Page 16 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • September 11, 2013 Social Media Expert to present program The Wyckoff YMCA invites parents to mark their calendars for the Oct. 16 Parent Connection pro- gram, “Social Media in Education: What Parents Need to Know.” This 7 p.m. event will be presented by New Milford High School Principal Eric Sheninger, who will discuss how schools and educators are using social media to improve commu- nication, enhance public relations, increase student engagement, and teach digital citizenship. An educational administra- tor, Sheninger firmly believes that effective communication, listening, support, shared decision making, and the integration of technology are essential elements of the trans- formation of school cultures. He has emerged as an innovative leader in the use of social media and Web 2.0 technology as tools to engage students, improve communications with stakeholders, and help educa- tors grow professionally. A National Association of Sec- ondary School Principals Digital Principal Award winner (2012), Phi Delta Kappa Emerging Leader Award recipient (2012), and winner of Learning Forward’s Excellence in Professional Practice Award (2012), Sheninger is a Google cer- tified teacher, Adobe education leader, and an ASCD 2011 Confer- ence Scholar. He co-authored “Communicating and Connecting with Social Media: Essentials for Principals” and “What Principals Need to Know about Teaching and Learning Science.” He writes about education-related topics for the Huffington Post, and is a co- creator of the Edscape Conference. Sheninger sits on the FEA Board of Directors, and was named to the NSBA “20 to Watch” list in 2010 for technology leadership. Sheninger now presents and speaks nationally to help other school leaders embrace and effectively use technology. He has also received recognition for his blog, “A Principal’s Reflections.” There is no charge for Sheninger’s October program. For more infor- mation, contact Parent Connection Coordinator Kathy Scarpelli at (201) 891-1820. The Wyckoff Y is located at 691 Wyckoff Avenue in Wyckoff. Award-winning sweets Sugarflake Bakery’s cheesecakes recently won several ribbons at the New Jersey State Fair. In addition to award-winning cheesecakes, this Wyckoff-based bakery’s signature items include meltaways, and custom cakes that have been featured on the ‘Real Housewives of New Jersey.’ Sugarflake has been in business since 1998, and recently opened at the corner of Wyckoff and Franklin avenues in Wyckoff. This bakery has repeatedly been named the ‘Best Bakery in Bergen County.’ Sugarflake Bakery shops are also located in Fair Lawn and Westwood.