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Directress
Sister Lisa Gambacorto
Sister Lisa D. Gambacorto, RSM, Ed.S., assumed the role as ninth Directress of Mount Saint Mary Academy in the summer of 2000. She is the longest serving Directress of the Academy.
Sister Lisa has a wealth of academic credentials, as well as professional accreditations and experience in varied fields of education and counseling. These enrich her ability to serve as an effective administrator, spiritual role model, and nurturing school head.
Sister Lisa earned her BA in Sociology from Georgian Court University, her MA in Counseling Psychology, her Ed.S. in Marriage and Family Counseling and her MA in Educational Administration and Supervision from Seton Hall University. Early in her career, Sister Lisa served at the Mount as a teacher of History and Theology, Social Studies Department Chair, Campus Minister, and Student Assistance Counselor. Following her years at the Academy and just prior to becoming Directress, Sister Lisa worked for seven years as an individual marriage and family therapist and the Clinical Director of Bloomfield Counseling Center.
Sister Lisa holds numerous certificates in counseling, family therapy, psychotherapy, and student personnel services. Her extensive background, education, and professional acumen have also led to her selection as a member of several advisory councils and school Boards of Trustees. She currently serves as a member of the Board of Trustees for the New Jersey Association of Independent Schools (NJAIS).
Sister Lisa serves as both President and Principal in her role as Directress of Mount Saint Mary Academy.
In 2016, Sister Lisa was named by Pope Francis as a recipient of the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice award, the highest Papal honor awarded by the Pope to laity and clergy for distinguished service to the Church. In 2017, she was given the Distinguished Alumni Award from Georgian Court University. In 2019, the theater in the newly-renovated Mercy Hall was designated by the Sisters of Mercy in her honor. In the fall of 2021, she received the Exemplary Mercy Leadership Award for service to the Academy and the Sisters of Mercy at the Milestones Gala.
Sister Lisa was recognized in 2023 as a distinguished Woman in Business by the Borough of Watchung.
In 2024, Sister Lisa marked her 25th year as the Directress of Mount Saint Mary Academy.
In 2025, Sister Lisa received a special Proclamation from the Watchung Borough Mayor and Council recognizing her service of over a quarter of a century to Mount Saint Mary Academy.
Assistant Directress
Jacqueline Conti Muratore '01
Mrs. Muratore is the Assistant Directress and among her roles, she is responsible for academics, faculty, and planning, and she is a graduate of Mount Saint Mary Academy. She earned her B.A. from Cornell University, where she studied engineering and music, and has two master’s degrees in education from Columbia University, where she concentrated her studies around educational technology and curriculum design. A lifelong learner, she recently received her M.S. degree in applied data science from the University of Michigan. She has over 16 years of teaching experience in various disciplines, is a seasoned online instructor and course designer, and is an AP-certified teacher and AP Reader for the College Board. In 2011, Mrs. Muratore came home to The Academy as a math and science teacher and, the next year, a full-time math teacher. Through the years, she has moderated the Music Ministry club, the Math League, and the Girls Who Code club; served as a Eucharistic minister; and deepened her commitment to the Sisters of Mercy as a Mercy Associate. She leads the Academy’s NJAIS and Middle States Accreditation processes, and she also chairs Middle States Accreditation Teams for independent schools throughout the tri-state area. Mrs. Muratore was recently honored by Delbarton School and received their 2023 Distinguished Educator Award for her strong reputation in the field of education. This award is given annually to an educator who possess the qualities of professional excellence and has made an impact on the lives of young people. Mrs. Muratore brings her love of learning, the students, and the Sisters of Mercy to the Mount’s administrative team.
Dean of Students
Brittany Maldonado
Mrs. Maldonado is the Dean of Students, bringing over a decade of teaching experience across diverse educational settings. She began coaching at The Mount in 2022 and joined the Faculty as an English Teacher in 2023. In addition to her leadership role, she will continue as the Head Varsity Softball Coach. Mrs. Maldonado is responsible for overseeing student discipline and all extracurricular programming including clubs, activities, and field trips. Mrs. Maldonado holds a Bachelor of Arts in English with a Minor in Business Administration and a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership, both from Montclair State University. She also holds a Standard Administrative Certification in Supervision, New Jersey Teacher Certification, and was elected to the Somerset County Future Administrators Board in 2020.
Her passion for student growth, leadership development, and the Mercy Core Values makes her a dynamic addition to the Administrative Team.
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