As a child, Mr. Kaufman was inspired by the teachers he encountered while attending Catholic school. Today, he seeks to nurture children within the faith-based educational philosophy at Saint Mary School. A teacher for more than 27 years, Mr. Kaufman holds an Associate of Arts from Ocean County College and a Bachelor of Arts in History and Secondary Education from William Paterson University, as well as a National Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Status for grades k-12.