We Are Hawthorne

01/22/2026

Governor’s Educator of the Year 2025-2026

Hawthorne High School: Amy Tanis, Teacher of Mathematics Hawthorne High School: Bailey Wyrostek, Athletic Trainer

Lincoln Middle School: Victoria Sabatino, Teacher of Students with Disabilities
Lincoln Middle School: Wendy Fowler, Paraprofessional

Jefferson School: Jennifer Godfrey, 1st Grade Teacher
Jefferson School: Carrie Parker, Behaviorist

Roosevelt School: Krista Hascup, Art Teacher
Roosevelt School: Monica Moss, Paraprofessional

Washington School: Claudia Rossi, 1st Grade Teacher
Washington School: Lisa Searls, Behaviorist

10/20/2025

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The fight for retirement dignity By Marybeth Beichert, Sarah Favinger and Michael Flynn In a recent survey conducted for NJEA, members were clear about issues they want to prioritize as

10/17/2025

We are proud of all of educators and members, but celebrating 25 years is a milestone. Congratulations!

10/08/2025

All of these are located on our website as well. Please take the time to read and stay informed.

https://www.hawthorneta.org/gubernatorial-comparison/

09/08/2025

07/05/2025

🚨 When we stand together, we create real change. 🚨

The NJEA has always fought for fairness, equity, and the rights of working families — and now more than ever, we must stay engaged. NJEA’s statement on the recent landmark legislation highlights the power of advocacy. But there’s still work to do.

✊ The NEA Action Center makes it easy to raise your voice. Whether it’s fighting for our students, protecting our public schools, or standing up for educators, YOUR voice matters.

📢 Take action today: https://www.nea.org/advocating-for-change/action-center/take-action

📢 Read more about NJEA’s continued commitment to equity: https://www.njea.org/njea-statement-on-president-trumps-landmark-bill

The majority Republican Congress delivered the president his tax bill, which is historic for the harm it will cause. While the president celebrated signing this bill on July 4, NJEA

07/01/2025

Big win alert!!! Thank you to everyone who called, emailed and shared your stories.

Big win alert! Last night, Governor Murphy signed the Student Growth Objective (SGO) pause bill into law. The bill extends the existing pause on the collection of new SGO data for tenured teachers while the Educator Evaluation Review Task Force works to make our evaluation system stronger and smarter. Thank you to all of our members who organized and mobilized to make this happen.

06/30/2025

Leadership Camp is a great opportunity!

HAWTHORNE, NJ - This is a call out to all local students entering Lincoln Middle School, the 6th grade in September 2025. Sign-up for the Hawthorne Police Leadership Camp. You have until July 7,...

06/28/2025

SAS students never stop! Help support our 7th grader Luke with his summer service project! ☀️⛱️

06/27/2025

Have you started your summer reading yet?

Keeping up with reading this summer doesn’t have to be boring!

03/29/2025

The 2025 NJEA Equity Alliance Conference is a space for educators, activists, and allies to unite in action.

03/22/2025

“Students of all ages will pay the steepest price for Donald Trump, Linda McMahon and Elon Musk’s latest assault on American families. The rash decision to fire half the staff of