Meet the Department
The Science Department of East Side High School is committed to fostering an environment whereby students experience a comprehensive science program that is supportive, engaging, and challenging. Students will develop the knowledge and skills to confidently go forward as productive and scientifically literate members of society.
Ms. Sofia Almeida
Mr. Steve Campos
Mr. Jeffrey Captuo
PhyEd and Health Teacher
- Phy.Ed. 1-4
- Health 1-4
Monclair State University
Masters of Arts and Teaching
K-12 PE & Health
Ms. Almeida appreciates the diverse population of students from all over the world. She also likes working with her coworkers at East Side.
PhyEd and Health Teacher
- Phy.Ed. 1-4
- Health 1-4
Bachelor of Science
Mr. Campos enjoys the feeling of being part of a family at East Side. He also appreciates the student diversity. Outside of East Side, Mr. Campos enjoys working out, dining out, and spending time with family.
P.E. and Health Teacher
- Phy.Ed. 1-4
- Health 1-4
Montclair State University
Health and Phy. Ed. Cert K-12
American College of Education
M.A. in Educational Leadership
Mr. Caputo says PE/Health is the best department to be a part of and work along side. The staff from every corner of the building are awesome, which makes for a great work environment. Hobbies include golfing, working out, and visiting the beach (weather pending). Mr. Caputo also enjoys spending time with his fiance,
Ms. Kimberly Crespo
PhyEd and Health Teacher
- Phy.Ed. II
- Health I
- Health IV
Montclair State University
B.A. Health and Physical Education
Minor in Sports Coaching
As an East Side Alumni and Newark resident Ms. Crespo wants to be a role model to students that have similar stories to what she has experienced as a student. She want her students to be able to find their purpose and to achieve all of their academic and personal goals. Ms. Crespo wants all students to be prepared for life once they graduate and personally believes its her goal to make sure that it gets done. She believes East Side is her home and wants to make sure her guidance shines through the success of her students.Ms. Crespo also Coaches Girls Soccer and Girls Ice Hockey at East Side.
On her own time she enjoys Exploring and going on adventures such as camping, hiking, snowboarding, fishing, skating, and traveling!
East Side High School Class of 2017: NJSIAA Scholar Athlete of the Year 2016-2017 (3 Letter Varsity Athlete: Girls Soccer 2013-2017 , Girls Ice Hockey 2013-2017, Swimming 2014-2017
Mr. Jose Dominguez
PhyEd Teacher
- Phy.Ed.
B.A. Spanish
Mr. Dominguez loves the community and school environment at East Side. When not at school he plays soccer, competes in Crossfit events, and trains for Ironman.
Mr. Brandon Goncalves
PhyEd and Health Teacher
- Health 1, 4
- Phy.Ed
Saint Peter’s University
Undergraduate
Mr. Goncalves is an East Side alumni and likes being back in the building.
Ms. Gisele Harris
PhyEd and Health Teacher
- Phy.Ed. I
- Phy.Ed. II
- Phy.Ed. IV
- Health IV
Morgan State University
Undergraduate and Graduate degree
Ms. Harris enjoys the students at East Side and working with her coworkers. Her hobbies are going out to eat and going to the movies. she spends her weekends hanging out with her friends. Ms. Harris ran track in high school and in college. She was an All-American track runner and qualified to go to the Olympic Trials. She made the Junior National team and traveled to Romania, Greece, and Germany.
Ms. Victoria Lanza
PhyEd and Health Teacher
- PhyEd
- Health
- Driver Education
Kean University
Bachelor of Art
Masters of Art
Ms. Lanza loves working with my coworkers and the diverse population of students. She enjoys spending time with her sons, Sonny and Enzo. Ms. Lanza played collegiate softball at Kean University where she once held the homerun record. She coached high school soccer, basketball, and softball for the past 15 years at various schools, but has taken a break due to the birth of her youngest son.
Mr. Pedro Marques
PhyEd and Health Teacher
- Health
- Phy.Ed.
Bachelors Degree
As an alumni of East Side High School, class of 2002, Mr. Marques couldn't imagine working anywhere else. His hobbies include anything sports related or just spending time with his wife and two kids. Mr. Marques coaches football, tennis, and wrestling. He was named 2022 Region 4 Assistant Coach of the Year, the first in Newark history.
Mr. Louis Ojeda
PhysEd and Health Teacher
- Physical Education 1-4
- Health 1-4
Montclair State University
Bachelor of Science (Physical Education)
Master of Arts in Teaching (Health and Physical Education)
Administrative Certification
Major in Supervisor, Administrative Services
Mr. Ojeda loves working at East Side because he loves being part of this community. He believes to work in one of the best departments in the building and feels truly lucky to work with amazing coworkers. Also, the diverse population of students has had a great impact on him. He states that he has learned so much about different cultures and it's helped mold him into a well rounded teacher.
"My journey at East Side started with student teaching back in 2018. I was then hired and began my first official year teaching in 2019. In the building, I have the privilege of being part of extracurricular activities at East Side. I run the weight room after school, serve as a credit mastery teacher, and I am one of the boys volleyball coaches. I am an advisor to Teen Links and the Teen High Schools’ Health Initiative. My second passion is fitness, therefore I work in Montclair as a personal trainer and group fitness instructor. I have a true passion for helping people reach their fullest potential. I believe in always making someone feel they can accomplish anything. My goal is to be the best teacher I can be every time I walk into school.
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Mr. Jose Pereira
PhyEd and Health Teacher
- Pyh.Ed. II
- Phy.Ed. III
- Health II
- ECC PE/Health
Kean University
Bachelors Degree
East Side is like home to Mr. Pereira and our diverse student body. Our diversity make us so rich and it's a pleasure to serve and learn from our students. Mr. Pereira enjoys playing soccer, watching sports, and salt water fishing. He is the nj.com Essex County Coach of the Year for 2014 and 2022; Soccer Coaches Association of New Jersey North II Coach of the Year 2016; and Boys Soccer Essex County Champion 2016.
Mr. Justin Petino
PhyEd and Health Chair
- Department Chair of PhyEd, Health, and Athletics
Montclair State University
Bachelor of Science
Kean University
Master of Arts
Mr. Petino appreciates the family atmosphere of East Side where everyone works together making ESHS an enjoyable place to work.
Mr. Jeff Trevaskiss
PhysEd and Health Teacher
- Phy.Ed
- Health
- Teen pep
Under and Master in Admin
Mr. Trevaskiss believes this is the best School in Newark. "The Students are the best i have ever worked with in my career. My administrator Diane Dos Santos is the best I have ever had in my career. Principal Rodrigues lets you do your job"
He loves his family and enjoys spending time with them.
Mr. Michael Zacharella
PhyEd and Health Teacher
- Phy.Ed. III
- Health I
- Health III
B.A. Political Science
M.Ed. Education
Mr. Zacharella loves the family atmosphere and the culture of East Side. He also loves spending time with family and coaching. Mr. Zacharella enjoys cooking and making people laugh.