Faculty

The Children’s House staff is comprised of qualified childcare professionals with a trained Montessori teacher in each classroom. The staff is overseen by an Executive Director who manages the operations of the school under the direction of the Board of Trustees.

Monica Roman

Director,

info@tchverona.com

Monica is the proud mother of three boys. Two are currently enrolled at TCH and one is a graduate. She joined the TCH community in 2017 as a parent and soon joined the Board of Trustees where she took on the Vice President role. Monica eventually left the Board to take on the Assistant Director role in 2021. She is so excited to move into the Director role at The Children's House. She is very passionate about the Montessori philosophy and seeing all the amazing things it has not only done for her own children but all of the children that have walked through the doors at The Children's House. She's honored and excited to lead a community comprised of the most amazing teachers and wonderful families. Monica holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Stockton University. She currently serves as Cub Master of the Verona Cub Scout pack in Verona. She is proud member of the Verona Juniors Women's Club and also volunteers as an advisor for Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority at Seton Hall University.

Board of Trustees

The objective of the Board of Trustees, comprised of tuition paying parents who serve without compensation, is to direct the school in pursuit of a positive education in a Montessori context for preschool children.

Brittany Callahan

PRESIDENT

Marien Ferreira

VICE PRESIDENT

Nicole Magrini

SECRETARY

Chris Kiel

TREASURER

Reena Desai

FUNDRAISING AND GROWTH CHAIR

Devon Kirschenbaum

CLASS REPRESENTATIVE CHAIR

John Butt

Trustee

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Social Chair

  • Gina Roman

    Head Teacher - Garden Room

    Gina Roman holds an Early Childhood Montessori Credential from CMTS. She has been a Montessori teacher for over 18 years. She has a daughter in High School, she’s president of her local parent/school association and enjoys coaching cheering, softball and basketball.

  • Reagan Miller

    Kindergarten Teacher

    Reagan has been educating students in diverse environments throughout New Jersey, New York and the United Kingdom for over 20 years. Her credentials include a Master of Education, Preschool-3rd grade standard and disabilities State Teaching Certifications, a Montessori Early Childhood Certification and a Bachelor of Music. Reagan feels that guiding young children is an exceptionally meaningful process for her and she carries a great responsibility to effectively nurture and inspire her students towards their unique potential.

  • Arielle Messuti

    Head Teacher - Seedling Room

    Ms. Messuti holds a Bachelors in Fine Arts and is certified by the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education. Arielle has a background in nonprofit and working with children and youth including leading nature classes and cognitive skills training. She has a passion for the Montessori Method, early childhood development and the promise that each child holds for the future.

  • Debbie Doherty

    Head Teacher - Seedling Room

    Mrs. Doherty holds an Early Childhood Montessori certification from CMTE. She has worked as both a co teacher and head Montessori teacher for over 10 years in the pre primary class at Hoboken Montessori. She is passionate about the Montessori Method and has a love for children. She is a proud new mom to her daughter Ella.

  • Stephanie Young

    Head Teacher - Treetop Room

    Attended Indiana University and studied Anthropology. Have taught a Montessori for 24 years. 3 years teaching in a toddler classroom and 21 in a 3-6. Have been a personal trainer and Les Mills instructor for 20 years now and have certifications in Cycling, Pilates, Martial Arts, HIIT training, Tabata training and Yoga. Live in Maplewood NJ with my Husband Mike. We have 6 children and one grandson, Giovanni. We love to travel, hike, and spend time with our large family.

  • Rebecca Weaver

    Head Teacher - Skytop Room

    Becky Weaver holds an Early Childhood Credential from the Montessori Center for Teacher Development and brings with her experience as a teacher in Montessori, public, and traditional private schools. After a hiatus raising her two children, both now in college, Becky returned to the classroom with a renewed passion for nurturing young children and cultivating environments of respect, support, and enrichment. Her goal is to foster a lifelong love of learning in every child she teaches.


  • Mary Helen Camporeale

    Teacher - Garden Room

    Mary Helen Camporeale holds an Early Childhood Montessori credential from The North American Montessori Center (NAMC) and has been active at The Children’s House for over 15 years. She began as a parent, served on the Board of Trustees, worked in administration, and currently works as a teacher in the Garden Room. She has three children who are graduates of The Children's House.

  • Terry Trabalka

    Assistant Teacher - Treetop Room

    Terry Trabalka holds her Montessori Assistant Teacher certification from CMTE. She has worked in The Children’s House for 20 years as an assistant and oversees the lunch program. Her love for outdoor exercise keeps her energized in the classroom. She is also a proud mother of 3 sons.

  • Jana Choi

    Assistant Teacher

    Jana is currently working on her Montessori Assistant Teacher certification from CMTE. She has two children at the Children's House and was a parent and member of our Board of Trustees before becoming an assistant in the Skytop room. Jana has made a wonderful addition to our teaching staff.


  • Carole L. Miller

    Art Teacher & Afterschool Program Manager

    Carole L. Miller is currently pursuing her Early Childhood Montessori credential from the Princeton Center for Teacher Education (PCTE). Almost five years ago, she began the transition out of corporate America to pursue her dream of teaching. She has been with The Children’s House for four years in the office and as an assistant. Traces of her passion for crafts can be found in every classroom.

  • Brian

    Music Teacher

    Mr. Brian is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter and graduate of the Manhattan School of Music. He began his career in early childhood music education in Brooklyn NY over a decade ago and has taught at multiple schools throughout Brooklyn and Manhattan. He and his family moved from Brooklyn to Maplewood NJ in 2021. Mr Brian is truly grateful to have the continued opportunity to encourage and inspire children through the magic of music and is thrilled to be a part of the TCH family.

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