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.

photography courtesy of pavlina perry photography, abigail thomas photography, Life Touch Photography

Office Team

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Shelly Wyand

Director

University New Brunswick, Canada, B.A. History
Canadian Memorial Chiropractic, B.A./Doc of Chiropractic

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Elayne Edmonds

Assistant Director

Rutgers University, B.A. Psychology

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Stacey Kelly

Operations Manager

SUNY New Paltz, B.A.

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Christine Pugliese

Financial Officer

Fordham University, B.S. Business Administration

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Page Johnson

Office Assistant

University of Kentucky

Alice Fahey

Office Assistant

Fordham University

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Karen Sullivan

Events Coordinator

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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

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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

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Christine Lagatta

Kindergarten Lead Teacher

Montclair State University, B.A. Early Childhood Education
Teachers College Columbia University, M.A. Curriculum & Teaching

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Lesley Rodriguez

Jr. Kindergarten Lead Teacher

Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential

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Sharon Mathison

Jr. Kindergarten Lead Teacher

St. John's University, MS Reading Specialist
St. John's University, BS Elementary Ed/Psychology

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Lisa Kuzviwanza

3s Lead Teacher

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Courteney Rees

3s Lead Teacher

Loyola University, B.A. Elementary Education

Kari Whitehurst

Enrichment Coordinator
3s Lead Teacher

Kean University, B.S. Geology

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Annie Kramon

3s Lead Teacher

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Amanda Ghanime

2s Lead Teacher

Montclair University, MBA
The College of NJ, BS

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Stephanie Rivera

2s Lead Teacher

Rutgers University, M.A. Education
The College of NJ, B.S. Education

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Bonnie Auyeung

2s Lead Teacher

Laguardia Community College

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Cindy Rodriguez

2s Lead Teacher
Enrichment Lead Teacher

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Kirsten Pickel

Tykes Lead Teacher

Ohio University, B.A.

Assistant Teachers/Support Team

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Brooke Lucas

Kindergarten Assistant Teacher
Enrichment Lead Teacher

Temple University, M.F.A. Theatre
Abilene Christian University, B.F.A. Theatre

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Laura Cohen

Jr. K Assistant Teacher
Enrichment Assistant Teacher

Northwestern University, B.S. Journalism

Columbia University, Masters of Social Work

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Mary Harbaugh

Jr. K Assistant Teacher
Enrichment Lead Teacher

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Christina Hickey

Jr. K Assistant Teacher

Providence College, B.A.

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Peggy Flynn

Jr. K Assistant Teacher

St. Elizabeth University, B.A.

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Mary Grace McDonald

Jr. K Assistant Teacher
General Support

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Mary Beth Howath

Jr. K Assistant Teacher

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Miriam Forster

Jr. K Assistant Teacher
Enrichment Lead Teacher

College of Charleston, B.S. Sociology

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Diane Schaeffer

Jr. K Assistant Teacher

Baruch College, B.A.

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Emilia Tabback

Jr. K Assistant Teacher
Enrichment Lead Teacher

Rutgers University, B.A.

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Liz Robertson

3s Assistant Teacher

Denison University, B.A.

Sara Tarry

3s Assistant Teacher
Jr. K Assistant Teacher

Shannon Rosen

3s Assistant Teacher

Fla. Southern, B.A. Theatre

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Mary Rittendale

3s Assistant Teacher

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Lisa Jemal

3s Assistant Teacher

University of Rhode Island, B.S. Human Development & Family Studies
New Jersey City University, M.S. Special Education

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Patty Bond

3s Assistant Teacher

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Christine Ryberg

2s Assistant Teacher

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Jackie Tucker

2s Assistant Teacher

Raritan Valley Community College, A.A.

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Eva Apuzzio

2s Assistant Teacher
Enrichment Assistant Teacher

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America Monteiro

2s Assistant Teacher

Escoffier School of Culinary Arts

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Janet Lawrence

Tykes Assistant Teacher
2s Assistant Teacher

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Claudia Zuckerman

Tykes Assistant Teacher

Pace University, B.S. Early Childhood Education, M.S. Curriculum & Instruction

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Maureen Alvarado

Tykes Assistant Teacher

University of Rhode Island, B.S.

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Sue Constantine

Enrichment Lead Teacher

Kristin Williams

Enrichment Assistant Teacher

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Laurie Zimmerman

Enrichment Assistant Teacher

Wendy Rosenblum

Substitute

Caroline Sommer

Substitute

Giavanna Schifando

Substitute

Josie Gunther

Substitute

Wali Wiggs

Custodian