Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Sandra Brower, formerly an assistant superintendent in Wall, was indicted this morning in Monmouth County
Lacey Township's schools superintendent was indicted Monday morning on charges she failed to immediately report a teacher's possible sexual assault of a 4-year-old special needs student while she was Wall Township's assistant superintendent, according to an indictment. Sandra Brower, 46, then lied to police and tried to cover up her inaction, according to the Monmouth County indictment. Brower, a Wall resident, is charged with second-degree official misconduct, third-degree hindering apprehension and fourth-degree obstruction, according to the indictment. Brower was the assistant superintendent of Wall Township schools until November 2011. She is currently the superintendent of Lacey Township Schools in Ocean County. The Lacey school board…
Under state statute, the school board could decide to suspend Brower without pay
The Lacey Township Board of Education is planning to hold a special meeting soon to deal with the ramifications of schools Superintendent Sandra Brower's indictment in Monmouth County. "We need to address this as quickly as possible," Board President Eric J. Schubiger said this afternoon. Schubiger said he had obtained a copy of the indictment from Board Attorney Arthur Stein today and reviewed the document. "The allegations presented in the indictment pertain to Dr. Brower's prior employment in Wall Towship," Schubiger said. "Mr. Stein is now reviewing the document. The Board of Education is in the process of scheduling a special meeting to discuss the matter." "It's got to be done soon," he added. "It's obviously a highly confidential …
Tell us about Barnegat and Manahawkin's standout educators.
If you can read this, thank a teacher. May 7 is Teacher Appreciation Day, the day when we can express our thanks to educators who have helped their students excel. We'd like to know — which teachers in the Barnegat and Manahawkin area, past or present, have made a lasting impact? Has a particular teacher gone above and beyond to ensure that you or your child had the opportunity to succeed? Tell us all about them in the comments section below! If you're planning to thank a teacher with a gift, below is some advice. Historically, teachers tend to get fake apples and such, and apparently, they appreciate the sentiment, but... according to the Rev. Dr. Suzi Robertson of the Good Samaritan Episcopal Church in Washington, even teachers can …
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
The funding is for capital construction projects.
Following a positive vote on the "Building Our Future" bond act in the November election, the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey acted quickly and is set to receive state funds for a pair of capital improvement projects. New Jersey Secretary of Higher Education Rochelle Hendricks has recommended the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey receive $54 million in state funds for capital construction projects, the college announced on Tuesday night, April 30. This includes $21.5 million for the college's Unified Science Center and $13.5 million for a 60,000-square-foot new classroom building. State funds will provide for 75 percent of the building costs, with the college providing the additional 25 percent. The projects are among 176 …
Monday, April 29, 2013
Eddie Money provided the surprise entertainment for the evening.
A surprise performance from rocker Eddie Money highlighted a Richard Stockton College of New Jersey Scholarship Gala that raised more than $440,000, the college announced over the weekend. All proceeds go toward Stockton College Foundation’s fund-raising efforts aimed at reaching an additional $2 million goal for scholarships, according to a statement issued by the college. Thus far, the college has raised a total of $950,000 toward that goal, according to Stockton College President Herman J. Saatkamp. Money performed an acoustic set, beginning with “Baby Hold On to Me.” Money is a singer/songwriter and saxophonist known for hits including “Take Me Home Tonight” and “Two Tickets to Paradise." The college previously announced that “Don’t …
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Ocean County College has also partnered with New Pathways to Teaching in New Jersey to offer an Introduction to the Teaching Profession 24-hour program
Ocean County College is now taking registration for summer and fall classes. For summer courses, those interested in attending college can register until Sunday, May 19 for the first five-week and ten-week session. Classes start Monday, May 20. Registration for the second five-week and six-week sessions goes until Tuesday, June 25. Classes start Monday, Aug. 5. Ocean County College is also taking registration for fall courses, which start Wednesday, Sept. 4 and run for 15 weeks. For some courses, students may be required to take the College Placement Test. New full-time students must complete orientation prior to registering. Students can register in-person Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Fridays until 4 p.m. in the …
Thursday, April 25, 2013
The entire seventh grade class of Lakewood Middle School and fifth grade students at the Walnut Street School in Toms River will soon graduate from the Gang Resistance Education and Training program
The G.R.E.A.T. (Gang Resistance Education and Training) program continues to grow throughout the county, as the Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor partners with law enforcement departments to prevent gang recruitment, Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato said. “Law enforcement must take proactive measures to prevent the spread of crime and violence,” he said. “The G.R.E.A.T. program does that for those we hold most precious — our children.” G.R.E.A.T. is a curriculum instructed by law enforcement officers to prevent delinquency, violence and gang membership. Supervising Assistant Prosecutor Anthony V. Pierro and Sergeant Anthony Carrington pushed for the Prosecutor’s Office to be involved with G.R.E.A.T. in 2011. The program has since spread …
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
MATES rates among the best in the state.
The Marine Academy for Technology and Environmental Science in Manahawkin made the list of top high schools in the state of New Jersey as identified by U.S. News and World Report. Click here to see the link to see where this and other area schools ranked. The 2013 Best High Schools rankings, released this week, can help parents wade through the ever-expanding options of public high schools, according to the magazine. U.S. News collected data on more than 21,000 public high schools from 49 states and the District of Columbia, the magazine reported. [View FAQs about the Best High Schools rankings.] According to U.S. News: The publication joined forces with the American Institutes for Research, a D.C.-based organization, to evaluate schools …
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Students are winning team-members of the Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge.
President Obama yesterday hosted the White House Science Fair and celebrated the student winners of a broad range of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) competitions from across the country - including Pinelands Regional High School. The President also announced new steps as part of his Educate to Innovate campaign, an all-hands-on-deck effort to get more students inspired to excel in these key subjects. “When students excel in math and science, they help America compete for the jobs and industries of the future,” said President Obama. “That’s why I’m proud to celebrate outstanding students at the White House Science Fair, and to announce new steps my Administration and its partners are taking to help more young people succeed…
Monday, April 22, 2013
Program included a personal video message to the school from NASA astronauts, filmed aboard the International Space Station.
Each year, Dunfee Elementary School's Music, Art, Science, Media Center, and Physical Education classes, along with the Bands and Chorus present a themed program, around which the entire year of study is based. This culminates in a presentation for families and the community where the students present what they have learned. This year, the theme was Dunfee Explores Space, and the school designed an elaborate program to showcase the student’s work. It has even resulted in an official NASA artist - who has designed several patches for shuttle and international space station missions - creating a special ‘mission patch’ for the students to commemorate this event, and a personal video message to the school from NASA astronauts, filmed aboard …
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