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 am Valerie Fisher. I’ve had the privilege of working at ECA since 2013. I started as a Classroom Aide and I am currently Edgarton’s PK3B teacher. In addition to teaching, I am also in the process of getting my degree in Early Childhood Education. I am a mother of three; one is a recent ECA graduate, and two are current students. There is no other school for them or me! I am proud to be a part of such a wonderful school, and I’m grateful that I have the opportunity to teach such amazing kids. 

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 have been Edgarton’s first-grade teacher since the school opened its doors in 2012. I received my BS in Elementary Education from West Chester University in 1996. Previously, I have taught Kindergarten, Pre-K4, and 3rd grade, cumulating in a total of 20 years spent educating children. It is my goal to provide students with a solid and sturdy foundation which to build upon. I aim to provide each student with the tools necessary to help them acquire the knowledge to blossom into confident learners.

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. 

I started teaching third grade at Edgarton in 2020.  As an undergraduate, I attended Centre College, where I double majored in history and music.  Upon leaving Centre, I attended Rutgers University to earn teaching degrees in elementary education and music.  In subsequent years, I earned a Masters Degree in Special Education from Drexel University.  I spent several years teaching in South Jersey and Philadelphia before coming to Edgarton.  I have two daughters who attend Edgarton and we feel so blessed to be part of the Edgarton family.  My goal is to foster a love of learning in my students and to help them reach their full potential as learners.

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.

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.

I love teaching 6th-8th grade Language Arts at ECA!  I have a BA in both Psychology and  English from The College of Wooster and a Master’s Degree in Religion & Literature from Harvard University. I am a certified teacher of English for K-12 and over the course of my career have taught English/Language Arts at every grade level from 5th through 12th. My number one goal is to help all of my students grow as readers and writers so they can become life-long learners.

Hola, My name is Señora Claudio, I am the Foreign Language Teacher here at ECA. I have been teaching Spanish for thirteen years, eight years here at ECA and 5 years at Notre Dame Regional School. Previous to teaching Spanish, I taught preschool for ten years. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in English. I pride myself in specializing in managing students and maximizing learning opportunities in a diverse classroom setting. One of my favorite quotes is by Iganio Estrada, “If a child can’t learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn”. I feel this quote sums up my philosophy as a teacher.

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.

Presently I am the Reading Specialist of ECA where I have served for the past four years. Previously I served as a Resource Room and In-class Support teacher in the public school system. My educational background includes a BA in Special Ed and Elementary Education, an MA as a Reading Specialist, a Certified Dyslexia Therapist (CRT), and a Wilson Fundations trained teacher. It is my belief that every child needs to be given the opportunity to develop to his or her fullest potential. I help them achieve this by teaching those with challenges to read. When a child is able to read he or she possesses the world and it becomes theirs to explore.

I started working as a Reading Specialist at ECA in 2021 after serving as a Reading
Specialist and Literacy Coach in the public schools. My education includes a BA in
Elementary Education as well as a MA in Reading Education. I am also trained in
Fundations, Spire, LLI and Readers’ and Writers Workshop.
In my small groups I focus on the specific needs of my students. I work hard to
differentiate learning so that each student’s unique skills are emphasized and their
needs are strengthened.
I believe that all children are unique and must have a stimulating educational
environment where they can grow. It is my desire to create this type of atmosphere
where students can meet their full potential and become lifelong learners.