As students return to classrooms for the 2026-2027 school year, they will be greeted by a number of new faces throughout Montville Township Public Schools.
From preschool through high school, new teachers and staff members are joining the district in a variety of roles, bringing their experience, enthusiasm and talents to classrooms and school communities across Montville. This year’s new hires include classroom and special education teachers, music and world language educators, counselors, therapists, and other student support professionals.
Cedar Hill Elementary School:
Corinne Diaz, Occupational Therapist
Natalie Donohue, Music Teacher
Samantha Freitag, Paraprofessional
Samantha Hamilton, Paraprofessional
Alexandra Hohmann, Replacement Teacher
Alexandra Mazzeo, Social Studies (Leave Replacement)
Stephanie Mosel, Special Education Teacher
Sejal Shah, Paraprofessional
Laura Urato, Paraprofessional
Valley View Elementary School:
Marlena Abbaleo, Preschool Teacher
Christina Bradley, Social Studies (Leave Replacement)
Kylie Compton, Pre-K
Ashley Harland, Paraprofessional
Joanna Franciscone, Special Education Teacher
Gina Lorusso, Paraprofessional
Renee Nagurka, Paraprofessional
William Mason Elementary School:
David Nunez, Paraprofessional
Madelyn Rich, Elementary School Counselor
Woodmont Elementary School:
Daniela Antunez, Resource Teacher
Robert R. Lazar Middle School:
Nicole Kurbansade, Music Teacher
Serena Mancuso, Italian Teacher
Brieanne Richards, School Psychologist
Heather Ruesch, Nurse
Kailey Stocker, Paraprofessional
Montville Township High School:
Kaitlyn Barmore, Paraprofessional
Angela Boyd, Paraprofessional
Bardhyl Gashi, Social Studies
Cara Lesperance, Resource Teacher
Michaela Raguseo, Math (Leave Replacement)
Mital Vyas, Math (Leave Replacement)
Central Office:
Kimberly Arcaro, Business Office Assistant
Marina Makowski, Human Resources
Delia Pomales, Confidential Secretary
Robyn Posternock, Facilities Secretary
Douglas Sanford, Assistant Superintendent
Michael Scozzari, Public Information Officer
Ashley Weinberg, Payroll and Benefits Administrator
Victoria Wilson, Interim Supervisor of Special Services
Altogether, 19 new teachers, 11 paraprofessionals, and 8 Central Office staff members have joined Montville Township Public Schools for the 2026-2027 school year. From teaching the district’s youngest learners to supporting middle and high school students and providing essential services behind the scenes, each new staff member will play an important role in the school community.
Montville Township Public Schools welcomes each of them and wishes them a successful 2026-2027 school year.