Jeanette M. Tuzzolino
Religious Education Consultant

A graduate of Iona College with a Masters Degree in Teaching and of St. Thomas Aquinas College with a Bachelors Degree in Business and Finance.

Middle School and High School preferred substitute teacher for
Ramapo Central Schools in Rockland County NY.

Four years as a Parish Coordinator of Religious Education in Rockland County, New York, where she was responsible for:

Student registration and organization of weekly classes
Organizing and running catechist and parent meetings

Preparing students for the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Holy Eucharist and Confirmation

Recruiting and training of catechists

Preparing yearly calendar and handbooks for parents and catechists

Running workshops and retreats for students

Designing and facilitating Family Faith Programs for the parish

Teaching catechist formation classes

Catechists for all grade levels

Bringing the existing religious education computer tools into the 21st century

Jeanette has also served as a background vocalist in the AFRAWOS Rejoice Ministry. AFRAWOS has brought their love of God through music to concerts and masses around the US.

Co-founder, Partner and C.F.O. for shapedby.us, a modern information technology firm that specializes in business identity solutions and IT support for small businesses, including:

· web designs
· custom logo designs
· business cards and letterhead
· on-line backup
· remote troubleshooting, and network architecture

In addition, for ten years she was a coordinator and facilitator of EPIC (Every Person Influences Children) in the Ramapo Central school district in Rockland County. She organized and led workshops to help parents help their children in school and in life.

She is the mother of two children and was a Girl Scout Leader and Boy Scout Den Mother as well as a Little League and Girl’s Softball Coach.

Over the years she has held many positions in the PTA, such as President, Vice President, Treasurer and Council Delegate.

Her strong communication skills and commitment to sharing the Gospel are invaluable tools in shaping the education and faith formation within God’s people of every age.

This background provides Jeanette with the skills needed to deliver, organize, and facilitate various workshops, retreats and religious education programs for your Parish.

Knowledge of current technology has allowed her to better prepare programs that are relevant, timely, and exciting for today’s youth and families. When implemented, coordinators and directors of religious education programs can best utilize their time and resources.

Jeanette

Testimonials:

“I have known Jeanette for almost ten years. We have worked together, and witnessed together on many levels of our Christian life. She is a seasoned, passionate and authentic teacher of the catholic faith. Jeanette is a unique individual. She is very service oriented and always willing to give of herself to others whenever asked. Her love for God shines through in her teaching. You can’t help but feel the joy when she is working with young people and sharing her love for God with them. She uses a variety of mediums to reach them, especially music. Her philosophy is found in the dictum of St Augustine “Anyone who sings prays twice". Jeanette is a genuinely joyful person whose enthusiasm for the faith is very contagious.” Rev. Clement Oyafemi, Administrator, St. Ansgar Catholic Church, Archdiocese of Chicago (September 2010)

Jeanette is: "...endowed with God-given talents and skills in dealing with students and catechists, her caring, concern and love for the children of our parish are well known and appreciated. I gladly recommend her services to any parish."
Rev. D. Francis Dias, Pastor, St. Joan of Arc Parish, Sloatsburg, New York

"Jeanette has been a source of encouragement for our children in the religion education department. She ALWAYS has time to listen and support. We have been very fortunate to know her and her family. She is always enthusiastic. The Holy Spirit radiates through her. She is always available to provide direction on religious education matters. She never tires in doing for the children. She truly enjoys watching the children and their families grow in Christ. She will be truly missed. To her, this is a calling she has undertaken with open arms. She asks the Lord 'Show me where you want me to go, and let me know what I can do.' Thank you for all your help!"
The Rattazzi Family (September 2010)

"I have known Jeanette Tuzzolino professionally since January 2008 when I became Administrative Assistant at St. Joan of Arc Parish and later a catechist. Jeanette is a thorough professional and was very dedicated to her role as coordinator of religious education for four years from 2006 through 2010. She loved the children entrusted to her and always tried to make religious education an interesting and enjoyable experience for them.
Innovative as a teacher, she never shied away from using multi-media such as videos or audio visual programs to enhance the children's learning experience.
The Archdioceses of New York is getting a first-rate consultant with much experience, a caring heart and inexhaustible energy." Walter J.
Ford, Administrative Assistant, St. Joan of Arc Parish, Sloatsburg, New York. (August 2010)

"I have known Jeanette Tuzzolino for six years and have worked beside her for four of those years. Her love of the ministry is evident in everything she does. Jeanette's ability to create and tailor programs for various age groups is remarkable! Her knowledge of the Catholic faith and its principles is enhanced by her sense of humor and the caring way in which she speaks to those who surround her. The retreats, ceremonies and programs Jeanette has developed are not only educational, but fun as well. The students learn the faith and add to their spiritual growth while having an enjoyable time with their peers."
Barbara M. (July 2010)

"Dear Mrs. Tuzzolino,
Thank you so much for everything you've done this year to make the Religious Ed program so wonderful for our children! Sincerely, Lauren and Brian P." (June 2010)

Jeanette M. Tuzzolino Religious Education Consultant

Testimonials:

Jeanette M. Tuzzolino
Religious Education Consultant