Mrs. Cheryl Volpe is an experienced educator who holds dual certification in Elementary Education and Special Education from Monmouth University. At the heart of her teaching philosophy is a genuine desire to make meaningful connections with her students, nurture their confidence, and help them develop their unique strengths. She believes that every student has the ability to grow and succeed when given encouragement, patience, and the opportunity to thrive.
Her diverse background spans early childhood, elementary, special education, and higher education. Most recently, she taught Kindergarten and third grade, focusing on academic, social, and emotional growth. Her extensive classroom experience also includes teaching first grade and preschool, as well as providing individualized support as a Resource Room teacher and Paraprofessional. Additionally, she served at Monmouth University as the Coordinator of Peer Tutoring Services and as a member of the Placement Testing Team.
Her Catholic faith is a central part of her life and guides her personal values and commitment to serving others. She is an active parishioner at the Co-Cathedral of St. Robert Bellarmine Church in Freehold. She lives in Freehold with her husband and is the proud mother of four grown children. Outside of teaching and spending time with her family, she is an avid reader who enjoys walking, cooking, baking, and sketching.