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Supervisors
Tony Martin is Calais’ Technology Teacher as well as the Supervisor of our Elective Course Teachers. He has a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership and Supervision as well as a Master’s Degree in Social Studies Education.
Rosemary holds her Supervisor and Principal certifications and currently supervises the Transition Program which includes 12 Plus, Work Based Learning and Community Based Instruction. She Prior to joining Calais, Rosemary worked as a Speech and Language Specialist in the private special education and public school settings.
Mr. Vitaletti has been with The Calais School since 1976. As Assistant Director he leads with compassion and understanding as he works individually and along side of staff and faculty to encourage the personal growth of our students. He is a certified School Social Worker, Teacher of the Handicapped and a Licensed Marital and Family Therapist.
Counseling & Specialized Services
Danielle started with Calais in 2018 as an Instructional Paraprofessional. After obtaining her Master’s Degree in Counseling she joined the Calais Counseling Team as a Social Worker supporting our middle and upper school students
Dr. Baker received her B.A. in Psychology from the College of New Jersey. She went on to the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology (GSAPP) at Rutgers University to earn her M. A. and Psy. D. in Professional Psychology with a concentration in School Psychology. She is a Certified School Psychologist.
Ms. Bray holds a BA in Education and a Masters in Arts in Special and Elementary Education as well as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst degree. Ms. Bray has over 23 years experience working with children and young adults. She strives to foster growth among her students.
Marisa Gasman has over 22 years of experience as a certified speech-language pathologist specializing in pediatrics through young adulthood. She has worked in schools as well as her own private practice. In addition, she has mentored other speech-language pathologists as well as being named a Top Doc by NJ Family Magazine multiple times over the years.
Ms. Geise received her MS in Occupational Therapy from The University of Scranton. She joins us from Innovative Therapeutic Services where she continues to work as a staff OT providing early intervention services. She also completed a Level II Clinical at Somerset Hills Therapeutic Riding Center, where she provided Equine Assisted Therapy to pediatric patients.
Ms. Gregorian received her MA in Education with a concentration in Reading from Gordon College. During her studies, she completed an internship at a dyslexia center that specializes in Orton-Gillingham. Prior to becoming a Reading Specialist, she taught third grade for five years. Ms. Gregorian is passionate about working with students in a small group setting.
Lisa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience working in various settings. She was previously a School Counselor at New
Beginnings and most recently the Clinical Supervisor/Progarm Director at Immediate Care Psychiatric Center.
Beginnings and most recently the Clinical Supervisor/Progarm Director at Immediate Care Psychiatric Center.
Ms. Helfer completed her Bachelor of Science Degree in Speech and Hearing Science from Arizona State University. She goes above and beyond to support our students as they work on achieving goals related to communication and social skills. Ms. Helfer is currently completing her Masters in Communication Disorders from Emerson University.
Mrs. Kertesz is a Registered Nurse and a Physical Therapist. She has many years of experience working in a hospital setting. Mrs. Kertesz and her dog Star love supporting Calais students as they work on achieving their therapeutic goals.
Mrs. Liberato has been a member of The Calais School Counseling Team since 2009. She is a Certified School Social Worker and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She practices privately in the Cedar Grove area.
Ms. McGuire is a proud graduate of The Calais School! Bella, her Golden Retriever, has been a therapy dog since 2017. Ms. McGuire and Bella work together to facilitate animal assisted therapy sessions with our students.
Tara Graduated with her Masters in Early Childhood Education with a Special Education extension from Fordham University. She has worked at New York Center for Autism Charter School, New York City Department of Education in the Bronx, and Newark Team Academy-Kipp Charter Schools. Tara is currently continuing her education in the Orton Gillingham phonics program at Fairleigh Dickinson.
Ms. Primiano has been the Guidance Counselor at The Calais School since 2013. Before coming to The Calais School, Ms. Primiano was at Create Charter High School in Jersey City, where she worked closely with the administration to develop school programs.
Mrs. Shevchik holds her master’s degree in Education with a concentration in Curriculum and Instruction. She is also certified by the Association of Child Life Professionals as a Certified Child Life Specialist. She has formerly worked at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital as a Certified Child Life Specialist in a leadership role for over 22 years.
Ms. Territo is a Behavior Specialist, Psychology teacher and a member of our Counseling Team. She earned a BA in Psychology from Caldwell University with a specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis and Teacher of Psychology Certification. Angela received her MA-certification for Teacher of Student with Disabilities through the NJDOE/ Rutgers University program.
Mrs. Suwan received her BA in Recreation Therapy and a Masters in Science in School Counseling from Walden University. She has 15 years of experience working with children in a variety of settings including public and private schools, hospitals, and recreation centers.
A counselor at The Calais School since 1997, Ms. Vitaletti is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified School Counselor and has a Master’s Degree in Special Education. She teaches yoga classes at Calais and in the community. She is also the co-advisor for the senior class and organizes community projects.
Ms. Wirtz is a School Counselor for our 12 Plus Program. She completed her Master’s Degree in School Counseling through Seton Hall University. Ms. Wirtz is also in the process of obtaining her certification as an Educational Specialist in Professional Counseling and licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of New Jersey.
