Waldwick High School Principal's Blog

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Jackie Altomare - Secretary/Student-Teacher Information Systems I asked each new staff member to answer a few questions about themselves.   Can you tell us a little bit about your background? Originally from Hudson County, I'm a graduate of Weehawken High School. Immediately after graduation, I began working in NYC where I worked at Clairol's headquarters for 22 years, simultaneously attending Pace University in the evenings and played on the company’s softball team. Now, I reside in Park Ridge with a husband and 3 children and am an active volunteer in the school and sports community. What made you choose Education as a career? Although I'm not a teacher, the energy of the students has kept me working in a school setting for the past 7 years. Being part of an environment that can make a positive impact on a child is inspiring. What appealed to you about Waldwick High School? Waldwick High School is very similar to the school where I sent my own chil...

Sharon Hoeland – Attendance Clerk I asked each new staff member to answer a few questions about themselves.   Can you tell us a little bit about your background? I grew up in Anchorage, AK. Went to school for Physical Education, Nutrition and Business. My husband Keith was from Ringwood, NJ and wanted to move back to be closer to family. We moved here 8 years ago. I have two girls, Olivia, who is 17yrs old, and Mallorie, who is 13years old. What made you choose Education as a career? I have been in a supportive staff role most of my work career, so this position worked with my goals for myself as well as my family. What appealed to you about Waldwick High School? I worked as a substitute teacher a couple of years ago in Waldwick and the staff was very helpful and welcoming. Tell us something interesting about yourself? When we moved from Alaska to New Jersey, We traveled 2 months in an RV across the United States. We saw many different beautiful place...

Maggie Hart - Special Services I asked each new staff member to answer a few questions about themselves.   Can you tell us a little bit about your background? I grew up in New Canaan, CT with my younger brother and sister. After graduating high school I attended the University of Delaware where I majored in Foreign Language and Literature with a concentration in history and Spanish. Upon finishing up my degree my now husband, Nick, and I decided to move to Oahu, Hawaii. While in paradise, I attended Hawaii Pacific University where I received my Masters degree in secondary education. After teaching in Hawaii and living there for five years we decided it was time to move back to be closer to our families. It feels great to be back in NJ! What made you choose Education as a career?  I picked education as a career because I always want to help people and see everyone succeed. It seemed like a natural choice. I had many amazing teachers gro...

Jessie Wohlberg - Foreign Language (Spanish)  I asked each new staff member to answer a few questions about themselves.   Can you tell us a little bit about your background? I came to live in the United States when I was 9 years old from The Dominican Republic. We settled in Paterson, NJ, where we had other relatives. My parents did not have enough money to put me and my two siblings through college so I decided to pursue a career in hairstyling, which was more affordable to us. I wished for a life in a more quieter area than the city of Paterson had to offer and decided to find my own apartment in Lodi. After a few years as a hairstylist, I was able to put myself through college. I started at Bergen Community College and later on transferred my credits to William Paterson University, where I completed my undergraduate studies.  I also completed a Minor in English Literature. What made you choose Education as a career? I was very fort...