Hilltop Country Day School is committed to hiring a high quality faculty who is able to bring a rich background in both educational and personal experience. Teachers draw on their experiences as they supplement the curriculum and bring their subject matter to life. The Hilltop Country Day School faculty is our greatest asset. From our new teacher mentoring program to our reliance on the many years of experience among our veteran teachers, Hilltop is proud of this valuable resource.

Joseph Stefani -- Headmaster

B.S. Hartwick College, B.S. Rutgers University, M.Ed., Rutgers University

Lisa Tavares -- Assistant to the Headmaster

Ginnie Ramberger -- Development Director

Lisa Tsemberlis -- Admissions Director

Laura McGee -- Assistant Head of School; 2nd Grade

B.S., Marywood College

Susan Virga -- Business Manager

B.S. (Business Management) Fairleigh Dickinson University

svirga@hilltopcds.org

Cathie Kelly -- School Nurse

R.N., B.S.N. 

ckelly@HilltopCDS.org

Beatrice Field -- Receptionist/Office Manager

bfield@hilltopcds.org

Christine DeStefano -- Preschool

A.A.S. Centenary College

Jennifer Zanella -- Pre-Kindergarten

B.A., York College of Pennsylvania

Rachael Bartholomew -- Kindergarten

B.A., George Mason University

Mary Barrow -- 1st Grade

B.A., University of Michigan

Lois Fleming -- 3rd Grade

B.A., Waynesburg College; M.Ed., William Paterson College

Janet Vigeland -- 4th Grade; 5th & 6th Grade English

A.A.S., Oakland Community College; B.A., William Patterson University

Maryanne Spence -- Upper School Math; 4th Grade Math; 5th Grade Homeroom

B.A., Montclair University

Robin Kaminsky -- Upper School Social Studies; 7th Grade Homeroom; 7th Grade English; US Student Council

B.A., Davis & Elkins College

Michael Umstead -- Upper School Science; 8th Grade Homeroom; 4th Grade Science;
US Student Council

B.A., Rutgers University

Mary Jeanne Crowley -- Lower School French

B.A., Montclair State University

Milena Lombardi -- US French; US Spanish

B.A., Montclair State University; B.S., Montclair State University

Frank Lillie -- Music / Music Appreciation / Instrumental

B.A., Ramapo State College; M.A., (Music) William Paterson University

Denise DeLeo -- Vocal Music/Music Appreciation

B.A., Goddard College; B.M., William Paterson University

Wendy Maxwell -- Physical Education; Learning Support; 6th Grade Homeroom

B.S., Buffalo State College; M.S. (Ed.), C. W. Post College

SuzAnne Pacala -- Art / Art Appreciation

B.A., Felician College

Nan Katzenbach -- Librarian, 8th Grade English

B.A., Monmouth College

Regina Cherill -- Technology Coordinator

B.S., Marist College