As we head into the new school year, we wanted to take a minute to shine the spotlight on our 2024–2025 Teachers of the Year, Ms. Bryant and Ms. Perez-Vargas! Ms. Bryant is an exceptional human being and an even better educator. She is brilliantly smart; how else could she successfully teach Grade 5 Science, Grade 5 Physical Geography, Honors Chemistry, AND Jazz Band last year? Ms. Bryant has also served as a Mentor Teacher, NJHS Advisor, and Track Coach, and she was even willing to dedicate extra time to working with her very grateful Head of School to perform a musical number for the talent show. In the classroom, her structured approach allows her to make her expectations very clear but also build meaningful relationships with her students. She is kind and considerate, and our students are so very lucky to have her as a teacher and coach.  Ms. Perez-Vargas has been a member of our math department since we opened. In the classroom, she naturally anticipates problems and therefore has creative solutions readily available. Additionally, she meets students where they are: She understands their needs and finds appropriate ways to keep them challenged and engaged in the learning process. Her PEMDAS dance and Pre-Algebra Market Day are especially memorable activities that allow her students to apply concepts in creative ways. On top of all that, Ms. Perez-Vargas is the first to volunteer to help when needed and has served as a Subject Advisor, Teacher Mentor, and NJHS Advisor. She is also just a genuine joy to be around. Please join us in congratulating Ms. Perez-Vargas and Ms. Bryant as the 2024–2025 recipients of the Head of School Award for Excellence in Teaching!