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
Aiko Mauldin
Coleman Fung Chair for Music; Director of Songsters, Choristers, and Music Educator for Grades K-5; Worship Leader
Tania Oro-Hahn
Spanish, Grades Two through Eight; Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Administrative Staff
Tania Oro-Hahn
Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion; Spanish, Grades Two through Eight
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)
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.
Jessica Lambert (2011)
Vice President
Jersey City, New Jersey. Occupation: Pastor. Church Affiliation: Lutheran.
Young Lee (2013)
Hoboken, NJ. Occupation: Attorney. Church Affiliation: Presbyterian.
William McGraw (2014)
Hoboken, New Jersey. Occupation: Financial Risk Manager. Church Affiliation: Roman Catholic.
Lillian Meyer ’04 (2018)
Queens, New York. Occupation: Civil Engineer. Church Affiliation: Roman Catholic.
Raúl Pérez (2013)
Treasurer
Hoboken, NJ. Occupation: Business Development (Healthcare). 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.
Orlando Velez ’94 (2021)
North Bergen, New Jersey. Occupation: Clinical Social Worker Instructor Church Affiliation: Non-Denominational.
ADVISORY COUNCIL
The Advisory Council is the Mustard Seed School “Think Tank.” Advisors come together once a year to offer fresh perspective and ideas to the board and staff.
2020-2021 ADVISORS
Joan Allman Bates
Terry Battaglia
Steve DeGeorge
Peter Dykstra
Mary Feury
Steve Kaufmann
Joan Isaacs Litman
Daniel Meeter
Scott Minerd
Bret Schundler
Birgit Solano Richante
Yunho Song
