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Our Individual Treatment Philosophy

Our philosophy is pupil centered. We believe that school is a place where:
                                     1.) Unexplored abilities and interests are discovered and given opportunity for growth;
2.) Those already known are given encouragement; and,
3.) Every student is offered vision of new and wider fields of knowledge and experience that make all life richer and more satisfying.

Ocean Academy accepts the responsibility of coordinating the available resources of home, school and community in a mutual effort to guide every pupil's growth towards becoming a self-respecting individual who can function effectively

Teaching Staff:

 

      High School History, Language Arts & Visual Arts

Mrs. Donna Damm earned her Bachelor of Arts from Jersey City University and is certified as a Teacher of the Handicapped (K-12) and is highly qualified to teach all her assignments.  Mrs. Damm taught in public school prior to working at Ocean Academy in 2001. Presently she teaches high school English, History and will also be enriching our curriculum by including art as an elective for upper classmen this year. She finds this a wonderful opportunity to facilitate a thematic approach to learning.

 

       High School Math & Science

Mrs. Claudine Arcieri  teaches Math, Science, Life Skills, Health, and Physical Education. She graduated from Georgian Court University, with a Bachelor of Arts degree and certified as a Teacher of the Handicap (K-12).  She is highly qualified to teach Math, Science, History and English. She has been teaching at Ocean Academy since 2004 and has previous experience teaching in a public high school.

Her philosophy, “learning is the main focus of education.” She believes it is the goal of every student and the responsibility of every teacher to increase knowledge and understanding.

For more information on Mrs. Arcieri please follow this link:

http://inetteacher.com/Home.aspx?uid=103248&pgid=0&secid=1

  

       Special Education Teacher

Mrs. Cathy Ables is a graduate of Richard Stockton College with a Bachelor of Science in Social Work.  After working in this field she decided to return to school and become a teacher.  She attended Georgian Court College and received her certificate as a Teacher of the Handicapped (K-12).  She started teaching at Ocean Academy and became a certified Wilson Reading teacher.  Mrs. Ables is a highly qualified instructor as well.

   

         K-5 Special Education

Mrs. Heather Palmieri earned  degrees from Ocean County Community College. Florida State University and a Masters Degree in Special Education from Georgian Court   Mrs. Palmieri is highly qualified to teach K-5.  I have high expectations for my students and believe that all children can learn. My teaching methodology is realistic and focused on life time learning.

    

        World Language

Ms. Eileen Fedlum joined the Ocean Academy faculty in February of 2007 to teach World Language and Life Skills.  Prior teaching experience includes service in parochial and public high schools.  She holds a B.A. and M.A. in Spanish from Rutgers University.  She meets the requirements for a highly qualified teacher in New Jersey.

 

      Teacher Of The Handicapped

Mr. Dave Berman has been a teacher at Ocean Academy since 2001.  Mr. Berman graduated from Monmouth University with a degree in Business Administration. After working in business for a few years he realized he wanted to teach children.  He returned to school and became a teacher of special needs students. He is highly qualified and certified to teach K-8 special education students.

Teaching Assistants:

 

      

Mrs. Judy Crosta has worked as an instructional aide and substitute teacher since 2004. Mrs. Crosta attended Union County College.

 

Mrs. Charla Godbolt  has been an Instructional Aide at Ocean Academy since 2000. She graduated from Ocean County College in 2000 with an A.A. degree in Liberal Arts. Ms. Godbolt is also a Certified Substitute Teacher.

 

Ms. Emanuela  Carannante serves as an Instructional aide and substitute teacher who is  attending Georgian Court University to become a special education teacher.

 

 

Mrs. Maryanne Nunn has been an Instructional aide since 2004 and also serves as a school bus driver.

Ms. Susan Mazzara has been a bus driver for 15 years.  She joined Ocean Academy on January 6, 2003.  She also helps out with other duties in the school.  She enjoys many outdoor activities:  camping, fishing, walking, working as an officer in the US Naval Sea Cadets.

 

 

Mrs. Carol Simonini has worked at Ocean Academy since 2001 as an instructional aide for eight years.  As a teacher’s aide, she enjoys working with all age groups. 

 

 

Mr. Richard Cox is an, Instructional Aide with a Bachelor of Arts from Camberwell Art College in London, England.  He believes that if the children are having fun, they learn without even knowing it.  He also coaches field hockey at the college level.

Mr. John Decarlo is an, Instructional Aide with a Bachelor of Arts from Camberwell Art College in London, England.  He believes that if the children are having fun, they learn without even knowing it.  He also coaches field hockey at the college level.

 

Mr. Casey D'Elia is an, Instructional Aide with a Bachelor of Arts from Camberwell Art College in London, England.  He believes that if the children are having fun, they learn without even knowing it.  He also coaches field hockey at the college level.