Autism School - Hamilton, NJ - The Newgrange School

Teachers are at the heart of every learning institution, and the staff at our special needs school in NJ are among the best in their field. At The Newgrange School in Hamilton, we understand how important it is to build relationships between students and teachers and between teachers and parents. When you enroll with us, you’ll have a dedicated team of advisors, tutors, and even Ph.D. level professionals who share the common goal of helping your child grow and learn. All of our staff satisfy the state’s certification requirements and meet the highly qualified standards for their areas of content expertise.

From this page you can learn about our faculty. We believe accessibility plays a key role when creating an optimal learning environment for students. Our teachers give personal attention to each student and welcome active communication with parents. Among our educators, we have staff with extensive knowledge of the Wilson Reading and Orton Gillingham programs, teachers who specialize in working with children who have Nonverbal Learning Disabilities and faculty who are committed to helping students transition out of school and into the real world.

Let the staff at our special needs school in NJ give your child the individual attention he or she needs to excel in the classroom and in the community at large. If someone in your family has a learning disability and you’re interested in speaking with a highly knowledgeable professional, please give us a call. At The Newgrange School, we aim to provide programs for a broad base of New Jersey students, and we’ll do what it takes to accommodate the needs of your child.

To contact a Newgrange staff member via email: first name initial last name @thenewgrange.org

Mrs. Marcia Allen, M.A. CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist

Certified as Speech/Language Specialist by NJ Board of Education
NJ license #41YS00401000
PA license #SL011155
Certificate of Clinical Competence from American Speech-Language and Hearing Association
MA in Speech-Language Pathology from The College of New Jersey
BS in Speech Pathology and Audiology from The College of New Jersey
Member of American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA)

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Mrs. Kathy Bostock
Assessment and Implementation Coordinator

Teacher Trainer and Presenter – Newgrange Education Center
Director – Children’s Dyslexia Center’s Inc.

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
Developing Metacognitive Skills, Trainer, Suzanne Carreker/Neuhaus
DIBELS – Presenter, Dynamic Measurement
NJIDA,Vice President/ Board Member
IDA, (National) Member/State Representative

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Ms. Sandra Boyles
Math Teacher

Certificate, Mathematics K-12.
BS Engineering, University of California, Irvine.
MS Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

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Ms. Renee Brana
Teacher of the Handicapped

B.A. Fairleigh Dickinson University
M.A. Teaching, Special Education, College of New Jersey
Orton-Gillingham Certification – In Process
Project Read and Edmark – Trained

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Ms. Monica Bruder
Teacher of the Handicapped

Masters of Science in Education, Walden University
Wilson Language Trained- Level 1 Certification, Level 2 Trained
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

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Photo Of Linda G. Burnston, Assistant At Schools For Learning Disabilities - The Newgrange School

Mrs. Linda G. Burnston
Assistant to the Director

Sharon Camins
Teacher of the Handicapped

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Ms. Sandee Chalik MS OTR/L
Occupational Therapist

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
Training: Introduction to Wilson Reading 2005; Fundations, 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

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Mr. George Chis-Luca
Health and Physical Education

K-12 Health and PE certification
First Aid and CPR Certification
Drivers Education Certification
Masters in Administration and Supervision
Supervisor Certification

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Mrs. Ella Collins Bing
Teacher Assistant

Associates Degree in Liberal Arts
Wilson 1 Certified

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Ms. Colleen Connolly
Paraprofessional

B.S. James Madison University
Wilson Reading Level 1 Certification – In Process

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Ms. Carol Cooper-Braun
Language Arts/Social Skills

NVLD Program Coordinator

Teacher of the Handicapped Certification
Master of Arts in Teaching, special education specialization
Bachelor of Arts in English
Wilson Language Trained: Level 1 Certification
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

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Ms. Jeanne Cruz
Job Coach/Permanent Substitute

B.S. Biopsychology, Rider University
NJ Elementary Education K-5 Certification, Rider University
PA Instructional I K-6 Certification

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Ms. Doreen Esposito
Math

MBA Rider University, General Business
B.A. Decision Sciences
Certificates, Elementary School Teacher; Math

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Ms. Liliana Falvo-Broselli
Language Arts

Teacher of the Handicapped, NJ
Curriculum, Instruction, Supervision, M.A.
Wilson Language Trained: Level 1 Certification

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Ms. Ronelle Favocci
Math Teacher – K – 5

B.S . Psychology Richard Stockton College
Wilson Language Trained: Level 1 Certification
Teacher of language arts
Everyday Math Trained
Highly Qualified teacher of math

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Ms. Erin Flynn
Language/NVLD Department

B.S. Education/Health and Physical Education
Wilson Language Trained: Level 1 Certification
Trained in Letters program
Trained in Framing Your Thoughts and DMS writing systems
Currently training in Orton-Gillingham reading system

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Mr. Robert (Bob) Graham
Teacher of Heath Physical Education

BS Degree, Trenton State College
Teacher of Health and Physical Education
Teacher of Driver Education
Member of NJAHPERD
Member of AAHPERD
Wilson language trained

