New Staff

Tyler Bayley

Taylor Coniglio

Hi, my name is Mrs. Coniglio and I am thrilled to be teaching preschool in Southampton! I am going into my seventh year of teaching! I graduated from the University of Scranton with my bachelor’s in Early and Primary Education and earned my master’s at Saint Joseph’s University in Special Education. Previously, I taught kindergarten at Gesu School in Philadelphia for two years, I was a long term substitute in the Bensalem school district for two years, and then a full time kindergarten teacher in Bensalem for two years. Two years ago my family moved from PA to Southampton, so I am excited to be living and teaching here! I live here with my husband, my sons Tony(3 years) and Trevor(9 months), and our two dogs Harper and Trout. I love to snowboard, rollerblade, read, go to spin class, bake, and ride quads. I love little learners and look forward to a wonderful school year!

Amanda Conover

My name is Amanda Conover and I am teaching 6th and 7th grade social studies. I graduated from Rider University in May with a Bachelors in Elementary Education and Middle School Social Studies. At Rider, I had multiple field experiences, one of which was an 8th grade social studies class that really excited me about teaching middle school and sharing my passion for my favorite subject with students. In my free time, I love to read, bake, and watch the Phillies. I am so excited to be a part of the Southampton family!

Megan Galiczynski

Hi! My name is Megan Galiczynski and I am the new RTI teacher for Schools 1 and 2! I am so excited to be joining the Southampton school family! I graduated from The College of New Jersey with a Master’s in Elementary Education, and have been teaching for 12 years. I taught 5th grade for 9 years, preschool 3 for a year, was a long term sub in 2nd and 3rd grades, and during the pandemic I taught a homeschool pod of children ages 5-12. I have tutored children from 4th grade to college, been a para for a child with Autism as well as a para in 1st, 3rd and 5th grade classrooms, and was a Teacher’s Assistant for students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. l bring with me my wealth of experience in both general and special education, as well as my passion for education! I am beyond excited for my new adventure as a Warrior in Southampton!

Beyond the classroom, I am a wife and mom of 2 amazing children; a 16 year old daughter named Katelyn, and a 9 year old son named Jack. We live in Marlton, NJ. In my spare time I enjoy traveling the east coast with my family, watching the Phillies and going to concerts. I am so grateful to be part of the Warrior family and am looking forward to an exciting year!

Allie Geiser

Brittany Guerin

Hello! My name is Brittany Guerin and I am a 3rd Grade Teacher here at Southampton School #2. I am excited to work for this district especially because I just bought my first house in Southampton!

I received my degree from Rowan University in Elementary Education with a dual major of Liberal Studies, Reading and Writing Arts. This will be my 3rd year teaching, I previously taught Kindergarten in Willingboro for 2 years and did my full year student teaching in Tabernacle Elementary for 4th grade. Before that I worked as a caregiver for preschool aged kids at a child development center on McGuire AFB.

In my free time I love traveling, shopping and going to craft fairs with my miniature dachshund, Daisy. I also have a passion for soccer, I’ve played since I was 3 and still continue to play during my free time on adult leagues.

I am so excited to be a part of the Southampton Family and cannot wait to see what the school year brings!

Arden Hosier

Hello! My name is Arden Hosier and I am so excited to be teaching second grade this year at Southampton. I live right down the road in Shamong and have been teaching at the early childhood level for the past few years, most recently in Medford. I am so thrilled to make the switch to Southampton and 2nd grade!

I am a graduate of Arcadia University and currently furthering my education at Rowan University. When I am not teaching, some of my favorite things to do are reading, listening to Taylor Swift and hanging out with with my dog. Looking forward to an amazing school year in the Southampton family!

Victoria Lentz

Hi! My name is Tori Lentz and I am so excited to be teaching 2nd grade! I attended Southampton as a student from Kindergarten up through 8th grade. From being a student here to then becoming a teacher, I can easily say Southampton is a wonderful place! I graduated from Messiah University with my Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. I student taught in 3rd grade and before coming to teach at Southampton, I was a 1st grade long-term substitute in Westampton. In my free time I love to shop, play pickleball, try any and all coffee shops, and spend time with my husband and family! I am so grateful to be part of the Warrior family and cannot wait for this school year!

