Precious Huff-Acosta, Fords Middle School, Woodbridge Township, Language Arts Shakespeare and Poe are some of my favorite authors, especially Shakespeare. Their writing is timeless. It…
Sylvia Virula, Edward W. Kilpatrick Elementary, K-3 ESL, Paterson There is a very strong Hispanic community in Paterson. Most of my students are from…
Tricia Fitzgerald, Principal, Woodbridge Township School District, Port Reading #9 Background note: In October 2010, Rutgers University football star and Woodbridge native, Eric…
Melissa Mann, Neptune Midtown Elementary School 5th Grade Writing I always knew I wanted to be a teacher. I have been teaching for 15…
Edwinta Rhue, Jersey City Public School District Community Aid I have been a community aid for 16 years. My job is to keep children…
Lynn Lamberson, Perth Amboy Pre-School Inclusion for Four-Year-Olds “I am a regular ed teacher but I teach inclusion, so I have three special needs…
Back to School nights are on the horizon and on our minds. While this night fills most of us with anxiety and uncomfortable feelings,…
Wendy List, Ethel McKnight School, East Windsor, 2nd Grade “I have always liked children and helping children. My 6th Grade teacher, Ms. Wilson…
Laura Cugini, Manalapan-Englishtown Middle School, 7th and 8th Grade Spanish “When I was in middle and high school, I was on this path…
Source: GoComics In my last blog, I suggested teachers start the summer by slowing down and embracing the present. And I meant it. I hope…