Faculty and Staff

List of 11 members.

Mrs. Glicer Allende

4-8 Spanish Teacher

gallende@allsaintsdayschool.org
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.
Ms. Rachael Beesley

First Grade Teacher

rbeesley@allsaintsdayschool.org
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!
Ms. Jennifer Eisenberg

Dance Teacher and Performance Coordinator

jeisenberg@allsaintsdayschool.org
Bio
Ms. Eisenberg joined the All Saints community in 2008. She holds a B.A. in Dance Education from Marymount Manhattan College. Prior to joining the All Saints team, “Ms. E” completed her teacher training with the internationally acclaimed arts program, National Dance Institute, and moved to New Mexico to work with NDI-NM. She also traveled to Peru, teaching with the Peace Corps. More recently she worked with the World Wide Orphans Foundation in Haiti, training teachers and teaching dance to children. When not at All Saints, Ms. E teaches dance in NYC public schools, supports a dance program for at-risk youth, and performs regularly.
Ms. Kathleen Ferman

Kindergarten Teacher

kferman@allsaintsdayschool.org
Bio

Ms. Ferman has been serving the All Saints community since 2005. 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

bferrante@allsaintsdayschool.org
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.
Ms. Kim Giammarino

Middle School Math and Science Teacher

kgiammarino@allsaintsdayschool.org
Bio
Mrs. Giammarino joined the All Saints community in 2017. She has been teaching middle school students for more than ten 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 STEAM curriculum, and is working towards receiving her STEAM 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 and Michael, who are both in college.
Claudia Govantes

Music Teacher

cgovantes@allsaintsdayschool.org
Bio
Claudia Govantes 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 be joining the All Saints Community and share her passion for music with the children.
Ms. Rachel Hartman

Middle School Humanities Teacher

rhartman@allsaintsdayschool.org
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. Born and raised in Morris County, NJ, Ms. Hartman enjoys reading, writing, politics, exercising, and traveling, including her most recent trip this summer to Spain.
Ms. Allison Hrbek

Pre-K Teacher

ahrbek@allsaintsdayschool.org
Bio
Ms. Allison has been serving the All Saints Community since 2007. 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 NJ teaching certificate.. In her leisure time, Ms. Allison enjoys working in her garden and touring old manor houses. She lives in Little Ferry.
Ms. Veronica Loving

Second Grade Teacher

rloving@allsaintsdayschool.org
Bio
Ms. Loving has served the All Saints community since 2006. 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 Fifth Grade student at All Saints), and her son Declan (who is a First Grade student at All Saints). Ms. Loving, a devoted baseball fan, loves running and likes to travel.
Alyssa Menes

Music Teacher

amenes@allsaintsdayschool.org
Bio
Alyssa Menes is excited to be joining the All Saints Community. In addition to teaching at All Saints, she is an adjunt 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. 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, reading, and playing video games.

List of 11 members.

Mr. Steven Mimms

Physical Education & Health Teacher

smimms@allsaintsdayschool.org
Bio
Mr. Mimms joined the All Saints community in 2015. He coaches basketball at All Saints and is looking forward to bringing another basketball championship to All Saints and seeing the All Saints Olympics 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

mmoyse@allsaintsdayschool.org
Bio
Melody Moyse (American Sign Language Teacher) 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.
Mrs. Colleen Nguyen

Fifth Grade Humanities Teacher

cnguyen@allsaintsdayschool.org
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 new role as a Fifth Grade Teacher. 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 daughter, Lainey, and her 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!
Ms. Sejal Patel

Fourth Grade Teacher

spatel@allsaintsdayschool.org
Bio
Ms. Patel joined the All Saints community in 2012. Prior to joining All Saints, she was the head teacher at Garden Preschool Cooperative in Jersey City for four years and led their summer camp program for seven years. She has also served as head teacher at Kaplan Cooperative Preschool in Hoboken for one year. Ms. Patel has a B.A. in Psychology from Rutgers University, an M.A. in Early Childhood Education from New Jersey City University, and holds the NJ Standard Teacher Certification. She enjoys reading, going for bike rides, trying new foods, and traveling in her free time.
Ms. Tracy Peterson

