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ew teachers, new facilities and vibrant, innovative programs await the thousands of students who will once again pass through the doors of Catholic schools across the Diocese of Trenton this September. Educators have been busy over the summer developing their skills and preparing to welcome their students back for what promises to be a challenging and engaging school year.

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A MESSAGE from

BISHOP DAVID M. O’CONNELL, C.M.

It’s That Time Again

Ministrare Non Ministrari

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hree words dominate the thoughts of most families this time of year: “Back to School.” As hard as it is to believe, summer is over! Where did it go? For kids, time sometimes seems to move slowly. For parents and teachers, it flies by. Once again, we trade in the bathing suits and barbecues for backpacks and buses. The good news for kids is that they get to see their friends again. The good news for parents is “that they get to see their friends again!”

Back to School!

Whether our children attend parochial or public schools, the fact is – apart from those who are home schooled – they spend most of their week outside of their homes. We hope that they take something of “home” with them: a strong sense of being loved and supported by their parents; an encouragement to succeed in the things that fill their day and a desire to learn; a respect for others, including those who are different from them; a spirit of cooperation with their teachers, coaches and staff; a knowledge of the difference between right and wrong; a desire to be the

best they can be. These things are not the subject of textbooks and classroom instruction. They are life lessons imparted by parents, the first and most important teachers, in the family home, the first and most important school. Children live what they learn, the

saying goes. And it’s true.

But there is something more that our kids need to take with them to school: their Catholic faith. That, too, depends upon parents and families. If parents and families don’t give witness to faith at home, don’t bring them to Mass and the sacraments, our kids won’t give witness to their faith to others in school – parochial or public – in the classroom, in the halls and cafeteria, in the gym and playground or after the last bell rings. It really should not come as a surprise to anyone that children DO live what they learn. They not only look like their parents ... they act like them.

Parenting is an awesome responsibility with consequences that last a lifetime. Catholic schools or, for those who attend public school, religious education programs, can only succeed when faith is firm and lived at home. The report card for that is the way kids approach life and its challenges, in and out of school.

Yes, it’s that time again: “Back to School.” Let’s make it a good trip. The rest of life is right around the corner.

Sparking and embarking on 21st century learning adventures

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love to learn. It’s in my DNA. It is something that is enjoyed, savored, and in quiet moments, reflected upon. It feeds the soul and expands imagination.

The joy of learning is in the DNA of today’s educators. There is enthusiasm and a fresh vitality evidenced as teachers leave the safety of tried and true lesson plans to explore and develop the uncharted experiences that involve 21st century learning skills, project-based learning, and active student engagement. STREAM (the blending of Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Art and Math) is integrating learning in an array of disciplines to make it more connected and to help it come alive.

“Educators realize that students are entering a society that is rapidly changing.”

Educators realize that students are entering a society that is rapidly changing. Life is a classroom that incorporates aptitudes of flexibility, collaboration, deep-thinking, decision-making, creativity and risktaking. In taking risks, a by-product at times is failure, a natural part of the human experience that provides fertile ground for deeper learning and understanding.

Without such failure or mistakes, Coca-Cola, Post-It Notes, Play-Doh, chocolate chip cookies, salt water taffies, Penicillin and Coumadin would never have been part of our reality. Unintended or accidental discoveries continue to contribute to our society.

To serve the needs of today’s students, educators realize the value of implementing alternative instructional strategies. The teacher is no longer the “sage on the stage” but rather the “guide on the side”.

Teachers offer informed guidance and support to students as skills are developed and honed. Teachers craft essential questions that spur consideration and deep-thinking. Communication skills, collaboration

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and problem-solving are incorporated throughout the curriculum so that students can apply these competencies in daily experiences.

Learning expectations and knowledge expansion are on a rapid trajectory that invites skill sets and instructional practices that engage students. To that end, administrators and teachers participated as learners this summer attending conferences at a number of higher-learning institutions including Neumann University, The College of New Jersey and the University of New Haven focusing on STREAM, on the brain and learning, and on 21st century learning skills.

Principals, business managers and grant-writing teams work together to submit grants that focus on STEM and STREAM education. Robotics has been an introductory entrée into the field of STEM exposure finding expression not only in the curriculum but also in extracurricular clubs and activities. Schools are partnering with business leaders, entrepreneurs and engineers to expand practical learning, student knowledge, direct engagement and essential hands-on learning experiences.

Professional development opportunities are part of each school’s calendar. Diocesan-wide professional development, scheduled in November, will take teachers on a learning adventure through the talents of Michael DiSpezio. Mr. DiSpezio is an educator, an author of over 30 books, and a former marine biologist who completed graduate studies at the Marine Biological Lab at Woods Hole in Massachusetts. There he worked as a research assistant to a Nobel Prize winner. His skill in engaging audiences in hands-on activities in which work becomes “play” is sure to stretch the outlook of all. He makes connections underscoring how the brain learns and how essential active learning is to

SUPERINTENDENT of CATHOLIC SCHOOLS

EDUCATION FOR THE FUTURE • Sister of St. Joseph Jude Boyce, center, principal of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School, Asbury Park, observes a robot during a recent training. She and others will pass along what they learn to their students. Courtesy photo develop deeper conceptual thinking and understanding.

As digital natives, students utilize technology with an empowerment and dexterity that ensures the application and expansion of new learning through a variety of venues. Innovation, creativity and lifelong learning yield a new excitement in the classroom that is cultivating expanded learning for teachers and students alike.

A new year of learning unfolds. It is sure to be a year of thoughtful questions, problem-solving, much collaboration, the reliance on grit and active student learning. Catholic school educators of today are invested in sparking creativity and learning adventures for the leaders and critical thinkers of tomorrow.

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Catholic schools build interdisciplinary innovative programs Story by Patrick T. Brown, Correspondent

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cross the Diocese of Trenton, new ways of engaging students in the classroom are gaining momentum, turning from a trickle into a steady stream of new ideas.

Perhaps it’s fitting, then, that the new focus of these efforts take the acronym STREAM – a new diocesan emphasis on encouraging Catholic schools to help students advance in the subjects of Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Arts, and Math.

A focus on STEM – four subjects identified as being essential for being competitive in the workforce of the future – has been increasingly encouraged at the local, state, and federal level. As Catholic schools, says JoAnn Tier, superintendent of Catholic schools for the Diocese of Trenton, the changes facing future graduates require a new way of thinking about the role of education – and a renewed reminder of the unique benefits of attending a Catholic elementary, middle or high school.

“With all of the 21st century opportunities for students, we must keep up with the times and make learning alive and engaging for students,” she said, but it’s about more than just a focus on math and science. “We teach the whole child, and the faith is definitely essential in forming the whole child.”

