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Tag Archives: Tea Time Cafe
Versatile volunteer
Shortly after her family moved from Atlanta to Peapack, NJ, in August of last year, Amy Bell noticed the Matheny sign at the intersection of Main Street and Highland Avenue. “I looked Matheny up online,” she recalls, “contacted the Volunteer … Continue reading
On-the-job training
The Matheny School’s Transition program is designed to increase the independence of its students both within the school and in the surrounding community. One way that is accomplished is through community-based experiences and structured learning environments that simulate real-life working … Continue reading
Teachers who rock!
Matheny teacher Darlene Tammara was one of 23 teachers honored by Greater Media radio stations WDHA 105.5FM and WMTR 1250AM of Cedar Knolls, NJ, at a special dinner held April 23 at Ravello Elegant Weddings & Banquets in East Hanover, … Continue reading
A teacher who ‘rocks’
Darlene Tammara, a teacher at the Matheny School, has been selected as one of the “Teachers Who Rock” by Greater Media radio stations WDHA 105.5FM and WMTR 1250AM. The stations annually recognize 24 outstanding teachers in New Jersey for their important contribution … Continue reading
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Creative freedom
Darlene Tammara looks at her students and sees their abilities, not their disabilities. “Who knows how far they can grow?” she asks. Tammara teaches a transition class at the Matheny School, instructing older students in life skills that will help … Continue reading
21st century skills
Last fall, Matheny received a $30,000 Community Employment Grant from the Kessler Foundation to fund our “21st Century Skills Transition to Employment Opportunities Program.” This grant will enhance and expand prevocational realistic learning activities for our transition students (ages 18-21). … Continue reading