Meet Our Team

In 2024, Addison moved to New Jersey from Pennsylvania and joined the Voyagers’ team as our Toddler Teacher. She earned her undergraduate degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology from Bloomsburg University, a background that continues to shape her work with young children.

Outside the classroom, Addison enjoys spending time outdoors, exploring new places, baking, and being with her family and dog.

Danielle believes in meeting children where they are and supporting their natural curiosity through thoughtful, responsive teaching. A lifelong learner at heart, Danielle is passionate about helping children build confidence and joy in their early learning experiences. Outside the classroom, she loves spending time with her family, visiting the park and the beach, and taking long walks—especially in the fall, her favorite season. She also enjoys traveling to Walt Disney World, shopping with her daughters, and baking cookies and cupcakes together. Her family is her greatest source of joy.

Mary brings over seven years of experience in early childhood education and has worked with children from infancy through elementary school across three institutions, including Voyagers’. She is currently pursuing her nursing degree at Brookdale Community College, further strengthening her understanding of child development and care.

As Voyagers’ Infant Teacher, Mary is known for her nurturing spirit and deep commitment to early childhood development. She creates warm, engaging spaces where each child feels supported, valued, and encouraged to grow at their own pace.

Outside the classroom, Mary enjoys spending time with loved ones, reading, crafting, and taking long, peaceful walks on sunny days. We’re grateful to have her as part of the Voyagers’ community.

Stacey brings over fifteen years of experience in education and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and English from St. John’s University, with a focus on Early Childhood Education.

Her teaching philosophy emphasizes learning through play and the holistic development of each child. Stacey integrates music and movement into daily experiences, supporting creativity, motor development, and early cognitive growth.

She is also an advocate for holistic well-being, incorporating interactive fitness activities and mindfulness practices that nurture both physical health and emotional awareness in young learners.

Ashley is a thoughtful, relationship-driven educator who brings curiosity, reflection, and a deep respect for how children learn into her work. Her teaching is shaped by progressive education, outdoor learning, and a belief in responsive, child-centered practice.

Kadi joined Voyagers’ in 2008, bringing a rich background in the arts and progressive education. She draws from multiple teaching philosophies, with a strong grounding in Reggio Emilia–inspired practice and Constructivism. Kadi holds a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on Integrated Teaching Through the Arts from Lesley University, as well as a Bachelor’s degree in English from Colorado College, where she focused on creative writing and poetry.

In addition to teaching creative writing, Kadi serves as Voyagers’ Pedagogista, supporting educators through collaboration, documentation, and analysis of children’s learning processes. Her work helps shape curriculum, deepen reflection, and inspire meaningful teaching and learning across the school. Kadi currently serves as Co-Chair of the Middle States Association Accreditation Team and has presented at numerous education conferences, including Voyagers’ Education & Peace Conferences and the Association for Constructivist Teaching.

Outside of her formal roles, Kadi is a joyful, interdisciplinary creator — often found telling bad jokes, playing guitar and singing, cutting paper art, sculpting ceramics, cooking, writing poetry, playing disc golf, or generally entertaining an audience. She is an avid “junk hoarder,” known for seeing possibility in all materials, and a devoted collector of natural objects.

Kadi is equally happy spending the day in the art studio with students, collecting flotsam and jetsam at the beach, planting in the garden, or attempting ambitious projects inspired by curiosity and play. Her current interests — shaped in part by her young son and daughter — include freight trains, marble runs, baby dolls, insects, and the endless creative potential of scotch tape.

Larry is an avid outdoors enthusiast with a deep commitment to environmental science and experiential education. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of New Hampshire, including field-based coursework on the Isles of Shoals studying intertidal ecology at the Appledore Island research station.

He served for two years as a Peace Corps volunteer in Nepal, teaching science and English as a Second Language to students in grades 4–8. During that time, Larry immersed himself in Nepali language and culture and spent every possible moment exploring the Himalayan landscape — an experience that continues to shape his worldview and teaching.

After returning to the United States, Larry worked in the Henry Mountains and Fish Lake regions of southern Utah, leading high school students through 60-day therapeutic wilderness programs. Students learned navigation, fire-building, survival skills, and ecological awareness while studying life through direct sensory experience.

Larry’s commitment to experiential education led him to further study at the School for International Training in Brattleboro, Vermont, where he learned to design and facilitate international exchange and travel programs. He later interned at The Putney School, teaching ESL science and English while working in international education.

Larry spent the following decade in Brooklyn teaching Biology and Earth Science at both the middle and high school levels in New York City public schools. Alongside teaching, he developed a strong interest in food systems and sustainability, interning at New York City’s largest rooftop farm and installing and maintaining living green roofs in New York and New Jersey.

