Our Team
Executive and Leadership Team
The Newmark Executive and Leadership team come from many backgrounds with extensive educational experience and a strong dedication to serving children living with special needs.
Meet the Team
Dr. Regina M. Peter
Founder/Executive Director
B.S., College of New Jersey
M.A., New Jersey City University
Ed.D., Seton Hall University
Dr. Regina M. Peter serves as the Co-Executive Director of Newmark Schools. Dr. Peter is responsible for developing and implementing day-to-day management of both the elementary and high school. She supervises a staff of 75 educators, develops curriculum, monitors academic and social/emotional achievement of each student, and oversees all fiscal and facility management of the schools.
Cynthia Allman
Executive Director/Founder
B.A., Seton Hall University
Cynthia Allman serves as the Co-Executive Director of Newmark Schools. Ms. Allman is responsible for student admissions, major gift contributions and professional development outreach. She provides critical teacher training and professional development for public school teachers in the areas of children’s mental health issues and effective behavioral modification in the classroom.
Gina M. Borea
Principal, Newmark K-8 and High School
B.A., Caldwell University
M.A. (Special Education), New Jersey City University
M.A. (Education Administration), New Jersey City University
Ms. Borea serves as Principal at Newmark K-8 and High School. In addition to the commitment of improving student performance, she focuses on curriculum development and instructional improvement. She has extensive experience in education as a vice principal, supervisor, counselor and classroom teacher.
Cathleen M. George, LCSW
Supervisor of Counseling Services
B.S., Caldwell University
M.S.W., Fordham University
Cathleen George serves as the Supervisor of Counseling Services of Newmark Schools. Ms. George is responsible for leading the counseling team at Newmark and collaborating with all related service professionals to coordinate clinical services. In addition, she provides direct counseling services and designs and delivers training to the Newmark staff on mental health issues and shaping student behavior.
Thomas J. Beese
Supervisor of Transition Services
B.A., William Paterson College
M.A., William Paterson College
Mr. Beese serves as the Transition Supervisor of Newmark High School. Mr. Beese is responsible for the development and oversight of individual student transition plans and assessments. He is actively involved in Newmark’s delivery of transition program offerings as well as parent education.
Theresa Chapman
Supervisor of Curriculum & Instruction
B.S., University of West Florida
M.A., Seton Hall University
Theresa Chapman serves as the Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction for Newmark Schools. Ms. Chapman is responsible for reviewing and updating curriculum and research-based instructional practices. Ms. Chapman also facilitates ongoing professional development for staff in the areas of Curriculum, Instruction and Digital Technology.
Brian Kraminitz
Supervisor of Transportation and Student Activities
B.A., Pace University
M.S., Pace University
Ed.S., Seton Hall University
Brian Kraminitz serves as the Supervisor of Transportation and Student Activities. He is responsible for Transportation and Activities for the Newmark Schools. He is also a Debriefing Intervention Counselor for the high school. Mr. Kraminitz coordinates busing with local municipalities and vendors at the elementary and high school and directly facilitates daily student arrival and departure. In addition, Mr. Kraminitz supervises all extracurricular organizations and activities.
Cristin Dobish
Supervisor of Planning/Research and Evaluations
Eileen Carroll BSN, RN, CSN
School Nurse
B.S.N., Seton Hall University College of Nursing
C.S.N., Seton Hall University College of Nursing
Eileen Carroll is the school nurse for Newmark K-8 and Newmark High School. She is responsible for the health and safety of our 180 students as well as over 85 staff members. She provides health screening yearly on all our students as well as their daily medical and emotional needs. Her triage experience keeps everyone here at Newmark feeling safe.
Sandra Vollero-Levy
Director, Communication & Special Projects
B.S., Seton Hall University
M.A., Montclair State University
Sandra Vollero-Levy manages the day-to-day communication for both Newmark K-8 and High School, focusing on parent outreach, website management, as well as fundraising and other projects.