In schools across the Diocese, educators are re-examining their methods of teaching the whole child as part of increasing the emphasis on ‘STREAM.’ From science labs in middle schools to dedicated weeks in high schools, the new initiative is showcasing the interdisciplinary nature of the subjects being studied, integrating faith into everyday curricula and showcasing the familiar slogan that from arts to math to theology, Catholic schools really do have it all.

In the schools, the walls between subjects are being torn down, ensuring a free-flowing stream of information that educates the whole child in the light of a faith that permeates every part of God’s creation.

From the Ground Up The process of incorporating ‘STREAM’ into school curricula was accelerated by the ac-

CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY • Trenton Catholic

Academy students huddle around a 3D printer. From left, student Stephen Brown, TCA director of technology John Russo, and students Fabio Leal and Jan Kozlowski.

creditation process undertaken by the Diocese in 2015, said Tier. AdvancED, a leading accreditation body, led schools in a process of self-study that included surveying teachers, staff, students and parents.

The Diocese is using that accreditation to empower a transition to a “very dynamic” learning environment, Tier said. It’s asking educators to shift the framework of students as being receivers of learning to being doers of learning, including taking risks, learning through real-life examples and using technology. “We are encouraging teachers to be comfortable with the uncomfortable,” she said One school used the accreditation process as a way to jumpstart their ability to provide an integrated ‘STREAM’ curriculum.

Craig Palmer, principal of St. Mary School, New Monmouth, said changes in society and learning styles meant his school needed to adjust.

“Learning was an individual task years ago,” Palmer said. “Today, children are different, working in groups, learning in hands-on experiences, and that’s a good thing.”

St. Mary School tore out an old classroom, and, with the help of community volunteers, built a science lab with dedicated electricity, water, appropriate flooring, sinks, eye wash stations, a smartboard, and a virtual realityenhanced learning station.

Students in grades six through eight now are able to take science classes in their stateof-the-art lab, and the school is hoping to achieve STEM certification in its classes over

the next couple of years, Palmer said. Students in lower grades are also to be exposed to the tools and techniques of scientific discovery, whetting their appetite for years ahead.

The new tools and approaches are helping create a “more interdisciplinary, more comprehensive approach,” Palmer said. “It’s helping us prioritize what we are doing, and help answer ‘what is really important to teach these kids?’”

Ensuring Faith is ‘Not Compartmentalized’

STEM has been increasingly encouraged in elementary and high schools, with the Department of Education projecting a shortfall of future workers not only to fill jobs such as engineers, software developers and computer analysts, but also a shortage of competent teachers to train future generations in science and math.

Donovan Catholic High School, Toms River, sees those societal changes and encourages its students to take classes in math and science that will help them “make informed decisions as a Christian citizen in an increasingly technical world,” says its official course catalog.

They offer classes in marine biology, environmental studies, chemistry and anatomy and physiology. But all of them are presented in light of the school’s Catholic identity and its history as the first Catholic high school in Ocean County.

“For us, religion is our basis for being,” said Madeline Westen Kinloch, Donovan Catholic’s director of alumni and public relations. “It is our daily practice to incorporate our Catholic identity, Catholic social teachings, and papal documents into everything we do.”

Making a concerted effort to emphasize the importance of religion and the arts along with STEM classes “cannot help but to create a more well-rounded approach to student learning. Students will develop a new way of See Keeping • S4

ROCKIN’ ROBOTS • Students in the Ro-

botics Club at Trenton Catholic Academy’s Upper School – from left, Wil Robbins, Felix Lopez and Christopher Spinden – used the school’s 3-D printer to build parts for their robot, which was entered into regional competitions. They are pictured here working with a robotics judge.

Photos courtesy of Rose O’Connor

“...We must keep up with the times and make learning alive and engaging...”

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seeing and gain a renewed understanding that life is not compartmentalized,” said Kinloch.

“The interdisciplinary approach that STREAM is based on provides teachers a unique opportunity to reach and accommodate the broad spectrum of learning styles,” she said.

In conjunction with the visit of Pope Francis to Philadelphia last September, Donovan Catholic held a “Pope Day,” listening to the Pope’s address to Congress. That day, according to campus ministry director Mary Beth DeBlasio, “every class had a lesson related to Pope Francis. Many science classes used Laudato Si’ as a springboard for projects and discussion. The physical education classes played soccer and the arts program taught tango lessons. Since Pope Francis is a chemist, the connection of STEM to our faith and the arts was easy.”

That’s just one example of how faith permeates the atmosphere in Toms River, DeBlasio says. “We have always…found ways to integrate our coursework with our faith.

‘STREAM’ just gives a new name to what we have always tried to do.”

Paradigm Shift Tier says the “very comprehensive” method is encouraging teachers to seek interdisciplinary, innovative approaches to transmitting information. Some schools have initiated ‘STREAM’ efforts over the past couple of years, including introducing robotics clubs and other activities. Tier says students appreciated the new opportunities – “They were excited, they were engaged, they were learning things.”

The Diocese is helping teachers broaden their skills in this new approach to education, including by offering teachers professional development sessions in November with Michael DiSpezio, the co-author of several science textbooks and former host of National Geographic channel educational science programs.

The Diocese is “going beyond what has been comfortable for teachers,” Tier said, but the reception has been “extremely positive… they see the value in it.”

For Kathleen Blazewicz, principal of All Saints Regional Catholic School, Manahawkin, the ‘STREAM’ approach “allows for social justice to be integrated which reflects our

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ings like this one, which included a trio of representatives from Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School, Asbury Park, equip educators and school leaders with the tools and experience necessary to be able to share lessons on robotics and other cutting-edge technology with their students. Courtesy photo

THINKING ANEW • St. Mary School, New Monmouth, turned an old classroom into a dedicated science lab with the help of its community. The new room offers technological tools to facilitate scientific exploration. Photos courtesy of Craig Palmer Gospel values and our Catholic identity…[and] emphasizes our role as caretakers of the world that God has provided us.”

All Saints has always focused on providing education in STEM subjects, but this year is bringing an intense focus on incorporating religion and the arts in a ‘STREAM’ Academy.

“STREAM recognizes the concepts already in place, builds on them and allows us to go to the next level of integration throughout our subject areas,” Blazewicz said.

All Saints isn’t the only school building on existing resources to establish ‘STREAM’ in their work of education.

The skills learned by teachers this summer are expected to bring a bountiful harvest to students this fall said teachers and principals at both St. Dominic School, Brick, and Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, Asbury Park.

St. Dominic Principal Carol Bathmann, a member of the executive board of NJAET – the New Jersey Association for Educational Technology – said conferences attended by 10 faculty members over the vacation including summer#techSPlash – focused on innovative concepts that meld disciplines students will need to thrive in this fast paced century.

They will share the skills they learned not only with their students, but other members of the faculty. “These teachers will be presenting at faculty orientation so that all the teachers can learn from them.”

