It Takes a Team
July 26, 2018
It takes many people to accomplish the work of the New Jersey School Boards Association, and I want to take a moment to recognize their…
July 26, 2018
It takes many people to accomplish the work of the New Jersey School Boards Association, and I want to take a moment to recognize their…
May 08, 2018
Every year this happens. Suddenly spring is in full force and the end of the school is quickly approaching. I find the end of the…
March 14, 2018
On the day of the school shooting in Parkland, Florida, I felt sadness and rage and a sick feeling in the pit of my stomach.…
January 26, 2018
When I was studying for my masters’ degree, a fellow student announced that, for her class project, she was going to undertake a study of…
July 06, 2017
I have had the great privilege and pleasure of being a judge for NJSBA’s Innovations in Special Education Awards program – twice. Innovations in Special…
March 29, 2017
On May 20, at NJSBA’s Delegate Assembly, I will conclude my term of office and turn over the gavel to a new president. So for…
February 03, 2017
I extend a hearty congratulations and welcome to those readers who began their board of education service in January. New members may be feeling a…
December 09, 2016
In 2011, New Jersey’s Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights was enacted. The law, which strengthened existing legislation, was designed to combat harassment, intimidation and bullying (HIB)…
June 21, 2016
This issue of School Leader magazine includes a special section on education technology, as well as a feature on the Next Generation Science Standards. Both…
February 11, 2016
On Nov. 15, I was honored to take the oath of office as NJSBA’s president for the 2014-2016 term. I want to thank the members…