
Worcester Polytechnic Institute, B.S.
Lead Teachers
Stacy Gunther
Head Teacher
3s Lead Teacher
University of Delaware, B.S. Fitness Management
Barbara Harbaugh
Group Teacher In Charge of Curriculum
Junior Kindergarten Lead Teacher
College Misericordia, B.S. Early Childhood & Elementary Education
Cindy Babetski
Group Teacher in Charge of Curriculum
Junior Kindergarten Lead Teacher
Kean University, B.A. Early Childhood & Elementary Education
Lock Haven University, B.A. Fine Arts & Art History
Christine Lagatta
Kindergarten Lead Teacher
Montclair State University, B.A. Early Childhood Education
Teachers College Columbia University, M.A. Curriculum & Teaching
Lesley Rodriguez
Jr. Kindergarten Lead Teacher
Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential
lesley.rodriguez@compassschoolhouse.com
Sharon Mathison
Jr. Kindergarten Lead Teacher
St. John's University, MS Reading Specialist
St. John's University, BS Elementary Ed/Psychology
sharon.mathison@compassschoolhouse.com
Lisa Kuzviwanza
3s Lead Teacher
lisa.kuzviwanza@compassschoolhouse.com
Courteney Rees
3s Lead Teacher
Loyola University, B.A. Elementary Education
courteney.rees@compassschoolhouse.com
Kari Whitehurst
Enrichment Coordinator
3s Lead Teacher
Kean University, B.S. Geology
kari.whitehurst@compassschoolhouse.com
Annie Kramon
3s Lead Teacher
annie.kramon@compassschoolhouse.com
Amanda Ghanime
2s Lead Teacher
Montclair University, MBA
The College of NJ, BS
amanda.ghanime@compassschoolhouse.com
Stephanie Rivera
2s Lead Teacher
Rutgers University, M.A. Education
The College of NJ, B.S. Education
stephanie.rivera@compassschoolhouse.com
Bonnie Auyeung
2s Lead Teacher
Laguardia Community College
bonnie.auyeung@compassschoolhouse.com
Cindy Rodriguez
2s Lead Teacher
Enrichment Lead Teacher
cindy.rodriguez@compassschoolhouse.com
Kirsten Pickel
Tykes Lead Teacher
Ohio University, B.A.
kirsten.pickel@compassschoolhouse.com
Assistant Teachers/Support Team
Brooke Lucas
Kindergarten Assistant Teacher
Enrichment Lead Teacher
Temple University, M.F.A. Theatre
Abilene Christian University, B.F.A. Theatre
brooke.lucas@compassschoolhouse.com
Laura Cohen
Jr. K Assistant Teacher
Enrichment Assistant Teacher
Northwestern University, B.S. Journalism
Columbia University, Masters of Social Work
laura.cohen@compassschoolhouse.com
Mary Harbaugh
Jr. K Assistant Teacher
Enrichment Lead Teacher
mary.harbaugh@compassschoolhouse.com
Christina Hickey
Jr. K Assistant Teacher
Providence College, B.A.
christina.hickey@compassschoolhouse.com
Peggy Flynn
Jr. K Assistant Teacher
St. Elizabeth University, B.A.
peggy.flynn@compassschoolhouse.com
Mary Grace McDonald
Jr. K Assistant Teacher
General Support
marygrace.mcdonald@compassschoolhouse.com
Mary Beth Howath
Jr. K Assistant Teacher
marybeth.howath@compassschoolhouse.com
Miriam Forster
Jr. K Assistant Teacher
Enrichment Lead Teacher
College of Charleston, B.S. Sociology
miriam.forster@compassschoolhouse.com
Diane Schaeffer
Jr. K Assistant Teacher
Baruch College, B.A.
diane.schaeffer@compassschoolhouse.com
Emilia Tabback
Jr. K Assistant Teacher
Enrichment Lead Teacher
Rutgers University, B.A.
emilia.tabback@compassschoolhouse.com
Liz Robertson
3s Assistant Teacher
Denison University, B.A.
liz.robertson@compassschoolhouse.com
Sara Tarry
3s Assistant Teacher
sara.tarry@compassschoolhouse.com
Shannon Rosen
3s Assistant Teacher
Fla. Southern, B.A. Theatre
shannon.rosen@compassschoolhouse.com
Mary Rittendale
3s Assistant Teacher
mary.rittendale@compassschoolhouse.com
Lisa Jemal
3s Assistant Teacher
University of Rhode Island, B.S. Human Development & Family Studies
New Jersey City University, M.S. Special Education
lisa.jemal@compassschoolhouse.com
Patty Bond
3s Assistant Teacher
patty.bond@compassschoolhouse.com
Christine Ryberg
2s Assistant Teacher
christine.polgardy@compassschoolhouse.com
Jackie Tucker
2s Assistant Teacher
Raritan Valley Community College, A.A.
jackie.tucker@compassschoolhouse.com
Eva Apuzzio
2s Assistant Teacher
Enrichment Assistant Teacher
eva.appuzio@compassschoolhouse.com
America Monteiro
2s Assistant Teacher
Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
america.monteiro@compassschoolhouse.com
Janet Lawrence
Tykes Assistant Teacher
janet.lawrence@compassschoolhouse.com
Claudia Zuckerman
Tykes Assistant Teacher
Pace University, B.S. Early Childhood Education, M.S. Curriculum & Instruction
claudia.zuckerman@compassschoolhouse.com
Maureen Alvarado
Tykes Assistant Teacher
University of Rhode Island, B.S.
maureen.alvarado@compassschoolhouse.com
Sue Constantine
Enrichment Lead Teacher
sue.constantine@compassschoolhouse.com
Laurie Gallahue
Enrichment Assistant Teacher
St. John's University, B.S. Elementary Education
College of Staten Island, M.S. Early & Special Education
laurie.gallahue@compassschoolhouse.com
Kristin Williams
Enrichment Assistant Teacher
kristin.williams@compassschoolhouse.com
Wali Wiggs
Custodian
wali.wiggs@compassschoolhouse.com