ELIZABETH KRISTA

· Born, raised, educated in Jersey City

· Educated in Catholic schools of the Archdiocese of Newark, grades 1-12

· 1972 graduate of Jersey City State College

· BA in Elementary Education; permanent state certification grades K-8

· professional experience:

1985-present Queen of Peace Elementary School

1981-1985

O.L. of Czestochowa, Harrison, NJ

1974-1981

St. Aloysius Elem., Jersey City

1972-1974

Holy Rosary Elem., Jersey City

· Involvement in scores of extra-curricular activities over the years including: literary magazines, school newspapers, yearbook production, art clubs, games clubs, exercise groups, and retreat weekends for adults as well as high school students.

· Teacher of parish religious education classes/sacramental classes for public school students, 25+ years.

· Personal information:

Married for 37 years to Kevin c. Krista, high school educator. In my leisure time I enjoy reading and walking.

Educational philosophy:

Acknowledging the diversity of each student, I strive to provide each child with the tools, values, and encouragement necessary to pursue a life-long love of learning and, most especially, to live an exemplary life of christian dedication and service to others.