Mrs. Hoffman began her teaching career in Pennsylvania where she worked with children from the preschool to sixth grade levels.  When she first started teaching in Stafford in 1987, she began as a sixth grade teacher.   Afterwards, she taught third grade in both the Oxycocus and McKinley buildings before moving to Ocean Acres, first as a Family/School Liaison and later as a Supervisor.  In August 2008, Mrs. Hoffman became Principal of the McKinley Avenue Elementary School.  She is proud to serve the families of Stafford Township! 

"Education is not the filling of the pail, but the lighting of a fire."  

William Butler Yeats

Mrs. Margaret Hoffman,

Principal

Mrs. Susan D'Alessandro,

Co-Principal / Director of Curriculum 3-6

Mrs. D'Alessandro was proud to be the Principal of the Primary Learning Center for the past few years. She began her career in education over 17 years ago. Over the years she has served in a variety of administrative positions at both the district and school level. Mrs. D'Alessandro holds a Masters Degree in Language Arts as well as a Masters Degree in School Administration. She also has certification in Student Personnel Services. Mrs. D'Alessandro is dedicated to assist in training future teachers as an adjunct professor at Georgian Court University and Ocean County College. Additionally, Mrs. D'Alessandro has presented at local and national conferences, and has published an article in the November 2009 issue of the School Administration Journal.

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