Jared Sawyer - Jared graduated from Richard Stockton College in 2005 with a B.A. in mathematics with a concentration in education. He began teaching at Holy Spirit high school for the next three years where he also started a math club, was an assistant coach for the winter and spring track teams, and became the moderator for the National Honors society. He enjoys water skiing, playing the guitar, reading, and riding his motorcycle.
E-Mail Address: jsawyer@geh.nj.k12us.com

Leah Tarsitano - Leah graduated from Gettysburg College with a major in Math and a minor in Secondary Education. She enjoys spending time at the beach, country music, and Phillies games. A lifelong resident of Northfield, Leah was involved in soccer, swimming and softball through her high school years.
E-Mail Address: ltarsitano@geh.nj.k12us.com

Kristen Toscano - Kristen graduated Cum Laude from Elizabethtown College with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and also a secondary school certificate. At Etown, she was heavily involved with their dance club, Emotion, which entertained more than 300 students campus-wide. She was awarded the I.L. Bossler Award for outstanding potential in Mathematics Education and also the Distinguished Senior Award, awarded to just six graduating seniors. She also graduated from Ocean City High School with Distinguished Honors. At Ocean City, she played basketball was involved with Student Council. In her spare time, she enjoys the beach, exercising and spending time with her family. It will be her first year teaching at Oakcrest High School and she is very excited to become a Falcon!
E-Mail Address: ktoscano@geh.nj.k12us.com

Nurse
Rachel McDonald- Rachel holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Nursing from Seton Hall University. She is currently enrolled at Drexel University pursuing her Masters of Science degree, also in Nursing. For the past six years, Rachel has worked in a variety of health care settings. Before coming to Oakcrest, Rachel was a nurse at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Shore Memorial Hospital, and a local physician’s office. She is honored to join the Oakcrest community, and looks forward to promoting health and wellness to the students and staff. Rachel enjoys playing sports, traveling, cooking, reading, and most importantly spending quality time with her wonderful husband Marc, beautiful daughter Mara Katharine, and energetic golden retriever Buddy.
E-Mail Address: rmacdonald@geh.nj.k12us.com

Related Arts
Joshua Miller – Joshua is a graduate of Elizabethtown College where he earned a degree in computer science. After college he worked as a network administrator in Harrisburg, PA. He now comes to Oakcrest after spending a year on the eastern shore of Maryland where he taught technology education and coached soccer, wresting, and tennis. Joshua is looking forward to working at Oakcrest and helping students both in the classroom and on the athletic field. His hobbies include windsurfing, skiing, and relaxing at the beach.
E-Mail Address: jmiller@geh.nj.k12us.com

Science
Debra Richardson – Debra, an alumni of Oakcrest H.S, received her B.S. in Chemistry from Stockton College. She spent some time working in the pharmaceutical industry, but left to follow her passion for learning. She is looking forward to continuing her education, and hopefully obtaining a masters degree in education. Debra is thrilled to be rejoining the Oakcrest family, and is looking forward to being involved in many aspects of the Oakcrest experience. She spends most of her off time with her daughter. Debra also enjoys music, sports, travel, baking, movies, and relaxing with friends.
E-Mail Address: drichardson@geh.nj.k12us.com

Special Education
Brian Bassner - Brian graduated from Salisbury University in 2006 with a degree in History with a Secondary Education track and is currently working on his Masters Degree in Special Education. Brian currently holds a CEAS in Social Studies, a CE in Students with Disabilities and will shortly have his endorsement to teach ESL. Brian’s first job out of Salisbury was teaching English in China. He is a fan of travel and (slowly) learning to cook.  E-Mail Address: bbassner@geh.nj.k12us.com

Ray Welsh - This is Ray’s first year at Oakcrest High School. Ray was a special education teacher at Cumberland Regional High School in Seabrook, NJ. He has earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Richard Stockton College in Literature, and is currently enrolled in the Special Education Master’s Program Saint Joseph’s University. Ray is a member of the New Jersey Interscholastic Athletic Association and has been officiating Football for six years and Track and Field for two. Ray enjoys sports, movies, and spending time with his wife Jennifer and their two children, Kelley 6, and Thomas 5.
E-Mail Address: rwelsh@geh.nj.k12us.com

Social Studies
Zach Leathers – Zach graduated from Shippensburg University in Shippensburg, PA, with a Bachelors of Arts and Sciences Degree in Geography/Citizenship with a concentration in coaching. At Shippensburg he was the Assistant Wrestling Coach and Girls' Lacrosse Coach. While previously substituting at Oakcrest, he was the Assistant Wrestling coach, Assistant Football coach and Forensics advisor. Most recently, he was the Boys' Lacrosse Assistant Coach at Middle Township High School and the Head coach of Wrestling.
E-Mail Address: zleathers@geh.nj.k12us.com

World Language
Erin Chiappini – Erin is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with a BA and an MS Ed degree. She majored in English and minored in Hispanic Studies and Anthropology. Enjoys reading, particularly post-colonial literature, 18th and 19th century British novels, and works from Latin America; live music; cooking and baking; and traveling. Erin has both an English and Spanish certification.
E-Mail Address: echiappini@geh.nj.k12us.com

Lylian Seeloff – is a resident of Tuckerton, NJ. She has earned a MA in Spanish Education from the University at Buffalo, The State University of New York,
E-Mail Address: lseeloff@geh.nj.k12us.com