I have been working at St. Teresa’s Preschool since September 2001. I started out teaching Kindergarten for many years and became Director in 2012. St. Teresa’s has become my second home and I love being around these wonderful children.
I live in Springfield with my 2 children, Louis and Nicole. They both attended St. Teresa’s and enjoy coming back here to visit. I like to exercise, read, bake and travel in my spare time.
St. Teresa’s is a very special place to me. I feel very blessed and lucky to come here every day and work.
Christine Monaco
Director
I have been working at St. Teresa’s Preschool since September 2001. I started out teaching Kindergarten for many years and became Director in 2012. St. Teresa’s has become my second home and I love being around these wonderful children.
I live in Springfield with my 2 children, Louis and Nicole. They both attended St. Teresa’s and enjoy coming back here to visit. I like to exercise, read, bake, and travel in my spare time.
St. Teresa’s is a very special place to me. I feel very blessed and lucky to come here every day and work.
Nancy Alagna
Administrative Assistant
2.5 Teachers/Aides 3 Day
Kate Keenan
Teacher
Laura Burke
Teacher Aide
2.5 Teachers/Aides 2 Day
Meg Beatty
Teacher Aide
Kristen Kline
Teacher
Tina O'Connor
Teacher
3 Day 3's Teachers
Kathy Gettings
Teacher
I have been teaching at St. Teresa’s for three years. I began as a substitute teacher. I loved being in the classroom so much that I became an aide for the 2.5-year-old program. Currently, I am teaching the 3 Day 3s.
Prior to coming to St. Teresa’s, I worked in the Westfield public schools for 10 years as a second and fourth-grade teacher. I hold a B.A. in Elementary and Special Education from Providence College. I obtained a Master’s degree in Education from Seton Hall University.
I have been married to my husband, Bryan, for 18 years and together we have two boys, ages 13 and 8. Our children are alumni of St. Teresa’s Preschool and Kindergarten. As you can imagine, St. Teresa holds a special place in our hearts. I am thrilled to be part of this loving community!
Rosemary Callahan
Teacher
4 Day 3's Teacher/Aide
I have been teaching at St. Teresa of Avila Preschool since 2004. During my tenure, I've taught over 500 children either in the classroom, during enrichment, or at summer camp. I take pride in being a spiritual guide and assisting in the introduction of the Catholic faith to my young students.
I currently live in Chatham, New Jersey with my husband and three daughters. In my spare time, I enjoy reading and spending time with my family & friends.
Donna Grazia
Teacher
This is my first year at St. Teresa's with the 3's class, and I feel very blessed to be working with your remarkable children, as well as being a part of this amazing school. For the past 12 years, I was an assistant in the PreK and early education programs in the Springfield Public School System.
I live in Springfield and have been married for over 29 years to my husband Joe. I am the proud mother of 3 fabulous children: Vinnie age 26, Anthony age 21. and Gianna age 17.
Maria Nagy
Teacher Aide
5 Day 3's Teachers/Aides
I have been teaching at St. Teresa's preschool since January of 2005 in both the 2's and 3's classes. Currently, I teach the 5 day 3's class and Enrichment classes for for the 4's students. I value the fanstastic school community and every child I have come in contact with making my teaching position a rewarding one.
Prior to working at St. Teresa's preschool, I taught Kindergarten in the private sector. I have a B.A. in elementary Educaation from Kean Univercity.
I am married to my wonderful husband, Mike for over 26 years and together we have three children - Michael, Marissa, and Thomas. I also have a dog - Maci and a cat named Marley.
Susan Tarashuk
Teacher
Laurie Claus
Teacher Aide
I started working at St. Teresa of Avila Preschool in 2004. It has been a blessing to be a part of the spiritual, social, and academic growth of the children.
I have lived in New Providence most of my life. I met my husband John at Crestview Club pool where I was a lifeguard and swim instructor. We married in 1983 and raised 3 wonderful children together, Johnny, Kelly, and Kimberly. I have a wonderful daughter-in-law Abby and son-in-law, Steve. Johnny and Abby blessed us with a precious dear granddaughter Emerson Joy!
In my spare time, I have enjoyed watching my children at all their different sporting events and vacationing with my family at Long Beach Island and Lake Cayuga.
I also like to read, swim, travel and try new restaurants with my husband. Most of all I enjoy being with my friends and family.
