Faculty
A warm and
nurturing team
of educators
A warm and nurturing team of educators.
At Mustard Seed School, we invest in our teachers. We believe the best educators are the ones who are continually growing and learning themselves. That’s why we commit to providing a variety of means for our educators’ professional development. We even have an endowed chair, The Agnes and Peter Steenland Memorial Chair for Professional Development, that ensures professional development is funded.
Preschool Faculty
Lower School Faculty K-3
Middle School Faculty 4-8
Academic Specialists
Administrative Staff
Extended Day Staff
2021-2022 Board of Trustees
A Board of Trustees provides oversight for Mustard Seed School. Composed of 10-15 members, it includes the Head of School. Each member of the Board has been nominated, interviewed, and approved by the Board. The term of office for each is three years and each member may serve for up to five consecutive terms. The board includes people from a variety of professional backgrounds, including finance, real estate, education, fundraising, spiritual
direction and business management. All share a deep commitment to Mustard Seed’s mission.
The daily operations of the educational program are under the purview of the Head of School. The primary responsibilities of The Board include:
- Hiring, supporting and evaluating the Head of School.
- Setting the budget and overseeing the school’s financial well-being.
- Fundraising, networking, and guiding the school to fulfill its mission.
Kelesha Armand (2018)
Hoboken, New Jersey. Occupation: Attorney. Church Affiliation: Episcopal.
Jan Gallagher (2020)
Vice President
Jersey City, New Jersey. Occupation: Writer. Church Affiliation: Lutheran.
Abby Hall Choi (2021)
Ex-Officio
Jersey City, New Jersey. Occupation: Head of School, Mustard Seed School. Church Affiliation: Lutheran
Cara Hilton (2018)
Hoboken, New Jersey. Occupation: Psychologist. Church Affiliation: Roman Catholic.
Young Lee (2013)
Hoboken, NJ. Occupation: Attorney. Church Affiliation: Presbyterian.
William McGraw (2014)
Hoboken, New Jersey. Occupation: Financial Risk Manager. Church Affiliation: Roman Catholic.
Mark Quiles (2015)
Secretary
Hawthorne, NJ. Occupation: School Administrator. Church Affiliation: Non-denominational.
Scott Rostan (2010)
President
Hoboken, New Jersey. Occupation: Corporate Trainer. Church Affiliation: Episcopal.
Lillian Meyer Taylor ’04 (2018)
Treasurer
Queens, New York. Occupation: Civil Engineer. Church Affiliation: Roman Catholic.
Orlando Velez ’94 (2021)
North Bergen, New Jersey. Occupation: Clinical Social Worker Instructor Church Affiliation: Non-Denominational.
