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
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Christine Pugliese
Financial Officer
Fordham University, B.S. Business Administration
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Alice Fahey
Lead Teachers
Stacy Gunther
Head Teacher
3s Lead Teacher
University of Delaware, B.S. Fitness Management
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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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Claudia Zuckerman
3s Lead Teacher
Pace University, B.S. Early Childhood Education, M.S. Curriculum & Instruction
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Kari Whitehurst
Enrichment Coordinator
3s Lead Teacher
Kean University, B.S. Geology
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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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Assistant Teachers/Support Team
Brooke Lucas
Kindergarten Assistant Teacher
Temple University, M.F.A. Theatre
Abilene Christian University, B.F.A. Theatre
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Laura Cohen
Jr. K Assistant Teacher
Northwestern University, B.S. Journalism
Columbia University, Masters of Social Work
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Meg Najarian
Jr. K Assistant Teacher
Stonewall College, B.A. Elementary Education
Hunter College-CUNY, M.A. Early Childhood Education
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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
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Liz Hughes
Jr. K Assistant Teacher
City University of New York, B.A. Elementary Education
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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
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