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.
Georgianna Lane-Hansen, Principal
Ms. Lane-Hansen has 37 years of educational experience and has served as the Ocean Academy substitute principal over the past several years. She is familiar with our school, staff and students as well as committed to the overall mission. Together with the staff, she will provide your child with the best education possible.
Meet The Team
Kara Armellino,
Art Teacher
David Berman,
Teacher of The Handicapped
Christopher Calcara,
Instructional Para Professional
Judy Colon,
Spanish Teacher and Nutrition Specalist
Kim Farrell,
Teacher of The Handicapped
Vanessa Hauser,
Occupational Therapist
Marianne Nunn,
Bus Driver/Meal Prep
Lisa Picciotto-Grassi,
Speech Language Pathologist
Kara Ruthenberg,
Social Worker
Austin Alexy,
Instructional Para Professional
Richard Colosi,
Instructional Para Professional
Jennifer DaRoja,
Instructional Para Professional
Anthony DeFabritus,
Music Teacher
Jessica Foley,
Instructional Para Professional
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
Heather Popielarczyk,
Middle Grades Teacher
Samantha Purdom,
Instructional Para Professional
James Romano,
Registered Behavior Technician
Roxane Southcott-Roberts,
Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction
James Stephens,
Security Officer
Helen Tobia,
Math Teacher
Klaire Ward,
Instructional Para Professional
Patricia Ward,
School Nurse
Josef Zilber,
History Teacher
CONTACT US ANYTIME
Ocean Academy – 160 Route 9, Bayville, NJ 08721
Phone: 732-505-2260 I Fax: 732-505-1802