Ms. Linda Manach is a graduate of Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey. She began her career at Aquinas Academy in 1983, when the school was known as Saint Philomena School. During that year she served as the French Teacher for the elementary school students. In 1984, she joined the preschool as head teacher of the full day three year old class.

In 1997, she received “The Teacher of the Year Recognition Award” presented by the Archdiocese of Newark. In 1999, she assumed the additional responsibility of Assistant Director of the Early Childhood Center. In 2005, Ms. Manach was selected for inclusion in “Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers.” During her years at Aquinas Academy, Ms. Manach has provided a solid school foundation for hundreds of young children.

In addition, Ms. Manach has presented early childhood workshops for educators throughout the Archdiocese and has been a guest speaker and presenter at the college level. In 2016, Ms. Manach moved from head teacher of the full day three year old class to head teacher of the four year old students.