At Voyagers’, Larry leads environmental science and Outdoor School programming, encouraging students to connect with the Earth and explore their interdependence with natural systems. In and beyond the classroom, he also fosters mathematical thinking, global perspectives, and thoughtful engagement with technology — helping students develop ownership, respect, and responsibility in how they learn and live.

Sandy holds a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Kean College and has spent over 25 years educating young children. She developed the Primary Program at A Child’s Place School, served as Director of Education for Head Start of Monmouth County, and worked as a teaching assistant in the Tinton Falls Autism Program supporting early childhood students.

As a certified Wilson Reading Specialist, Sandy teaches reading, writing, and basic math skills in ways that help students understand the value of their effort and growth. Her teaching approach blends structure with creativity, ensuring learning feels engaging, joyful, and purposeful.

Sandy believes that every child is a powerful human full of potential and that students’ strengths should be respected and their voices heard. She recently presented a year-long literacy project at the Association for Constructivist Teaching Conference, continuing her commitment to reflective, progressive practice.

Grace is a senior in high school and a member of the Early College Academy and the National Honor Society. In addition to her high school studies, she takes afternoon classes at Brookdale Community College.

Grace is passionate about Early Childhood Education and plans to major in this field in college. She loves teaching and interacting with children and currently serves as an assistant teacher in Voyagers’ summer and aftercare programs, where she supports learning, play, and daily care with energy and dedication.

Mina is a senior at Red Bank Regional High School, where she is enrolled in the Early Childhood Education Academy. She is dedicated to expanding her understanding of child development and teaching, with the goal of becoming a preschool or lower elementary educator.

Mina spent nine years as a student at Voyagers’ Community School and has worked on and off with the school for the past five to six years, primarily in the summer preschool program. During that time, she has served as both an assistant and a co-teacher, and she also contributes regularly to Voyagers’ aftercare program.

In addition to her work at Voyagers’, Mina regularly babysits and enjoys working with children in any setting. She is excited about her future in education and looks forward to the day when she has a classroom of her own.

Priscilla brings five years of experience in early childhood education and partners closely with Ashley to support the preschool classroom. After spending her earlier career in real estate, she transitioned into education, where she found deep fulfillment working with young children.

Now retired from her previous career, Priscilla is dedicated to sharing her knowledge and supporting children’s growth and development each day. Her approach to teaching is rooted in patience, kindness, and a sincere desire to help others thrive.

Outside of school, Priscilla is a proud mother of five and grandmother of four. She enjoys spending time outdoors and being with her family, experiences that continue to shape her caring, grounded presence in the classroom.

Timothy is currently pursuing a degree in Chemistry at Brookdale Community College while also nurturing a strong creative passion for fashion design. Outside of his academic studies, he spends time at his sewing table designing and constructing garments, steadily working toward his long-term goal of running his own fashion house.

Though he entered Voyagers’ without formal teaching experience, Timothy has shown a remarkable ability to support students alongside Ashley and Larry in science, the arts, and essential life skills. He credits much of his growth to caring daily for his elderly grandfather, with whom he cooks, reads, and plays chess. Through this experience, Timothy has developed a patient, steady teaching style, a disciplined approach to routine, and a deep sense of responsibility and empathy that naturally extends into his work with students.

Brooke is currently studying Political Science at Brookdale Community College and plans to continue her education at Stockton University. At Voyagers’, she supports the aftercare program and assists with planning and organizing Mingle & Make events. She enjoys working with young children and values being part of a positive, nurturing environment where children feel supported as they learn and grow.

Outside of Voyagers’, Brooke enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, and expanding her cooking skills by trying new recipes. She has three siblings and loves playing with her puppy and their two cats.

Felice’s work at SAIL is shaped by both her professional background and her personal experience. In addition to her career as an artist and educator, she is the mother of two children, including her son Ethan, who is a student in the SAIL program. This connection gives her a deeply meaningful perspective and strengthens her commitment to SAIL’s mission.

Felice finds great joy in supporting students as they grow socially, creatively, and professionally. She values creating environments where students feel seen, capable, and encouraged to explore their talents while developing the skills needed for independent adult life.

Felice holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University and has completed master’s-level coursework in education at Monmouth University.

Lisa began her career as a home daycare provider so she could be home with her youngest son. As her children grew, she transitioned into the public school system, working as an instructional assistant supporting students with special needs from preschool through 18–21 transition programs.

Those years across multiple levels of support services gave her a strong appreciation for the processes that help students navigate a world that may judge disabilities before recognizing exceptional abilities. For the past five years, she has worked closely with young adults preparing to exit the public school system—work that is both joyful and challenging, and deeply meaningful.

At Voyagers’, she values the opportunities the community offers young adults with special needs as they build confidence, purpose, and independence.

Outside of school, she is a proud mom of two young men and a grandmother to a 15-year-old grandson. She enjoys reading, art, Broadway, and spending time with her fiancé and family.