Ocean Academy
Staff
It is important to trust those who are responsible for your child’s education. At Ocean Academy, our team is made up of some of the best professionals in NJ behavioral health services and education. Dedicated to your child’s personal development and academic success, we would like to introduce our staff and let you learn a little more about them.
Thomas Normile, Principal
Mr. Thomas Normile, our principal comes to Ocean Academy with almost 40 years of experience. He began in the classroom as a Special Education teacher in the Lacey Township School District. He went on to work as a Principal in both High School and Middle School in 2 local public-school districts and following “retirement” from public schools comes to us after a few years as Principal in a small, private Special Education school similar to Ocean Academy. Mr. Normile has implemented many successful programs over the years targeting increases in attendance and graduation rates. Together with the staff, he will provide your child with the best education possible.
Meet The Team
Kara Armellino,
Art Teacher
David Berman,
Teacher of The Handicapped
Nicholas Calarco,
Instructional Para Professional
Katherine Caprara,
Speech Pathologist
Judy Colon,
Spanish Teacher and Nutrition Specialist
Kimberly Cooley,
School Nurse
Eileen Darago,
Teacher of Student with Disabilities
Kim Farrell,
Teacher of the Handicapped
Jon Galati,
Instructional Para Professional
Vanessa Hauser,
Occupational Therapist
Kara Ruthenberg,
Social Worker
Austin Alexy,
Instructional Para Professional
Richard Colosi,
Teacher of Television Broadcasting
Jennifer DaRoja,
Teacher of Student with Disabilities
Richard Hager,
Physical Education Teacher
Stephanie Heasman,
School Social Worker
Za'Naisha Johnson,
Instructional Para Professional
Amber Marion,
Instructional Para Professional
Justin Miller,
Instructional Para Professional
Marina Policastro,
Instructional Para Professional
Domenica Mayersohn,
Instructional Para Professional
Matthew McDermott,
Music Teacher
James Romano,
Registered Behavior Technician
Josef Zilber,
History Teacher
Dane Williams,
Instructional Para Professional
Helen Tobia,
Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction
Marianne Nunn,
Bus Driver/Meal Prep
Kimberly Wada,
Teacher of Student with Disabilities
CONTACT US ANYTIME
Ocean Academy – 160 Route 9, Bayville, NJ 08721
Phone: 732-505-2260 I Fax: 732-505-1802