Wayne C. Rush
Library Media Specialist
Grover Cleveland Middle School
37 Academy Road
Caldwell, New Jersey 07006
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Wayne C. Rush Library Media Specialist Grover Cleveland Middle School 37 Academy Road Caldwell, New Jersey 07006
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Mr. Rush has been a school librarian for more than 30 years. He is a professionally recognized leader in library and technology education in New Jersey. Mr. Rush is a former board member for the New Jersey Association for School Librarians and is an advisory board member for the Lincoln Center Institute for Education. Mr. Rush is a continuing education workshop leader at district and state levels on integrating technology in the curriculum. He is an expert in developing interdisciplinary curriculum and is a building and district technology resource leader. He is currently a clinical faculty member at Montclair State University and an adjunct professor at Montclair State University and Caldwell College.
Awards:
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Outstanding Educational Media Specialist for New Jersey, 1998. |
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Teacher Education in a Democracy Award, Montclair State University 2006. |
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Excellence in Education Award, West Essex Chamber of Commerce Foundation, 1997, 2002, 2004. |
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“Commendation of the Month”, Northampton School Committee, Dec. 1985. |
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Joint Council of Economic Education, National Award. First place for teaching of economics, 1981. |
Education:
| B. S. in Education majoring in Library Science from Kutztown State University |
| M. L. S. from Kutztown State University |
Experience:
| Elementary school librarian - Bethlehem School District, Bethlehem, PA |
| Elementary, middle, and high school librarian as well as Media Department Chairman - Northampton Public Schools, Northampton, MA |
| Middle school librarian - Grover Cleveland Middle School, Caldwell-West Caldwell Public Schools, Caldwell, NJ |
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New Jersey Network for Educational Renewal, Montclair State University. 2001- Present District Coordinator and liaison between Grover Cleveland Middle School, a PDS school and Montclair State. Co-chair of Site-Based Council and Co-Chair of the PDS Executive Board for Montclair State University. |
Professional Organizations:
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American Library Association |
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American Association of School Librarians |
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New Jersey Association of School Librarians |
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Essex County Educational Media Association |
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Montclair State University Network for Educational Renewal |