Member of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
Erin Flynn
Language/NVLD Department
Education
B.S. Education/Health and Physical Education
Wilson Ready System® 3-Day Introductory Workshop/Certificate of Completion 2004
Trained in Letters program
Trained in Framing Your Thoughts and DMS writing systems
Currently training in Orton-Gillingham reading system
Ronelle Favocci
Math Teacher
Education
B.S. Psychology Richard Stockton College
Wilson® Dyslexia Practitioner
Teacher of language arts
Everyday Math Trained
Highly Qualified Teacher of Math
Liliana Falvo-Broselli
Language Arts
Education
Teacher of the Handicapped, NJ
Curriculum, Instruction, Supervision, M.A.
Wilson® Dyslexia Practitioner
Doreen Esposito
Math
Education
MBA Rider University, General Business
B.A. Decision Sciences
Certificates, Elementary School Teacher; Math.
Vincent Cruz
Coach
Jeanne Cruz
Transition Coordinator
Education
B.S. Biopsychology, Rider University
NJ Elementary Education K-5 Certification, Rider University
PA Instructional I K-6 Certification
Carol Cooper-Braun
Language Arts/Social Skills
Education
Teacher of the Handicapped Certification
Master of Arts in Teaching, special education specialization
Bachelor of Arts in English
Wilson® Dyslexia Practitioner
Wilson Ready System® Advanced Strategies for MSC Group Instruction/Certificate of Completion 2006
Trained in Developing Metacognitive Strategies
Trained in LETRS, Language Essentials
Trained in Framing Your Thoughts, Project Read
Received instruction in teaching social skills from Dr. Jed Baker, Dr.Tony Attwood, Dr. Ami Klin, Dr. Fred Volkmar, and Dr. Andrea Footerman
Colleen Connolly
Instructional Paraprofessional
Education
B.S. James Madison University
Wilson Reading System® 3-Day Introductory Workshop/Certificate of Completion 2013
Deborah Conaty
Instructional Paraprofessional
Education
B.A. – Eastern University – Elementary Ed
Ella Collins Bing
Teacher Assistant
Education
Associates Degree in Liberal Arts
Wilson® Dyslexia Practitioner
Wilson Reading System® Advanced Strategies for MSL Group Instruction/Certificate of Completion 2006
George Chis-Luca
Health and Physical Education
Education
K-12 Health and PE certification
First Aid and CPR Certification
Drivers Education Certification
Masters in Administration and Supervision
Supervisor Certification
Sandee Chalik
Occupational Therapist
Education
Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson School of Health Professions, 2001
Faculty Appointment to Dept of Occupational Therapy, Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson School of Health Professions, 2005
Certified by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, #1057268,
Certified by the NJ Board of Education and Licensed in NJ #46TR00296200, and PA #OC008395
Certificate in Assistive Technology (CAT), Stockton University, Department of Occupational Therapy, 2008
Certified in Sensory Integration by USC/WPS, 2005
Training: Community Based Instruction, NJ Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs in partnership with the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and the Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities, 2010
Wilson Reading System® 3-Day Introductory Workshop/Certificate of Completion 2005
Fundations® Introductory Workshop/Certification of Completion 2010
Training: How Does your Engine Run from Therapyworks, 2003
Training: Handwriting Without Tears, 2002
Member: Council for Exceptional Children; American Occupational Therapy Association; New Jersey Occupational Therapy Association
Sarah Casamalhuapa
Instructional Paraprofessional Extraordinary Aid
Sharon Camins
Teacher of the Handicapped
Monica Bruder
Teacher of the Handicapped
Education
Masters of Science in Education, Walden University
Wilson® Dyslexia Practitioner
Wilson Reading System® Advanced Strategies for MSL Group Instruction/Certificate of Completion
Orton-Gillingham Trained Through the Newgrange School
Trained in Project Read- Framing Your Thoughts Program
Trained in Developing Metacognitive Skills Program
Trained in Certificate of Comprehension Program
Trained In LETRS Program
Renee Brana
Teacher of the Handicapped
Education
B.A. Fairleigh Dickinson University
M.A. Teaching, Special Education, College of New Jersey
Orton-Gillingham Certification – In Process
Project Read and Edmark – Trained
Sandra Boyles
Math Teacher
Education
Certificate, Mathematics K-12.