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Mrs. Joan Grande
Elementary/Social Studies Specialist

Bachelor Degree in Historical Studies
Wilson I trained: Level I
Wilson II trained: Level II

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Mr. Andrew Haines
Technology Teacher

B. Mus. Ed. Westminster Choir College ‘04
Regional Operations Planning and Implementation Coordinator, Dell Computers ’04-‘07
Advanced training in Apple digital media applications; GarageBand, iMovie, iWeb, LogicPro, FinalCut
Wilson Language Trained: Level 1 Certification

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Mrs. Jennifer Haines
Music Teacher/ Reading Teacher

Bachelors in Music Education Westminster Choir College ‘03
Candidate, M. Music Education, Specializing in Music in Special Education Westminster Choir College ‘11
Wilson Language Trained: Level 1 Certification
Orton-Gillingham trained

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Ms. Rebecca (Becky) Higgins, MSW
School Social Worker

Masters in Social Work degree from Stony Brook University with a concentration in direct practice

Interdisciplinary Social Sciences Bachelors Degree with a concentration in child and family studies

18 years experience working as a counselor for children with special needs
Specialized training includes Family Systems Theory and Group Work with Children

Ms. Ashley Kendall
Speech Language Specialist

B.A. Speech Pathology & Audiology, Stockton College
M.S. Communication Disorders, Stockton College

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Mrs. Myra Kay McCowan
Elementary Education
Teacher of the Handicapped

B.S. Education/Blue Mountain College
Certification and Masters in Special Education through Grand Canyon University
Orton Gillingham trained for Multisensory I, II, III, IV, V, and VI Education through Fairleigh Dickinson College
Trained in Project Read
CONNECT-ED participant
QUEST participant

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Dr. Lorraine McKay
High School Science

Ph.D. in Biological Sciences, SUNY at Buffalo
University at Buffalo Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, National Institutes of Health
Nine years pharmaceutical research experience
Graduate, New Pathways to Teaching in New Jersey, New Jersey City University
NJ Standard Teaching Certificate: Biological Science, Highly Qualified status
Active in National Science Teacher’s Association, New Jersey Science Teacher’s Association

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Mrs. Susan E. Miller

Teacher of the Handicapped
Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant

Teacher Trainer and Presenter – Ann Robinowtiz Education Center

New Jersey licensed LDT-C and Teacher of the Handicapped
Dual Masters in Learning Disabilities and Reading from New York University, Steinhardt School
Post-Graduate: Bank Street College and Rutgers Graduate School of Education
B.A. from Rutgers College in English/Political Science
Certified Wilson Fundations Trainer
Certified Regional Trainer for LETRS (professional development courses for Teachers of Reading and Spelling)
Certified Mentor of DIBELS Next (Dynamic Measurement Group)
Developing Metacognitive Skills Trainer (Neuhaus)
Reading/Dyslexia Specialist, The Stephen Gaynor School, Manhattan
Trained in Orton-Gillingham (Alphabetic Phonics and Preventing Academic Failure), Lindamood-Bell (Seeing Stars and Visualizing and Verbalizing)
Board Member of the New Jersey Branch of the International Dyslexia Association
Member of the International Reading Association

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Mrs. Dana Morris
Language Arts Literacy and Literature Teacher

Wilson Language Trained: Level 1 Certification
Bachelor’s of Arts in Journalism and English Literature/Writing from Rider University
Masters in English Literature from National University
Masters in Teaching from National University (March 2011)

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Mrs. Carol P. Paine
Elementary Education Teacher
Teacher of the Handicapped

M.Ed Boston University School of Education
B.S. Boston University School of Education
Certified Wilson Reading Teacher Level 1 and 2
Developing Metacognitive Skills trained
LETRS trained
Framing Your Thoughts-Project Read trained
CONNECT-ED Phase I-Design Team and a participant
(Consortium that focuses on science and math education)
CONNECT-ED Phase II-Leadership Team-To develop Professional Learning Communities

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Ms. Brenda Roberts
Administrative Assistant/Attendance Clerk
Main Office

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Ms. Lysa Rogol
Teacher

M.A. Education, LaSalle University
B.S. Early Childhood and Special Education, West Chester University (PA)
Certificate in Autism

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Ms. Nicole E. Scheller
Teacher of Language Arts and Transition Coordinator
Teacher of Students with Disabilities
Elementary Teacher K – 5

M.S.Education – Teaching Urban Adolescents with Disabilities – Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY
B.A. Oberlin College, Oberlin, OH
New York City Teaching Fellow 2003-2005
Member Transition Coordinators Network of New Jersey
Advanced Certified Teacher in New Jersey and New York
Wilson Language Trained- Level 1 Certification, Level 2 Trained
Orton-Gillingham Trained Through the Newgrange School
Trained in Project Read- Framing Your Thoughts Program
Trained in Developing Metacognitive Skills Program
Certificate of Comprehension Program
Trained In LETRS Program