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Page last updated: 06/17/07

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SDA Faculty and Administration

The St. Dominic Academy faculty is one of the greatest benefits of an SDA education. The dedicated men and women who serve as administrators, teachers and mentors challenge our students to develop their talents and abilities to the fullest.

The following is a list of faculty members and administrators, their educational backgrounds and the co-curricular activities they moderate.

Departments

Leadership Team:

  • President: Benjamin J. Dineen , B.A.,Business Management and Accounting - Catholic University, Washington, DC.

  • Principal/Curriculum: Ms. Deborah A. Egan,B.A., English/Elementary Education - College of New Rochelle; M.A., Systematic Theology - St. Joseph College and Seminary; Post-Masters Certification, Spirituality - St. Michael's College; M.A. Ed., Administration - Caldwell College 

  • Vice Principal/Director of Students: Sr. Mary Lou Bauman, O.P., B.A., English/Secondary Education - Caldwell College; M.A., English - Jersey City State College; M.A., Student Personnel Services/Counseling - Jersey City State College

  • Director of Public Relations and Admissions: Carolyn Smith, B.A., International Studies - St. Peter's College
    Moderator: Student Ambassador Club, Model United Nations

  • Director of Finance: Patrick Boyle

  • Director of Advancement and Alumnae Relations: Kate Lillis Magnus

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    Professional Staff:

  • Registrar (and Mathematics Department Chairperson): Sr. Marie Mueller, O.P., B.A., Mathematics - Caldwell College; M.A., Mathematics - St. Louis University; M.S., Pastoral Counseling

  • Plant Manager: Sr. Mary Ann Brezina, O.P.

  • Assistant Director of Development: Christine De Blois-Zitzman

  • Nurse: Judy Bleach

  • Librarian: Marilyn French, B.A., English, Library Science - Montclair State
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    English:

  • Chairperson:John Seborowski, B.A., Flagler College

  • Junique Annulysse

  • Patricia Criaris, B.A., English - New Jersey City University; M.A ., Secondary Education/Urban Studies - New Jersey City University
    Moderator: Yearbook Editing/Proofing

  • Kristin Farinola

  • Linda Gilbert, B.A., English Literature - New Jersey City University
    Moderator: Drama Club

  • Stefanie Spizziro
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    Foreign Language:

  • Chairperson: Denise Scholz, B.A., French Translation - Montclair State College
    Moderator: Multicultural/Foreign Language Club

  • Altagracia Jimenez, Licenciada, Education - Pontificia Universidad Catolica Madre Y Maestra (Santiago, Dominican Republic)
    Moderator: Multicultural/Foreign Language Club

  • Sylvia Zaballero, B.S.E., Spanish - University of the Philippines; M.A., Italian - Instituto de Cultura Hispanica (Madrid, Spain)


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    Mathematics:

  • Chairperson (and Registrar): Sr. Marie Mueller, O.P., B.A., Mathematics - Caldwell College; M.A., Mathematics - St. Louis University; M.S., Pastoral Counseling

  • Roy Cramer, B.A., Glassboro State College
    Moderator: Gardening Club; SO FAR (Student Organization for Animal Rights)

  • Justiniano Crudo, B.S.E., Mathematics - Manuel L. Quezon University; M.S. candidate, Mathematics - Manuel L. Quezon University
    Moderator: Math Club

  • Christopher Kempf, B.A., Rutgers University
    Moderator: Computer Club

  • Alberto Edradan, B.S., Education/Math - University of the City of Manila; M.S., Math - University of the City of Manila.  Also, A Doctor of Philisophy in Math Education candidate (33 earned credits) - Centro Escolar University, Manila, Philippines  

  • Julius Wangiwang, B.S.C.E., Civil Engineering - St. Louis University (Baguio City, Philippines); M.A., Religious Education - DeLa Salle University (Manila, Philippines); Ed. D., Religions and Values Education - DeLa Salle University (Manila, Philippines)

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    Religious Studies:

  • Chairperson/Campus Minister: Sr. Mary Elizabeth Fallon, O.P., B.A., Caldwell College; M.A., Seton Hall University; M.A.T., St. Michael's College
    Moderator: Dominican Youth in Action; Peer Ministry Program

  • Jayne Branagan

  • Brian Caldwell
    Moderator: Guitar & Drums Club, Appalachian Experience

  • Sr. Danelle McCarthy, O.P., B.A., Education - Caldwell College; M.A., History - Notre Dame University; M.A., Pastoral Ministry - Seton Hall University

  • Suzanne McDermott, B.A., Fordham University; M.A., Creighton University
    Moderator: Christian Life Club

  • Patrick Reindel, B.A., Theology/Religious Studies - Wheeling Jesuit University, Wheeling, WV   
    Moderator: Dominican Youth in Action
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    Science:

  • Chairperson:Flordeliza Lingat
    Moderator: Asian Interests Club

  • Norrett Baez

  • Cristina Manuel, B.S., Chemistry - Centro Escolar University (Manila, Philippines)
    Moderator: Environmental Club

  • Lorraine Palmieri, B.A., Caldwell College; M.A. studies (Computer Science, Urban Education, Supervision and Curriculum) - Felician College, St. Peter's College, Caldwell College
    Moderator: Glee Club Business Manager

  • Josielyn Valbuena

  • Jazie Vega  
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    Social Studies/History:

  • Chairperson: Mary Ann McLean
    Moderator: Hospitality Club

  • Lisa Cucciniello

  • William Igoe, B.A., History - Marquette University; M.A., International Affairs -The American University

  • John January, B.A., St. Vincent College; graduate studies, University of Pittsburgh, St. Peter's College

  • Joseph Napoli, B.A., History - St. Peter's College; M.A., Liberal Studies - New York University
    Director: Glee Club and Dominoes, and the SDA Women's (alumnae) Choir 

  • Venessa Polito, B.A., Psychology - New Jersey City University; M.A. candidate, Counseling Psychology - New Jersey City University
    Moderator: The Trumpet (student newspaper)

  • Art: Celeste Giarratana, A.A.S., Fashion Institute of Technology; B.A., New Jersey City University
    Moderator: Dominica (yearbook)

  • Business: Gaylor Wade, B.S., Business Education - Valdosta State University
    Moderator: Yearbook Financial Advisor

  • Music: Joseph Napoli, B.A., History - St. Peter's College; M.A., Liberal Studies - New York University
    Moderator: Glee Club
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    Physical Education:

  • Chairperson: Cathy Jo Lombardi, B.S., Physical Education/Health - Montclair State

  • Eric Hawthorn, B. Ed., Physical Education - Sheffield University (England)
    Moderator: Guitar & Drums Club

  • Colette Lenaghan, B.A .(Honors), History & Physical Education - Queen Mary and Westfield College (University of London, England)
    Moderator: Guitar & Drums Club, Yoga/Meditation Club 
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    Guidance:

  • Chairperson: Sr. Maureen Kelly, F.S.P., B.A., History/English - Ladycliff College; M.A., History - Hunter College; M.A., Student Personnel Services - Seton Hall University

  • Vivian Ferraro

  • Carolina Roc, B.S., Education - Philippine Normal College; M.A., Education - University of the Philippines; M.A., Religious Education - DeLa Salle University; M.A., Counseling - Montclair State College
    Moderator: SADD (Students Against Drinking and Driving); Peer Ministry

  • Jessica Moran, B.S., Psychology - St. Peter's College; M.A., Counseling - New Jersey City University 
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    Office Staff:

  • Marge Magaldi - Administration Secretary

  • Judy Byrnes - Receptionist/Administration Secretary

  • Joyce Smith - Guidance Secretary/Receptionist

  • Carmen Correa - Development Secretary

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    Maintenance:

  • Vincent Nolan - Maintenance Supervisor
  • Ferdi Cabuhat - Maintenance/Cleaning
  • Oscar Ramos - Maintenance/Cleaning
  • Kathleen Nazare - Cafeteria
  • Florence Nazare - Cafeteria

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