High School Staff Profile 2011-2012
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Dr. Eric Michael Caparulo

Head of School    

D.Ed. in Education Leadership, Nova Southeastern University

M.A. in Teaching, Montclair State University

M.A. in Administration and Supervision, Montclair State University

B.A., Teikyo Post University

N.J.  State Principal License

N.J. State Certificate in Supervision

N.J. State Certified Teacher of Students with Disabilities

N.J. State Certified Teacher of Psychology

N.J. State Certified Online Instructor

Published Presenter for NJIDA and NJAIS 

Evaluator for the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

19th Year at Craig (19 Years in Education)

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Joseph Amorose

English

M.A. in Teaching, Montclair State University

Bachelor of Education - English, SUNY Oswego 

Bachelor of Arts - Teaching, University of Toronto

N.J. State Certified Teacher of Students with Disabilities

N.J. State Certified Teacher of Secondary English

Trained in University of Kansas Learning Strategies Curriculum,

     Strategic Model (SIM) and Content                        Enhancement Routines (CER)

Certified in Project Read, Written Expression

Earned a variety of business and management certifications including:

      Project Management (NYU)

      Integration of Business and Technology (NYU)

      Balanced Scorecard (Strategy Management           Group)

9th Year at Craig (19 Years in Education)

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Christopher Argenti 

Physical Education and Health

Master’s Degree in Teaching, St. Peter's College

B.S., Physical Education and Recreation, Catawba College, NC

N.J. State Certified Teacher of PE/Health, High School and Elementary Education

N.J. State Certified in Physical Education and Recreation

Pursuing TSWD Certification

Head Basketball, Soccer and Softball Coach

Fitness and Nutrition Advocate/Director of Craig High Lunch Program

Member American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance

Charity Volunteer for Special Olympics, Mentally Challenged and the Blind

9th Year at Craig

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Monal Bhakta 

Science

Dual Degrees from Rutgers University

     Bachelor of Science - Biology

     Bachelor of Science - Environmental Policy,            Institutions, and Behavior

Pursuing Masters in Special Education from Montclair State Univ.

NJ Certified Teacher of Biology

Rutgers Waksman Student Scholar Program

Research Published in National Library of Medicine

5th Year at Craig (7 Years in Education)

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Jodi Chitticks 

Mathematics

Bachelor of Arts, Mathematics, College of St. Elizabeth

Pursuing Master's Degree in Special Education

N.J. Certified Teacher of Mathematics 

Experience Teaching Pre-Algebra, Algebra, and Algebra II

Holds Craig Faculty 5K Record

4th Year at Craig

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Alice Costello, RN 

School Nurse

Registered Professional Nurse, Englewood Hospital School of Nursing

Certified Dental X-Ray Technologist

Certified Anesthesia Assistant with Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

CPR and Defibrillator Certified

9th Year at Craig

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Dawn DeSimone, Director 

College Counseling and Placement

President of LD Resource Group, LLC

Marymount Manhattan College, Communications Major, Minor in Special Education

Founder of the Learning Key Education Foundation

Founder of the Extra Supports Parent Network for West Morris Regional High School District

Member Learning Disabilities Association of America

Member International Dyslexia Association

Member National Center for Learning Disabilities

Member New Jersey Association for College Admission Counseling

Member American School Counselor Association

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Tony Giordano 

History, Business and Finance

Bachelor of Science, Seton Hall University

Developed Finance/Business Curriculum at Craig High

Licenses in Insurance, Annuities and Mutual Funds

Former Athletic Director at Bayley Ellard High School

9th Year at Craig (20+ Years in Education)

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Meghan Hackett

Literature/English

Bachelor of Arts, English Literature, Montclair State University

Masters of Arts, Educational Leadership and Policy Studies

Certified NJ Teacher of English

8 Years HS English Teaching Experience

Previous positions include Kearny High School (NJ),

10th and 11th Grade English

1st Year at Craig

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Jeffrey Jacobs 

History            

Master of Education, Special Education, Montclair State University

Master of Arts in Teaching, Montclair State University

Bachelor of Arts, Graphic Arts Communication, Carnegie Mellon University

Teaching Certifications:  Social Studies and Special Education

Certified Teacher of Students with Disabilities

Yearbook Advisor and HS Curriculum Development Committee

Business Specialist, Mentor & Training Facilitator, Apple Store Short Hills

6th Year at Craig (9 Years in Education)

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Deborah Maas 

Craig High Administrative Assistant

Indian River Community College

Previous Positions Include:

     Executive Secretary, Floresta Elementary School,     Florida

     Guidance Clerk, Ft. Pierce Central High School,     Florida

8th Year at Craig

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Daniel Marchioni 

Spanish

Masters in Special Education, Montclair State University

Bachelor of Arts, William Paterson University

     Degree in Spanish and Secondary Education

Certified:  Teacher of Spanish

                Teacher of Italian

                Teacher of Students with Disabilities

Taught both Spanish and Italian at Clifton High School

Counselor for the Passaic County Workforce

9th Year at Craig

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Louise Rosen 

Speech Pathologist

B.S. in Speech Pathology and Audiology, Emerson College, MA

N.J. Certification in Speech Correction

N.J. State Certification in Speech/Language Therapy

Member: NJ Speech Hearing Association & Morris County Speech/Hearing Association

11th Year at Craig (30+ Years in Education)

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Ashley Nestor Rubolotta 

English

Bachelor of Arts - Literature, Ramapo College

Pursuing Masters in Special Education, Rowan University

Certified, Highly Qualified N.J. Teacher of English, grades 7-12

Geraldine R. Dodge Grant Recipient

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James Caldwell Simpson 

Science

Master’s in Special Education, Montclair State University

B.S. in Physics and Chemistry, University of Stellenbosch, South Africa

Post Graduate Studies in Education, University of Stellenbosch, South Africa

Certifications:  Teacher of Physics, Chemistry, Physical Science, Earth Science

Teacher of Students with Learning Disabilities, MSU

Adjunct Professor at Montclair State University, Department of  Teaching & Curriculum

N.J. Highly Qualified Status in Subjects:  Physics, Chemistry, Physical Science

Started at Craig in 2003

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Tiffany Sloan, 

School Psychologist

Ed.S, Educational Specialist, Seton Hall University

M.A. in Education, Seton Hall University

B.A. in Elementary Education, University of Hartford

Certified School Psychologist, State of New Jersey

Experienced in leading social skills groups, behavior management, psychological assessments and referral services

Background counseling with students with learning disabilities, IEP development and IEP implementation

Previous position at TCI in Verona

1st Year at Craig (2011)

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Beth Stein, Director 

Academic Support Services

Masters, Administration and Supervision, Montclair State University

Masters, History, Seton Hall University

B.S. Degree with a major in Social Studies and a minor in French from Indiana University

N.J. Certification - Teacher of Students with Disabilities

N.J. Certification - Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultant

Interim District Supervisor of Special Services, South Orange/Maplewood School District

Adjunct Professor at Montclair State University, Dept. of Teaching and Curriculum

5th Year at Craig (30+ Years in Education) 

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Arlene Toonkel 

Art

Master of Fine Arts, University of Arizona

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Boston University

N.J. Certified Teacher of Art, K-12

Adjunct Professor in the School of Contemporary Arts, Ramapo College of NJ

Trained in VTS, Visual Thinking Strategies

Artwork exhibited in museums and art galleries throughout the U.S.

5th Year at Craig

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