Faculty and Staff

List of 14 members.

Glicer Allende

Middle School Spanish Teacher
Bio
Ms. Allende began her career at All Saints in 2004 as an after school counselor. She holds a B.A. in Sociology from St. Peter's University. Prior to joining the All Saints community as a teacher, she was a Family Social Worker at Jersey City Medical Center, a Teacher Assistant, and a Family Advocate with Catapult Learning. During her spare time, Ms. Allende enjoys baking and reading.
Katie Ashby

Math Teacher
Bio
Mrs. Ashby joined the All Saints community in 2020. Before coming to All Saints she taught a variety of subjects in public and charter schools in New Jersey as well as at an International school in Tirana, Albania for 7 years. She holds a BS in Elementary Education from Lesley University in Cambridge, MA and will receive her M.Ed in Middle School Math and Science Education, also from Lesley University, in May 2021. Mrs. Ashby is passionate about brain research and strategies that can optimize student learning. Growing up in the Boston area Mrs. Ashby has been a lifelong fan of the New England Patriots and Boston Red Sox. Currently living in Sussex County with her husband and three cats, Mrs. Ashby is getting reacquainted with the nature that can easily be found in her backyard. Mrs. Ashby's positivity is contagious!
Rachael Beesley

First Grade Teacher
Bio
Ms. Beesley has served the All Saints Community since 2006. Before coming to All Saints, she taught Kindergarten at Holy Angels School in Little Falls and Nursery & Pre-K classes at B-4 School in Fairlawn. Altogether, she has over 20 years of experience in independent schools. She received her B.A. from Fairleigh Dickinson University in 1997. Ms. Beesley loves reading, music, and yoga. She currently resides in Hoboken and is looking forward to another great year!
Cristina Bertucci

Assistant Teacher
Bio
Ms. Bertucci is thrilled to join the All Saints community full-time this year, after filling a maternity-leave sub position in 2019-2020. She received her bachelor's degree in Elementary Education in 2015. Originally from Mexico and now living in Jersey City, Ms. Bertucci loves outdoor activities and spending time with friends and family.
Jennifer Eisenberg

Dance Teacher and Performance Coordinator
Bio
Ms. Eisenberg joined the All Saints community in 2008. She holds a B.A. in Dance Education from Marymount Manhattan College. Ms. E. is a Senior Teaching Artist with the internationally acclaimed National Dance Institute and regularly leads workshops for dance educators around the country. Ms. E co-founded BOLD Arts and teaches children all around the tri-state! She has danced and performed with several jazz and modern dance companies and in musical theater productions. She has two dogs, Shadow and Skippy and lives in Brooklyn!
Mary Errichiello

Nursery Teacher
Bio
Prior to joining All Saints as the Head Nursery Teacher, Ms. Errichiello taught Special Education for 10 years at a private school in New Milford for children with Autism. Mrs. Errichiello has a B.A. in English from William Paterson University and is very excited to join the All Saints Community. During her free time, she enjoys cooking, traveling and making memories with her children and family.
Kathleen Ferman

Kindergarten Teacher
Bio
Ms. Ferman joined the All Saints community in 2006. She holds an M.A. in Early Childhood Education from Bank Street College of Education and an M.A. in Drama from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Ms. Ferman has Responsive Classroom, Orton-Gillingham, and Karma Kids Yoga training. In her spare time, Ms. Ferman works in various theaters in NYC. She is a published playwright whose work has been performed in New Jersey, New York, Maine, Texas, and New Hampshire.
Brittney Ferrante

Kindergarten Assistant Teacher
Bio
Ms. Ferrante joined the All Saints community in 2015. She has a B.A. in Sociology from New Jersey City University and is certified in Early Childhood Education. She has experience working with children from birth to eighth grade. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, traveling, and spending time with family.
Kim Giammarino

Middle School Math and Science Teacher
Bio
Mrs. Giammarino joined the All Saints community in 2017. She has been teaching middle school students for more than fifteen years. She received her B.A. in Elementary Education from Kean University and obtained her M.A. in Secondary Science Education from the College of Staten Island. Most recently, Mrs. Giammarino has been teaching the STEM curriculum, and is working towards receiving her STEM certificate. Mrs. Giammarino helps students to find their love for science and math through hands-on activities and cross-curriculum practices. In her spare time, Mrs. Giammarino loves to spend time with family, watch her children play sports, and travel. Mrs. Giammarino lives with her husband and two children, Nicole who recently graduated college and Michael who is a Sophomore at Gettysburg College.
Dustin Good

History Teacher
Bio
Dustin joined All Saints in 2020. He brings over ten years of experience working at independent schools in New Jersey, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, and South Korea. Dustin has taught middle school history and upper school humanities. Most recently, before All Saints, he worked as a director of admission. He holds an M.S. in International School Leadership from Wilkes University and B.A. degrees in History and Communications Studies from SUNY Cortland. Dustin lives on the Upper West Side and enjoys walking his beagle/dachshund rescue in Central Park
Claudia Govantes

