Faculty and Staff

List of 5 members.

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  Amina O'Kane 

  Director of Admissions and High School Placement

  Bio

   

  Ms. O'Kane joined the All Saints community in 2015. Previously, she served for three years as Director of Upper School Admissions at Léman Manhattan Preparatory School and for twenty years in independent school admissions in Egypt and Malaysia. A graduate of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and recipient of a US-government supported fellowship for the study of Arabic in Egypt, Ms. O’Kane also worked for ten years in multinational corporations overseas. Ms. O’Kane enjoys traveling and spending time with family and friends.
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  Erin Moran 

  Director of Advancement

  Bio

  Erin Moran has been with All Saints since 2014. Previously, she managed corporate relations and marketing at Dress for Success Worldwide and was the Development Director at the Newark Boys Chorus School. Ms. Moran earned her B.A. in political science from Indiana University and received her Certificate in Fundraising from NYU's Heyman Center for Philanthropy and Fundraising.
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  Noah Guzman 

  Dean of Student Life, Middle School Ethics & Creative Writing Teacher

  Bio

  Mr. Guzman has been serving the All Saints community since 2007. He holds a B.A. from Hampshire College in creative writing and an M.A. in the science of education from Bank Street College of Education.  While at Bank Street, Mr. Guzman developed a unique curriculum and method for students to create their own comic books. In his spare time, Mr. Guzman enjoys illustrating mini zines, collecting toys and comics and spending time with his wife and daughter.

  
  
  
  

   
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  Banu Chediek 

  Admin Associate for Advancement, Admissions, and High School Placement

  Bio

  This is Banu's first year at All Saints. Originally from Turkey, Banu lived in Uruguay, Cuba, Nicaragua, Peru, and Brazil. Before coming to All Saints, she worked as the Communications Coordinator at American School of Brasilia. She has also worked and chaired various not-for-profit organizations in the past 25 years. Banu holds an M.A. in International Political Economy and Development from Fordham University and a B.A. in International Relations from Bilkent University in Turkey. She enjoys knitting, designing knitwear, and giving cooking lessons on Turkish culinary traditions. 
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  Elijah Arvinger 

  Facilities Crew

  Bio

  Elijah Arvinger has served on our facilities management team since 2012. He was born in Jersey City N.J. and has been a life long resident. Upon graduation from Snyder High School he pursued his passion of becoming a dog breeder by working as a veterinarian’s technician at a local pet store and kennel. Shortly after the birth of his first son he switched careers and was employed as an unarmed security guard. Elijah is an active member in his community and often volunteers at local churches providing assistance to disabled and elderly neighbors. His hobbies include reading, listening to music, watching sports events and movies, and visiting art studios. 

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  Rachel Hartman 

  Middle School Humanities Teacher

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  Ms. Hartman has been part of the All Saints community since 2015. Before becoming a Middle School English Teacher, she worked at All Saints in a variety of capacities, including admissions and development. Prior to earning her NJ state teaching certification, Ms. Hartman earned a B.S. in Communications while double majoring in Public Relations and Political Science at the University of Miami. After graduating college, she worked in economic development and communications for the state in Trenton, then at a PR agency in Manhattan before deciding to become a teacher, something she always wanted to do. With the acceptance of All Saints' candidacy in the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programs, Ms. Hartman was certified as a Language and Literature MYP teacher. Ms. Hartman lives in Hoboken with her husband, Alen, and they are expecting their first child in the fall. Ms. Hartman enjoys reading, writing, biking, and traveling, and spends time advocating for issues of social justice.
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  Kurt Houwen 

  Long Term Substitute Teacher

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  Kurt Houwen has worked in various roles at All Saints since 2015, and is currently working as the Floating Substitute Teacher and as the After School Program Coordinator. Outside of All Saints, Kurt came from a background of having worked with youth and young adults at Cross Roads Camp and Retreat Center. Kurt holds a BA in Philosophy and Religion from Elmira College and an MA from Drew University’s Theological School. In theme with the above, his hobbies are philosophizing, experimenting in the kitchen with wild yeasts and bacteria (i.e., kombucha, sourdough bread, other wild ferments), identifying wild plants and fungi, exercising, and outdoor activities like hiking and backpacking.
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  Allison Hrbek 

  Pre-K Teacher

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  Ms. Allison is excited to begin her Fourteenth  year at All Saints. Prior to joining the All Saints family, Ms. Allison was an Inclusion Teacher at the Montclair State University Children’s Center.  She also taught second grade in the Jersey City public school district and worked as an Assistant Teacher in a Special Education Pre-Kindergarten classroom in Maywood, NJ.  Ms. Allison holds a BS in Business Administration, a Master of Arts degree in Education from Montclair State, and a Pre-K to Third Grade standard New Jersey teaching certificate.  In her leisure time, Ms. Allison enjoys working in her garden and touring old manor houses.
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  Veronica Loving 

  Second Grade Teacher

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  Ms. Loving has served the All Saints community since 2006 and is very excited to be starting her fifteenth year as a head teacher.  Born and raised in Bergen County, NJ, Ms. Loving earned her B.S. in Elementary Education from Boston University and her M.A. in Curriculum and Teaching from Fordham University’s Graduate School of Education.  Since attending elementary school, Ms. Loving has always wanted to be a second grade teacher.  Thus, she is particularly excited and passionate about her position at All Saints.  Ms. Loving lives in Hoboken with her husband Jim, her daughter Delia (who is a Sixth Grade student at All Saints), and her son Declan (who is a Second Grade student at All Saints).  Ms. Loving, a devoted baseball fan, loves running and likes to travel.  
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  Alyssa Menes 