Rosa Morales
Teacher
Terri Herlihy
Teacher Aide
This is my first year at St. Teresa of Avila with the 4’s class, and am very excited and fortunate to be part of this amazing school.
Previously, I have been the teacher’s assistant in the PreK and Kindergarten programs at St. James School in Springfield, for over nineteen years.
I was actively involved in many activities, including coaching volleyball and softball, and being Vice President of the Home School Association.
I have lived in Springfield for most of my life, and have been married for over 33 years to my husband, Bill. We have two wonderful grown daughters Annyssa and Cienna who live in Washington State and Arizona.
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In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, exercising, doing puzzles, and most of all, traveling.
5 Day 4's Teachers/Aides
I have been a teacher at St. Teresa’s since 2008, teaching both Preschool and Religious Education. Previously, I have taught the 2’s and 3’s classes and am currently a teacher of the 5-day 4 year old class.
I grew up in Ireland and taught in London and Ireland before moving to New York in 1993. I met my husband, Dave, while teaching in Queens, New York. We moved to Summit in 1998 and have three daughters: Catherine, Ciara & Olivia. In my free time I like to watch my children’s sports games, play golf and visit family.
Barbara Lawlor
Teacher
I began working here at St. Teresa's as a substitute teacher in 2004 and just fell in love with the school and children. I have been very blessed to be teaching here ever since.
I live in Millington with my husband of 30 years, Chas, and our son Ryan.
In my spare time, I love going to flea markets, antiquing, decorating our home, gardening and cooking.
Mary Jane Finch
Teacher Aide
Jean Marriott
Teacher
I have worked at St. Teresa's school since 2010, beginning with 2 1/2's and now 4-year-olds. I was born and raised in Virginia and now live in Summit with my husband Dan, and two sons, Matthew age 17, and Michael age 15
Deanne Reddy
Teacher Aide
I'm happy to be part of the staff at St. Teresa’s Preschool & Kindergarten. I began teaching at St. Teresa’s when the school re-opened in 2001.
I grew up in Summit, and went to St. Teresa’s school too! I now live in New Providence, NJ. I am the proud mother of three wonderful children, Jenna, Robby, and Erin and wife to my husband, Matt of 29 years. When I'm not teaching I enjoy spending time with my family, my dog, Tanner and going to the beach and sporting events.
St. Teresa’s is a very special place to me and I strive to make a difference in every child’s life that I am blessed to have in my class.
Diane Fay
Teacher
Melissa Philips
Teacher Aide
Year to Grow Teacher/Aide
I've been with St. Teresa's School for 17 years, and have taught the Year-to-Grow program for the last 6 years. My past, current, and future students always become a blessed extension of my family.
('ve been married to a wonderful man named Michael for 30 years. We have three beautiful children and reside in New Providence, NJ.
In my free time, I am an avid reader. I love to cook and exercise, in particular, my soul cycling class.
Rosaria Iacovelli
Teacher
I started St Teresa as a substitute teacher in 2014. This allowed me the opportunity to become familiar with the school and the different grade levels. When an opening became available in the Year-To-Grow class; I knew it was meant to be. So now I work with amazing children side by side with my life-long friend.
I have been married to my husband Mike since 1986. We have three wonderful daughters. While raising our daughters, I headed their Girl Scout troops, I chaired multiple PTO committees, as well as taught Religious Education. I was also a board member of the Education Foundation for several years.
St. Teresa came at a perfect time in my life; as my children are now grown.
Anna Marzona
Teacher Aide
I am blessed to be a teacher here at St. Teresa’s since 2007. I taught for 5 years in the preschool before moving up to Kindergarten. I have a BA in Elementary Education from St. Mary’s College, Notre Dame Indiana. Go Irish!
I live in Summit with my husband Tom and I’m the proud mom of Lauren, a “retired” kindergarten teacher and stay-at-home mom to my first grandson, Michael; Tim, the art teacher at Oak Knoll lower school; Kate Lynn, a youth services librarian in Piscataway; and Michael, a carpenter.
When I’m not at school, you can find me hanging out with my grandson, walking my dogs, Snickers, and Hazel, or at the local yarn shop buying yarn for my next knit or crochet project.
Brenda Brown
Teacher
Brenda Brown
Teacher
Kate Sainato
Teacher Aide
Carolina Lora-Diaz
Spanish Teacher
Jeanne Marie Naclerio
Music Teacher