Among the sessions they attended, were classes on the use of 3-D printers in the classroom – a technology that fits the STEM, STEAM and STREAM mold and enhances both teaching and student learning, she said.

EXPLORING GOD’S CREATION • Kole Devaney, a seventh-grader in St. Mary School, New Monmouth, uses equipment in the school’s new science lab. Behind him are classmates Allyson Lambe and Riley Zimmermann.

With the skills they honed this summer in a number of classes, the teachers will be able to “help students create things, use critical thinking, build out of spare parts. It’s all designed to spark innovation and creativity,” Bathmann said.

St. Dominic art teacher Jeanine Liguori said in an interview that she can’t wait to introduce her students to concepts which include going on virtual field trips using special glasses. Ideally, she said, in the near future, students will be able to “fly like a sea gull, explore mountains, go to art museums and rain forests,” while in the classroom.

“This is going to be great for history, art, science, religion. They will be able to walk around without actually going on a field trip. … They are going to love it.”

Asbury Park’s Our Lady of Mount Carmel School sent its principal, Sister of St. Joseph Jude Boyce and teachers Michelle Masarick and Sue Cutrona to the National Robotics See STREAM • S8

ROLLING UP HER SLEEVES • Biji

Abraham, seventh and eighth grade science teacher in Trenton Catholic Academy, sets aside her textbook for a hands-on project at the Hamilton school. Photo courtesy Rose O’Connor

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Chiarelli will continue to ‘raise the bar’ in OLGC School

By Georgiana Francisco Correspondent

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hen the first bell of the new school year rings, the students of Our Lady of Good Counsel, Moorestown, will be greeted by their new principal, Carla R. Chiarelli.

Chiarelli takes the helm from Dr. Frank McAneny, who had been principal since 2013 and who, she says, “set the bar” for enabling the school to earn National Blue Ribbon status in 2015.

The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program recognizes public and private elementary, middle and high schools based on their overall academic excellence or their progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups.

“It’s my sincere intention to keep us on that path,” said Chiarelli, who comes to her new position from Holy Cross Academy, Delran, where she was assistant principal.

A firm believer in Catholic education, Chiarelli sees “the need to keep children invested in their faith and become responsible members of society.

By providing them with the necessary tools that will enable them to become productive, yet humble, citizens, we are forming the entire child through our

“...We are forming the entire child through our Catholic identity, not just his education.”

Catholic identity, not just his education.”

Chiarelli brings a wide breadth of knowledge to her new position, not only in education, which has included everything from Title I, to teaching mainstreamed students with disabilities, to physical education, but also in business, marketing, languages, art and culture. She’s also been a successful fundraiser.

Having earned degrees in business administration and Italian studies from Rosemont College in Pennsylvania, she went on to receive a master’s degree in education and a supervisor certification from Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison. Upon graduating, she soon became the principal of Sacred Heart School, Mount Holly, but not without first paying some dues.

“Knowing I didn’t yet have a job

FOR ALL TO SEE • In getting ready for the new school year, Carla R. Chiarelli, newly appointed principal of Our Lady of Good Counsel School, Moorestown, left, and first-grade teacher Cheryl Biancaniello prominently place the school’s Blue Ribbon banner on a hallway wall. Mary Stadnyk photo after graduate school, my elementary school teacher hired me as a Title I teacher and registered me through Alternate Route,” she said. “The following year, I taught second grade with 27 students, no aide, no air conditioning, two 30-minute preps a week, morning and

afternoon duties and running aftercare twice a week until 6 p.m.”

Another challenge she faced during her first year was remembering names.

“One of my second-graders told me, ‘I know why you remember his name. He’s See Chiarelli • S20

St. Benedict principal returns to her roots in Catholic education

By David Karas Correspondent

In addition to her various teaching and administrative positions, Wallace also spent five years as an adjunct professor in the Department of Computer Information Sciences at Passaic County Community College, Passaic, as well as a year in Brookdale Community College, Lincroft.

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andace Wallace is no stranger to Catholic schools.

“I grew up in Catholic education…from kindergarten through college,” she said. “My only experience as a student was through the Catholic educational process.”

Her own faith and educational foundations make her newest role – as the incoming principal of St. Benedict School, Holmdel – a perfect fit.

Wallace, a resident of Hazlet and member of St. Benedict Parish, is married and has three adult daughters. She holds a post-baccalaureate certification in elementary education from William Paterson University, Wayne, where she also earned an elementary education certificate from the state.

Wallace pursued graduate studies in New Jersey City University, Jersey City, earning a master of arts degree in educational technology in 2004, and another master of arts degree in educational leadership in 2006. Wallace has also worked toward her doctor of education in educational leadership, with a focus on curriculum development and leadership, through Northcentral University, a San-Diego based virtual higher education institution.

LIBRARY LIFT • Candace Wallace, newly named principal in St. Benedict School, Holmdel, left, discusses the redesign of the school library with Bob Cognat, facilities manager, and school parents and sisters Megan Gallagher and Lauren Healy during a Aug. 24 meeting.

The library is going to be dedicated to Gallagher’s and Healy’s mother, Claire Cullinane.

John Batkowski photo

In a recent interview, she discussed the beginnings of her teaching career in public schools.

“I honestly had no idea how different it would be,” she said, reflecting on the contrasts with her own educational roots. “I spent 22 years in the public realm, waiting until the day I could retire and come back to my roots.”

Wallace served as a teacher and high school softball coach in Hasbrouck Heights Middle and High Schools, Hasbrouck Heights, from 1994 through

2007. During her tenure there, she focused her teaching in social studies, language arts and computer courses.

For the next two years, she served as supervisor of instructional services for Middlesex County Vocational-Technical High Schools, East Brunswick, before spending the next three years as director of curriculum and testing (K12) for the Orange School District, Orange. She then spent a year as assistant principal and director of curriculum for Academy Charter High School, Belmar.

“I grew up in Catholic education...from kindergarten through college.”

From 2013 to 2015, Wallace made her last stop in public education in a post as director of curriculum and instruction for the Middlesex Borough School District, Middlesex. The following year, she returned to her roots in Catholic education, at the helm of St. Virgil Academy, Morris Plains.

Wallace reflected on the special learning environment she has come across in Catholic schools – both as a student and, now, as an administrator.

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New principal eager to enrich lives of students, teachers

By Lois Rogers Correspondent

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fter seven years serving the public schools of Lacey Township, Robert J. Dougherty has come home to the Coastal Monmouth shoreline where he grew up and the Catholic educational system that formed him.

Dougherty, who began settling in as principal of St. Catharine School, Spring Lake, July 1, described the career change as an exhilarating prospect on a number of levels.

First of all, as a “product of a Catholic education” having attended St. Rose Elementary and St. Rose High School, both in Belmar, he was eager to return to the educational system where he enjoyed “a fantastic experience” that would culminate thus far, in a master’s degree in educational leadership from Seton Hall University, South Orange.

