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
shelly.wyand@compassschoolhouse.com

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Elayne Edmonds

Assistant Director

Rutgers University, B.A. Psychology
elayne.edmonds@compassschoolhouse.com

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Stacey Kelly

Operations Manager

SUNY New Paltz, B.A.
stacey.kelly@compassschoolhouse.com

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Christine Pugliese

Financial Officer

Fordham University, B.S. Business Administration
christine.pugliese@compassschoolhouse.com

Jessica Zaman

Social Media/Relations Coordinator

Fashion Institute of Technology
jessica.zaman@compassschoolhouse.com

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Page Johnson

Office Assistant

University of Kentucky
page.johnson@compassschoolhouse.com

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Heather Spencer

Human Resources Coordinator

Worcester Polytechnic Institute, B.S.

heather.spencer@compassschoolhouse.com

Alice Fahey

Office Assistant

Fordham University

alice.fahey@compassschoolhouse.com

Lead Teachers

Stacy Gunther

Head Teacher
3s Lead Teacher

University of Delaware, B.S. Fitness Management
stacy.gunther@compassschoolhouse.com

Barbara Harbaugh

Group Teacher In Charge of Curriculum
Junior Kindergarten Lead Teacher

College Misericordia, B.S. Early Childhood & Elementary Education
barbara.harbaugh@compassschoolhouse.com

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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
cindy.babetski@compassschoolhouse.com

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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
christine.lagatta@compassschoolhouse.com

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Lesley Rodriguez

Jr. Kindergarten Lead Teacher

Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential
lesley.rodriguez@compassschoolhouse.com

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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
sharon.mathison@compassschoolhouse.com

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Claudia Zuckerman

3s Lead Teacher

Pace University, B.S. Early Childhood Education, M.S. Curriculum & Instruction
claudia.zuckerman@compassschoolhouse.com

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Courteney Rees

3s Lead Teacher

Loyola University, B.A. Elementary Education

courteney.rees@compassschoolhouse.com

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Kari Whitehurst

Enrichment Coordinator
3s Lead Teacher

Kean University, B.S. Geology
kari.whitehurst@compassschoolhouse.com

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Annie Kramon

3s Lead Teacher
annie.kramon@compassschoolhouse.com

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Amanda Ghanime

2s Lead Teacher

Montclair University, MBA
The College of NJ, BS
amanda.ghanime@compassschoolhouse.com

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Stephanie Rivera

2s Lead Teacher

Rutgers University, M.A. Education
The College of NJ, B.S. Education
stephanie.rivera@compassschoolhouse.com

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Bonnie Auyeung

2s Lead Teacher

Laguardia Community College
bonnie.auyeung@compassschoolhouse.com

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Lisa Kuzviwanza

2s Lead Teacher
lisa.kuzviwanza@compassschoolhouse.com

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Kirsten Pickel

Tykes Lead Teacher

Ohio University, B.A.
kirsten.pickel@compassschoolhouse.com

Assistant Teachers/Support Team

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Brooke Lucas

Kindergarten Assistant Teacher

Temple University, M.F.A. Theatre
Abilene Christian University, B.F.A. Theatre
brooke.lucas@compassschoolhouse.com

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Laura Cohen

Jr. K Assistant Teacher

Northwestern University, B.S. Journalism

Columbia University, Masters of Social Work
laura.cohen@compassschoolhouse.com

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Emilia Tabback

Jr. K Assistant Teacher

Rutgers University, B.A.
emilia.tabback@compassschoolhouse.com

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Christina Hickey

Jr. K Assistant Teacher

Providence College, B.A.
christina.hickey@compassschoolhouse.com

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Peggy Flynn

Jr. K Assistant Teacher

St. Elizabeth University, B.A.
peggy.flynn@compassschoolhouse.com

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Miriam Forster

Jr. K Assistant Teacher

College of Charleston, B.S. Sociology
miriam.forster@compassschoolhouse.com

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Meg Najarian

Jr. K Assistant Teacher

Stonewall College, B.A. Elementary Education
Hunter College-CUNY, M.A. Early Childhood Education
meg.najarian@compassschoolhouse.com

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Laurie Gallahue

Jr. K Assistant Teacher

St. John's University, B.S. Elementary Education
College of Staten Island, M.S. Early & Special Education
laurie.gallahue@compassschoolhouse.com

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Liz Hughes

Jr. K Assistant Teacher

City University of New York, B.A. Elementary Education
liz.hughes@compassschoolhouse.com

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Karen Sullivan

Jr. K Assistant Teacher
karen.sullivan@compassschoolhouse.com

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Mary Harbaugh

Jr. K/3s Assistant Teacher
mary.harbaugh@compassschoolhouse.com

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Diane Schaeffer

Jr. K Assistant Teacher

Baruch College, B.A.
diane.schaeffer@compassschoolhouse.com

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Sue Constantine

3s Assistant Teacher
sue.constantine@compassschoolhouse.com

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Mary Rittendale

3s Assistant Teacher
mary.rittendale@compassschoolhouse.com

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Liz Robertson

3s Assistant Teacher

Denison University, B.A.
liz.robertson@compassschoolhouse.com

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Laurie Zimmerman

3s Assistant Teacher

laurie.zimmerman@compassschoolhouse.com

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Denise Sullivan

3s Assistant Teacher
Classroom Support Team
denise.sullivan@compassschoolhouse.com

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Lisa Jemal

3s Assistant Teacher
Classroom Support Team

University of Rhode Island, B.S. Human Development & Family Studies
New Jersey City University, M.S. Special Education
lisa.jemal@compassschoolhouse.com

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Mary Beth Howath

3s Assistant Teacher

marybeth.howath@compassschoolhouse.com

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America Monteiro

2s Assistant Teacher

Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
america.monteiro@compassschoolhouse.com

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Cindy Rodriguez

Enrichment Lead Teacher
2s Assistant Teacher

cindy.rodriguez@compassschoolhouse.com

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Christine Ryberg

2s Assistant Teacher
christine.polgardy@compassschoolhouse.com

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Patty Bond

2s Assistant Teacher
patty.bond@compassschoolhouse.com

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Jackie Tucker

2s Assistant Teacher

Raritan Valley Community College, A.A.
jackie.tucker@compassschoolhouse.com

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Lauren Bock

2s Assistant Teacher
lauren.bock@compassschoolhouse.com

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Maureen Alvarado

Tykes Assistant Teacher

University of Rhode Island, B.S.
maureen.alvarado@compassschoolhouse.com

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Janet Lawrence

Tykes Assistant Teacher

janet.lawrence@compassschoolhouse.com

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Mary Grace McDonald

Assistant Teacher/General Support

marygrace.mcdonald@compassschoolhouse.com

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Eva Apuzzio

Assistant Teacher/General Support

eva.appuzio@compassschoolhouse.com