Currently I am the principal of ECA where I have served for the past 8 years. Prior to that I served as a public school principal and as a special teacher. My education includes a BA in Special Education, a MA in Learning Disabilities, a MA in School Administration, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership. It is the culmination of my public school experiences coupled with my years of education that informs my decisions and affirms my practices thus ensuring that I work hard to act in the best of the children, families, and staff of Edgarton. I consider the opportunity to lead ECA a blessing and a privilege.

I graduated from the University of Scranton in 1998 with a BS in Elementary Education. I earned my Masters Degree in Elementary and Middle Supervision and Instruction from Wilmington University in 2004. I taught in a public school for 13 years, two years in PK4, nine years in Kindergarten, and two years in 1st grade. I spent five years at home with my daughters before joining the ECA Family in 2016 as the PK3B teacher. As the teacher of your children, my goal is to provide students with a rich environment where they can learn through play. Our activities include meaningful and fun sensory and hands-on games and projects which help them to grow and learn.

Mark Twain once said, “Find a job you enjoy doing, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” I have had the pleasure of coming to school and educating young children for 14 years. I have a BA in Education as well as a BA in Historical Studies. I taught Kindergarten for 8 years, then taught in the Learning Resource Center for 3 years, both in public schools. I spent 3 years in PK4 at ECA.  I feel that God has blessed me with the gift of teaching Kindergarten here at ECA. I look forward to seeing the daily excitement in my student’s eyes when they learn something new and I am a proud teacher when they gain independence in life skills. I look forward to many more passionate years of “not working” in Kindergarten at Edgarton Christian Academy.

I graduated from Thomas Edison State College and hold a certificate to teach PK through 3rd grade. I have taught pk4, 1st, and 2nd grades at Our Lady of Victories, Notre Dame, and now Edgarton Christian Academy. I believe that all students are capable of learning and being successful. It is my responsibility to meet each of their needs so they can reach their full potential while developing an appreciation for what makes them each an individual. I work hard to cater to each students’ individual strengths and to improve any areas of need. I feel it is very important for them to become independent learners. It is important that students build confidence while learning so they can confidently apply past knowledge to their future learning. It is a true blessing to be at ECA. 

Welcome to fourth grade! My name is Meghan Houlihan. Initially, I joined ECA’s family as a preschool teacher in 2015 after graduating in May 2015 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Early Elementary Education with a minor in Special Education and Mathematics from Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia, PA. I believe my task as a teacher is to challenge each student to reach their potential while making learning fun and engaging! I am truly blessed to be a part of a wonderful family here at Edgarton Christian Academy!

My name is Veronica Duross.  I currently teach regular math to grades 5, 6, 7, and 8.  I have been teaching at Edgarton Christian Academy since 2012.  I have taught in both public and Catholic schools. I received my degree from Seton Hall University and am certified in Elementary Education and Highly Qualified in Middle School Math.  I believe that with different methods and strategies, every student is capable of learning.

Presently, I am the Social Studies Teacher and Head Teacher of the Upper School. I graduated with a BA in Accounting from Immaculata University and later received my teaching certificate from Rowan University. I am happy to have been a part of ECA since its inception and present success. I desire to ensure that my students are educated in an environment where they can learn and develop a strong strength of character.

I am extremely grateful to have the opportunity to be a part of the Edgarton Christian Academy family. I am a 2007 graduate of Drexel University and have served for several years in children’s ministry. I am the religion teacher for the upper school. It is a privilege to be a Christian educator and the extension of the home that teaches children the biblical worldview. This is so important in the world we live in today. My goal is to prepare every child for the future by teaching them God’s truths, promises, and commands as well as, they are truly loved by their creator.

Hello! My name is Elizabeth Lopresti, and I’m so excited to be Edgarton’s Physical Education Teacher. As someone with career aspirations to work in a college athletic department, educating the students at ECA parallels not only my career goals but my passion for integrating student development and athletics. I graduated from Rowan University in 2019 with a Duel-Degree in Marketing and Management; further, I graduated with my Master of Arts in Education with a concentration in Higher Education from Villanova University in May 2021.

I am a lifetime violinist and singer from a young age. As a violin performance major at Temple University’s Esther Boyer College of Music, I studied under Barbara Sonies, the Concertmaster of the Philadelphia Opera and Ballet Company Orchestra, and Helen Kwalwasser, head of the violin department. I have played in the Temple Symphony Orchestra and many chamber ensembles inside and outside of school. Since then, I have worked as a private teacher of both voice and violin. While in the employ of ECA since 2017 as a classroom aide in a number of different grades, I have volunteered time as a private voice coach for the spring musicals, “Seussical” and “Beauty and the Beast” and have directed a 1st and 2nd-grade choir. I am excited to continue my career at ECA growing the music curriculum as its new Music Teacher.

I graduated with my Bachelor of Science in nursing from Rutgers University in 1999. I spent some time working in the hospital as a medical-surgical nurse at Jefferson University Hospital and then at Underwood Memorial Hospital. I also specialized in orthopedics under Rothman Institute. I recently earned my certification through the Rowan program to become a Certified School Nurse. I have two children, one is in eighth grade here at Edgarton Christian Academy and my daughter is a junior at OLMA. I value the education my son is getting here at ECA and I think the staff is excellent and really take their time with the children. I love working with children and I enjoy joking around with them and their smiles make me happy every day. I take my job very seriously but I also think it’s important to have fun with the children and I enjoy helping them every day.