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The Berkeley Heights Public Schools are a comprehensive community public school district serving students in pre-Kindergarten through twelfth grade from Berkeley Heights in Union County, New Jersey. The district is classified by the New Jersey Department of Education as being in District Factor Group "I", the second-highest of eight groupings. District Factor Groups organize districts statewide to allow comparison by common socioeconomic characteristics of the local districts. From lowest socioeconomic status to highest, the categories are A, B, CD, DE, FG, GH, I and J. The district's high school serves public school students of Berkeley Heights, along with those from the neighboring Borough of Mountainside who are educated at the high school as part of a sending/receiving relationship with the Mountainside School District. Governor Livingston also provides programs for deaf, hard of hearing and cognitively-impaired students who are enrolled from all over north-central New Jersey. The Board of Education and administrative offices for the district are located in the original Columbia School building on Plainfield Avenue, adjacent to middle school building. Schools in the district: Mary Kay McMillin Early Childhood Center Thomas P. Hughes Elementary School Mountain Park Elementary School William Woodruff Elementary School Columbia Middle School Governor Livingston High School

Industry

Higher Education

Company size

201-500 employees

Headquarters

Berkeley Heights, NJ

Type

Educational

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Updates

The Berkeley Heights Board of Education recently approved Dr. Kim Feltre as the new Superintendent of Schools for BHPS. Dr. Feltre brings a wealth of experience and leadership to the Berkeley Heights Public Schools, having most recently served as Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction and Acting Superintendent in Hillsborough Township Public Schools. Welcome Dr. Feltre to the Berkeley Heights Public Schools! Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eAfq4PMN
The elementary education STEAM program continues to grow and thrive under the leadership of Ms. Pamela Wilczynzki. The goal of a STEAM course is to build students' skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, and innovation by integrating these disciplines in practical, real-world contexts. Read more about this exciting program here; https://lnkd.in/eAUyTV6u
Berkeley Heights Public Schools Launches Comprehensive Multi-Year Plan to Support Math Education. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eeQthjYx
The Berkeley Heights Public Schools is pleased to welcome Dr. Joseph Cordero to the administrative team. Dr. Cordero joins us as the new Director of Elementary Education and Intervention. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eKxDuTzC
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Although I am sad Google Jamboard is sunsetting, I’m looking forward to implementing Figma in our K-12 classrooms! This morning, the Berkeley Heights Public Schools 7th & 8th grade teachers had the opportunity to work with David Curran on how to effectively use #FigJam in the middle school classroom. Lots of collaboration and laughs and we are on our way to the most engaged students ever #WomeninTech
Governor Livingston High School History Teacher Sharon Leahy named Exam Leader for the Advanced Placement European History Exam. Congratulations Ms. Leahy and thank you for all you do for the students in BHPS. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3OA4BrU
Yesterday was one of the most exciting days we have at BHPS as members of the Administrative Team along with Mrs. Bradford and Mrs. Joly from the Board of Education visited each school building in our district to celebrate those who have earned the distinction of 2023-2024 Educator of the Year in Berkeley Heights. We are so pleased to share that the educators selected are: GLHS: Michelle Harpster, Art Teacher CMS: Roberta Gutch, Special Education Teacher, Grades 7 and 8 TPH: Jared Prupis, Third Grade Teacher WW: Kathryn Finkelstein, Special Education Teacher, Kindergarten MKM: Karen Twill, Kindergarten Teacher MP: Carla Gamba, Fifth Grade Teacher Congratulations to this year's Educators of the Year, it is a well deserved honor! Thank you for the great work that you do in support of our students and we look forward to celebrating you! +2
JOB OPENING: The Berkeley Heights School District is seeking an Interim Superintendent of Schools. We are a high-achieving PK-12 school district, consisting of six schools which serve approximately 2,500 students. The Interim Superintendent of Schools would be expected to begin working in this assignment mid April. Candidates for this position should possess: -New Jersey School Administrator Certificate -Exceptional leadership skills -Proven commitment to outstanding student achievement -Demonstrated record of building parent and community engagement -Strong interpersonal, communication, and technology skills -Previous experience as a Chief School Administrator preferred Category: Administration/Superintendent of Schools Date Posted: 2/28/2024 Location: Office of the Superintendent Date of Availability: Mid April Date Closing: 03/13/2024 Direct link to the application: https://lnkd.in/eyhtiVVY
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