Angela is a very motivated instructor who thinks outside the box in order to promote access, awareness, and success within the field of Orientation and Mobility. She is a passionate believer in creativity and collaboration among students, staff, parents, and specialists, in order to achieve fulfillment of individualized goals.

Angela grew up Point Pleasant, New Jersey before attending Rowan University School of Theatre and Dance. She worked as a professional performer for 10 years before pursuing her Master’s degree in O&M at Salus University.

Angela has been a Certified O&M Specialist for 5 years and has worked with the NJCBVI, Guide Dogs for the Blind, St. Frances DeSales School for the Deaf, and Shore O&M, in both center-based and itinerant settings on the east and west coasts of the US, and has additional experience working within the prison system and various educational institutions.

Alyssa has been serving the Blind and Visually Impaired community for the past 7 years. She completed her undergraduate degree in Special Education at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. She taught Braille and communication skills in New Jersey for about 4 years. She recently graduated from The University of Massachusetts, Boston’s Vision Studies Program Masters Degree in Orientation and Mobility. She became an ACVREP Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist in 2020. Alyssa currently provides Orientation and Mobility Training to ensure safe and independent travel for children ages 3-21 across the state of New Jersey.  Alyssa has a passion for providing equal access and helping others reach their goals in all aspects of their life despite any disabilities.

As an Orientation and Mobility (O&M) specialist at Shore O&M, I bring over a decade of experience as an adapted physical education teacher, where I focused on accommodating for students with a wide variety of disabilities. I was privlaged to support organizations such as Camp Abilities and NOAH (National Organization for Albinism and Hypopigmentaiton) in various roles for over 7 years. 

In 2020, I earned my Master's degree in Orientation and Mobility from Salus University, specializing in enhancing the mobility and independence of individuals with visual impairments. At Shore O&M, I apply this expertise to empower clients through personalized instruction in cane techniques, spatial awareness, and safe navigation strategies. My goal is to foster autonomy and ensure individuals with visual impairments navigate their environments confidently and independently.