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Mr. Jonathan Benbow
Jonathan Benbow has taught English at Roxbury High School since 2003, where he has been the Head Ice Hockey Coach since 2004 as well as a volleyball, lacrosse, and soccer coach.
Mr. Benbow is a 1993 graduate of Mount Olive High School and graduated with honors from Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota in 2003 with a major in English and a minor in Secondary Education. Mr. Benbow enjoys traveling the country and is lucky enough to have visited more than 35 of the continental US states. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his four kids, cooking, and listening to Goose.
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Miss Jenna Burke
Jenna Burke has taught English Language Arts at Roxbury High School since 2018 where she is also an advisor to the Literary Magazine, Class of 2025, and Equal Rights Advocacy Club.
Ms. Burke is a graduate of The College of New Jersey where she completed both her undergraduate studies in English Secondary Education and her graduate studies in English. She has previously presented for the National Council for Teachers of English, South Central Modern Language Association, and Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society. In her spare time, she can also be found working with local community theatre groups or participating in book clubs of all genres.
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Mr. Peter Flynn
Peter Flynn has taught English Language Arts at Roxbury High School since 2011. In addition to teaching Junior and Senior English, he has also created electives such as Film Studies, Screenwriting, and sometimes teaches other electives such as Creative Writing.
He graduated from Centenary College with a Bachelor of Arts in Literature. He is originally from Connecticut, and now lives in Sussex County, NJ with his wife Nikki and his pets Bowie, Eddie (dogs), Susie and Willow (cats).
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Mr. James Hansen
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Mrs. Elizabeth Heddy
Mrs. Heddy continued her teaching career by joining the Roxbury English department in 2005. Primarily an upperclassmen teacher, Mrs. Heddy claims her students teach her something new every day and keep her young at heart.
Mrs. Heddy graduated from Kutztown University with a Bachelor of Arts in English & Secondary Education. She then earned a Master of Arts in Teaching, Curriculum and Assessment at Marygrove College. In 2018, Mrs. Heddy earned her Ed.S. in Educational Leadership, Management and Policy at Seton Hall University and now holds school leader certifications as Supervisor, Principal, and Superintendent.
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Mrs. Cindy Hubbard
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Mrs. Shari Kaine
Shari L. Kaine has taught English Language Arts at Roxbury High School since 2001. She graduated from Rutgers University with a Bachelor of Arts in English and Political Science. She then earned her Masters degree in Education from East Stroudsburg University and most recently received her Education Specialist degree from Seton Hall University. She is also a Level 1 Google certified educator and continually strives to improve and innovate instructional practices.
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Ms. Kaitlyn Norgard
Kate Norgard has taught English Language Arts at Roxbury High School since 2013. Currently, she teaches AP Seminar to sophomores and English 4, Crime/Mystery to senior students. She is the Roxbury girls' XC head coach and spring track assistant coach. She also coaches field hockey year-round for Centercourt Club.
Kate Norgard graduated from Montclair State University with a Bachelor of Arts in English & Secondary Education. She earned a Master's degree in Education from Centenary University in 2017.
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Ms. Maria Rispoli
Ms. Rispoli has been an English teacher at Roxbury since the 2005-06 school year. She earned her AA at County College of Morris, her BA at Montclair State University, and a Master of Arts in Teaching, Curriculum and Assessment at Marygrove College. In 2018 Ms. Rispoli earned her Ed.S. in Educational Leadership, Management and Policy at Seton Hall University and now holds school leader certifications as Supervisor, Principal, and Superintendent.
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Mrs. Megan Santoro
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Mrs. Laura Schmidt
Laura Schmidt has taught English Language Arts at Roxbury High School since 2009. Currently, she teaches English 1 to freshmen and AP Literature and composition to Junior students. She is also the advisor of the Roxbury Literary Magazine and NHS.
Laura Schmidt graduated from Monmouth University with a Bachelor of Arts in English & Secondary Education. She earned a Master's degree in Education from Centenary University in 2013.
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Mrs. Allyson Spargo
Allyson Spargo has been teaching at Roxbury High School since 2003. A proud graduate of the Roxbury School District and a lifelong resident herself, she is honored to serve a community she loves. Allyson is currently teaching all seniors, and she is enjoying finding ways to keep our students engaged by delivering high-interest content. Her passion is helping the students to find their confidence and the desire to enter their college years and beyond with a strong voice and sound critical thinking skills. Mrs. Spargo attended FDU and graduated magna cum laude with a degree in English Literature.
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Ms. Kaitlin Stellingwerf
Kaitlin Stellingwerf is a junior and senior English teacher at Roxbury High School. Her academic focuses are in American Literature, specifically in the horror genre. Miss Stellingwerf attended Seton Hall University and acquired a BSE in Secondary Education & Special Education with a Concentration in English and a MA in Literature. Miss Stellingwerf also coaches JV soccer and jumps for the track program.
