In a press release from The Queen City Academy Charter School:  Christine Gallucci has been honored as “Teacher of the Year” at The Queen City Academy Charter School located in Plainfield, NJ for the 2011-2012 school year.

Christine is originally from Bergen County but grew up on a show horse farm in Sparta, NJ.  She later went on to receive her BA in English from Monmouth University and a BA in Education from Bloomfield College.  She has been teaching for 6 years.  She has sons and is married to Mario Gallucci, partner/attorney and criminal defense trial lawyer at Helbock, Nappa & Gallucci, LLP in Staten Island.  He has been featured in both television and print media including Primetime, Anderson Cooper 360, CNN, MSNBC, and New York Magazine.  The Gallucci’s currently reside in Marlboro, New Jersey.

The award is in recognition of her outstanding service, dedication, and devotion to the education of her students.  She teaches eighth grade students in the subjects of reading and writing.  Christine has been a teacher at The Queen City Academy Charter School for 6 years.  Friday, May 18, 2012, Mrs. Gallucci will be honored at Kean University for this outstanding award!

The mission of The Queen City Academy Charter School is to provide a nurturing and cooperative learning community where each student can achieve his/her maximum academic, creative and physical potential.  They also strive to develop a lifelong love of learning and respect for themselves and others in a multicultural world, in addition to developing self confidence and self esteem while functioning with high ethical standards and accepting responsibility.