September 14, 2011 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 7 Ridgewood School trustees appoint new special education teachers by John Koster The Ridgewood Board of Education has appointed a number of new teachers for the 2011-12 school year at the most recent meeting of the board. Douglas Aday has been appointed a special education social studies teacher at Ridgewood High School at a salary of $56,210. He is fully certified in both social studies and special education. Jackie Derasmo has been appointed as a special education teacher in science at a salary of $57,530. Andrea Schechter has been appointed a learning disabilities teacher-consultant for Ridgewood High School at a salary of $110,177. She holds multiple certifications and has many years of experience. Megan Simon has been appointed as a special education teacher at Benjamin Franklin Middle School, with standard certification, at a salary of $57,530. Suzanne Simone has been appointed a special education teacher at the Benjamin Franklin Middle School at a salary of $50,890. Laura Tolve has been appointed a special education teacher, self-contained, at Ridgewood High School at a salary of $57,530 with standard certification. Elizabeth Unanue has been appointed a temporary leave of absence replacement special education teacher at the George Washington Middle School at a salary of $50,890. She is certified as a K-5 teacher and is in the process of obtaining a certificate as a teacher of students with disabilities. Danielle Nittolo has been appointed a 0.8-time temporary leave of absence special education teacher at a parttime salary of $45,768. She holds standard certification teaching English as a second language and teaching the handicapped. The Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce will host an evening of networking on Wednesday, Sept. 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Blend located at 17 Chestnut Street. The Honorable Senator Gerald Cardinale will be on hand to answer questions on the Sole Proprietorship Health Insurance Bill #S-2874. Small business networking event set Tom Bracken, president of the New Jersey State Chamber of Commerce, will discuss new developments for New Jersey’s small businesses. This event is open to members from area chambers and business owners. The cost is $10 per person. RSVP to (201) 445-2600 or at info@ridgewoodchamber.com by Sept. 9.