  Music Teacher

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  Ms. Menes is excited to be embarking on her second year in the All Saints Community. In addition to teaching at All Saints, she is an adjunct professor of Music Technology at Bloomfield College. She is also the conductor and founder of the Montclair Gamer Symphony Orchestra, as well as a composer of music for videogames such as Just Cause 4 and Blackwell Epiphany. Prior to teaching in schools, Alyssa worked as a private guitar and piano instructor in the Montclair area. In her spare time, she enjoys writing and recording music, cooking, gardening, reading, and playing video games.
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  Steven Mimms 

  Physical Education & Health Teacher

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  Mr. Mimms joined the All Saints community in 2015. He coaches basketball at All Saints and has won two basketball championships. He enjoys the All Saints Olympics and looking forward to seeing it continue to grow. Prior to working at All Saints, Mr. Mimms taught for five years at PAVE Academy Charter School in New York City, where he coached the school’s basketball, baseball, and flag football teams. Mr. Mimms graduated with a B.A. from the University of Bridgeport and went to graduate school at Queens College. He played college and semi-pro baseball and has been head baseball coach at Bergen Community College since 2012, where he was named 2015 Region XIX Coach of the Year. In his free time, he enjoys coaching and playing sports, spending time with family, and traveling.
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  Melody Moyse 

  American Sign Language Teacher

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  Ms. Moyse has twenty years of educational experience in public, private, deaf and international schools, and  is excited to bring American Sign Language (ASL) to All Saints! Ms. Moyse holds a Master’s degree from Gallaudet University(DC) in School Counseling with an emphasis on deaf culture and a dual Bachelor's degree from Flagler College (FL) in Elementary Education and Deaf Education. Ms. Moyse is partially deaf herself and serves as a model in both the hearing community as well as the deaf community. Born with a mild loss that is progressive, she is able to speak, lipread and of course, sign! As a former performing arts student, Ms. Melody often combines the arts to motivate students who enjoy performing in sign language. In her spare time Ms. Melody loves balancing time with her dog, her friends, writing, watching movies,  and exploring  new adventures. Ms. Melody can be seen in the neighborhood teaching ASL to families privately and hopes to inspire our school to integrate ASL into the hearts of our community.
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  Colleen Nguyen 

  Fifth Grade Humanities Teacher

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  Mrs. Nguyen joined the All Saints community in 2010. Prior to joining All Saints as the Head Fourth Grade Teacher, she co-taught Third Grade at the Hoboken Charter School for two years. In 2018, Mrs. Nguyen moved up to Fifth Grade with her class and could not be happier with her to be taking on the role as a Fifth Grade Teacher for the 3rd consecutive year.  Mrs. Nguyen has a B.A. in Sociology from the University of Oregon and graduated from the New Jersey Pathways to Teaching Program through New Jersey City University. In 2016, she was awarded the prestigious title of New Jersey Non-Public Teacher of the Year for her commitment to using innovative techniques to further improve her craft of teaching. In her free time, Mrs. Nguyen enjoys spending time with her husband, her teenage daughter, Lainey, and their two cats. She also co-runs the Middle School Service Club, Saints - 4- Service, and the All Saints Yearbook Club. She loves trips to the New Jersey shore, gardening, reading, and crafting as well! 
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  Tracy Peterson 

  Third Grade Teacher

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  Ms. Peterson is thrilled to be returning to All Saints for her seventh year. Ms. Peterson absolutely loves being a Third Grade Teacher. She graduated from Towson University in Maryland with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary and Special Education. She is certified in New Jersey to teach grades K-6. Ms. Peterson is originally from Long Island and now lives in Clark, NJ. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, cooking, playing with her dogs, Bentley and Moose, and spending time with her husband, family and friends. She has a passion for working with children and helping them learn and grow. She looks forward to continuing her career as a Third Grade Head Teacher in the All Saints community.
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  Megan Perez 

  Kindergarten Assistant Teacher

  Bio

  Ms. Perez is thrilled to join the All Saints Community full time this year, after substitute teaching at All Saints for 2 years.  She loves all things art and reading-related.  Ms. Perez believes that the classroom should be a reflection of  the student’s work, offering a fun and inviting environment. During her spare time she enjoys skiing, cooking, traveling, and spending time with family. Ms. Perez looks forward to another great and successful school year.
  
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  Ms. Eli Quintero 

  N-3 Spanish Teacher

  Bio

  Ms. Quintero has been part of the All Saints community since 2016. Originally from Cuba, Ms. Quintero holds a B.A. in Spanish from the University Central Martha Abreu/Cuba and has studied at University San Carlos in Guatemala where she specialized in human rights law. Ms. Quintero began her teaching career in Cuba working with students of all ages. After moving to the United States with her husband and children, Ms. Quintero became certified in early childhood education and began working as a Spanish teacher. Her goal as a teacher is to help her students develop a love for learning and a love for the Spanish language and culture. She enjoys reading, going to the movies, trying new foods, and traveling in her free time.
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  Evelyn Rivera 

  Pre-K Assistant Teacher

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  Ms. Rivera has been proudly serving the All Saints community since 1995. She studied at Montclair State College and has over 25 years of experience working with children in Nursery through Kindergarten. Ms. Rivera enjoys spending time with her family.
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  Becca Rosenberg 

  Tech Integration Specialist

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  Ms. Rosenberg joined the All Saints community in 2018. Before coming to All Saints, she taught Fifth Grade for several years in Livingston, NJ. She received her B.A. in Design from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and holds an M.A. in Elementary Education from Montclair State University and an M.A. in Instructional Technology and Media from Teacher’s College of Columbia University. Ms. Rosenberg is passionate about all things STEAM and technology, and in her free time, Ms. Rosenberg loves exploring NYC, photography, traveling to new places, being outdoors, and spending time with her friends and family.

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