Private School in Bridgeton, New Jersey

Faculty and Staff

Committed to Our Students

The faculty and staff of Woodland Country Day School are dedicated to excellence in education and serve as role models for our students. As mentors, they understand the profound responsibility of a classroom teacher to lead by example, not only in academics but in all aspects of life.

Our educators are committed to fostering a positive, inspiring environment that nurtures intellectual growth, emotional development, and personal integrity. With a passion for teaching and a deep investment in each student’s success, the Woodland faculty and staff play a vital role in shaping confident, well-rounded individuals prepared for future challenges.

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“Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” 

William Butler Yeats

Our Leadership Team

Woodland Country Day School is a close-knit community of dedicated leaders, faculty, and staff committed to the success of each individual student. Our school fosters an environment where courtesy, respect, and integrity thrive—qualities that can often be overlooked in today’s world. At Woodland, we prioritize building strong relationships and providing personalized support, ensuring that every student is guided towards academic and personal success in a nurturing, respectful setting.

Lara

Blew

Head of School

Lauren

Reed

Head of Preschool, Pre-K 4 Lead Teacher

Summer

Issertell

Head of Lower School, Third Grade

Jennifer

May

Latin, Head of Upper School, Head of Discipline, Head of Advisors

Preschool

Meredith

Hummel

PreK-2 Teacher

Ashley

Marshall

PreK-3 Aide

Dulce

Ibarguen

Extended Day, Preschool Aide

Lauren

Reed

Head of Preschool, Pre-K 4 Lead Teacher

Jacklyn LaCerra - Pre-K 4 Aid Teacher at Woodland Country Day School in Bridgeton, New Jersey

Jaclyn

LaCerra

Pre-K 4 Aide

Andrea Schiller - Pre-K 3 Teacher at Woodland Country Day School in Bridgeton, New Jersey

Andrea

Schiller

Pre-K 3 Teacher

Emma

Hood

Substitute

Lower School

Amanda

Stites

Kindergarten

Gia

Nardi

First Grade

Stacey

GIllette

Second Grade

Summer

Issertell

Head of Lower School, Third Grade

Michaela

Gorman

Fourth Grade

Upper School

Pamela

Costanzo

Upper School Math Teacher, Homeroom Teacher

Michael

LoBiondo

Geography/History, 7/8 Composition Sixth Grade Homeroom

John Betz - Science Teacher at Woodland Country Day School in Bridgeton, New Jersey

John

Betz

Science Teacher, 8th Grade Homeroom

Jennifer

May

Latin, Head of Upper School, Head of Discipline, Head of Advisors

Jessica

Tsvang

Upper School English, Reading, 5/6 Composition

Whole School Enrichment

Dawn

DeLuca

Physical Education, Athletic Director

Patricia

MacFarland

Art

Annette

Villalba

Spanish

Kyler Hamilton - Computer Technology Teacher at Woodland Country Day School in Bridgeton, New Jersey

Kyler

Hamilton

Computer Technology

Jeff

Menz

Music

Lou Ann

Seabrook

Librarian - Volunteer

Erica

Ritter

Art Assistant - Volunteer

Dulce

Ibarguen

Extended Day, Preschool Aide

Administrative Team

Amy

Hood

Director of Admissions/Marketing

Colleen

Hitchner

Administrative Assistant, Advancement

Lisa

Fink

Business Administrator

Tristan

Gorman

Maintenance and Custodial Technician, Buildings & Grounds

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