Faculty and Staff at SSPJ
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| Msgr. Corona, PA, KCHS Msgr. Corona is the executive Director in the Diocese of Metuchen. |
Mrs. Ellen Ayoub Mrs. Ayoub is the Superintendent of Schools for the Diocese of Metuchen. |
| Donna Kanowitz Mrs. Kanowitz is an Assistant Superintendent in the Diocese of Metuchen. |
Mrs. Irene Sena Mrs. Sena is an Assistant Superintendent in the Diocese of Metuchen. |
| SSPJ Administration | Father John Barbella, Pastor Father John is now pastor at Saint Philip & Saint James Church. He helps the eighth grade in their Confirmation preparation and works with the fourth grade in Religion each week. |
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Mrs. Francisco, Principal Mrs. Francisco is the principal of Saints Philip & James School. She attended Jersey City State College and Saint Peter's University. She earned her Master's degree at Seton Hall. She is a member of the Cambridge Who's Who 2006-07 edition, and has been honored with the title of "Good Egg" by the Catholic Digest for her work at the school, Saint Philip and Saint James Church, and as the Chair of the Trinitarian Committee. See the Administrative Wishlist! |
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Mrs. Kucinski, Vice Principal Director of Admissions and Advancement Mrs. Kucisnki is the Vice Principal of SSPJ. She currently holds a BA in Psychology and teaching certificate from Centenary College, and is continuing her education with graduate studies in Educational Leadership at Centenary College. See the Administrative Wishlist! |
SSPJ Faculty |
| Mrs. Budd Mrs. Budd graduated from Trenton State College. She is our Language Arts teacher in the upper grades and 6th Grade Homeroom teacher. This year, she will also be teaching Religion classes for 6th grade. See her Wishlist! |
Mrs. Cicalese Mrs. Cicalese graduated from West Chester University. She loves teaching Physical Education and the Fitness elective at SSPJ. See Phys Ed. Wishlist! |
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Mrs. Dean Mrs. Dean graduated Seton Hall University. She has taught grade 3 and 4 at SSPJ, and is teaching Science to the upper grades this year. See her Wishlist! |
Mrs. DePillo Mrs. DePillo will be returning to SSPJ this year as the 3rd Grade teacher. She is a graduate of the University of Connecticut with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education degree, the University of Connecticut with a Masters Degree in Elementary Education and Research, and has completed ESL courses at St. Peter's University.See her Wishlist! |
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Mrs. Dertinger Mrs. Dertinger is a graduate of St. John's University. She has a Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education. She previously taught Kindergarten, Second Grade and Pre-K at SSPJ. Mrs. Dertinger is included in the 10th edition of Who's Who Among America's Teachers 2005/2006. She was recommended for this honor by a former student who feels she made a difference in his or her life. Mrs. Dertinger is currently teaching Grade 2. See Grade 2 Wishlist! |
Ms. Kerrigan Ms. Maureen Kerrigan received her Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Studies and German from Denison University. She worked for five years as an Environmental Consultant in Connecticut before deciding to change careers and become a teacher. She returned to New Jersey in 2005 and completed her NJ P-3 Certification at Monmouth University while teaching Preschool at NORWESCAP. She joined the Saints Philip and James faculty in 2009. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling and reading. See PK3 Wishlist! |
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Mrs. Korp Mrs. Korp is a Georgian Court graduate. She has taught Pre-K at SSPJ and is currently teaching 1st Grade. See Grade 1 Wishlist! |
Ms. Meggiolaro Miss Meggiolaro earned a Bachelor of Music Performance degree from Lawrence University. She also holds a MA in Music Teaching. We welcome Miss Meggiolaro this year as the Music teacher for SSPJ School. See her Wishlist! |
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Mrs. Nicolosi Mrs. Nicolosi is a graduate of Saint Leo College and has pursued graduate work at Lehigh University. She has previously taught 3rd grade and presently teaches fifth grade at SSPJ Mrs. Nicolosi is included in the 9th and 10th Edition of "Who's Who Among American Teachers 2004-05, 2005-06" and was nominated for the Disney Hand Teacher of the Year Award in 2004-05. See Grade 5 Wishlist! |
Mrs. O'Leary Mrs. O'Leary is a previous substitue teacher has rejoined our SSPJ family as the Math teacher for grades 6, 7, and 8. She is a graduate of Montclair State College. See her Wishlist! |
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Dr. O'Sullivan Mrs. O'Sullivan holds a Ph.D. in American History from New York University. At SSPJ she is teaching Social Studies to the upper grade classes and a History Day Competition elective. She is also the 8th Grade Homeroom teacher. See her Wishlist! |
Mrs. Sharkey Mrs. Sharkey is a Trenton State College graduate. She has taught our second grade in the past, and joins us this year for Kindergarden. See Kindergarten Wishlist! |
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Ms. Spence Ms. Spence graduated from the University of Maryland. She is our Spanish Language Culture teacher for all grades. See her Wishlist! |
Ms. Tirpok Ms. Tirpok is currently teaching the 4th grade at SSPJ. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Franklin Pierce University and a teaching certificate from Jersey City University. See her Wishlist! |
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Miss Veal Miss Veal graduated William Paterson College. She is the Art teacher for all grade levels. See Her Wishlist! | Support Staff |
| Mrs. O'Hare Mrs. O'Hare is the head sercretary in the Main Office. She is the Transportation Coordinator, works with FACTS, and helps with the SCRIP program at SSPJ. |
Mrs. Urbina Mrs. Urbina is a graduate of The College of New Jersey. She is the Technology Coordinator at SSPJ. She works closely with the teachers and classes to integrate all available technology to its fullest capacity. She continually works with the websites for SSPJ school and SPSJ Church. Mrs. Urbina is an active member of the National Council for the NetSmartz Workshop (NCNW), which helps teach children how to stay safe on the Internet. See her wishlist! |
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Mrs. Opdycke Mrs. Opdycke is the Librarian for Holy Family Library. She also assists Mrs. O'Hare in the Main Office.See her wishlist! |
Mrs. Walter Mrs. Walter is our School Nurse Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. |
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Mrs. McBride Mrs. McBride is here for her second year as our School Nurse Mondays and Tuesdays. |
Dr. Seiss Dr. Seiss joins the team at SSPJ School as our couselor. She has earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from the University of Iliolo, Philippines. She continued her studies to earn a Master of Arts in Counseling from Jersey City University, and a Doctor of Education, Leadership Management, and Policy from Seton Hall University. Dr. Seiss is currently retired from NJ Public Schools, and is an adjunct professor at NJCU, teaching psychology courses. |
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Father James Kyrpczak Father is a member of the SPSJ Parish Staff and a Chaplain for SSPJ. | Teaching Asstistants |
| Mrs. Bibeau Mrs. Bibeau is joining us as a Teacher Assistant in 7th Grade. |
Mrs. Hillhouse Mrs. Hillhouse is currently teaching 2nd grade, 5th grade, 7th grade and 8th grade Religion classes. |
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Mrs. Graziosi Mrs. Graziosi will be returning this year to assist Kindergarten. |
Mrs. Lawson Mrs. Lawson is a graduate of Trenton State College. She continues with SSPJ as a Teacher Assistant for Pre-Kindergarten. |
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Mrs. Patti Mrs. Patti is returning this year as a teaching assistant in Kindergarten. | |