BS Engineering, University of California, Irvine.
MS Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
Kathy Bostock
Assessment and Implementation Coordinator
Education
MA-LD, Fairleigh Dickinson University
B.S. Biology, College of Saint Elizabeth
Certified Dyslexia Specialist, Fairleigh Dickinson University
Orton-Gillingham Therapist, Fairleigh Dickenson University
Orton – Gillingham Trainer
Orton – Gillingham Practitioner
Wilson Level 1 Trainer, Wilson Language Training
Wilson Level 2 Trainer, Wilson Language Training
Just Words Trainer, Wilson Language Training
Fundations Qualified Presenter, Wilson Language Training
LETRS Regional Trainer, Louisa Moats/ Sopris West
Project Read – Presenter, Tory Greene/Language Circle
Ms. DiLolle learned about the strength and success of the Newgrange School from her previous role at the Camden County Educational Services Commission. She was the Supervisor of Special Services for PK-12th grade there and referred families to our school. Ms. DiLolle oversaw and evaluated over 150 teachers, child study team members, therapists, and counselors for the commission, and provided professional development for all special services staff. Prior to that, Ms. DiLolle was the District Supervisor of Counseling and ELL Services (PK-12th grade) for the Pine Hill public schools in NJ. In this role, she was recognized for increasing the graduation rate from 76% to 94%.
Kelly Dun comes to the Newgrange family of schools with nearly 30 years of experience in secondary education, both as a classroom teacher and as an administrator. After earning her BA at the University of New Hampshire, Kelly worked in the Plymouth and Duxbury, Massachusetts school systems, and then at St. Ann’s School in Brooklyn, New York. In 1997 she moved to New Jersey, where she began a 17-year career at the Princeton Day School, serving as Director of Admissions, Director of Financial Aid, and Director of Enrollment Management. After receiving her M.Ed. from the University of Pennsylvania, Kelly next became the founding Executive Director of the Give Something Back Foundation, an organization devoted to expanding college access to first-generation families. In building this program she connected with public schools, colleges, business groups, and community-support initiatives across New Jersey, Delaware, and Pennsylvania. Kelly serves as a volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocate for New Jersey-area foster youth and is a member of the Board of Trustees at Doane Academy. She is thrilled to be joining the team as Assistant Head of School for External Relations.
Dee Rosenberg
Director of Education
Education
Dee Rosenberg, taught elementary and high school special education students for over twenty years before starting Laurel School of Princeton and joining Newgrange in 2001. She is a certified Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant. She is also a Wilson Reading Teacher and Teacher Trainer. She has extensive experience as a practitioner and trainer with Project Read, Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling, and Developing Metacognitive Skills. Dee is the past President of the New Jersey Branch of the International Dyslexia Association (2012). Dee speaks nationally and internationally to teachers and parents about strategies to encourage achievement and strengths of dyslexic students.
Dee is responsible for ensuring instructional quality and effectiveness. She supervises the teaching staff and all related activities, including assessments and data collection.
Tim Viands
CEO and Head of Schools
Tim Viands is the CEO and Head of Schools for The Newgrange School, The Laurel School of Princeton, and The Ann Robinowitz Education Center (“The Newgrange School of Princeton, Inc”). Tim is an education professional skilled in Independent School Management, Student Recruiting, Coaching, Classroom Management, and Educational Consulting.
Tim comes to us with a demonstrated history of working in the primary/secondary education arena. Most recently, Tim served as Headmaster at Grand River Academy, an all-boys boarding school in Ohio for young men with learning differences. At Grand River, Tim was instrumental in increasing enrollment, streamlining and remodeling the financial aid process, and creating effective long-term development plans.
Tim has also served on the Board at the Ohio Association of Independent School as well as Big Brothers/Big SIsters of NE Ohio. He has also led accreditation visits for the Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS).
Tim earned his B.S. from Towson University, and his M.A. from Wesleyan University.
