Author Archives: dlevine

Dancing through history

Posted on March 7, 2014 by dlevine

So you think you can dance? The New York City-based Okra Dance Company can, and in a special assembly at Matheny, dancers Brian Davis and Shireen Dickson demonstrated dance styles covering almost 400 years of history. The company performs cultural, … Continue reading →

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Sticking to it

Posted on March 5, 2014 by dlevine

Have you ever checked a book out of the library, only to find that someone has doodled on several of the pages, or perhaps spilled something that left a big stain? Well, some of the students in Matheny’s transition program … Continue reading →

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Becoming part of the Matheny family

Posted on March 3, 2014 by dlevine

By Larry Thornton At first, I started volunteering at Matheny one day a week. During this time, I focused on learning each of the students’ names and getting an understanding of their medical conditions. Additionally, this gave me an opportunity … Continue reading →

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Pet project

Posted on February 28, 2014 by dlevine

Matheny adult patient Yasin Reddick is an animal lover. So when he decided to hold a bake sale to raise money for a charity, the Humane Society was a natural choice. “He went through a list of charities,” says Meghan … Continue reading →

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Discovering Matheny

Posted on February 26, 2014 by dlevine

By Larry Thornton I retired in December 2008 after 47 years in the packaging and display industry. When retirement approached, I had no idea what it would mean for me. There was travel, golf, gardening and the luxury of reading … Continue reading →

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“Outstanding Professional in the Arts”

Posted on February 24, 2014 by dlevine

Eileen Murray, director of Matheny’s Arts Access Program, will be receiving Morris Arts’ “Outstanding Professional in the Arts” award at the organization’s Celebrate the Arts event on March 27 at the Morris Museum’s Bickford Theatre in Morristown, NJ. Murray is receiving … Continue reading →

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Five days of fun

Posted on February 20, 2014 by dlevine

Every year, Verve, a restaurant and bistro in Somerville, NJ, celebrates Mardi Gras with its special Mardi Gras Carnivale. This year, the “Five Days of Fun” will run from the evening of Thursday, February 27, until “Fat Tuesday,” March 4. … Continue reading →

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Safe travel

Posted on February 18, 2014 by dlevine

Passengers seated in wheelchairs in a moving vehicle are 45 times more likely to be injured in a crash than someone in a regular seat. That’s why the way a wheelchair is secured is critically important. That was the take-home … Continue reading →

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Parent power

Posted on February 13, 2014 by dlevine

The role of parents in special education cannot be overestimated. That’s the opinion of Maria Fischer, an attorney with Hinkle Fingles & Prior, a law firm that specializes in representing people with disabilities. Speaking at a recent School Choice night … Continue reading →

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Peggy ‘rocks’

Posted on February 11, 2014 by dlevine

Matheny teacher Margaret “Peggy” Zappulla has been chosen as one of the “Teachers Who Rock” by New Jersey radio stations WDHA 105.5FM and WMTR 1250AM. Zappulla’s nomination was announced by both stations on the morning of January 31, and she … Continue reading →

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