Lisa Raphael

Lisa is the Owner and Director of Park Street Academy and is New Jersey State Certified in Special, Elementary & Early Childhood Education through William Paterson University. She earned her National Administrator Credential from the National Child Care Association (NCCA) and Orton-Gillingham certification and is a member of the Learning and Brain Society, the National Autism Association, the Association of Supervision of Curriculum & Development (ASCD) and the American Camp Association. In 2015, Lisa became a member and certified instructor with New Jersey Workforce, a statewide initiative implementing systems to enhance preparation and continuing education of early childhood and afterschool practitioners.  She is a recognized Child Development Associate (CDA) instructor and Professional Development Specialist with the national Council for Professional Recognition. Lisa has earned her advanced certification as a Nurtured Heart Approach Certified Trainer and oversees and teaches PSA’s fine arts and sign language program to the pre-k and kindergarten students.