Seton Hall Prep is New Jersey’s oldest Catholic college preparatory school. The Prep's tradition is matched by its commitment to the education of young men by teaching them to think critically, communicate effectively and become contributing members of society.
At Seton Hall Prep, students participate in many of the amazing offerings available to them outside of the classroom. This includes 15 sports, more than 70 activities and clubs, a variety of intramurals and a seemingly endless number of service projects.
“To equip the holy ones for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of faith and knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the extent of the full stature of Christ.”
Mr. Mark Vitaleis a proud 2010 graduate of Seton Hall Preparatory School. He went on to attend Seton Hall University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education and Spanish, followed by a master’s degree in School Counseling.
Mr. Vitale returned to Seton Hall Prep in the fall of 2016 as a Spanish teacher and joined the School Counseling Department the following year. In addition to his counseling responsibilities, he serves as the moderator of the Tower Yearbook and Sophomore Homeroom, co-moderator of the Ambassador program, Assistant Director of Admissions working directly with our transfer student applicants, coordinates the Advanced Placement program, and oversees weekend SAT and ACT administrations.
A strong believer in supporting students beyond the classroom, Mr. Vitale founded and leads Pirates and Parents on a Journey, SHP’s grief support program. He also embraces opportunities to immerse himself in the broader SHP community. He attends our Kairos retreat yearly and has chaperoned student trips to Park City, Utah, and China, as well as service trips to Camden, West Virginia, and Guatemala.
For Mr. Vitale, Seton Hall Prep is much more than a place to work; it is a community that has played an important role in his life. He takes great pride in giving back to the school that helped shape him and in building meaningful connections with its students, families, faculty, and staff.