Faculty Directory (A-Z by last name)
Mr. Amaya received his BS in Biology from Kean University and his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Dominican College of Blauvelt. He joined Calais in 2014 as a paraprofessional and currently teaches upper school biology and physical science.
Mr. Aquino is professionally affiliated with the New Jersey Music Educators Association, National Guild Piano Teachers Association and the National Association for Music Education. Outside of Calais, Mr. Aquino runs Aquino Piano Music Studio, where he offers private instrumental lessons to students of all ages.
Ms. Bellott has a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science and a Teacher of Science degree from William Paterson University, where she minored in Chemistry. She and her husband have owned the floral shop Flowers by Rene in Lake Hiawatha for 30 years.
Ms. Braen has been with The Calais School for 14 years. She possesses her Teacher of the Handicapped and Elementary Education certifications. In addition, she in the process of obtaining her CTE Certification in Family and Consumer Science: Child and Family Development. She is the co-coach of the Calais School cheerleading squad.
Mrs. DelliSanti is a graduate of Montclair State University and holds Elementary Education certifications as well as a Teacher of English certification for grades 9 through 12. She is currently in the process of obtaining her Teacher of Students with Disabilities certification along with a Masters degree in Special Education.
Jessica is a Teacher of Students with Disabilities and joined The Calais School in 2023. Jessica has been teaching since 2011. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, K-6 Elementary Education from William Paterson University in 2011 and a masters in Special Education from Caldwell University in 2015. She also received her Registered Behavior Technician certification in 2016.
Ms. Hamrah has always been passionate about teaching. One of her personal teaching goals is to turn all of her students into reading lovers! She graduated from Kean University with an English Education degree, is trained in Orton-Gillingham, and is currently pursing her Students with Disabilities Graduate Degree from her alma-mater.
Mr. Kells is a ten-time Emmy Award-winning director, producer, and writer of television shows, series, and documentaries which include: Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, The Rachael Ray Show, Food Network’s “Unwrapped” and “The Everyday.” He also enjoys spending time with his family, photography and perfecting the perfect Bacon, Egg, & Cheese sandwich.
With close to 20 years in education, Mrs. Mallimo-Orna found her true calling after becoming a special education teacher at The Calais School. Mrs. Orna started at Calais as a paraprofessional but transitioned to Visual Arts Teacher. Her passion for art comes through in all the colorful, creative and unexpected art projects she supports her students in completing.
Mr. Martin has over a decade of teaching experience. He holds a Master’s of Social Studies Education from Rutgers University as well as a Master’s of Educational Leadership and Supervision from Saint Peter’s University. Mr. Martin likes to expand the student experience by incorporating collaborative projects. He is also an advocate of technology and believes it is a valuable tool that should be used to enhance the curriculum.
Mrs. Mata teaches high school Spanish at the Calais School. She graduated Cum Laude from Kean University with a BA in Spanish and received her Masters in Spanish Language and Culture from the University of Salamanca in Salamanca, Spain.
Ms. Musleh leads all in-house Work-Based Learning opportunities for upper school and 12 Plus students. Under her guidance students are learning crucial employment skills as they work at the Calais School Cafe, Calais School Store, the Calais Relations Committee and the newly established Entrepreneurial Lab.
Ms. Perillo possesses a Teacher of the Handicapped Certification, Elementary School Teacher K-5, and a Teacher of Psychology Certification. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Rutgers University and a Master’s degree in Special Education from New Jersey City University.
Mr. Reich has been the high school math teacher at the Calais School since May 2021. He graduated Summa Cum Laude with a bachelor’s degree in Family Science and Human Development and earned a master’s degree in Teacher of Students with Disabilities both from Montclair State University. Additionally, Mr. Reich is a volunteer with the Parent Teacher Organization.
Mrs. Reich received her Elementary Education Degree (K-8) from Trenton State College and her Teacher of Students with Disabilities Cert from Bloomfield College. In June 2018 she completed her Structured Learning Certification.
Ms. Salaam is a Culinary professional with a BA in Education. She graduated at the top of her class in Culinary Arts and Pastry Arts and has traveled the world to complete various Culinary and Pastry courses for advancement and pleasure. She has worked at The Cloister, Sea Island, Georgia, The Ritz Carlton, Tyson’s Corner, Virginia and more.
Mr. Schlieper graduated from Rowan University in 2019. A life-long athlete and Eagle Scout, he ensures our students stay active, engaged and safe during P.E. Mr. Schlieper keeps class fun and interesting with lots of exciting physical activities and good music. His students love his upbeat attitude.
Ms. Shah graduated from Montclair State University, with a degree in Education. She has an undergraduate degree in Science from University of Mumbai, India. Ms. Shah also has a post Graduate Degree in Guidance and Counseling. In her 12 years of teaching she has worked with students from lower elementary to high school level.
Corie is a Special Education Teacher with teaching experience in California an Connecticut. She recently moved back to New Jersey and joined Calais to teach grades 5th-6th.