Transportation - Alice Henry, Bus Driver
This month's soaring star is Alice Henry. Mrs. Henry has been employed in EHT as a contracted school bus driver for over 18 years. This is a particularly challenging position as Alice is covering long-term absences, daily absences, trips, etc. meaning that she is always doing something different. This position also requires a vast knowledge of the township roads, a great deal of patience and the ability to pivot at a moment's notice all of which Mrs. Henry has an abundance of. Mrs. Henry is a team player, a mentor to our newer drivers, and a valued asset to the Transportation department.
Facilities - Vincent Verna, Miller School Custodian
Vincent Verna has been serving our district as a custodian for 23 years. Vincent has been part of many projects throughout the district with is knowledge and experience. Vincent is always willing to lend a helping hand to fellow employees and staff members.
Dining Services – Patricia Friel, High School Cashier
Dining Services has chosen Patricia Friel, cashier, as our soaring star for the month of February.
Patricia works in the lower cafeteria at our HS. Patti has been employed with the school district since 2008 and has done a terrific job during her tenure.
I like to call Patti the "Swiss Army Knife". Patti has helped with multiple positions while her teammates were shorthanded and never thinks twice about jumping in to help.
Fee Holiday for Certifications Ending Soon
The NJDOE declared a rare fee holiday for new certifications this school year. Like all good things, this is coming to an end on June 30. If you are planning on applying for a new certification, you want to get your application into NJEdCert as soon as possible as the offer represents a significant cost savings. For those of us that remember the days of $25 certification fees, those days are long gone. You can link to NJEdCert at: https://njdoe.my.site.com/manage/s/
Congratulations on your new certification... Be sure to update your file!
Have you recently acquired a new NJDOE certificate? Maybe you earned you a certificate that makes you eligible for future opportunities as a School Counselor, Administrator, or Reading Specialist. Unfortunately, the NJDOE does not communicate the fact that you are now certified for other positions to the district, we rely on you self-reporting. If you have acquired a NJDOE certification since your initial hiring, please email Jane Rainear at rainearj@eht.k12.nj.us so that your file can be updated. When a vacancy does occur in the district, having your certificate on file will expedite your application.
