River Vale,
www.rivervaleschools.com
CONTACT: Margie Druss Fodor
(201) 358-9260
mfodor@rivervaleschools.com
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RIVER VALE SEARCHES FOR NEW MIDDLE
SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
River Vale, NJ,
The
district began advertising for the job in several newspapers and interviews are
expected to begin following spring recess. A small panel, made up of teachers
and parents, will serve in an advisory capacity during the interview process.
“I
anticipate an appointment in late May or June with the successful candidate
joining us either over the summer or in September to provide for some
transition time,” Dr. Alvarez said. “We are sorry to lose Dr. Prestia. She has
made some wonderful contributions to the district, always providing a sense of
order as well as a vision for the future.”
Dr.
Prestia joined the district in 1992 as principal of the
While
in River Vale, she participated on the technology committee, the Gifted and
Talented Program Committee, the Language Arts curriculum revision committee and
the Goals 2000 Grant Program Committee.
“I
am very grateful for the opportunity to have served the children and the
community of River Vale,” Dr. Prestia said. “I’ve seen many challenges, all for
the better, over these 11 years, and I’m very proud to have been a part of that
process.”
Prior
to coming to River Vale, she worked as a writing specialist for the New Jersey
State Department of Education, she served as an instructional supervisor in
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