DirectressSister Lisa D. Gambacorto, RSM, ED.S assumed the role as ninth Directress of Mount Saint Mary Academy in the summer of 2000. She has a wealth of academic credential 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, Ed.S in Marriage and Family Counseling and her MA in Educational Administration and Supervision from Seton Hall University. Early in her career, Sister 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 Clinical Director of the Bloomfield Counseling Center.
Sister 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 school Boards of Trustees and Advisory Councils.
Welcome to Mount Saint Mary Academy! As you peruse this website, please be sure to see what our own students, teachers, and alumnae have to say about the Mount. They are an important part of who we are!
We know that we have an exceptional school, and I hope that you too, will share in our vision of providing students with a comprehensive Mercy education.
The values we strive to live at Mount Saint Mary Academy write an ongoing story that is rich in collaboration, giving service, and educational and personal excellence. Our dynamic Board of Trustees shares this vision that also incorporates fiscal responsibility and ecological stewardship.
The time our students spend at Mount Saint Mary Academy will prepare them for their future. I know that each student takes something away from the Mount that they would not be able to receive elsewhere – an exemplary Mercy education that extends far beyond the classroom. I hope that you will begin your journey with us at Mount Saint Mary's…where learning is just the beginning!
We know that the Mount leaves
a lasting impression on our students. However, each student
leaves her own mark on the
Mount as well. Many of their names are inscribed on the buildings.
. .all are inscribed
on our hearts. Every student has gifts and we help her build
them. The goal is personal excellence in academics, athletics,
and extracurricular activities such as art, music, drama,
and service. Each student's
legacy
becomes part of the Mount’s history– helping to shape the
school into what it is today and will be tomorrow.
