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“The most overwhelming key to a child’s success is the positive involvement of parents.”

Part of the Academy of Saint Elizabeth's mission to inspire confident, successful young women is shared with each student's parents and family. Our Academy families are exceptional examples of the love and selflessness which is the epitome of this school community.

We encourage prospective families to speak with some of our Academy Parent Ambassadors, who have generously given of their time to assist with answering any questions you may have, from one parent to another. Feel free to contact any of our Parent Ambassadors below by clicking "Email" to begin your conversation today!

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Amber Benegas

Parent Ambassador

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Hometown: Union, NJ
Daughters' Graduation Years: Class of 2023; Class of 2029
Daughters' Grammar School: St. Theresa School (Kenilworth)
Ask Me About: Athletics

"My eldest daughter selected the Academy during the COVID-19 Pandemic, without having the ability to visit. It is amazing that the values and spirit of the Academy were able to be transmitted through the virtual Open House sessions available at the time. What drew her the most was how genuinely happy each of her future SEAsters appeared. I have asked her over and over why she chose the Academy, and all she ever says is, 'Mom, I did not choose the Academy. The Academy chose me.'

When my youngest daughter was ready to select her high school, there was never a doubt she would also be chosen by the Academy."

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Justin Picciano

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Hometown: Morristown, NJ
Daughter's Graduation Years: Class of 2027
Daughter's Grammar School: St. Vincent Martyr School (Madison)
Ask Me About: Athletics

"The moment my daughter walked into the Academy's Study Hall for the Open House, she knew. It was a sense of comfort that surrounded her; the environment was warm, welcoming and kind.

Both of our children attended St. Vincent Martyr School, which really prepared them for the transition to high school. My daughter personifies the spirit of the SEAsterhood, gaining tremendous confidence which has grown each of her four years at the Academy. It has helped her get involved in many different aspects of campus life, sports and extracurricular activities."

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Tanya Sameth

Parent Ambassador

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Hometown: Bedminster, NJ
Daughters' Graduation Years: Class of 2025; Class of 2027
Daughters' Grammar School: Villa Walsh Academy; Gill St. Bernard School
Ask Me About: Athletics

"Our daughters chose the Academy because they wanted to build lasting friendships, be challenged academically, participate in a variety of sports, and be members of a kind community, filled with incredible teachers and supportive staff. My husband and I are grateful for this community, and for the growth, support, and opportunities the Academy gives each student to become who they are meant to be."

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Prin Sielski

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Hometown: Pequannock, NJ
Daughter's Graduation Years: Class of 2029
Daughter's Grammar School: Pequannock Valley Middle School
Ask Me About: Athletics, Extracurricular Clubs

"My daughter wanted a small, all-girls school environment that focused on academics and community. We chose the Academy because the school has a balance of academics and activities, with many wonderful traditions that make the high school experience memorable. Coming from a great public school district already, our choice was really focused on academics, college placement, and community."

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Kathy Shrekgast

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Hometown: Chatham, NJ
Daughters' Graduation Years: Class of 2029
Daughters' Grammar School: St. Patrick School (Chatham)
Ask Me About: Athletics, Performing Arts

"My daughters were looking for a school with strong academics, a familial environment, and a student population who had a down-to-earth feel. My husband and I were Catholic school educated, and our children all attended parochial grammar and middle school. We find that the individualized attention to each student and the fact that students are welcomed and encouraged to engage in independent, critical thinking are distinguishing factors for the Academy."

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Bruce Van Hoven

Parent Ambassador

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Hometown: Boonton, NJ
Daughter's Graduation Years: Class of 2027
Daughter's Grammar School: All Saints Academy (Parsipanny)
Ask Me About: Athletics

"Our family has an incredible legacy at the Academy - my wife, her sisters, our daughters, and three of our daughters' cousins all are Academy attendees/graduates. My wife and I were even married in Holy Family Chapel!"

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Donna Wesbecker

Parent Ambassador

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Hometown: Whippany, NJ
Daughters' Graduation Years: Class of 2027; Class of 2029
Daughters' Grammar School: Memorial Junior High School
Ask Me About: Academics (AP & Honors), Athletics

"My oldest daughter came to the Academy because she wanted to play Field Hockey and have a spiritual experience at an all-girls school. She desired a school where students cared about their work.

My youngest daughter transferred to the Academy because the first school she selected did not meet her faith standards, and she saw how her older sister was thriving at the Academy."

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