New Staff @ WHS - Stefanie Gosse Batory

It is my pleasure to introduce Stefanie Gosse Batory to the Waldwick community. Ms. Gosse Batory will be filling in for Mrs. Hidalgo (Ms. Hummel) while she is out on maternity leave. We are very excited to welcome Ms. Gosse Batory at WHS as our Library Media Specialist.

Can you tell us a little about your background?
I grew up in Allendale.NJ and St.Louis, Mo. After returning to NJ, I completed my undergraduate degree (BA Fine Arts) at Ramapo College and worked in Advertising/PR corporate management. A change of careers led me to librarianship, first in a public library then in school libraries and received my M.ED, in Curriculum/Instruction from William Paterson University with SLMS Certification. The 2022-2023 school year marks my 20th as a school librarian!


What made you choose education as a career?
When I desired a change from a corporate position, I realized my strengths in communication and research skills were applicable in a learning environment. Graduate school helped define these strengths as well as my interest in literature and information skills into a new career. Describing myself as a curious lifelong reader and learner, I've worked as a Library Media Specialist, in PreK-8th grade schools.


What appealed to you about Waldwick High School?
The size of the Waldwick school community appealed to me.


Tell us something interesting about yourself?
In my free time, I like to spend time with my family and friends, read, garden, travel, cook, read, read.....did I mention read?