Third Grade Teacher

tpeterson@allsaintsdayschool.org
Bio
Ms. Peterson joined the All Saints community in 2015. She graduated from Towson University in Maryland with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary and Special Education and is certified in New Jersey to teach grades K-6. Ms. Peterson is originally from Long Island and now lives in Clark, NJ. She has a passion for working with children, as well as helping them learn and grow. She looks forward to continuing her career in the All Saints Community. In her spare time, Ms. Peterson enjoys traveling, cooking, playing with her dog, Bentley, and spending time with family and friends.
Ms. Eli Quintero

N-3 Spanish Teacher

equintero@allsaintsdayschool.org
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.
Ms. Evelyn Rivera

Pre-K Assistant Teacher

erivera@allsaintsdayschool.org
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.
Ms. Becca Rosenberg

Tech Integration Specialist

brosenberg@allsaintsdayschool.org
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. She is currently completing an M.A. in Instructional Technology and Media from Teacher’s College of Columbia University and is passionate about all things STEAM and technology! In her free time, Ms. Rosenberg loves exploring NYC, cooking, traveling to new places, being outdoors, and spending time with her friends and family.
Mrs. Kristin Ruud-Diaz

Middle School French Teacher

kruuddiaz@allsaintsdayschool.org
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-4 French at Mounds Park Academy in St. Paul, MN, and Middle School French at 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. For the past twelve years, she has also enjoyed teaching Preschool French at Palisades Child Care Center. Ms. Ruud-Diaz enjoys spending time with her husband and sons, playing violin, dancing, watching soccer, being outdoors, and discovering more about the many French-speaking countries and cultures, as well as creating French lessons and activities that are enjoyable and meaningful for the students at All Saints.
Mr. Laurent S' Chevalier

Middle School Mathematics & History Teacher

lschevalier@allsaintsdayschool.org
Bio
Mr. S’Chevalier joined the All Saints community in 2015. He received his B.A. in Political Science from the University of Houston. Additionally, Mr. S’Chevalier received an M.A. in Education from Endicott College in Beverly, MA. Prior to education, Mr. S’Chevalier worked in the political arena at the federal, state, and local level. A native Texan, Mr. S’Chevalier is a first generation American to multinational parents; he enjoys politics, current events, traveling both domestically and internationally, as well as building things with his hands. Mr. S’Chevalier is also an apiarist!
Ms. Alexandra Schmidt

Academic Enrichment

aschmidt@allsaintsdayschool.org
Bio
Ms. Schmidt, a Hoboken resident, was thrilled to join the All Saints community in 2018. She has enjoyed getting to know students and faculty and looks forward to another successful year. 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.

List of 10 members.

Ms. Danielle Seubert

Fourth Grade Teacher

dseubert@allsaintsdayschool.org
Bio
Ms. Seubert joined the All Saints community in 2013. She has a B.S. in Childhood Education from The State University of New York at Fredonia and an M.A. in Literacy from Nazareth College. She was born and raised in upstate New York and loves cheering on her favorite NY sports teams. She enjoys reading, traveling, baking, and spending time with her family and friends.
Sal Silvestri

6-8 Science Teacher

ssilvestri@allsaintsdayschool.org
Bio
Sal is very excited to join the All Saints community. He has a B.A. in Wildlife Conservation from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and a Masters of Science in Education with a concentration in Childhood Education from Mount Saint Mary College in Newburgh, NY. Prior to joining All Saints, he worked as a Middle School Science Teacher and as a Wildlife Biologist.
Ms. Rachel Therres

Art and Community Time Teacher

rtherres@allsaintsdayschool.org
Bio
Ms. Therres has been a passionate member of the All Saints community 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 enrichment program. 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

kturner@allsaintsdayschool.org
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

svaldes@allsaintsdayschool.org
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.
Ms. Rebecca Van Loon

