Hilltop Country Day School is committed to hiring a high quality faculty who is able to bring a rich background in both educational and personal experience. Teachers draw on their experiences as they supplement the curriculum and bring their subject matter to life. The Hilltop Country Day School faculty is our greatest asset. From our new teacher mentoring program to our reliance on the many years of experience among our veteran teachers, Hilltop is proud of this valuable resource.

Laura McGee -- Head of School

B.S., Marywood College

Janet Kerby -- Assistant to the Head of School

B.S., University of Nebraska

jkerby@hilltopcds.org

Courtnay Stanford -- Admissions Director

B.S., Salve Regina University; MBA, Johnson & Wales

cstanford@HilltopCDS.org

Susan Virga -- Business Manager

B.S., Fairleigh Dickinson University

svirga@hilltopcds.org

Beatrice Field -- Receptionist/Office Manager

bfield@hilltopcds.org

Christine DeStefano -- Preschool

A.A.S. Centenary College

Lydia Dunne -- Preschool Assistant

B.A., Caldwell College

Wendy Maxwell -- Pre-Kindergarten; Physical Education Coordinator

B.S., Buffalo State College; M.S. (Ed.), C. W. Post College

Karen Snyder -- 1st Grade

B.A. Fairleigh Dickinson University

Ashleigh Murray -- 2nd Grade

B.S. The College of New Jersey

amurray@HilltopCDS.org  

Lois Fleming -- 3rd Grade

B.A., Waynesburg College; M.Ed., William Paterson College

Janet Vigeland -- 4th Grade
A.A.S., Oakland Community College; B.A., William Patterson University

Diana Chamberlain -- Upper School Math; 6th Grade Homeroom

B.A., Montclair University

Laura Petrie -- Upper School English; 8th Grade Homeroom

B.A., College of New Jersey, M.A., Centenary College

lpetrie@HilltopCDS.org  

Nan Katzenbach -- Library Administrator, Upper School Social Studies, 7th Grade Homeroom

B.A., Monmouth College

Michael Umstead -- Upper School Science; 4th Grade Science; 5th Grade Homeroom
US Student Council

B.A., Rutgers University

Mary Jeanne Crowley -- Lower School French & Spanish

B.A., Montclair State University

Milena Lombardi -- Upper School French & Spanish

B.A., Montclair State University; B.S., Montclair State University

Caitlin DeLaura -- Technology

B.F.A. Maryland Institute College of Art

Frank Lillie -- Instrumental Music / Music Appreciation

B.A., Ramapo State College; M.A., William Paterson University

Denise DeLeo -- Vocal Music/Music Appreciation

B.A., Goddard College; B.M., William Paterson University

SuzAnne Pacala -- Art / Art Appreciation

B.A., Felician College

Deborah Jackson -- R.N. School Nurse

Lasell College

Tom H. Meier -- Lower School Physical Education

B.A., Montclair State University