Jocelynn Mattingly

Hi there! I'm Ms. Mattingly and I am so excited to be teaching general and vocal music to the amazing students of Schools #2 and #3 here in Southampton!

I graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education from Montclair State University in 2020, and this past spring received my Master's in Music Education from Montclair as well. I come with four years of public school teaching experience in an elementary setting, and am so happy to expand on my skills at this district with middle school students as well. My philosophy is rooted in active music making. Students will experience music and community through singing, dancing/moving, and playing instruments in my high energy classes. Aside from my passion for music and education, I enjoy traveling, shopping, coffee, 90s sitcoms, legos, board games, and dogs!

Favorite Musicians/Bands: Twenty-One Pilots, Selena, Harry Styles, The Beach Boys, Earth Wind & Fire, Ella Fitzgerald, Adele, and SO many more

Kristen Newhart

My name is Kristen Newhart and I am teaching 6th, 7th, and 8th grade English Language Arts. I have been a lifelong learner: I graduated from Clearwater Christian College with a Bachelor's Degree in Special Education, received my Master's Degree from the University of New England in Reading/Literacy and most recently, completed my Education Specialist's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Gardner Webb University. This is my 18th year teaching middle school ELA. I love teaching and helping students discover their own passion for reading and writing. In my free time, I love to read, spend time with my family, and watch sports. I am so excited to be a part of the Southampton community!

Gabriella O'Hara

Hello! My name is Gabriella O'Hara and I could not be more grateful to be a part of the Southampton family as a 3rd grade teacher in School #2! I graduated from University of Delaware with my M.A. in strategic communications. After a couple years, I went back to school to pursue my passion of becoming a teacher. This is my first year teaching and I am soaking up every minute!

In my free time I love to run, go to the beach with my family, and make homemade pasta. I am so excited for a great year!

Colbey Salay

Hello! My name is Colbey Salay and I teach 6th and 7th grade Health & Physical Education. I started my career in the Southampton School district, spending time as a student teacher and long-term P.E substitute before becoming the full-time P.E teacher. I graduated from Rowan University with a Bachelor's in Health and Physical Education. In my free time, I enjoy traveling with my husband, taking yoga classes, playing pickle-ball, running, hanging out with friends + family, and going on walks with my corgi! I am so excited to be a part of the Southampton community and make a positive and lasting impact on my students!

Michael Siwak

Hello! My name is Michael Siwak and I am teaching 6th and 7th Grade Mathematics and Pathways. I recently graduated from The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) where I studied Elementary Education and Mathematics. I had a wonderful experience at TCNJ, as it offered a variety of student teaching opportunities. I was also fortunate to play college football there- where I made life-long friendships.

Prior to Southampton, I was a long-term substitute teacher for 4th and 5th Grade in the Bordentown Township School District. I am now excited to be a member of the Warrior Family and see what the future holds!

Outside of school, I enjoy coaching football, traveling, skiing, and rooting for the Philadelphia sports teams! I am looking forward to an amazing school year!

Amber Touch

I earned my BA in History from Thomas Edison State College and my M.Ed in Teaching English as a Second Language from The University of Pennsylvania.

I love to travel and learn about other cultures. I've lived in Germany, Finland, Poland and the Slovak Republic. I've visited Switzerland, Austria, Estonia, Sweden, Japan, China and South Korea. I've tried multiple times to get to Copenhagen, Denmark but every time something prevents me. It's on my bucket list!

I am a passionate gardener of edible plants and hope to enroll in the Burlington County Master Gardener program this winter. I especially love hydroponics. I own about 30 Aerogardens and grow lettuce, tomatoes, and herbs of exotic origin that aren't sold in any grocery stores. I especially love gardening with the students and seeing how proud they are when they harvest and eat something they grew themselves.

Honorable mentions: crochet, cross stitch, way too many books, and a magnet for feline friends.

Lauren Wilder

My name is Mrs. Lauren Wilder and I am so excited to be the new school counselor at Southampton School #1. As a school counselor, I work with the students, families, and staff to support students in their academic, social, and personal development.

Before working in Southampton, I held two long-term substitute school counseling positions in Hammonton and Waterford. I graduated from Stockton University with my B.S. in Psychology and from Montclair State University with my M.A. in Counseling, school counseling concentration. In my free time, I enjoy running, walking my dog Cece, and hanging out with family and friends. I look forward to a great and rewarding school year!