WHO'S WHO
Management
JaeHyun Victor Lee, President: Mr. Lee has been involved in education for over 25 years. Since his days at Korea University, where he majored in Sociology and Mass Communication, Mr. Lee has dedicated his time to students who need help regardless of their financial situation. As an advocate of non-stop learning throughout his career, his main attribute is that he does not treat any student as a customer - grade-school students are like his children, and adults like his friends. Mr. Lee believes that everybody deserves to learn the necessary skills to participate in the activities of the mainstream society. Having organized and presented numerous seminars and workshops internationally, his happiest days are when one of his students shows him a report card full of "A"s. In addition to being president at Prime Education, Mr. Lee is the chairman of the New York and New Jersey State Law Enforcement Asian-American Advisory Committee (www.asianlawnj.org).
Staff
Daniel Kurz: Daniel Kurz currently teaches advanced level history at the Frisch School in Paramus, New Jersey. Mr. Kurz earned his B.A. in history and his M.A. in political science, both from Rutgers University. He later went on to earn his New Jersey social studies teaching credential at Bergen Academies in Hackensack. Mr. Kurz has taught for several local colleges and universities, and spent last summer in residence at Princeton University as an instructor in the Advanced Placement History program there. Mr. Kurz also teaches English and ESL classes, and strongly believes that a good educator and motivated tutor can change and enrich lives.
Anne Marie Donohue: Anne Marie Donohue graduated with a B.A. in Political Science and a minor in economics from William Paterson University, where she also earned her teaching certificate. For her exemplary academic performance, she was inducted into Pi Lamda Theta, International Honor Society and Professional Association in Education. Anne is an experienced English and Social Studies educator with over a decade of teaching experience. She has taught at Hudson County Schools of Technology and has led professional educator workshops in research, publishing and technology. When she is not teaching, Anne is pursing her graduate education at Rutgers University in Political Science and conducting research on First Amendment issues. She is also a member of Pi Sigma Alpha, the International Political Science Honor Society.
James Kim: Our Test Center Administrator and English and Math teacher James Kim is a steady worker who, unless the job is perfect, is not going to sleep. Mr. Kim attended University of Michigan to study computer science, but eventually settled in New Jersey. By spending hours in front of the computer, he makes sure that our computers and tests run smoothly and goes over progress reports for every student tirelessly. Mr. Kim has been involved with SAT Preparation since 1996, working as a one-on-one tutor and classroom teacher. When he is not so busy, Mr. Kim is an active member at his church, serving as a teacher and a keyboard player, and organizes basketball events for teenagers. He is the inside engine of Prime Education that makes our school run without a hitch.
Lori Michael: Lori has a B.A. degree from William Paterson University of New Jersey in English Writing. While attending William Paterson, Lori was a member of the Literary and Performing Arts Honors Program, where she presented a collection of original poetry to the campus community. She was also Editor-in-Chief to the campus literary magazine and a writer for both campus newspapers. Lori worked at both a newspaper and a publishing company. She still submits articles on a freelance basis to various online and print publications. Recently, Ms. Michael lived and worked as an English Teacher in Yeong-ju Si, South Korea for a year. Aside from teaching, Lori enjoyed traveling all over the Korean peninsula and achieving her Black Belt (first degree) in Tae Kwon Do. Her experience overseas enriched her life and renewed her love for teaching others.
Stacey Bentley: Ms. Stacey Bentley is our Bergen Technical School Writing Teacher. She has a Certificate of Eligibility in Elementary Education. Ms. Bentley attended the University of Maryland at College Park, where she received a Bachelor of Arts in English. She is pursuing her Master's of Arts in Education. Ms. Bentley has been teaching English, Writing, and ESL to international students for 10 years. She is a kind, patient, enthusiastic, and witty teacher who wants to spend her life teaching. Ms. Bentley believes teaching is exciting and gratifying work. She loves teaching. She enjoys helping students achieve academic success as they pursue their goals for higher education.
Bridgit Cusato: Bridgit Cusato currently teaches eighth grade Literacy/Language Arts in Newark, New Jersey where she is a certified elementary and English Literature school teacher. Ms. Cusato attended Drew University in Madison, NJ, where she received a B.A. in Sociology with concentrations in Spanish and Latin American Studies. She received her teaching certification through the St. Peter's Alternate Route Program in Jersey City, NJ and has continued to further her practice through the development of a Middle School LAL Curriculum in her school. In addition, Ms. Cusato has also helped pilot after-school and Saturday GEPA-prep classes to provide test-taking strategies for students who must take the state-mandated GEPA. Along with her dedication to education, Ms. Cusato created a free after-school dance program two days a week and teaches dance at Dance Innovations, in Chatham, NJ. Amidst her busy schedule, Ms. Cusato constantly makes time to tutor or guide her students because her passion is in providing students with the knowledge to unlock the doors to a bright future.
Antonella Kuskin: Antonella Kuskin is a certified elementary school teacher and currently teaches the second grade in Union City, New Jersey. Mrs. Kuskin attended Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey for her undergraduate studies, where she received a Bachelor of Science in Education. She completed her graduate studies at New Jersey City University in Jersey City, New Jersey, where she received a Master of Arts in Urban Education. She holds English as a Second Language teaching certificate, as well as Teacher of the Handicapped certificate. Education and the teaching career have always been a significant part of her life. Mrs. Kuskin provides a learning environment for her students that contribute to their growth and development and will enable them to live happy and successful lives.
Jonathan Moon: Born and raised in Seoul, Korea, Mr. Moon came to the New Jersey at the age of 11 and have been a "Jersey Boy" ever since. Mr. Moon went to Rutgers University where he majored in Psychology, so watch out, he may be psychoanalyzing you! He has various life experiences including working at a guitar store and even being in the food business. But if you ask him, you'll find out that his real passion in life is music. He plays and teaches guitar, bass and drums and sometimes performs at local venues. Mr. Moon specializes in English and Science, and is dedicated to his students' success by offering his time until late hours to get the work done.
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