Our teachers all have Bachelor’s Degrees, are specialized in the age they teach, and have Tools of the Mind Curriculum training. Our teachers are the heart of our school, whose primary focus is to connect with each child and help them reach their fullest potential. Our fun specialty teachers are educated and experienced and bring so many great elements to our school day.
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.
Sarah graduated from Centenary University with her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education. She has taught Preschool for four years, Kindergarten for 1 year, and has experience in all K-8 grades. She knows that early childhood is where she belongs. She is a supporter of play-based learning and intends to bring that practice into her classroom. With her experience with special education, she looks forward to meeting the needs of all of her learners. Her passion is in helping students grow by meeting them where they are at, emotionally and academically. She believes in creating a safe and loving classroom environment for all of her students to grow in. She is looking forward to a wonderful year as a Preschool Teacher here at Whitehouse Preparatory School.
Cheryl lives in Phillipsburg with her husband Gary. She has two married daughters. They are Karen and Kelsey. She has a wonderful little grandson, Vincent. Cheryl has a Bachelor’s Degree in Education with P-3 Certification. She has been working in the field of education for many years and has taught many grade levels. Her favorite grade is Preschool. She enjoys this age very much. Her excitement shows everyday in the work that she does here as the Jr. K Teacher at Whitehouse Prep!