Westfield In-Service Readies School Personnel

By Lorre Korecky

Westfield Public School teachers and support staff returned to school early this year with an In-Service held on September 3.

More than 40 topics were covered, from curriculum development to behavior analysis. Superintendent of Schools, Margaret Dolan, explained that every session was designed to equip school personnel with best practices to serve Westfield students.

The Curriculum, Instruction and Program Department outlined a full schedule for staff at all grade levels. At Westfield High School, Pedro Noguera, renowned sociologist and professor of education, accepted the invitation by WHS Principal Peter Renwick and addressed the entire faculty and staff on motivating and engaging students.

Anti-Bullying Coordinator/Wilson Principal, Joseph Malanga (seated at center), met with elementary school counselors (clockwise l-r) Frank Uveges, Jaime La Rosa, Lynn Slomczewski, and Mary Beth Herits to discuss updating the district’s website in regard to the Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying law.

Speaking on behalf of the group, La Rosa explained, “As the HIB law continues to change, we want to continue to provide our community with the most up-to-date information and resources.”