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Upper School Staff Profile 2006-2007
Joseph Amorose
Writing/Literature
* B.A. English, SUNY, Oswego
* B. Ed, English, University of Toronto
* Diploma, New York University, Marketing
* Certifications: Teacher of English; Teacher of the Handicapped
* Certifications in Technology & Business
* Perfect Praxis English/Lit. Content score 200/200
* Over 10 years experience teaching English
* Proficient in all Microsoft applications including Power Point
Christopher Argenti
PE/Health
* B.S., Physical Education and Recreation, William Paterson College
* NJ State Certified Teacher of PE/Health
* Assisted in program development at the Overton School, Salisbury, NC
* Health and Fitness Center Faculty, Salisbury, NC
* CYO Basketball Head Coach
* Annual Volunteer for Golf Tournament for the Blind
Laura Blanchard
Orton Gillingham Instruction
* Liberal Arts & Honors Degrees, Aberdeen University, Scotland
* Education Diploma, London University
* M.A., Psychology, Ohio State University
* Educational psychologist at Aberdeen University
* Science teacher, Tower Hill School, Delaware
* School Psychologist, Delaware
Eric Michael Caparulo
Director, Upper School
* MA in Teaching; MA in Administration and Supervision, Montclair State University
* LDT/C, Montclair Sate University
* MA in Administration and Supervision
* Enrolled in doctoral program, Montclair State University
* NJ Certifications: Teacher of the Handicapped; Elementary Education; Supervision
* NJ Principal's License
* Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools evaluation team
* Craig Lower School Assistant Director & Lower School Math Department Chair
* 10 Years of math teaching experience
* Co-Founder and Director of Craig School Summer Enrichment Program
Celeste Caparulo
Art Studio/Art History
* Musical Director and Pianist, Yokohama Theater
* Musical Director, 12 Miles West Theater Group
* Studied at the Greek Music Conservatory & Royal London Academy
* Travels include Australia, Thailand, Europe, and Indonesia
* Resided in Japan for 11 years
* Teaching art at Craig for 7 years
* Craig Talent Show Director
Peter Chin
Math
* B.A., Mathematics, Rutgers College
* Masters Degree work in math and special education
* 36 years of teaching experience in math
* Taught pre-algebra through pre-calculus
* Extensive experience with HSPA test
* Worked in both private and public schools
Alice Costello, RN
School Nurse
* Englewood Hospital School of Nursing
* Registered Professional Nurse
* Dental X-Ray Technologist
* Anesthesia Assistant
Dawn DeSimone
Director of Guidance/Post-Secondary Placement
* Major in Communications at Marymount College
* Minor in Special Education
* Founder & President, LD Resource Group, LLC
* Founder, Extra Supports Parent Network for West Morris Regional High School District
Tony Giordano
History and Business
* B.S., Seton Hall University
* 13 years of teaching experience in history
* Athletic Director, Bayley Ellard High School
* Developed and coordinated courses in business and finance
* Licensed in Insurance, Annuities and Mutual Funds
Danielle Helder
School Psychologist
* M.A., Educational Psychology, Montclair State University
* NJ State Certification: School Psychologist
* Supervisor of histology and pathology assistant at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Paterson
* B.A., Psychology, State University of New York, Albany
* School Pschologist, West Essex Regional Junior High School
* Parent & faculty consultant
* Individual & group counseling in social development
Jeffrey Jacobs
History, Geography
* B.A., Graphics Arts Communications, Carnegie-Mellon University
* M.A.T. Social Studies, Montclair State University
* Certification: Teacher of Social Studies; Teacher of Handicapped Pending
* Teaching experience at Nutley High School & West Essex Jr. High School
Deborah Maas
Administrative Assistant
* Indian River Community College
* Executive Secretary, Floresta Elementary School, Florida
* Guidance Clerk, Ft. Pierce Central High School, Florida
* Computer expertise in MS Office, Wordperfect, MS Excel, Lotus
Dan Marchioni
Spanish
* B.A., Spanish & Secondary Education, William Paterson University
* NJ Teacher of Spanish
* Taught Spanish and Italian at Clifton High School
* Summer Employee as a Counselor for the Passaic County Workforce
Briana Rosen
English
* B.A., English, Eastern Connecticut State University
* M.A., Wesleyan University
* NJ Certifications: English 7-12; Stocial Studies 7-12; Elementary Education, Teacher of the Handicapped
* Taught English and Business Communication at Ridley Lowe Technical and Business Institute
* Held management position in professional and educational publishing
* Wrote, profuced and hosted The Report Card Series at WLIS Radio in Connecticut
Louise Rosen
Speech
* B.S., Speech Pathology and Audiology, Emerson College, MA
* N.J. Certification in Speech Correction
* Over 25 years public and private school experience
* N.J. State Certification in Speech/Language Therapy
James C. Simpson
Math
* Over 13 years of experience in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
* B.A. in science with specialization in math, chemistry & physics from University of Stellenbosch, S. Africa
* Graduate work in education & deputy headmaster in S. Africa
* Certified NJ Teacher of Physics and Chemistry
* Visiting International Faculty Cultural Educator of the Year, NJ 2002
* Interests include photography, airplanes and electronics
Beth Stein
Assistant Director, Upper School
* B.S., Social Studies & French, Indiana University
* M.A., History, Seton Hall
* M.A., Administration and Supervision, Montclair State University
* NJ State Certifications: LDT/C & Teacher of the Handicapped
* 18 years experience, Special Education Department, Columbia High School
* 9 years as social studies teacher
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