Biography

Janet Antico pursued a master's degree in religion at Drew University to be in a space to challenge the doctrine that prevents women from being in authority or leadership positions in the church, to pursue truth and justice for girls and women. She is currently enrolled in the doctor of ministry, courageous leadership in a changing culture cohort with a concentration in women’s religious leadership at Drew.  For the past three years, she has taught scripture and social justice at the Academy of St. Elizabeth in Convent Station, NJ. 

 

This year she is excited to be teaching theology to both freshwomen and seniors. Her curriculum will include and promote the women in the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament, highlighting the active involvement of the foremothers in the Catholic faith, focusing on the Divine Feminine, cultural contexts, and lasting impact on religious, social and historical perspectives. With this curriculum, the students can see themselves in their faith with the result being to encourage and empower them as our future leaders in our Church and society at large.

Janet earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from Rider University and worked in finance in NYC and London for 10 years; then switched gears and earned the grande diplome in cuisine and patisserie at Le Cordon Bleu, London and opened a bakery when she moved back to NJ. Because of her love of the beach, she recently moved with her husband, three daughters, and two dogs to Asbury Park, NJ.