Music Teacher
Bio
Ms. Govantes joined the All Saints community in 2019. She is an award winning musician from Cuba, now based in New York City. She graduated as a piano and choral conducting teacher from Amadeo Roldan Conservatory of Music in Havana, Cuba in 2003 and has been teaching piano and voice for more than 14 years. She was choir conductor at Theological Seminary of Baptist Church of Havana and was first soprano singer of important cuban ensembles such as “National Choir of Cuba”, “Entrevoces”, “Ensemble Vocal Luna” and “Ars Longa de la Habana”. Ms. Govantes currently works as a piano instructor in several public schools in Manhattan as part of Afro Latin Jazz Alliance directed by Arturo O'Farrill and is the piano accompanist of National Dance Institute (NDI) and Bold Arts. She is excited to continue working with the All Saints Community and share her passion for music with the children.
Rachel Hartman

Middle School Humanities Teacher
Bio
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.
Kurt Houwen

Long Term Substitute Teacher
Bio
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.
Allison Hrbek

Pre-K Teacher
Bio
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
Bio
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.
Alyssa Menes

Music Teacher
Bio
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.
Steven Mimms

Physical Education & Health Teacher
Bio
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.
Melody Moyse

American Sign Language Teacher
Bio
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.
Colleen Nguyen

Fifth Grade Humanities Teacher
Bio
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!
Tracy Peterson

Third Grade Teacher
Bio
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.
Megan Perez
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.
Evelyn Rivera

Pre-K Assistant Teacher
Bio
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.
Becca Rosenberg

Tech Integration Specialist
Bio
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.
Kristin Ruud-Diaz

Middle School French Teacher
Bio
Ms. Ruud-Diaz joined the All Saints community in 2014. Ms. Ruud-Diaz holds a B.A. in French, Elementary Education, and Secondary Education from Concordia College in Moorhead, MN, where she also taught beginner level college courses and was the director of the French House. Her experience in independent school education includes teaching K-8 French at Mounds Park Academy in St. Paul, MN, and Trevor Day School in Manhattan. Prior to that, Ms. Ruud-Diaz spent two years in a small town in Normandy, France, teaching English as a second language to preschool and elementary students. This is where she fell in love with the French language and culture. Ms. Ruud-Diaz enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons, playing violin, dancing, watching soccer, being outdoors, and discovering more about the many French-speaking countries and cultures, as well as creating lessons and activities that are enjoyable and meaningful for the students at All Saints.
Alexandra Schmidt

Academic Enrichment
Bio
Ms. Schmidt, a Hoboken resident, was thrilled to join the All Saints community in 2018. She worked in special education for ten years in public and nonpublic schools before coming to All Saints. Ms. Schmidt received her B.S. in Elementary Education from Bucknell University in Lewisburg, PA. She enjoys reading, going to the beach, and spending time with family & friends. She looks forward to another successful school year.

List of 8 members.

Bridget Shouvlin
Bio
Ms. Shouvlin is excited to be joining the All Saints community as a 4th grade teacher! She has been teaching for seven years, most recently working as a 3rd Grade Math Interventionist in New York City. She received her B.A. in Sociology from Gettysburg College and her M.A. in Elementary Education from Lesley University. Outside of school, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family, reading, and traveling. She is looking forward to a great year at All Saints!
Sal Silvestri

6-8 Science Teacher
Bio
Mr. Silvestri joined the All Saints community in 2019. He earned a B.A. in Wildlife Conservation from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and a Masters of Science in Education with a concentration in Childhood Education from Mount Saint Mary College in Newburgh, NY. For the five years before joining All Saints, he worked as a Middle School Science Teacher in both public and private schools. Prior to teaching, he worked as a Lead Wildlife Biologist supervising teams of technicians for two private timber companies in Northern California’s Coastal Redwood region. Sal’s passion for the outdoors often leads him into the wilderness of Hudson Valley New York, where he has lived for the last ten years.
Rachel Therres

Art and Community Time Teacher
Bio
Ms. Therres has been a passionate member of the All Saints education team since 2009, teaching both Art and Community Time in addition to running our school’s chapter of the National Junior Art Honor Society and after school art enrichment program as well as summer art camp. She received her B.F.A. from the Maryland Institute College of Art while participating in a dual degree program to receive her M.A.T She also holds a New Jersey teaching certification. Prior to joining the All Saints team, she worked in her hometown, Baltimore, MD, as a Middle School Art Teacher. She is a Jersey City resident and is an active member of the local arts scene. Ms. Therres is a practicing artist with her hands in collage, mosaic, sculpture, fibers, painting, drawing, printmaking, and handmade books.
Krista Turner

