Name: Dr. Bill Watson
Title: Secretary of Catholic Education and Superintendent of Catholic Schools
Year started with the Diocese: 2013
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Bio: As Secretary of Catholic Education and Superintendent of Catholic Schools, Dr. Watson is responsible for leadership and oversight of the Catholic education of children and youth ages 5 – 18 in the Diocese of Camden. He earned his doctoral degree in Curriculum and Instruction from The George Washington University and served as Director of Curriculum and Assessment in the diocese prior to being appointed Superintendent of Schools in 2019 and Secretary of Catholic Education in 2020. He began his career teaching middle school Religion, Science, and Math as a teaching fellow for the Alliance for Catholic Education at the University of Notre Dame. He continues his relationship with the University of Notre Dame as an adjunct instructor in the Mary Ann Remick Leadership Program, a Master’s degree and Catholic school principal preparation program.
Name: Dr. Robert A. Lockwood
Title: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Assessment
Year started with the Diocese: 2020
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Bio: Dr. Lockwood began his career in education as a STEM teacher for K-12 students in Delaware. Since that time, Dr. Lockwood has served in a variety of administrative roles in schools. He enjoys partnering with teachers and school administrators to provide the best education for all students.
Name: Dr. Sarah Kerins
Title: Assistant Superintendent of School Services
Year started with the Diocese: 2024
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Bio: As the Assistant Superintendent for School Services, Dr. Sarah Kerins advises schools on their use of government programs, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and other regulatory requirements, acting as a resource to schools for parent and student concerns, and providing input and support to principals across their range of responsibilities. Before coming to the Diocese of Camden, Dr. Kerins served as a teacher in the Diocese of Allentown, a principal of two Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, and the Director of Marketing and Enrollment in the Diocese of Allentown. She also serves as an adjunct instructor and applied research methodologist for Liberty University. Dr. Kerins holds a Bachelor’s in Education from Kutztown University, a Master’s in Educational Leadership from the University of Scranton, and a Doctorate from Liberty University.
Name: Marianela Nuñez
Title: Director of Enrollment and Outreach
Year started with the Diocese:2014
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Bio: Marianela Nunez is the Director of Enrollment and Outreach for South Jersey Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Camden. She has been in the office for almost nine years, previously as the Field Consultant for Latino Enrollment and currently, as the Director of Enrollment and Outreach. Mrs. Nuñez is dedicated to fostering meaningful connections with students, families and the community to grow enrollment and she has a passion for providing South Jersey Catholic Schools’ Families with the best Catholic School experience they can get. Mrs. Nuñez works hard to drive enrollment growth for South Jersey Catholic Schools through strategic planning and professional development, and couching for our principals and advancement Directors. Mrs. Nunez is committed to creating inclusive and engaging outreach opportunities to welcome more diversity in our Catholic Schools.
Name: Michael Bress
Title: Communications and Marketing Manager
Year started with the Diocese: 2021
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Bio: Mr. Bress has been a marketing profession for the last 15 years in many fields including small business, entertainment, and real estate. Starting in September 2021, Mr. Bress is in charge of all marketing and communications efforts for the Office of Catholic Education including managing all social media channels, maintaining the website, public relations, as well as executing marketing campaigns involving all schools. Mr. Bress also assists each individual with all marketing and communications efforts.
Name: Lisa Lauria
Title: Administrative Assistant
Year started with the Diocese: 2021
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Bio: Lisa Lauria is the Administrative Assistant and Office Manager for the Office of Catholic Education in the Diocese of Camden.
In this position, she provides general communications to the schools, oversees all ongoing project management and events including professional development meetings and the annual principals conference. Lisa works with the Superintendent and provides support to all of our departments including: Curriculum, Enrollment, Marketing and Communications and Religious Education.
Lisa joined the Office of Catholic Education in 2021. Prior to this, she worked as a Project Manager in a legal marketing firm.