Essex County Teachers, Students Who Made A Difference In 2019 – Livingston, NJ Patch
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — From climate protests to a free school laundromat, teachers, staff and students in Essex County had big impacts on their school communities in 2019.
Read about some Essex County residents who made a difference this year (click headline to read article).
Newark Students Thank Principal For Free Laundromat On ‘Ellen’
Newark principal Akbar Cook made a return trip to speak with Ellen DeGeneres about the effects of his bully-deterring school laundromat.
Belleville Special Education Expert Is Essex County ‘Teacher Of Year’
Yanelis Cabaleiro-Rempusheski earned a nod as Essex County’s “Teacher of the Year” from the New Jersey Department of Education.
Teenager Running Unopposed For Millburn School Board
Barring complications, 17-year-old James Serruto will have a seat on the dais in January.
Adjunct Profs At 9 New Jersey Colleges May Get Raises
The reported four-year deal comes on the heels of a massive protest at nine colleges.
Students Show Some Love For Newark’s 2019 Teacher Of The Year
Tamara Leveridge knew she wanted to be a teacher ever since she was in the third grade.
Verona Resident Named ‘Essex County Superintendent of the Year’
Verona Superintendent of Schools Rui Dionisio earned a nod as the 2019-2020 Essex County Superintendent of the Year.
Bloomfield College Has 1st Female, Black President In 150 Years
A lauded educator, writer and child of the 1960s civil rights movement has entered the history books at Bloomfield College. (VIDEO)
Here’s Why Montclair HS Students Held Climate Change Walkout
Hundreds of Montclair High School students flexed their political muscles during a mass walkout on climate change.
Tale Of The Twins In West Orange: Galante Brothers Get Their Due
Together, Nick and Pat Galante have given more than 80 years of service to West Orange’s schools.
Late Millburn Coach Carmen Guarino Honored. See The Video
The longtime coach and health teacher succumbed to cancer in June.
West Essex Regional School Worker Earns Award: Marion McGuiness
Marion McGuiness was selected from a pool of 150+ administrative assistants. She’s been with the West Essex Regional District since 2001.
Newark’s Male Teachers Of Color Say Why Their Work Matters
Even in Newark, where some 90% of students are black or Hispanic, male educators of color make up just 13% of the city’s teaching force.
Bloomfield High School Custodian Retires After 35 Years
Mike Bellocchio, the night head custodian at BHS, celebrated a well-deserved retirement after 35 years on the job.
Principals In The Oranges Ahead Of Curve On ‘Financial Literacy’
NJ now requires districts to teach about “financial literacy” at middle schools. These two Essex County principals were ahead of the curve.
Newark Professor Earns Fulbright, Will Research ‘Biological Clocks’
Casey Diekman, an associate math professor at NJIT, earned a prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar award. Here’s what he’ll be studying.
Montclair Teachers Demand Promised Pay Boost, Rally Outside BOE
“How can I teach your kids when I can’t feed mine?” one sign read.
Livingston School Admin. Earns ‘Distinguished Service Award’
One of the best things about Steven Robinson’s 2019 Distinguished Service Award? He gets to pay some of the good vibes forward.
Columbia Students To Join Global Climate Strike
South Orange-Maplewood students will take their activism to the streets during school hours.
School Counselor, ‘Tireless Advocate’ In Essex County Gets Award
A school counselor in Essex County who is a “tireless advocate for students” earned a statewide award for 2019.
Nutley Teachers Rally; Union Continues Contract Talks With BOE
Dozens of Nutley public school teachers rallied outside John H. Walker Middle School.
Bloomfield Schools Name 2019 ‘Teacher Of Year’
A special education teacher at Bloomfield Middle School earned a well-deserved nod of appreciation.
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