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Mini-Grant Showcase Evening

On January 31st, The Mahwah Education Association hosted a dinner and mini-grant showcase to thank the Mahwah Schools Foundation for the mini-grants that have been awarded to the teachers of the school district. Elaborate presentation boards showcased over sixty grants from all six public schools.

Among the guest speakers of that evening was Joseph Coppola, President of the Bergen County Education Association, who expressed amazement at the supportive relationship between the MEA and the community at large. According to Coppola, the resulting partnership is “unique” to Mahwah.

With over one hundred teachers, administrators, principals and MSF trustees in attendance, it was a wonderful evening that seemed to further solidify the common objective shared by all attendees; to provide excellence in education to the children of Mahwah.

002 –	Kathy Schall, President of the MEA, welcomes everyone and thanks all for attending.
011 –	Joe Coppola, BCEA President, addresses the crowd
013 –	MSF Trustees Karen Berkman, Kim Blue, Suzanne Curry, April Wuesthoff, Angela Clarkin and Catherine Krame flank Betsy Ross teacher Lori Bregman (purple).
015 –	Board of Ed President Diane Snyder, Board of Ed Vice President Tricia Shada and Ramapo Ridge reading teacher Janice Markovic.
016 –	High school music teacher, Jeffrey Bittner, showcasing his grant for the commissioned song “Flight of the Thunderbird”.
019 –	Teacher Joan Garris showcasing her $1000 grant for a community problem solving group honoring our veterans.
020 –	School Superintendent Dr. Charles Montesano with high school principal, John Pascale.
023 –	Joyce Kilmer music teacher, Irene Lahr, showcasing her “Ashanbaye” grant in which she is introducing African music to her 5th grade students in three separate concerts.