And, as St. Catharine School recently went through an extensive strategic planning process, Dougherty said he is excited about being a “driving force of the collective vision of our community and the overall progression of the school.”

Dougherty also anticipates “cultivating a professional learning community for our teachers (that) provides them with the necessary support and instructional development to keep pace with the

MEETING THEIR NEW PRINCIPAL • Robert J. Dougherty, pictured at right, had an opportunity to meet with a group of students in St. Catharine School, Spring Lake – where he assumed the post of principal beginning July 1. Dougherty, himself a product of Catholic education, is excited to take on the leadership role. Photo courtesy of St. Catharine School growing needs of the students.”

Overall, he said, “it’s an exciting time for St. Catharine School and I feel privileged to have been chosen as the new principal.”

The son of retired educators, Dougherty taught health and physical education at Lacey Township High School. For one year, Dougherty, who received a bachelor of arts degree in education from The College of New

Jersey, Ewing, filled a supervisory role at Millpond Elementary School and became its principal one year later.

One of his focuses in St. Catharine School will be implementing a STEM program entitled Project Lead the Way for students in grades preschool through eight that will integrate aspects of engineering and design, computer science and biomedical engineering.

His challenge is to “put all the piec-

es together” that the “school community identified as something they wanted to move forward with.” Dougherty said he was very interested in taking the program on because “it provides students challenging learning experiences that require innovation, collaboration, and problem solving skills that will best prepare them for their future careers.”

“At different stages of my career, I had the opportunity to work with students at both the elementary and high school level giving me a broad perspective on their academic skills and social development.

“St. Catharine school community is comprised of supportive parents, teachers, parishioners and alumni that are all committed to the growth and success of the school and the students.”

Dougherty said that one of the ways he plans to do that is by “regularly assessing our current practices by also searching for new ways to ensure that the students are challenged and supported through their academic journey.”

“It is critical to maintain this approach … to best serve our students,” he said.

As principal, Dougherty will strive to play a “large role in establishing a school environment that compliments the development of our students character, faith and values, one that will serve their academic, professional and personal pursuits throughout their lives.”

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Institute at Carnegie Mellon in Pittsburgh the week of Aug. 3.

There, the trio earned 36 hours of professional development training and certifications which, along with an on-line component, will enable them to offer students the opportunity to learn hands-on-robotics skills using the computer language of the EV-3 and VEX-IQ systems of the school’s VEX-IQ systems.

This will enable students to program the robots to perform tasks, complete challenges and compete in robotic competitions according to information from Sister Jude.

Besides experiential hands on access to physical robots, the students will have access to virtual worlds. Using “Virtual Brick Program”, robots can be programmed and run through various challenges placed in engaging worlds.

The virtual component allows up to 30 students at a time to gain robotics and computer science skills in the programs which focus on the STEAM (Science,Technology, Engineer, Art and Math) concept.

Justine Napolitano said the school is fortunate to be able to offer experiences with the robotic systems since the

High School completion teams can use either system.

At the after school enrichment program, which serves over 120 students a day in class sizes of 12, teachers are able to add a hands-on-learning component to their day-time curriculum. The programs are designed so that students can expand upon their knowledge in this smaller and less structured environment.

In Trenton Catholic Academy, Hamilton, all of the teachers in its Lower School receive professional development in STEM classes and incorporating religion and the arts into their teaching, said Rose O’Connor, the school’s director of marketing. A two-week STEM program at The College of New Jersey, Ewing, helped widen the exposure to techniques of sharing scientific principles in the classroom, and teachers participated in sessions at Neumann University, Aston, Pa., that focused on incorporating faith and other disciplines into their approach.

“It’s nothing particularly new, but it is a greater emphasis on bringing [the subjects] all together and integrating and getting these kids able to be problem-solvers,” O’Connor said.

“It is about taking these ideas –

math and religion, for example – and cern their vocation and discover their really putting them together…seeing identity as children of God able to use the connections and tying in our faith.” their skills to make the world a better TCA offers students the opporplace, O’Connor said. tunity to participate on the school’s The new approach asks students robotics team, which last year used “not ‘what do you want to be when you the school’s 3-D printer to design and grow up,’ but what problem do you want create parts for the robot entered into help solve?” O’Connor said. competition.

“It’s a whole different paradigm The school is also one of two in the shift.”

Monitor freelance writer Lois Rogers Diocese to adopt a middle school procontributed to this story. gram entitled Project Lead The Way for the 2016-17 school year. The initiative helps students in grades 6-8 to “develop in-demand, transportable knowledge and skills through pathways in computer science, engineering, and biomedical science,” according to materials provided by the school.

Project Lead the Way, along with the school- and Diocese-wide emphasis on integrating everyday learning through STREAM, LEARNING BY DOING • A recent training helps educators and school leaders understand robotics technology. Courtesy photo helps students dis-

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Kobrin hopes to expand school’s technology, social service

By Lois Rogers Correspondent

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hen Tracey Kobrin decided the time had come to exchange a classroom for a principal’s office, she began researching openings in Catholic schools.

Kobrin, who attended Catholic elementary and high schools, has a high regard for the educational approach.

“Catholic education provides a very strong foundation – it’s warm and welcoming and caring. It feels like a family.

It’s where you can express and teach your faith to the children and really infuse the faith into every subject you teach every hour of the day.”

As Kobrin shared in a recent interview, one opening – in St. Peter School, Point Pleasant Beach – really reflected that point of view. “I decided to apply because it seemed like a wonderful opportunity. “The school’s focus on technology, coupled with its strong commitment to Catholic social teaching,were key factors.

To Kobrin, who taught fifth-grade science, social studies, math and religion and sixth-grade math in St. Ann School, Lawrenceville, St. Peter’s

“Catholic education provides a very strong foundation...” emerged as a terrific “small community” with a very nurturing atmosphere.

Now that she has succeeded outgoing principal Kathleen Berlino in the role, Kobrin has high expectations of continuing St. Peter’s emphasis on introducing youngsters to service to others by way of outreach projects locally and overseas.

And, she’s looking forward to the parental involvement which is a hallmark of the school. The town’s coastal environment, which offers so many opportunities for hands-on exploration by the students is certain to be another plus, she said.

Kobrin said she appreciates the opportunities that abound within Point Pleasant Beach and its surrounds that enable students to draw direct knowledge from the local aquarium, beach

and the bay.

It’s an active community in so many respects, she said.

A graduate of the University of Delaware, Kobrin has a master’s degree in education with a specialization in curriculum instruction as well as a certificate of advanced graduate study in advanced educational leadership.

