Faculty and Staff

MARIA OSELLA

Head Teacher Mrs. Maria was raised and educated in Canada. She moved to New Jersey in 1991 and begun working at Reach Academy that same year. Now in her 28th year of teaching, Mrs. Maria has taught students in grades 3-8. Mrs. Maria is a passionate educator who strives to meet the individuals needs of her students and motivate them to work hard and excel.

STEPHANIE LYNCH

Ms. Stephanie has been working at Reach Academy for 26 years. She has worked as a classroom aid, secretary and bus driver before obtaining her teaching credentials 14 years ago. Ms. Stephanie attended Rowan University in Glassboro, NJ.

Ms. Stephanie works tirelessly in her classroom to ensure that all her students treat each other with acceptance, tolerance and understanding.

STEFANIE FREUND

Ms. Stefanie is one of our primary elementary teachers and school librarian. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Montclair State University in 2011. Ms. Stefanie has been working in classrooms for nearly eight years. she is currently working towards earning her masters degree from Rutgers Graduate School of Communication and Information.

ZOHRA B. IMESSAOUDENE

Ms. Zohra came to the United States from Algeria, North Africa in 1995. she holds a dual BA degree in ESL and Management and speaks four languages. Ms. Zohra previously worked for the U.S. Embassy at the American Language Institute in Algiers, Algeria. She joined the Reach Academy’s teaching team in October 2004.

ELIZABETH CAMPOS

Ms. Elizabeth is our lead preschool teacher. She holds a NJ CDA and has worked with children for over eight years. She is also a volunteer fire fighter and is certified in CPR and first aid.

Ms. Elizabeth believes every child has an important story to tell and encourages them to share it through creative and imaginative play.

A Typical Monday in Ms. Stephanie L’s Class
(Middle Elementary Grades)

A Typical Tuesday in Ms. Zohra’s Class
(Kindergarten)

A Typical Wednesday in Ms. Maria’s Class
(Middle School)

A Typical Thursday in Ms. Stefanie’s Class
(Lower Elementary Grades)