Page 4 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • February 23, 2011 Allendale Maryann Woods-Murphy, a Spanish and diversity educator at Northern Highlands Regional High School in Allendale and the 2009-10 New Jersey Teacher of the Year, was recently recognized as one of the top educators in the country at the NEA Foundation’s Salute to Excellence in Education Gala in Washington, D.C. She is one of five recipients of the Horace Mann Award for Teaching Excel- Highlands educator earns Horace Mann Award lence, which comes with a $10,000 cash award and qualifies her for the $25,000 NEA Member Benefits Award for Teaching Excellence. Known as the Academy Awards of public education, the NEA Foundation’s gala attracts more than 800 of the nation’s leaders in education, business, and philanthropy. Woods-Murphy was nominated by the New Jersey Education Association and was one of 31 public school educators selected for the awards by their state’s NEA affiliate. “New Jersey is fortunate to have Maryann as its educational spokesperson, and we are privileged and honored to count her as a member,” said NJEA President Barbara Keshishian. “She truly embodies teaching and personal excellence. We are proud to nominate her to receive this prestigious award.” During the gala, a video honoring Woods-Murphy premiered. The video was created by her students, with digital arts training from the Pearson Foundation. “Maryann is a committed educator who is continually improving her practice to benefit students,” said Harriet Sanford, president and CEO of the NEA Foundation. “For the commitment to her craft and students, we are pleased to honor her.” In addition to this recognition, Woods-Murphy will travel with the other awardees on a 10-day cultural and edu- Helpful Hints Helpful Hints from ome “To save money, use the self cleaning feature of your oven right after baking and the oven is still hot.” 27 Franklin Tpk, Waldwick Open Sundays 9-3 201-652-5666 Pat Says... Maryann Woods-Murphy cational tour of China including visits to Chinese schools during the summer of 2011. The trip is sponsored by the Pearson Foundation, Education First, and the NEA (continued on page 16) The final abatement of the asbestos in a crawl space under Allendale’s Brookside School has been planned for this year’s summer vacation. Specifications are being sent out to potential bidders. The administrative staff will relocate to the Hillside School while the abatement takes place. No students will be on the premises when the work is in progress, and the District seeks bids for asbestos abatement custodial staff, who will be the only staff members in the building, will receive full safety instructions and protective equipment as necessary. School officials said the asbestos, now completely contained, poses no active threat, but the removal is mandatory with proper safety precautions. J. KOSTER 304 S. Van Dien Avenue Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201-445-8200 R e h a b i l i tat i o n C e n t e r f o r H o s p i ta l A f t e r C a r e The Van Dyk name is as good as our word. Simply stated, you can trust that we will treat your family as if they were our family. That care and compassion is the foundation that established our reputation in 1953. Our post-acute program, AfterCare, provides the patient with excellent medical and rehabilitation therapy between hospital and home. Van Dyk AfterCare includes post-acute care for: � Last Chance Drawing Date extended to Feb 27, 2011 at 6 pm To benefit the restoration of the Waldwick Train Station Only 750 Tickets Sold! www.WaldwickCommunityAlliance.org Proudly Sponsored By Your Donation is fully tax deductible! � � � � Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy Physiatrist Assessments I.V. Therapy � Wound Care Stroke Rehabilitation Pain Assessment and Management U.S. News & World Report Ranks Van Dyk Manor THE BEST IN NEW JERSEY Van Dyk Health Care, Inc. represents a continuum of senior care services including: Van Dyk Manors of Montclair and Ridgewood offering rehabilitative and long term care services, Van Dyk Park Place Assisted Living in Hawthorne, and Van Dyk at Bald Eagle Commons Assisted Living and Senior Apartments in West Milford. Drawing February 27, 2011 - 6:00 pm at VFW Post 1049 - 7 Hewson Avenue, Waldwick, NJ 07463 Fa m i ly C a r i n g f o r Fa m i ly S i n c e 1 9 5 3 www.vandykhealthcare.com