Stephen Tarsitano is a high school English teacher, tutor, and
supervisor who specializes in helping students and teachers develop
a positive self-image and realize their true potential. He
graduated from Muhlenberg College with a Bachelor’s Degree in
English and received his Masters of Educational Leadership from
TCNJ. He later earned his administrative certifications from
Caldwell College. Stephen started his teaching career with Kaplan
Test Prep, eventually transitioning to public education at Pompton
Lakes High School. At PLHS he teaches AP Literature and Composition
and SAT Prep and serves as the Supervisor of English and World
Languages. Outside of school, Stephen is the co-founder of Zen Test
Prep, a tutoring company devoted to expanding students’ minds and
fostering a love of learning within them. He is also a musician,
writing original music for an indie rock band, and a Kundalini yoga
teacher, leading yoga and meditation workshops. Stephen continually
seeks to infuse his teaching with the mindfulness training he
practices while also cultivating within his students an approach to
life that will help them achieve both happiness and success. He
currently resides in Northern, New Jersey.
Paul Koontz is a high school math teacher and football coach who
specializes in motivating and helping students achieve their goals.
Having studied the habits and practices of successful people in all
fields, he has applied this knowledge to help kids of all ages and
ability levels find success. From winning state championships to
gaining acceptance to top universities, students reap many rewards
from Paul’s guidance. A graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University
in Madison, Paul holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics and a
Master’s Degree in Education. At Pompton Lakes High School, he has
taught all topics in math, ranging from Algebra I and Basic Skills
Prep to Honors Calculus. As a high school football coach, Paul has
been the leader of one of the best defensive units in North Jersey
for the past eight years. Outside of school, Paul is the co-founder
of Zen Test Prep, a tutoring company that works with students of
all ages, from elementary school to college. A resident of Madison
NJ, Paul is married to Katie and they have two small children
together, Riley and Bryce. While not helping others chase their
dreams, Paul likes to chase a small white ball on the golf course.
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