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Janice Migliazza, M.Ed. Reading Specialist. Janice is the founder of Neighborhood Lit. and has been teaching small group reading enrichment since 2003. Neighborhood Lit. began in Janice's home with four half-day kindergarten students and since that time, she has had the pleasure to work with hundreds of students. Janice is a 1992 graduate of Rider College with a NJ certification for grades K-12 and received her Masters as a Reading Specialist from Monmouth University in June 2007. Janice also received the Outstanding Student in Reading award from Monmouth University as recognition of her academic achievement. She resides in Holmdel, NJ with her husband, John, and is the mother of three children, Robert, Corinne, and Andrew.

 

Kelly Iadarola, M.Ed. Reading Specialist. Kelly graduated from Susquehanna University receiving a NJ certification in elementary education and then received her Masters as a Reading Specialist from Monmouth University. She has taught in South Brunswick for seven years beginning as a kindergarten teacher and currently teaching first grade. Kelly also attended the Writing Institute at Columbia University Teacher's College in the summer of 2006 and continues her professional development in the areas of reading and writing. She lives in Brick, NJ with her husband, Mike and daughter, Madeline.

 

April Ratkoski, M.Ed. April graduated from The University of Delaware in 1989 receiving a NJ certification in elementary education and received her Master's from Monmouth College. She taught for eight years in Marlboro Township teaching first and second grades. April tutored homeless children in Monmouth County NJ and currently acts as Brownie leader and soccer coach. She lives in Holmdel, NJ with her husband, John, and is the mother of two daughters, Jaimee, and Kelli.

 

Debbie Pantaleone, Debbie graduated from Georgian Court College receiving a NJ certification in elementary education and special education. She gained her kindergarten teaching experience in Wayside and Keansburg and coached a variety of children's sports teams over the years. Debbie lives in Holmdel, NJ with her husband, Al, and is the mother of three daughters, Nicole, Danielle and Alex.

 

 

Kelly Engles, M.A.T. Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education. Kelly graduated from Lehigh University in 2002 and then received her Master's Degree from Monmouth University in 2008. Kelly has taught Pre-Kindergarten in Point Pleasant, NJ and Breckenridge, CO and was the director of the Lakewood Early Childhood Program. Kelly enjoys skiing, baking and currently lives in Brick, NJ with her husband, Rob.

 

 

Antoinette Salmeri, M.Ed. Antoinette graduated from Monmouth University receiving a NJ certification and Master’s degree in Elementary Education in 2005. She taught 2nd grade in the Perth Amboy school district for 4 years including two of those years as a general education teacher in an inclusion classroom environment. She lives in Jackson, NJ with her husband, Anthony, and daughter Gabriella.