High School Teacher Spotlight: Meet Dr. Elisabeth Spettel!

Meet Dr. Elisabeth Spettel! A dynamic and dedicated teacher with a passion for art and French as a second language (FSL), Elisabeth brings a wealth of experience and contagious enthusiasm to her classrooms. Let’s explore what makes her an amazing addition to our High School team. Whether she’s discussing surrealist masterpieces or guiding students through […]
JERSEY CITY, NJ – The Heights

Nicole Zamir
Math in English

Remi Dechaume
French

Cathy Hartranft
Science – English
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Cathy has been a middle school science teacher for over 25 years. She challenges her students to link science concepts to current events in their daily lives and encourages them to make informed decisions. In her leisure time, she enjoys hiking, doing yoga, and spending time with her family.
Courtney Karam
Humanities – English

Courtney received her Master’s degree from Columbia University’s Teachers College after obtaining her Bachelor of Arts in History from Marymount Manhattan College. She started her teaching career at MS167, a math and science magnet school located on the Upper East Side of New York City, where she taught 6th-grade Social Studies and English Language Arts […]