She and her husband, Barry, are the parents of two children – Brianne, 18, a freshman at Loyola University, Baltimore, who is studying education – and Justin, 13, GETTING READY • Tracey Kobrin, newly named principal of St. Peter School, left, and school office manager Patti who attends Millstone Middle School. The fam- Magnusson review paperwork as they plan for the start of the new school year. Photo courtesy of St. Peter School ily attends St. Joseph Parish, Millstone.

Drawn to the educational field since Kobrin, who enjoys spending her childhood, she said she “always wanted free time with the family, watching to become a teacher. I loved working their sporting events and going on famwith children. One of the best things ily outings, is happy that her daughter See Kobrin • S16 is following in her footsteps.

Gregory Guito eager for newest educational role in Belmar

By David Karas Correspondent

“I have really wanted to work at a school where I can share in my faith.”

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regory Guito has been an educator for nearly 30 years, holding a number of teaching and administrative positions. But he has long desired to incorporate his faith into his work.

“I have always wanted to bridge the educational background that I have with my Catholic faith,” said Guito.

And with his newest position – as principal of St. Rose Grammar School, Belmar, beginning this fall – he will have the opportunity to do just that.

Guito, who grew up in and continues to be a member of St. Catharine of Siena Parish, Seaside Park, reflected on the power of Catholic education, and how such experiences can profoundly shape young Catholics.

“What is so nice is that the success of Catholic schools really comes down to a common culture called the Catholic Church,” he said. That culture includes not only academic standards, but is rooted in Catholic social doctrine and embedded with values.

Guito earned a bachelor’s degree in communications and public relations from Rowan University, Glassboro, and a teaching certification from Georgian Court University, Lakewood. He later earned a master of arts in urban education as well as educational administra-

BELMAR-BOUND • Gregory Guito sees his new post at St. Rose Grammar School as an opportunity to bridge his background in education with his Catholic faith. Photo courtesy of St. Rose School

tion certifications from New Jersey City University, Jersey City.

Guito’s professional career began with various positions in the area of communications, including a year spent as an editorial assistant for the Medical Center of Ocean County, Point Pleasant, and time as a marketing and public relations writer for St. Joseph Hospital and Medical Center, Paterson.

After earning his teaching certification in 1987, he served as a fifth grade teacher in Hooper Avenue Elementary

School, Toms River. After nine years in that position, he spent three years in the same school as the science point of contact teacher, a position that included curriculum, scoring and administrative duties as well. He also spent time teaching technology, and serving on a technology committee at the school district level in Toms River.

Guito’s first position as a school administrator came in 2001 when he was named assistant principal in East Dover Elementary School, Toms River. In

2006, he assumed the role of principal in Joseph A. Citta Elementary School, Toms River. He served in that capacity through his retirement earlier this year.

Guito said he is eager to join the already thriving community of St. Rose Grammar School in his newest position.

“I am walking into an entire Catholic community, or family, (and) between the Church, the sisters that are there, the high school (and) the grammar school, they all work together in the community,” he said. “It takes a village, and St. Rose is an important aspect of the village.”

He added, “Even though I am retiring from public education, I feel like I am not really retiring, but turning to a new chapter. I have really wanted to work at a school where I can share in my faith.”

That expression of faith is central to the responsibility he sees his new position as carrying.

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‘Let the Children Come’

New pre-kindergarten building opens at Cinnaminson school

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here is a new addition to the St. Charles Borromeo Parish School, Cinnaminson, this fall.

School leaders recently announced the opening of a new state-of-the-art pre-K building, the second to be added to the school grounds – which now include two pre-K buildings and a third for grades kindergarten through eight, all of which are fully air conditioned.

“We are very excited to have the new classroom space for our youngest learners,” said Kathy Chesnut, principal.

With increasing pre-K and school enrollment and facilities at capacity, parish and school officials two years ago began to investigate the possibility of adding another building. Construction began last August, and parish funding and a generous donation helped make the project a reality.

When the newest modular building opens Sept. 8, it will house two new preK classrooms, doubling the number of classrooms dedicated to the youngsters ages three and four who enroll in the program.

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PLACE OF LEARNING • Shown is the exterior of the annex that will house the new pre-K program on the campus of St. Charles Borromeo School, Cinnaminson. Courtesy photo “The pre-K program has become very popular with our parents, as it provides an alternative to day care programs in the area,” said Chesnut. “The all-day pre-kindergarten program offers children classes in music, art, computer, library and physical education along with a varied hands-on academic

program under the guidelines of the Diocese of Trenton. Children have a supervised play yard, can purchase hot lunch and participate in the events and activities of the kindergarten through eighth-grade school.”

The program, according to the school, works to help children grow in

social and self-awareness, with activities geared toward helping the youngsters work with peers.

Each of the pre-K teachers are certified in early childhood education, Chestnut said, noting that, “these caring professionals exemplify Catholic beliefs, values and attitudes.”

The addition of a new pre-K building also helps to enhance the learning environment for other students in the Cinnaminson school by allowing school leaders to free up much-needed space for the rest of the student population.

Starting this fall, the science lab will no longer be a homeroom and can be used as it was originally intended, and additional classroom space in the main building will allow for future enrollment growth.

Available classrooms can house special services and extracurricular classes, she said, and air conditioning throughout the building will make the learning environment more comfortable.

“Hopefully the extension of the pre-K program will filter throughout the grades and bring additional growth and stability to our parish school community,” said Chestnut.

First pre-K class opens in St. Joseph School, Toms River

By Dorothy K. LaMantia Correspondent

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fter years as a school, St. Joseph School, Toms River, will open its first preschool class Sept. 12.

Both parishioners and educators are excited that the preschool is moving from concept to reality.

“We’ve wanted a preschool for years at St. Joe’s,” said Juliann James, senior vice principal and director for institutional advancement. “There is a need for one in this community. This year we approached our pastor, Father Scott Shaffer, who was willing to give it a try.”

“There is such a need for good preschools, and we will be the first Catholic preschool in the area,” said James, noting that the program will be academic with a curriculum geared to readying children for success in kindergarten and the early primary grades, while instilling the basics of Catholic tradition and practice.

Reviewing the development of preschools programs in the Diocese, JoAnn Tier, diocesan superintendent of Catholic Schools noted how they became a necessity for numerous elementary schools to implement in the early 1990s. Today, there are all but three elementary schools in the Diocese with preschool programs, she said, then noted that those that had reported significant preschool enrollment numbers for the 2015-16 academic year include Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Maple Shade;

St. Charles Borromeo, Cinnaminson; St. Dominic, Brick; St. Gregory the Great Academy, Hamilton Square; St. James, Red Bank, and St. Leo the Great, Lincroft. The total number of pre-school enrollment for 2015-16 in the Diocese was 947.

Initially the program’s developers in St. Joseph needed to decide whether the program would be modeled after a daycare center or a true early childhood education facility.

