“Our human compassion binds us the one to the other – not in pity or patronizingly, but as human beings who have learnt how to turn our common suffering into hope for the future.” Nelson…
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Superintendent Corner Column – Building a Better Verona – November 13, 2020
Building a Better VeronaSuperintendent Corner ColumnNovember 13, 2020 “The road to success is always under construction.” Lily Tomlin Dear Verona Public Schools Community Members, Our school district has achieved an impressive transformation of our buildings…
Superintendent’s Corner Column – A Phased in Approach to Reopening Schools
August 14, 2020 Dear Verona Parents, Guardians and Staff, The past several months have presented significant challenges, and I want to thank you for your flexibility, dedication, and professionalism as we navigate this public health…
Superintendent Corner Column – School Reopening Update & Parent Survey
“Good fences make good neighbors.”Mending Wall by Robert Frost Dear Verona Parents, Guardians & Staff, Our Return to School Task Force has been highly engaged in discussions over the past several weeks on how to…
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – Taking the Next Step
Superintendent’s Corner Column July 17, 2020 “We may have all come on different ships, but we’re in the same boat now.” Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The subjugation of other races is one of our…
Superintendent Corner Column – Celebrating New Traditions
"Every cloud has a silver lining." Fanny Fern As a community, the end of the academic year brings with it many joyful traditions and rites of passage in our schools. It is a time for celebrating...
U.S. News & World Report Recognizes Verona High School Best High Schools in Nation 2020
Verona High School was recently ranked #15 among all New Jersey true public high schools and #31 overall in the state by U.S. News & World Report 2020 Best High Schools Rankings. Verona High School is...
SUPERINTENDENT CORNER COLUMN – PROTECTING AGAINST COMMUNICABLE DISEASE
SUPERINTENDENT CORNER COLUMN PROTECTING AGAINST COMMUNICABLE DISEASE February 28, 2020 Dear Verona Community Members, The Verona Public School district is committed to the health, safety, and well-being of our students. There has been increasing attention...
Superintendent Corner Column – Much To Be Thankful For
Much To Be Thankful For November 2019 “Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” William Arthur Ward We have much to be thankful for:...
Freedom Is Not Free
Freedom Is Not Free Superintendent Corner Column November 2019 "There is nothing wrong with America that faith, love of freedom, intelligence, and energy of her citizens cannot cure." Dwight D. Eisenhower Today is Veterans Day....