Nursery Assistant Teacher
Bio
Ms. Turner joined the All Saints community in 2017. Prior to joining the All Saints family, Ms. Turner was a stay at home mom who enjoyed volunteering at her children's school and helping in their classrooms. She holds a BS in Digital Media Arts from Canisius College in Buffalo, NY, and an AA in Fashion Merchandising Management from the Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC. Over the years she has volunteered and mentored at after school and weekend programs in Buffalo, NY, and also with I Have a Dream Foundation in Queens, NY. Ms. Turner adores spending time with her two daughters creating art projects, baking, and playing at the park.
Sigourney Valdes

Assistant Teacher - Grade 1
Bio
Ms. Valdes is more than excited for her first year as a part of the All Saints Community. Before joining the team Sigourney worked at The Growing Garden in Paramus for five years assisting in Nursery and Pre-K. She studied Biology at Ramapo College of NJ and Natural and Environmental Science in Bergen County. Ms. Valdes loves all things art and natural science related and in her spare time enjoys hiking, ballet and spending time with her family.
Rebecca Van Loon

Middle School Humanities Teacher
Bio
Ms. Van Loon has been serving the All Saints community since 2012. She enjoyed three years in First Grade and Fourth Grade before moving to the Middle School. Prior to joining All Saints, Ms. Van Loon taught History at Grace Prep High School in Pennsylvania. She holds a B.A. in Government and Political Affairs from Millersville University and has both New Jersey and Pennsylvania K-12 Teacher of Social Studies Standard certifications. With the acceptance of All Saints' candidacy in the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programs, Ms. Van Loon was recently certified as an Individuals and Societies MYP teacher. Mrs. Van Loon lives in Cliffside Park with her husband and son, James (JT). Ms. Van Loon enjoys spending her time with her family, going for walks, and exploring the area.
Catherine Venturini

Latin Teacher
Bio
Ms. Venturini joined the All Saints community in 2019. A native New Yorker, she earned a B.A. and M.A. in Latin Literature and Pedagogy at Hunter College and began teaching at Fontbonne Hall Academy in Bay Ridge. After relocating to New Jersey, Catherine taught at Ridgewood High School for 16 years. Her mission is to share her love of ancient civilizations and to empower students to become independent, enthusiastic learners of Latin. Catherine's passions are her two adorable grandchildren, Latin poetry, Italy, opera, theater, Scrabble, and the New York Yankees.
Libby Vino

Middle School Math Teacher & IB Coordinator
Bio
Ms. Vino has proudly served All Saints Episcopal Day School since 2001. She holds a B.A. in religious studies and dance education from New York University and a M.A. in contemplative education from Naropa University. In 2011, Ms. Vino was recognized as New Jersey's Non-Public Teacher of the Year by the Coalition for American Private Education. This award was a reflection of her work in the development of our Middle School from 2007-2012. Ms. Vino is passionate about using math as a tool to address social issues. In her role as IB Programme Coordinator, she mentors and works closely with teachers to further develop our curriculum according to International Baccalaureate guidelines. Having grown up in a very small farming community in Southern Oregon, Ms. Vino loves teaching and raising her two children in a small town with a close-knit community. She appreciates the diversity, accessibility, and excitement of this metropolitan area. Ms. Vino's two children, Pascal, in Grade 8, and Beatrix, in Grade 6, have both attended All Saints since Nursery, and consider it their second home.

Faculty and Staff

Administration

List of 6 members.

Jill Singleton

Jason Maurer

Amanda Dillon

Martin Espinoza

Josephine Morgado

Stacy Cruz

List of 5 members.

Amina O'Kane

Erin Moran

Noah Guzman

Banu Chediek

Elijah Arvinger

List of 5 members.

Debbie Jacobus

Nicole Berhaupt

Martin Nathan

Nagy Neshan

Joshua Thomas

Faculty

List of 14 members.

Glicer Allende

Katie Ashby

Rachael Beesley

Cristina Bertucci

Jennifer Eisenberg

Mary Errichiello

Kathleen Ferman

Brittney Ferrante

Kim Giammarino

Dustin Good

Claudia Govantes

Rachel Hartman

Kurt Houwen

Allison Hrbek

List of 12 members.

Veronica Loving

Alyssa Menes

Steven Mimms

Melody Moyse

Colleen Nguyen

Tracy Peterson

Megan Perez

Ms. Eli Quintero

Evelyn Rivera

Becca Rosenberg

Kristin Ruud-Diaz

Alexandra Schmidt

List of 8 members.

Bridget Shouvlin

Sal Silvestri

Rachel Therres

Krista Turner

Sigourney Valdes

Rebecca Van Loon

Catherine Venturini

Libby Vino

After School

List of 1 members.

List of 1 members.

Justin Lai

List of 1 members.

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