Teachers/Staff

Judith Serra has been teaching for 35+ years. Judy Serra is a highly qualified and NJ certified teacher.
She graduated from Cabrini College with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education/ Elementary Education. She has been trained in Teaching Strategies Gold, Tools of the Mind and she is a member of the Monarch Teacher’s Network. She began her teaching career in Hillsborough Township Schools where she taught Kindergarten for 10 years. After that, she taught first grade at Whitehouse Elementary School for 3 years and then taught kindergarten for 7+ years at Whitehouse Preparatory School. Judy Serra was a Turn-Key Trainer, Lead Teacher and curriculum writer for both school districts. Judy is also trained from the Gesell Institute as a developmental screener. She teaches here at Whitehouse Preparatory School and has been since the school was established in 2009. As the Head of School, Judith Serra does teacher training and curriculum writing for the programs at Whitehouse Preparatory School. She also provides enrichment instruction in the Preschool I,II and Jr. Kindergarten Classes here at Whitehouse Prep. In addition she teaches a Reading Enrichment Program here at Whitehouse Prep. Whitehouse Prep is a fulfillment of her lifetime dream of creating a special school that will provide an excellent preschool foundation for a life time of learning.

Stephanie Tamn is a graduate of Penn Foster College with a degree in Early Childhood Education.
She has also been trained in the teaching curriculum of Teaching Strategies Gold and Tools of the Mind. Stephanie has also been trained by Judith Serra in literacy and math enhancement programs here at at Whitehouse Prep. She is a member of the Monarch Teacher’s Network. Stephanie has been a preschool teacher for 7 years and she has had experience in teaching children from toddlers through Pre-K. Her passion is in teaching young children and it comes through each day in the work that she does with her students. She teaches the Preschool II Class here at Whitehouse Prep. Stephanie’s ability to connect with young children and her teaching experience help her to create such a loving and enriching Preschool II learning environment.

Abby Sommers graduated from Montclair State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Family Child Studies. She has been teaching young children professionally for 4 years and has had experience teaching children from Infants through Pre-K. Her favorite part about teaching young children is watching them grow and learn. She loves to watch how each child learns differently and she fosters them at their own pace. She looks forward to this upcoming school year at Whitehouse Preparatory School. Abby is looking forward to working with the Preschool I Class and helping to foster their love of learning.

Dawn graduated from Lenoir-Rhyne College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology. She loved working with children so much, she continued her education at Rivier College and completed her Teaching Licensure for grades K-5. Dawn has been in the field of education for over 20 years and has served in many roles including ESL, Special Education and Kindergarten. This is Dawn’s first year at Whitehouse Prep Preschool and is looking forward to a great year of student learning and growth in Jr. Kindergarten.

Jean Burns graduated from Montclair State University with a B.S. Degree in Physical Education and Health. She began her career teaching high school, and then went on to teach kindergarten through fifth grade. For the past three years she has been working as a paraprofessional in kindergarten and first grade. Jean is also a trained fitness professional, and has worked at the Hunterdon Health and Wellness Center for the last 15 years. Her favorite thing about teaching is being able to make a difference in the lives of all the children she interacts with. She is looking forward to a great year in the Jr. Kindergarten Program here at The Whtehouse Preparatory School.