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Veteran Northvale Educator Brings 'Wealth Of Experience' As New Closter School Principal Veteran Northvale Educator Brings 'Wealth Of Experience' As New Closter School Principal
Veteran Northvale Educator Brings 'Wealth Of Experience' As New Closter School Principal Students at the Hillside Elementary School in Closter will begin the school year with a new principal. Dianne Smith was appointed by the district's Board of Education and replaces former principal Alfred Baffa, who died last January of a heart attack. Retired Superintendent Joanne Newberry served as the interim principal from January through June 2019. Smith is a 19-year Northvale Public Schools veteran, having worked as a Kindergarten, world language and basic skills teacher, as well as a curriculum supervisor and principal. She also serves as a member of the Harrington Board of Educat…

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by Cecilia Levine
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New Closter Schools Sup't Seeks Community Input New Closter Schools Sup't Seeks Community Input
New Closter Schools Sup't Seeks Community Input Vincent McHale has been appointed the new superintendent of schools in Closter. The change went into effect July 1. McHale replaced Joanne Newbury, who retired June 30. McHale worked in Teaneck Public Schools for 23 years as an elementary and middle school teacher, principal, and assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction. He served as acting superintendent from September 2016 to June 2018. “I have been meeting many people during my first two weeks in Closter," McHale said. "I am impressed by the caring, supportive and challenging educational environment in Closter Publi…

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by Cecilia Levine