Superintendent's Corner Column

Ramapo College

Masters of Arts in Educational Leadership

2025 COHORT

February 14, 2025

"The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education." Martin Luther King Jr.

Ramapo College

Masters of Arts in Educational Leadership

2025 COHORT

Dear Fair Lawn Community,

The Fair Lawn Public Schools is thrilled to present a remarkable opportunity that aligns with our mission to advance education and support the professional growth of esteemed educators for learning, teaching, and leading.

We are excited to introduce the second-year partnership between Ramapo College and Fair Lawn Public Schools towards a Masters of Arts in Education Educational Leadership (MAEL), hosted in Fair Lawn. This program is designed to empower passionate educators like yourself to make a lasting impact through learning and leadership as you earn a NJ Principal and Supervisor Certificate.

Program Overview:

NJ Certificate of Eligibility for Principal (36 credits): Equipping you with the necessary credentials for principal roles.

Post-Masters NJ Supervisor Certificate Program (16 credits): Completion in Summer I & II for further career enhancement.

Cohort & Hybrid Model Classes: Taught by outstanding educational leaders in the Fair Lawn Public Schools, offering flexibility and convenience.

Accelerated Option: Complete your MA in just 2 years or accelerate it to 1 year, tailored to your needs.

Affordable & Flexible: Benefit from discounted tuition, tuition reimbursement, payment plans, and financial aid options to make your education accessible.

Next Steps:

The Ramapo College MAEL Program is a graduate master's program open to everyone. 

If you are interested in this transformative opportunity, please complete the Google Form below to indicate your interest and to receive details about upcoming Information Sessions. Priority registration will be provided to Fair Lawn faculty and staff.

Together, let's embark on a journey of growth, innovation, and excellence in education.

http://tinyurl.com/RamapoMAELCohort2025

All my best,

Dr. Rui Dionisio

Superintendent of Schools

International Holocaust Remembrance Day

In honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, students of the FLHS Jewish Student Union produced a video and discussion questions that were presented in all Social Studies classes. Highlighting the theme of resistance, the video chronicled the actions of groups that resisted the Nazi regime, such as Kashariyot, Jewish women who smuggled information and supplies into ghettos; Partisans, armed fighters who conducted guerrilla warfare against the German army; and the “White Rose,” university students who published and distributed pamphlets critical of the government.  

Social Studies teachers and the JSU advisor facilitated discussions on bravery and how it manifests itself in many ways. The final words of the video were, “Stand up to hate wherever you find it. Because when we rise above division to build a better future… ‘Never Again’ starts with us.”



Special thanks to Rabbi Reuven Lebovitz, NJ JSU Director, for his constant support of FLHS JSU and Rabbi Derek Gormin, Managing Director and Founding Dean of JSU Global Campus, for visiting FLHS on this special day.

No Place for Hate Launches at Memorial Middle School

Do you have what it takes to be a FALCON? Memorial students are ensuring their school is No Place for Hate, kicking off their pledge the week of February 3rd with assemblies and grade-specific promo videos. We especially thank the FLHS NP4H team for stopping by to share the importance of this program with our middle schoolers and to Ms. Nizza & Ms. Zarwi for getting it off the ground and running. Learn more about MMS’ pledge in this video. 

Milnes Wraps Up Winter Concert Season

Tying a big, red bow on a jam-packed two months of musical magic, Milnes students wowed the crowd on February 7 – the last winter concert of the 24-25 season. Parents and loved ones were treated to an illuminating light show, popular tunes, and several beginner recorder pieces. We thank Ms. Melanie Lota for all the prep that went into making our young musicians look & sound great!

Lunar New Year Celebrations

We’ve had a wonderful time honoring and celebrating the traditions of Lunar New Year across the district over the last few weeks. Students at FLHS, Radburn, and Lyncrest have all embraced The Year of the Snake – shedding the negative and sliding gracefully into new beginnings – with fun, interactive assemblies and activities at each school. 

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