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 age 9, Corinne age 7, and Andrew age 5.
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.
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 age 8, and Kelli age 7.
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 age 12, Danielle, age 10, and Alex age 9.