Villadom Times Weekly Newpaper Online-April 6, 2011 Issue

Page 4 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • April 6, 2011 Wyckoff Board of education appoints Kuder superintendent by John Koster Richard D. Kuder has been appointed Wyckoff’s K-8 superintendent of schools for a term that will officially start on July 1 and will run through the 2014 school year. “I am honored by the appointment and opportunity to work with the board, teachers, and staff, and other community stakeholders on the challenges ahead,” Kuder said at the March 28 meeting of the Wyckoff Board of Education. He had been serving as active or interim superintendent since the resignation of Dr. Janet Razze, who left toward the end of the past school year. “The board is pleased to appoint an educator with the passion, dedication, and intellect of Richard Kuder as superintendent of the Wyckoff School District,” said Wyckoff Board of Education President Robert Francin. “He has cultivated and maintained longstanding relationships within the school and community settings. All decisions are made with his deep-seated determination to Richard D. Kuder do what is best for children in their journey as life-long learners. His ability to lead and inspire others to continually raise the bar enables our Wyckoff children to enjoy a standards-driven, 21st-century approach to learning; one that our community and students deserve. Our district is in capable hands.” Kuder holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Columbia University and a master of educational administration degree from Teachers College of Columbia. He has been with the Wyckoff schools for 10 years and was principal of the Eisenhower Middle School when he stepped forward to fill in for Dr. Razze. The Eisenhower Middle School was recognized as a national Blue Ribbon School two years after he took over as principal. Before coming to Wyckoff, Kuder was a teacher at the American Cooperative School in La Paz, Bolivia. He also taught at Eastern Christian Elementary School and in the Paramus School District and had administrative experience in the Ridgewood school system. ‘Meet the Candidates Night’ coming up The Wyckoff PTO Coordinating Council will host “Meet the Candidates Night” for those seeking election to the Wyckoff Board of Education. This special informational session will be held April 20 at 7:30 p.m. at Eisenhower Middle School, 344 Calvin Court. Immediately preceding this event will be a Wyckoff Board of Education Budget question and answer session beginning at 6:30 p.m. Both meetings are public. This year, four candidates will vie for two, three-year terms on the Wyckoff Board of Education; they include Karl Drehwing, current BOE President Robert Francin, trustee Thomas Giamanco and BOE Vice President Lisa Martone. Raymond Hovey is running uncontested for a single, one-year term. The format for the evening will allow each candidate to give a two-minute opening statement. Candidates will then be asked pre-selected questions about their experience and views on issues affecting the local school district and education in New Jersey. All participants will be able to answer each question. Audience members may also submit questions, which (continued on page 27) Helpful Hints Helpful Hints from ome “To see if an egg is fresh, place it in a pan of cool, salted water. If it sinks, it is fresh, if it floats, throw it out.” 27 Franklin Tpk, Waldwick Open Sundays 9-3 201-652-5666 Mary Says... START TAKING CONTROL OF YOUR FINANCIAL LIFE WITH A COMPLIMENTARY CONSULTATION. We would welcome the opportunity to: • Review your existing portfolio • Revise or create a plan that’s right for you a center for living is pleased to introduce Laurel Pearl-Gross, CMT life well lived inspired Laurel will be available for massage by appointment. “What I offer is a freedom from pain & discomfort by intuitively addressing the entire body. What you bring to the session is your willingness to invest in yourself. What is created is a partnership.” ~ Laurel Mary Jane Callaghan, AIF® 201-934-1818 ext. 201 maryjane@efallc.com - Estate Planning - Retirement Planning - Investment Planning* *Securities and Advisory Services offered through Commonwealth Financial Network, Member FINRA/SIPC, a Registered Investment Adviser. 300C LAKE STREET • RAMSEY, NJ 07446 • WWW.EFALLC.COM 43 Spring St, Ramsey, NJ • 845-258-0333 • www.alifewellived.com 2nd ﬂoor, rear entrance WE DO WEBER GRILL REPAIRS 3-30-11 Karen/Janine A team of six dental specialists for EvergreenFinancialColor2x2(3-30-11) comprehensive care under2one roof x 2” Rev3 �� We’re The Weber Grill Experts! �� REVISED: NANCY �� • Designated Weber Alliance Dealer • Repair any Weber Model • Spring Tune Ups • Flat Rate & Parts • Work Done At Your Home �� Propane Filled 7 Days A Week Like us on 27 Franklin Tpke. • Waldwick • 201-652-5666 Major Credit Cards Accepted • www.homehardwaresupply.com Mon-Wed 7:30-6 • Thurs & Fri 7:30-8 • Sat 8-5 OPEN SUNDAY 9-3