Parents' Page

        Hello, parents! I am a recent graduate of the Graduate School of Education at Rutgers University. I received my Masters' degree in Education with certification to teach biology in May of 1999. My undergraduate degree is a BS in Genetic Technology from the University of Connecticut. I completed a six month internship in the genetics lab at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center in New York. After completion of this internship, I moved to Boston to work at Tufts University (New England Medical Center), in the genetics lab for one year. After working in an isolated lab, with hardly any interaction with people, I realized my calling was education ...and here I am, doing my best to give your kids the best education possible!

        I have been elected Freshman Class Advisor for the year 1999-2000, and I will be the advisor for the Class of 2003 for the next four years. Any help that you are willing to contribute for planning events, or conducting events, would be greatly appreciated by the students and me. If you are interested, you may contact me via email, or call me at the school at (732) 222-9300, extension 355 and leave a message on my voicemail.

       I am available to talk if you have any concerns with your childs' education. I have compiled a list of resources which may be helpful to you. Thank you for visiting my parent resource page! :)

Some helpful resources for you to browse through:

General Resources:

• EduRock - The educational search engine. You can search virtually any educationally-related question here.
• Discovery Channel School Online - This is a great web site for parents and teachers to "discover" and share ideas. Also, a great resource page for students, teachers and parents.
• Parenting Links - Contains links to some of the best sites for parents and teachers.
• EduZone - A fantastic site, with information on scholarships and grants, educational news, science & technology links, and an encyclopedia search engine.
• Parent Academy - K-12 Parent/school volunteer programs
• Adolescent Directory Online - An electronic guide to information on adolescent issues.
• American School Directory - An internet guide to schools across the country
• B.J. Pinchbeck's Homework Helper - Contains links to many sites that could help your kids with their homework
• Common Sense - A web site developed for parents, families, PTA and community leaders.
• Education Central - A resource site for parents with students of ALL ages!
• Apple Education - Resources for parents, educators and parents concerned with K-12 or higher education. information includes news and events, internatinal education projects, and links to other educational web sites.
• Knowledge Adventure - This site contains links, college research, a personal organizer, and information on financial aid.

Specialty Topics/ Miscellaneous:

• Multicultural Pavilion - An interactive educational internet project dealing with multiulturalism education in schools.
• SENG (Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted) - A website dedicated to helping parents understand gifted kids' needs.

Extra Help in Searching for Colleges, and Guides to Financial Aid:

• College Edge - College Edge offers information and advice to parents and students on college, majors, careers, financial aid, and scholarships. It links up to many college home pages.

National and State Organizations

• N.J. Core Curriculum Content Standards - A list of the NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards for Science.
• N.J. Department of Education - The official NJ Dept of Education web site features great information on grants, scholarships, and technology in schools. There is also a student page, as well as an educator link.
• U.S. Department of Education - Some great information on college financial assistance, news & events, programs & services