Human Resources Newsletter

January 2025

Did You Know...?

Intermediate School to Alder Avenue Middle School

While most people know that our district schools have served various purposes and grade levels over the years, newer staff may not realize that the district only had one middle school prior to the 2007-08 school year (hard to believe it has been 17 years now). Fernwood Avenue was simply known as EHT Middle School housing grades 6-8 while Alder was known as EHT Intermediate School housing grades 4 and 5. Transitioning from an intermediate to a middle school was a big undertaking from facilities, athletic, and curricular perspectives. A mural was created by EHTHS Senior Joanna Hoang in 2016 (see attached image) celebrating the bond amongst the two middle schools as they prepare all district students for success in the high school’s Freshman Academy.

New Special Education Supervisor, Ms. Kimberly Savino

Please welcome Kimberly Savino as the newest member of the district’s administrative team, taking on the role of Supervisor of Special Education effective January 16. Kim has served on the Child Study Team at Alder School in the role of LDTC since 2019. Prior to joining EHT, she was a Math and Basic Skills Teacher in Linwood school district. Not only is Kim an EHTHS graduate but she and her husband Ed are the proud parents of three of EHTHS’ finest who are currently attending THE Ohio State University (Nathan), Wheaton College-MA (Ellie), and Coastal Carolina University-SC (Gianna). Best wishes to Kim as she embarks on this new and exciting chapter of her career.

Congratulations to our Soaring Staff of the Month!

Food Services

This month's soaring star is Sharmin Kabir, who works at Bargaintown Preschool. Sharmin has been with the district for 3 years. During her time here Sharmin started out as a substitute cafeteria worker working her way up to the cashier position. Sharmin has been an interictal part of that program opening its food services 2 years ago. Organizing, serving, and keeping daily state records for the department is one of the many duties Sharmin takes care of on a daily basis.

Transportation

This month's soaring star is Christina Tavormina. Chris has been employed since 2007 primarily as a mini- bus driver. Ms. Tavormina possesses all of the qualities necessary to transport and care for some of our neediest students from Pre-school to High School without hesitation. She is hard working and dedicated to our department, her co-workers and her students.

Custodial/Facilities

This month's soaring staff member is Jeremy Table who has gone above and beyond for the facilities department since his hiring in October of 2022. He is always willing to help in any situation with a smile on his face. He is a great addition to the team.

Let's hear it for the 2025/26 TOY's and ESP's

2025-26 Teachers of the Year and Educational Services Professionals of the Year Named

On December 6, 2024, the 2025-26 Teachers of the Year and Educational Services Professionals of the Year were named through highly anticipated building announcements. The next step for the well-deserving honorees pictured below is recognition at a future Board of Education Meeting (date to be determined). This group of honorees becomes official in July of 2025 as the Governor's Educator of the Year process to name the New Jersey Teacher of the year continues through the end of this school year. Congratulations to our exceptional Teachers and ESPs and please come out to the Board meeting this Spring to show them your support.