Mrs. Samantha Hauptman has taught numerous courses including English Language Arts, Film Studies, and Holocaust Studies. Before coming to Naaleh, she served as a college guidance counselor at Bruriah High School.

Mrs. Hauptman earned her Master's Degree in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from California State University, Northridge. A native Californian, she is still adjusting to the winter in New Jersey. Mrs. Hauptman lives with her family in Passaic.