Transitions Program Staff

Jay Cohen, MEd

Transitions Program Supervisor

(856) 888-1097 extension 321

Jay proudly joined the Transitions Program staff in 2014. Prior to this, he spent 44 years in public education. He taught at Simon Gratz High School in Philadelphia for 28 years and Cherry Hill High School East for 16 years. As valedictorian of his graduating class, he holds a Bachelor’s degree from La Salle University and a Master’s degree in Special Education from Temple University. As a trained concert pianist, having studied at Curtis Institute in Philadelphia with Rudolf Serkin, Jay served as chief pianist at Valley Forge Music Fair for ten years. He also served as Music Director of convention services at Caesar’s Hotel in Atlantic City for three years.