“We had to decide between two different philosophies,” said James. “We will offer an academic program, which will focus on early literacy, number sense, and language instruction that is crucial for three to four year olds. The children will also experience Catholic tradition, including prayer, special liturgies, such as May crowning, and participation in Mass with the elementary school.”

While only four-year-olds will be enrolled for the school’s premiere year, already 30 children are registered for that class, which will be a full-day program.

“The 30 will come on different days, with no more than 20 on any given day. Some will attend five days a week, with others attending either three or two days a week,” said James, who serves as the preschool’s director.

Classes will be taught by Danielle Cella, who, with her master of science degree in early childhood education and experience as kindergarten teacher in St. Joseph School, will ensure that the

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preschoolers will be kindergarten-ready by the school year’s end. Natalie Gourley will assist her full-time.

Around a third of the children enrolled have siblings in the elementary school.

“We advertised in the church bulletin, and then word filtered out to the community by word of mouth. We didn’t even need to seek out newspaper or radio advertising. It is so obviously needed. “ Tuition ranges from $2,400 for two days, $3,500 for three days, and $5,800 for the full five-day week.

Families see the preschool’s opening as beneficial not only to their children’s academic and spiritual upbringing but to the family’s day-to-day life, especially when both parents work full-time. For those who have children

already enrolled in St. Joseph School, the new preschool promises to relieve the stress related to coordinating schedules and activities.

“I am excited,” said Kristen Dougherty, whose daughters – second grader Ava and preschooler Gia – will be in the same school. “As a working parent, that is a benefit of convenience.”

“I have a high comfort level in the teachers,” said. Dougherty, “I know they are hands-on and care deeply about the children. There’s community here between parents and teachers, as there is in the parish community. Starting my preschooler out in a Catholic program gets her involved in the faith and learning to help others. It provides another layer of morals and values that are missing elsewhere.”

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Blending learning, fun Schools, parents emphasize academic, personal enrichment in summer months

By David Karas Correspondent

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oungsters often look forward to the summer break from school as a chance to spend time with family and friends, attend camps or go on vacation. And for older students, the reprieve can be a time for internships and jobs, athletic camps and even academic enrichment and college preparation – with some fun in between.

Throughout the Diocese of Trenton, young men and women did more than just relax during the break, as schools and parents alike worked to create opportunities for enrichment.

This summer saw Catholic school students learning and experiencing new things along the Jersey Shore and in the mountains of Romania – and everywhere in between.

Making Them Think For Allyson Bracken, a mother of two rising eighth-grade students attending St. Peter School, Point Pleasant Beach, the summer routine has its down sides.

“Most of the time, they are sitting around and they are bored,” she said of her daughters, Shannon and Erin.

So this summer, the mother and member of St. Peter Parish was happy to find a local marine camp that promised to offer her daughters some summertime enrichment.

“I felt like it would be a fun learning experience for them and something they have never done before,” she said.

“If I can keep them involved in things that make them think a little bit, I think that’s a great thing.”

Bracken’s daughters attended the weeklong New Logic Marine Science Camp in Lavallette, which included everything from studying sea turtles to using recycled materials to construct objects that could float.

“There was so much that they did,” she said, noting that the program sent detailed emails to parents of all participants with information on each day’s activities.

For Erin, the best part of the camp was kayaking and spending time on and around the beach – while also learning new things.

“We learned a lot about parts of animals, like the squid,” she said, adding that the dissection exercises included in the camp connected to similar stud-

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Cojocura, Operation Wallacea scientist, and Emily Rubino, Hope Bauch, Dr. Brian Bridgewater, Lauren Prescott and Julianna Okupski, all of Notre Dame High School, Lawrenceville, take a photo in the Transylvania region of Romania.

Bauch, the science department chair, and Bridgewater, of the school’s science department, embarked on a journey through the Carpathian Mountains for a student biodiversity trip.

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ies of invertebrate in science class last year. She also talked about learning how to test water for things like ammonia, nitrates and pH levels.

For her sister, Shannon, the camp nurtured her future ambitions.

“It was a lot of fun, and I had a good experience,” she said. “I have always been interested in marine biology, so it taught me more about that.”

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From left, St. Peter Elementary School, Point Pleasant Beach, students Kristina C., Nicole J. and Shannon and Erin Bracken attend the New Logic Marine Science Camp in Lavallette.

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Summer of Progress A photo of the girls, along with two other classmates, landed on the school’s Facebook page earlier this summer – with a special tagline connected to a broader effort at the Jersey Shore school. The curriculum there is based around the concept of STREAM – Science, Religion, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math – and this summer, the school has encouraged parents to engage their children in STREAM-related activities and to share it with the broader community.

“The kids are immersed in that throughout the school year,” said Donna Nocchi, first-grade teacher and #STREAM Facebook moderator. “We are asking students to send pictures and videos of them engaged in some STREAM activity over the summer.”

While Nocchi and others provided some suggested activities for the summer, parents have gotten creative as well. One video, for instance, depicted a centrifugal force experiment taken on by a student with her father.

“We had a student build a structure with LEGOs that was a model of something he had seen at a museum in Philadelphia over the summer,” Nocchi said. “I am sure we are going to get many more.”

The activity also provides students with fodder to share with their peers once school resumes in the fall.

“They can come back and share their experiences,” she said, noting that participants will receive a small reward for their efforts.

The STREAM approach permeates

the school community throughout the year, she said, and so it was only fitting to encourage students to keep their creativity flowing in those fields even when school is out.

“It’s what we do and who we are,” she said. “That’s why we wanted to keep it going over the summer.”

Lorraine Knepple, the school’s marketing coordinator, praised the results of the summer initiative.

“Our teachers and administrators work hard at creating a well-rounded, fully integrated STREAM curriculum in the classroom, and our parents are supportive at home by encouraging our students to apply what they have learned to their everyday surroundings,” she said. “This combination is part of the foundation for a strong and effective learning environment.”

Research in Romania For a group of 18 budding environmentalists and conservationists in Notre Dame High School, Lawrenceville, the summer included a journey to the

Transylvania region of Romania.

Led by Hope Bauch, the science department chair, the “ND Conservation Corps” embarked on a journey through the Carpathian Mountains for a biodiversity trip, working with the biological and conservation management research organization Operation Wallacea to monitor conditions and land use in protected lands there.

“They are basically looking at the biodiversity, and (whether) it is changing because of human impact,” said Bauch, who was leading the trip for the second time. She brought NDHS students there in 2014 as well, and even in that short time, their data revealed evidence of change.

The students conducted surveys of plants and mammals, charged with assessing and recording various conditions in specific regions, and spent nights in villages scattered throughout the remote Saxon villages and foothills.

The routine was arduous – often including wake-up times of 4 a.m. and long hikes to reach their destination, but Bauch said the students rose to the occasion and that their efforts paid off.

