Athletics

Athletic Advisor: Nicholas Perna
Email: NPerna@essextech.org

A faculty member for Thirteen years, Nick Perna is currently serving his sixth year as West Caldwell Tech’s Athletic Advisor.

Mr. Perna has a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Business Administration from Fairleigh Dickenson University.

Holding teaching certification in Social Studies, Nick has head coaching experience in football, baseball and basketball.

Former Chairperson of the Roseland Recreation Committee

Former President of the West Essex Football Boosters

Ali Aryakia
Junior Varsity Coach 

Anne Lauterhahn
Junior Varsity CoachAnne Lauterhahn is a paraprofessional at West Caldwell Tech. She has a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Montclair State University. Anne was a three-sport varsity athlete in high school. She has been coaching high school girls’ sports for 12 years; this is her ninth year as JV volleyball coach at West Caldwell Tech.

Ali Aryakia
Varsity CoachA graduate of Rutgers University in New Brunswick, Ali has earned a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice & Psychology. He is currently pursing his secondary degree in Mathematics.Coach A played varsity volleyball for four years during high school. This is his second year coaching at West Caldwell Tech.

Pat Pannullo
Varsity CoachA graduate of Montclair State University with a Bachelors in Political Science, and an Associates Degree in Business Management from Essex County College.Coach Pannullo, a native of Italy, played amateur soccer while living in Italy. This is his fifth year coaching at West Caldwell Tech, and his twelfth year as an instructor of Retail Careers.

Anne Lauterhahn
Varsity CoachAnne Lauterhahn is a paraprofessional at West Caldwell Tech. She has a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Montclair State University. Anne was a four-year varsity starter in softball in high school. She has been coaching high school girls’ sports for 12 years. This will be her second year coaching softball at West Caldwell Tech.