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Administration

 

Jim Cordery - Business Administrator/ Assistant Principal (PreK-3)

 

I graduated from Elizabethtown College with a degree in Secondary Social Studies Education. I graduated from Wilmington University with a Master’s in Educational Leadership. Before coming to Gibbsboro, I spent twenty-four years in the classroom teaching everything from Fourth Grade to Eighth Grade Math. I am really excited to be a part of the Gibbsboro Community.


Kelly Sommers, M.Ed.  - Assistant Principal/Coordinator of Technology

I am honored to serve as Assistant Principal and Coordinator of Technology at Gibbsboro School, where I am passionate about creating a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.  I believe in the power of collaboration and strive to build strong relationships with students, staff, and families to help every child reach their full potential.

Prior to my role at Gibbsboro School, I worked as a high school Social Studies teacher in Burlington County.  I hold dual Bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and History, as well as Master’s degrees in Instruction and Curriculum and Educational Leadership. 

I believe reflection is a crucial part of the learning process; it allows us to make sense of our experiences, identify what worked or didn’t, and apply those insights to future situations.  Put best by John Dewey, “we do not learn from experience…we learn from reflecting on experience.”   My goal is to create an environment where students feel comfortable taking a step back to think about their experiences, choices, and growth.


Kristin Ternowyj, M.A., EdS, NCSP  Supervisor of Special Services/School Psychologist

I am excited to be a part of the Gibbsboro School Community and serve as the Supervisor of Special Services/School Psychologist. I have a B.S. in Psychology and an M.A. in School Psychology. I have earned my Educational Specialist Certificate in School Psychology as well as holding a National Certification in School Psychology. I received my Supervisor Certification in 2019. Before coming to Gibbsboro, I served as a School Psychologist for 19 years in Gloucester County. My professional interests include; trauma-informed education, social skill instruction and intervention, and executive functioning skills and development.


 

Susan H. Backal, M.Ed, MSW  - School Social Worker

It has been my privilege to be the School Social Worker at Gibbsboro School since October of 1997.  In addition to case management for special education students, I provide counseling as needed for all students; guidance to eighth graders transitioning to high school; resources for families experiencing financial difficulties; and education to students on friendship skills, bullying and drug and alcohol prevention. In addition, I am the Educational liaison, assisting children in foster care, and the McKinney-Vento liaison, assisting families that experience homelessness.  Most recently, in January of 2023, I took on the responsibility of Community Parent Involvement Specialist for our full-day Preschool program.

Prior to working at Gibbsboro School, I was employed as an aide at a mental health facility and a staff member at a psychiatric halfway house.  After achieving my Masters in Counseling and Masters in Social Work, I worked in the field of adoption with birth parents and adoptive parents.  My previous work experience taught me the value of creating a safe space and human connection.  I am now at a point in my career where I am working with the children of former students.  I have been to high school graduations, weddings, baptisms and even the birth of a child.  Each day is a gift!


Jason Mangini, C.E.F.M.

Jason Mangini is the Facility Manager for the Gibbsboro Elementary School. Jason has 18 plus years of school Maintenance and Custodial experience.  He worked as a member of the building and grounds department at Mt. Holly Public  School District from 2006 to 2022. He obtained his Certified Educational Facilities Manager certificate in 2022 from Rutgers University.  He holds a NJ State Black Seal boilers license.