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t. Aloysius School, Jackson will out what different high schools have School, Belmar; St. John Vianney High hold its annual High School Night to offer. Details on various academic School, Holmdel; Donovan Catholic for middle school students Sept. programs, athletic teams and after High School, Toms River; Mater Dei 22 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the school at 935 school clubs are discussed. The event Prep, Middletown; Notre Form Dame281High revised 04/2016 Bennetts Mill Road. has also drawn students from outside School, Lawrenceville, and Red Bank The annual High School Night has of Jackson, as far east as the shore area Catholic High School, Red Bank. The FISCAL YEAR 2017 been running successfully for about five and PUBLIC west to theANNOUNCEMENT Trenton area.

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Students must be accompanied by an adult. For directions or further information, call the school office at 732-370-1515.

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If a houseconducted or funded by USDA. size or income changes during the school year, parents are encouraged to contact the school so that all children the proper hold member becomes unemployed, or receive the household size orbenefits. income changes Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for during the schoolFor year,the parents are encouraged to determine contact the school so thatthe all household program information (e.g. Braille, large print, information audiotape, American eligibility, must provide the following listedSign Language, school officials to received each household the benefits. application: names of all household members; children receive theonproper etc.),household should contactincome the Agency (State orbylocal) where they applied for benefits. type of income; frequency of income such as weekly, every two weeks, twice a month or For the schoolmember; officials to determine eligibility, the household must provide the Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact monthly; and the signature and the last four digits of the social security number of an adult household following information listed on the application: names of all household members; USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information provided is correct. member certifying that the household incomeThe received by each household member; type of income; frequency information may be made available in languages other than English. information provided by parents on the application will be kept confidential and will be used only for of income such asthe weekly, every two twice a month or monthly; and the sigTo file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program determining eligibility. purpose of weeks, nature and the last four digits of the social security number of an adult household Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr. usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter member certifying that the information provided is correct.

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about education is the positive impact it has on the life of a child when he or she finally ‘gets’ something they have been struggling” to master, she said.

She’s excited by what’s “on the horizon this year. Every student in middle school will have a Microsoft tablet to work with and every child, K-5 will have their own iPad to use,” with help, she noted, from the local community.

“A generous donation from the Jersey Mike Foundation enabled St. Peter’s to purchase the tablets for every student,” said Kobrin. The tablets are one example of the focus at St. Peter School on “developing 21st century skills. The emphasis is on preparing them for college and career readiness.”

“This year, we are going to be introducing Google Apps for education which enhances the teaching tools available.”

“It’s so important to develop the skills necessary for this global world.

We want them to be able to explore and inquire and problem solve.”

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use in the future,” he said, “including making important decisions based upon their faith.”

With the example of a civil engineer, Guito said, if designing a bridge, that professional should consider how such a structure would impact the community, and whether it would negatively impact one group over another.

Guito, who comes from a devout Catholic family, lives in Toms River, where he cares for his elderly mother.

It was just hours after he received word of his newest position that Guito spoke with The Monitor about the new position. He said he had been interviewing since his retirement in the hopes of finding a Catholic school position to fulfill his long-held dream.

“It came true today,” he said.

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HARD AT WORK • Still donning his

superhero regalia, a boy works on a project as part of an Enspirited after-school program.

The Ocean Countybased educational enrichment company works with Catholic schools throughout the Diocese of Trenton to adapt courses and offer programs that fit within existing afterschool programming and which complement lessons learned in the classroom. Photos courtesy of Enspirited

ALL SMILES • Students take a moment to pose with angels they created during an Enspirited after-school program. Programs introduce students to everything from jewelry design to the lives of saints.

Faithful Fashionistas, Spiritual Superheroes

Enspirited injects Catholic after-school programs with creativity, learning and faith

By David Karas Correspondent

“The offerings are varied and creative and really engage the students...”

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n a growing number of Catholic schools around the Diocese of Trenton, the end of the school day signals anything but the end of learning and enrichment.

Enspirited Projects, a rapidly growing after-school enrichment company serving Catholic school communities, is providing students with a range of new learning and enrichment opportunities held right in their school.

“Our programs have fun themes and activities, but at the root of it all, we use them to teach kindness, positivity and creativity,” said Colleen Finnegan, founder of Enspirited. “They are a great way to remind kids of their Christian values in a whole different type of learning environment.”

Finnegan is a proud alumna of St. Peter School, Point Pleasant Beach, and St. Rose High School, Belmar. And while she developed a love for theater as a young woman, there was no drama program in St. Peter, and she had to turn to an outside program to explore her interests.

“I thought of my background as a kid, and how I went outside of school to seek more artistic opportunities,” she said. She founded her Ocean Countybased company with the goal of expanding the enrichment opportunities for students after the school day has ended.

“When I created my company, I created it with Catholic schools in mind,” she said. She knew that the program would have to fit into existing afterschool offerings, be catered to each individual school community, and not be something that would strain already scarce resources.

Schools that partner with Enspirited can host any number of the various programs that Finnegan has created –

BLENDING ENRICHMENT, FUN • Colleen Finnegan’s company, Enspirited, works to offer custom-tailored enrichment projects to Catholic schools, with the goal of providing students learning and enrichment opportunities after classes adjourn for the day.

Offerings are rooted in Catholic values and include faith elements as well. which encompass topics ranging from superheroes to fashion, and available to students in Pre-K through high school.

Programs are provided at no cost to the school and are funded through tuition rates that are comparable to community-based programs, Finnegan said. A five-week program would average to be about $120 – $20 per week, and a $20 materials fee. Some schools have PTA subsidies, and she offers payment plans and occasional scholarships as well as a chance for new students to try the first day of a class, risk free.

In addition to St. Peter School, Enspirited programs are available in: St. Joseph, Toms River; St. Rose of Lima, Freehold; St. Rose, Belmar; Holy Cross, Rumson; St. Catharine, Spring Lake, and St. Paul, Princeton. Finnegan is also implementing a partnership with religious education classes in St. Denis Parish, Manasquan, which could include

working with students to write original scenes based on the lives of saints.

“Our programs are unique and loads of fun,” said Finnegan. “We work hard to imagine games and activities that pique the interest of young brains all while challenging them to be their creative selves.”

Finnegan, who is deeply passionate about Catholic education, emphasized a central element to every aspect of Enspirited’s work.

“We try to approach it in a much more Christian, caring way,” she said.

Lorraine Knepple, marketing coordinator for St. Peter School, praised the impact of Enspirited.

“We were thrilled when Colleen came to us many years back, with a proposal to offer an all-inclusive after school drama program – a program which has now branched into much more than drama,” she said. “Enspirited

Projects has offered our students an opportunity to grow on stage, behind the camera and within.”

Knepple said that their students look forward to the various program offerings, which build on the lessons they learn in the classroom.

