Ashley Cuthbert is a 2:1 aide in 4th grade. Prior to working at the school she worked at Under The Sun Learning Center for 16 years. Working with kids has always been a dream for her since she was a little girl. Ashley has 3 sons that also attend National Park Elementary school.  

Hello My name is Judy Landi and I am the Math Basic Skills Instructor.   I graduated from Temple University in 2003 with a BS in Elementary Education. At graduation, I was recognized for  excellence in teaching Math and Science. I went on to earn an additional  certification in Family and Consumer Science and a MS from Villanova University.  I enjoy creating academically driven and engaging activities for the students. This year marks my twentieth year as an educator and there is no place I'd rather be than here at National Park Elementary!

Mrs. Tabar is the Basic Skills Reading Intervention teacher at National Park School.  Prior to working at National Park Elementary, Mrs. Tabar was an intervention teacher in Deptford Township School District.  She also has many years of experience teaching both first and second grade in the states of Florida and Colorado. She and her husband have three children who keep them very busy.  Some things she enjoys in her spare time are spending time with family, watching ice hockey and college football, reading and playing guitar. Mrs. Tabar feels so lucky and privileged to be able to work with the students, faculty and administrators of National Park School.

Hello All! I am Lauren Winkelspecht "Mrs. Wink" and I have taught Pre-K here at National Park for 5 years, and for 16 years total! I currently live in Pedricktown, NJ with my husband, twin 5 year old daughters Alexis and McKenzie, and two year old son Joe Joe. I have my dual certification in early education grades prek-3 and special education from Rowan University, a graduate certificate in autism spectrum disorder from Drexel University, and have taken various speech and language pathology courses at LaSalle University. My teaching philosophy emphasizes hands-on learning and student empowerment. This school year will be FILLED with fun, lots of learning, and new adventures!

Hello, my name is Megan Wolvin and this is my 5th year teaching. I am dual certified in Early Childhood Education and Special Education. My goal as an educator is to create a child-centered learning environment filled with engagement, exploration, and enthusiasm.

Hello my name is Valeri Overs and I have been at National Park School for five years. I graduated with my Bachelor’s in Education from Rider University and received my Masters in Education from Montclair State University. My goal as an educator is to create a learning environment filled with exploration, creativity, and engagement. 

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Hello! My name is Christopher Kain, and I am a First Grade teacher here at National Park School. I have been with NPS since the 2021-2022 school year! I strive to make all the children I encounter to feel welcome and where they’re supposed to be, here at our school. 

Mrs. Golen has been working at NP since 2013. She loves teaching reading and writing to her third graders. After school, she loves to spend time with her family and cheer on the Phillies, Flyers, and Eagles. 

Lisa Peters is the current fourth grade ELA and Social Studies teacher.  Ms. Peters has taught many grades in National Park School since 2005. She has three children and spends most of her time at their sporting events and finding new places to explore with them in New Jersey.  Ms. Peters is a huge Phillies fan and shares her love for baseball with her students.

I am very fortunate to have been at National Park School for my entire career.  I have taught 3rd grade, 2nd grade, and 6th grade, but my heart belongs to 5th grade! NPS students are the best around and I am proud to call them mine!

Lindsay Ward has been a teacher at National Park Elementary for 12 years. Mrs. Ward is currently the 5h grade ELA (English Language Arts) and Social Studies teacher. She has a degree in Elementary Education and Middle School Social Studies from The University of Delaware. Mrs. Ward is passionate about teaching and helping the students become the best versions of themselves. 

"Hello! My name is Ms. Bartley, and I am the 6th grade math and science teacher at National Park.  I look forward to helping our students grow academically and socially as they prepare for their transition to Gateway Regional High School."  

Amanda Yakacki has worked at National Park Elementary since winter of 2021. She has a dual certification in General and Special Education. She currently teaches in the LLD classroom and has grades fourth, fifth and sixth. Prior to teaching at National Park, Amanda taught for 10 years at Gloucester County Special Services ranging from first grade to eighth grade.  She currently has two young children and is expecting her third in Summer of 2023. Amanda enjoys being a Special Educator and enjoys providing fun hands-on learning for her students!

I have been teaching at National Park for the past 23 years as a special education teacher in the resource room.  I have taught first grade through sixth grade. I believe teaching as a very rewarding profession.  I found my job exhilarating when a student begins to read and becomes successful.

Stacey Counsellor is dual certified in General and Special Education. She currently teaches Resource ELA to fourth, fifth and sixth graders. Prior to teaching the upper grades, Stacey taught first grade for five years. Before coming to National Park, Stacey worked at Woodbury Heights Elementary in both Special Education and first grade. She has two sons who went through the Gateway district and thinks it is the best school system to send your kids to and to work!