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BODY POLITIC by Jack Archibald, Atlantic Highlands Councilman

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EDUCATORS VISIONS LED TO SCHOOL IMPROVEMENTS

As our children get ready to return to school, two local legends are strolling away from our community. In each case, the educators are moving on to challenges that they have worked hard for, and will no doubt find rewarding. Before they hightail it out of Dodge, both Dr.Marty Wallauer and Dr. Brian Zychowski, should be saluted for the institutions that they are leaving behind.

At AHES, the new school year is bringing a renovated and invigorated building for learning. The facility has undergone a significant face-lift, with an expanded structure and a new playground among the amenities. Children will now be able to eat lunch at normal times, open their lockers, and conduct experiments in brand new labs. With the backing of a good team, Dr. Wallauer was able to shepherd the project to completion. Students and faculty will be reaping the benefits of her hard work for years to come.

At Henry Hudson, Dr. Z will also be leaving an expanded facility and an institution that clearly has his stamp on it. One could praise the improvements in the physical structure, but that just sells the man short. His impending move to the Clark school district boils down to what drives him- children and education. In this case, the short commute spells more time for his family, and the Clark school district can count on him giving his all to the education of their students.

To think that Dr’s W and Z built the new schools by themselves is foolhardy. Behind each of them were dedicated Board members that approved and supported their visions. As Dr. Wallauer retires to Florida, her new challenge might just be to writing a novel to occupy her free time. For Dr. Zychowski, the challenge will be a larger school district and implementing his vision for another school. For sticking with these projects to their completion, both of these educators deserve our thanks. Every time we look at those new schools, we will remember their efforts both inside the hallways and outside as well.