Ryan Killeen, principal of St. Paul School, Princeton, agreed wholeheartedly.

“The programs provided by Enspirited have been a great addition to our Extended Day After-School program,” he said. “The offerings are varied and creative and really engage the students and develop their talents in a nurturing and positive environment.”

The Princeton school has hosted programs for two years, with offerings ranging from puppetry to jewelry design, said Killeen, who first got to know Finnegan when he was assistant principal of St. Rose High School and she was a student there.

Juliann James, vice principal of St. Joseph School, Toms River, discussed the “spirited” staff members – all specially trained by Finnegan – who engage with the students.

“This program has brought out creativity and spontaneity in our young children,” she said. “Students are very enthusiastic about these programs, (and) parents were equally excited with what Enspirited offered their children.”

For more about Enspirited Projects, visit www.EnspiritedProjects.org or email Finnegan at colleen@enspiritedprojects.org.

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community that it establishes, (an environment) that is faith-based, and gives us an instantaneous connection – as students to our classmates, as educators to our fellow educators. That shouldn’t be taken lightly.”

While she values her experience in public education, Wallace said that there is a deep sense of camaraderie and connection in Catholic schools that strikes her.

“I really feel like this is a team that I am on, and we all have the same vision,” she said.

Wallace said that she feels “blessed” to join the St. Benedict community.

“What I see here is a community that is well established,” she said. “It is secure, and stable. It is a great foundation for educating the students who are in this school.”

Admitting that she is a bit of a “tech nerd,” Wallace said that she looks forward to ramping up the use of technology and bringing “21st-century skills” like problem solving and critical analysis into more aspects of the curriculum.

She also hopes to continue to foster an environment of safety and peace there.

“This is a happy place,” she said.

“Everybody is happy to be here.”

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Chiarelli looks forward to celebrating with OLGC community Continued from • S6 always in trouble,’ while another said, ‘If she remembers your name, it isn’t a good thing,’ which was probably true at the time.”

Chiarelli said she also maintains a strong sense of what it means to practice the rudiments of Christianity.

“I was blessed with the opportunity to work with [pastor] Father John Czahur at Sacred Heart [Parish], who became my mentor, supporter and friend,” she said. “Of all the valuable assets he taught me, patience was the most valuable and something I try to

practice every day. The serenity and peace he displayed in every situation are characteristics I continually strive for.”

The eldest of four daughters, Chiarelli grew up in Upper Deerfield, N.J., with her parents Gianfranco, born in Italy, and Valentina, who although born in Poland, speaks Russian.

Chiarelli attended public school until the fifth grade, when she “kicked and screamed” all the way to Immaculate Conception, Bridgeton. As it turned out, she says, she loved every minute of it and never looked back.

“I’m not sure I had a choice in my career,” she said. “I wholeheartedly believe that God has a plan for all of us and he specifically put me on this path.

I thank him every day for the opportunity to empower our youth to embrace our faith and work as a family.”

She said she is looking forward to collaborating with Our Lady of Good Counsel’s teachers, parents and students, not only to achieve academic excellence, but also to direct and nurture the student body by having fun, living their Catholic identity and strengthening their faith.

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of wanting to protect natural resources while also respecting human development and the need to grow. “I think they need to see that true conservation is going to be a balance between allowing people to grow, allowing progress…but still doing it in a sustainable way.”

The summer excursion was especially memorable for the students who had never left the country, or even their home state.

“It broadened their horizons,” said Bauch, who added that the students were able to meet and spend time with peers from high schools abroad who were participating in the

program as well.

“I think they learned to appreciate what they have, but also to appreciate the simplicity of what is out there,” she said.

NDHS senior and Yardley, Pa., resident Carrie Finkelstein, 17, described the experience in Transylvania as “eye-opening.”

“Not only did it make me more aware of how every aspect of our ecosystem is connected, but it also showed me that there are careers in science beyond a sterile lab,” she said. “I really enjoyed being in nature and the feeling that the work that we were doing might be able to make a difference.”

She said that her interest in the trip first

centered on the opportunity for photography, but the experience revealed a new career ambition for the young woman.

“All of the surveys helped me recall my fascination with the earth and its creatures that I had as a child,” she reflected. “I can honestly say that going to Romania was the best experience of my life.”

One of her fellow Yardley residents, junior Emily Rubino, commented that “it was amazing to be fully immersed in a culture and environment so different than my own. Surrounded by a place so beautiful, it was hard to believe conducting biodiversity research could be so exhilarating.”

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Alumni called to take selfies, support Catholic education

By David Karas Correspondent

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lumni of Catholic schools throughout the Diocese of Trenton are being invited to show off their selfie-taking skills, while also expressing their love of Catholic schools in the process.

Some 10,000 young alumni of diocesan Catholic elementary schools and two high schools were mailed postcards with a heart they could cut out, along with the encouragement to take a selfie holding the heart and post to Instagram, Facebook or Twitter with the hashtag #CatholicSchoolsHaveItAll, or #CSHIA. It’s all part of an effort that Alicia Plaag, diocesan associate director of education advancement, hopes will maintain the ties that young alumni have with their Catholic school roots.

“We are trying to find a way to engage our young alumni while they are still in school,” she said.

In the past, efforts to connect with alumni and encourage their continued support of Catholic education came after they would graduate from college, and some elementary schools don’t have the resources for such engagement.

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Sh ow yo ur Cath ol ic sc ho ol pr id e! “(Some) don’t contact them for eight years,” she said, noting that an elementary school graduate might not hear from their alma mater during high school and college. “I was trying to find a way to engage them annually.”

Plaag said that those connections might help foster future financial support.

“When they actually graduate college, they have already heard from us several times,” she said. “Hopefully, when they are making the decision to be philanthropic, we are on their radar.”

But the alumni engagement efforts go beyond annual campaigns. Alumni can provide current students with valuable information and insights as career day speakers, mentors and through various alumni spotlight programs that their schools might have.

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Plaag said that the postcards sent out recently have generated some buzz on social media, as well as some alumni who contacted her office to update their new addresses for future correspondence.

The postcards were just one of several annual contacts geared towards keeping alumni engaged, and are part of the broader Catholic Alumni Partnership (CAP) – which seeks to help preserve Catholic schools and education in the Diocese of Trenton.

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This postcard made its way to the mailboxes of some 10,000 Catholic school alumni, with the call to share on social media to show support for Catholic education and their alma maters.

CAP has been in operation for more than four years, Plaag said, and has already raised some $365,000 in contributions.

Such results speak to the values of a Catholic education, Plaag said, and the results of helping to grow and develop leaders who are grounded in faith and who have an understanding of what it means to give back.

For more information on the Catholic Alumni Partnership, or for alumni who wish to update their contact information, visit www.capdot.org or email CAP@dioceseoftrenton.org.

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