Page 4 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • May 12, 2010 Allendale Claire Barnett wins recognition award by John Koster Claire Barnett, a sixth grade science teacher at Allendale’s Brookside School, has received the congratulations of the Allendale Board of Education for winning the 2010 Governor’s Teacher Recognition Award. Barnett graduated from Marquette University with a bachelor’s degree in biology, and attended the University of Minnesota, where she received a master’s degree in ecology and evolution. She also holds a state of New Jersey certification as a teacher of biological science. The administration credits Barnett with increased student achievement for the core curriculum content standards through a learning-focused environment. She has served as public relations coordinator of the district for the past three years, and as yearbook co-advisor or advisor for four years. Barnett is the founder of the Brookside Environmental Club, and has been the club’s faculty advisor since 2007. The educator has also attended the Honeywell Institute Helpful Hints Helpful Hints from ome “Where there are no sidewalks, walk or jog on the left side of the street facing traffic”. 27 Franklin Tpk, Waldwick Open Sundays 9-3 201-652-5666 Pat Says... Claire Barnett (second from left) receives congratulations from Superintendent Jerilyn Caprio (far left), and students Dan and Mary Hope. On hand to honor Barnett were Brookside School Principal Bruce Winkelstein, the Allendale Board of Education, parents, and fellow teachers. for Ecosystems Education conducted by the New Jersey Audubon Society and was awarded a Honeywell Educators at Space Camp Scholarship to attend the Space Academy for Educators program at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama, in 2008. She has also received an educator fellowship from the Geraldine R. Dodge Foun- dation to participate in an Earthwatch Institute Research Expedition conducted by the Pelagic Shark Research Foundation. The annual Governor’s Teacher Recognition Award under the Professional Recognition Act honors top teachers for their contributions to education in New Jersey. Serving ty oun Bergen C ears r 25 Y fo Additions • Renovations Kitchen, Bathroom & Basement Remodeling Windows • Doors • Siding • Roofing Interior & Exterior Carpentry Licensed & Insured • Free Estimates Home Remodeling LLC Irish Now Open! 396 Franklin Ave Wyckoff, NJ 201-891-5500 Across from Aldo’s Restaurant All work performed by owner Wyckoff Cycle LLC ���������������������������������������� ������������������������������������ �������������� ����������� �������������������� ������������������� ���������� ������������������������� Hillsdale, NJ • 201-965-5281 We Repair ALL Bicycle Brands Bikes for the Whole Family and the Pros ������������ ����� � ��������������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������������������������� ��������������������������������������������������������� �������������������������������������������������������� ����������������������������������� ����������������������������� ��������������������������������������������� ���������������������������������������������������� ������������������� ���������������