Y.A.L.E. School NJ Cherry Hill Campus

Promoting a Future Mindset
YTV Studio
At the Cherry Hill campus, students have instruction in media arts during their middle school and high school years, helping to develop presentation skills as well as a working knowledge of today’s digital media used in today’s business and personal communication. Students also learn professional production skills in the school’s professionally equipped television studio. As students progress and refine interests, YTV serves as a work-based learning site for either an internship or internal paid job.
Coding / Robotics
The Cherry Hill Y.A.L.E. campus integrates coding instruction in all grades. It also offers a Robotics Team that competes in First Tech Challenge tournaments during the school year. The “YALiens” team learns programming, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering skills in an environment that fosters teamwork and creativity. Together, students create a robot and showcase their skills in various competitions throughout the season, practicing their craft at the Y.A.L.E. Vocational Annex. Y.A.L.E. students also host an invitational robotics tournament each spring attended by teams from throughout the state.
Y.A.L.E. School’s Cherry Hill campus is home base for several unique transition options. Learn more about our programs for students ages 18-21.
Y.A.L.E. School Cherry Hill Team Leaders:
Fred Gruber, M.Ed. – Campus Director
Fred joined the Y.A.L.E. School family of programs in 1985 as a teacher assistant and has been with the school ever since. He earned his undergraduate degree from Rutgers University and his master’s degree in special education from Antioch University. He served on the adjunct faculty at the College of New Jersey and served on the evaluation team for the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. With more than three decades of experience working with students with disabilities in both self-contained and inclusive special education program, Fred is committed to data-driven instruction and intervention.
Carla L. Butts, MSW – Admissions Coordinator
Carla began working at Y.A.L.E. in 2018. With nearly 30 years of experience in the field of social work and education, Carla is a certified school social worker, licensed social worker, and licensed therapist. Carla earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh before obtaining her master’s degree in social work from Rutgers University. Her passion for helping at-risk and vulnerable children has helped her become a strong asset to the Y.A.L.E. Cherry Hill team. Carla strives to ensure students’ safety and comfort during their time on campus.
Karen Huber, M.S. – Admissions Director and Clinical Coordinator
Karen has been with Y.A.L.E. School since 2004. She earned her bachelor’s degree in sociology and women’s studies from San Francisco State University and a master’s degree in marriage, family, and child counseling from San Francisco State. Karen is also certified as a New Jersey school social worker. In addition to her professional work, Karen is the parent of an adult son with ASD. Personally committed to the field, Karen works to advance the diversity and opportunities for students with autism and other social learning disabilities.
Corey Schimpf, M.A. – Principal and Supervisor
Corey joined the Y.A.L.E. School in 2013 after earning his undergraduate degree in History as well as his secondary and special education teaching certifications. He returned to Rowan to complete his master’s degree in School Administration and holds both a New Jersey Supervisor and Principal Certification. In 2018 Corey was the recipient of the Ruth K. Newman Award for Excellence from the Council of Private Schools for Children with Special Needs. Corey has spent his entire career with the Y.A.L.E. School family and is proud to help guide a data-driven program aimed at having each student reach their full potential through individualized instruction and meaningful learning experiences that build skills for future success.