Middle School Humanities Teacher

rvanloon@allsaintsdayschool.org
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 coming to 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). Mrs. Van Loon enjoys spending her time with her family, going for walks, and exploring the area.
Catherine Venturini

Latin Teacher

cventurini@allsaintsdayschool.org
Bio
Catherine is thrilled to be part of the All Saints family in the 2019-2020 school year. 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.
Ms. Libby Vino

Middle School Math Teacher & IB Coordinator

lvino@allsaintsdayschool.org
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.Ed. 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. With the acceptance of All Saints' candidacy in the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme, Ms. Vino took on the role of IB Coordinator to help oversee and develop our middle school as an IB World School, and she is excited to continue working with faculty on this transition. 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 and close-knit community like Hoboken. She appreciates the diversity, accessibility, and excitement of this metropolitan area. Ms. Vino's two children, Pascal, in Grade 7, and Beatrix, in Grade 5, have both attended All Saints since Nursery, and consider it their second home.
Ms. Carrie Wachtler

Nursery Teacher

cwachtler@allsaintsdayschool.org
Bio
Ms. Wachtler joined the All Saints community in 2013 and has had many roles in the community in addition to her position as Head Teacher of Nursery. She has a B.A. in early childhood education from New Jersey City University and a B.S. in business administration from Montclair State University. She also holds a Standard dual NJ Pre-K-3 and special education certificate. In her spare time, Ms. Wachtler enjoys reading, watching sports, and going to the beach.
Mr. Zack Zervas

2-3 Assistant Teacher

zzervas@allsaintsdayschool.org
Bio
Mr. Zervas joined the All Saints community in 2018. Prior to joining the All Saints community Mr. Zervas was a volunteer in the United States Peace Corps teaching math and science in both Liberia and Malawi. During his time in the Peace Corps Mr. Zervas worked to build a school library and after school programs. Mr. Zervas holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Drexel University and is currently pursuing an M.S. in global affairs at NYU. In his spare time Mr. Zervas enjoys reading, traveling, running and cooking.

Faculty and Staff

Administration

List of 6 members.

Ms. Jill Singleton

Mr. Jason Maurer

Dr. Amanda Dillon

Mr. Martin Espinoza

Josephine Morgado

Stacy Cruz

List of 6 members.

Ms. Amina O'Kane

Ms. Erin Moran

Mr. Noah Guzman

Banu Chediek

Mr. Elijah Arvinger

Matthew Wangrycht

List of 5 members.

Ms. Debbie Jacobus

Ms. Nicole Berhaupt

Mr. Martin Nathan

Nagy Neshan

Mr. Joshua Thomas

Faculty

List of 11 members.

Mrs. Glicer Allende

Ms. Rachael Beesley

Ms. Jennifer Eisenberg

Ms. Kathleen Ferman

Brittney Ferrante

Ms. Kim Giammarino

Claudia Govantes

Ms. Rachel Hartman

Ms. Allison Hrbek

Ms. Veronica Loving

Alyssa Menes

List of 11 members.

Mr. Steven Mimms

Melody Moyse

Mrs. Colleen Nguyen

Ms. Sejal Patel

Ms. Tracy Peterson

Ms. Eli Quintero

Ms. Evelyn Rivera

Ms. Becca Rosenberg

Mrs. Kristin Ruud-Diaz

Mr. Laurent S' Chevalier

Ms. Alexandra Schmidt

List of 10 members.

Ms. Danielle Seubert

Sal Silvestri

Ms. Rachel Therres

Krista Turner

Sigourney Valdes

Ms. Rebecca Van Loon

Catherine Venturini

Ms. Libby Vino

Ms. Carrie Wachtler

Mr. Zack Zervas

After School

List of 1 members.

Mr. Justin Lai

List of 1 members.

Mr. Kurt Howen

List of 1 members.