Marjorie Crawford – Trustee
Marjorie E. Crawford is the head of technical and automated services and is also an assistant professor. She earned her master’s degree in library and information science and her bachelor’s degrees, both from Rutgers University.
Warren D. Crawford, Jr. – Trustee
Prior to being elected to serve as a Trustee, I served as an officer in the position of Membership Secretary. I am also an officer of the German-American Steuben Parade Committee of New Jersey.
Annemarie Monschein – Trustee
Born in Köflach, Austria — summer home of the world‑famous Lipizzaner horses — I built a 20+ year career on Wall Street, from portfolio management to serving as Head of U.S. Equities to Europe. Today I am the CEO of Future Verification Technology Inc./GmbH, a verification company I founded in 2020 based on blockchain and AI. A fun highlight from my finance years: I was the first broker to bring Marvel Comics to Europe.
My journey with our German Language School has taken me from parent to Marketing Officer, to President, and now Trustee. The culture, camaraderie, and “can‑do” spirit of this institution continue to inspire me.
Favorite quote: „Es gibt nichts Gutes, außer man tut es.“ — Erich Kästner
Birgit Maier – Recording Secretary
My service to the Deutsche Sprachschule began as I retired from service with the U.S. Air Force (USAF) after 31 years. The Deutsche Sprachschule is credited for my successful career with the USAF that specifically hired me for my German Language proficiency and assigned me to several posts in Germany during my tenure. Departing the service, I decided it was time to repay the Deutsche Sprachschule with my Volunteer time. Before taking on the position of Recording Secretary, I taught German to the Kindergarten Class and substituted where needed.
Alan Siegel – Honorary Trustee
An attorney since 1968,I served as president of the school from 1987 to 1995, and as chairman of the Board of Trustees from 2002 to 2018. My paternal ancestors emigrated from a small village near Rudolstadt, Thuringen, in 1853.