Paper Mill Playhouse’s Alice in Wonderland Brings Joy to Students
On February 11, our Middle School students enjoyed a live performance of Alice in Wonderland by the Paper Mill Playhouse’s Children’s Theatre on Tour. This performance followed a 10-week residency at P.G. Chambers School where students had the opportunity to explore acting and storytelling. Thank you to the Paper Mill Playhouse team for fostering our students’ creativity and helping to build their confidence!
Nancy Altshuler awarded the 2025 Kerry Magro Special Education Grant
Congratulations to Nancy Altshuler, Physical Therapy Clinical Coordinator at P.G. Chambers School, for being recognized as an inaugural recipient of the 2025 Kerry Magro Special Education Grant!
Nancy has spent the last 35 years shaping the lives of students through the power of movement. As an award recipient, Nancy hopes to bring more resources into the classroom, including adaptive equipment that will be utilized for therapy services at the School and in Community Services.
Happy International Wheelchair Day from our Students!
We celebrated International Wheelchair Day on March 3 with a fun parade at P.G. Chambers School! Visit us on Facebook to see photos!
Sponsorships, Tickets, and Ad Journal Opportunities Available for Upcoming Spring Fundraisers
Join us for Menus for the Mind on Thursday, April 10 at the Park Avenue Club, featuring fabulous food, a silent auction, an incredible raffle prize, and more in support of our shared cause: discovering the unique potential within every child.
The Golf Classic will take place on Monday, May 19 at the Rockaway River Country Club. Join us for a fun and meaningful day on the golf course in support of the educational and therapeutic needs of children with complex disabilities.
P.G. Chambers School Staff Present Innovative Work at Leading National Conference
Four P.G. Chambers School staff led successful presentations about the innovative work that is happening at the School at the 2025 Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) conference in Orlando. For 25 years, the ATIA conference has been the nation’s leading learning event for the assistive technology community.
The presentations included:
- “Are Your Students Ready to Learn? Steps for a Power Mobility Initiative” presented by Tracie Murray, PT, ATP, and Ashley Rivera, PT, DPT, ATP
- “Learning Nutrition and Building Friendships through Accessible Cooking” presented by Dana Hall, M.A. CCC-SLP and Jen Jacobs, M.S. CCC-SLP
P.G. Chambers School remains committed to supporting the professional development of our staff. Attendance at conferences provides staff an opportunity to learn about new research and advances in technology while also building networks with professionals from across the country.
Click here to learn more about the training and education opportunities available at P.G. Chambers School, including upcoming in-person and virtual trainings.
Welcoming New Assistant Principal Gerri Colon
We are so excited to welcome Gerri Colon as our Assistant Principal! Gerri joins P.G. Chambers School with many years of experience in the field of special education. She is passionate about working with teachers, students, and families. Please join us in giving Gerri a warm P.G. Chambers School welcome!
Recognizing 2025 ASAH Professional Excellence Award Nominees
Congratulations to the 2025 ASAH Professional Excellence Award Nominees! We are incredibly grateful for each of their contributions to the P.G. Chambers School community, and wish them the best of luck!
- Juliana Menniti, Early Childhood/Elementary School Teacher of the Year Nominee
- Laura Jaarsma, Middle School Teacher of the Year Nominee
- Candice Iszard, Preschool-5th Grade Paraprofessional of the Year Nominee
- Luz Amaya, Middle School Paraprofessional of the Year Nominee
- Dana Hall, Communication and Assistive Technology Services Professional of the Year Nominee
- Ashley Rivera, Physical and Sensory Support Services Professional of the Year Nominee
- Allison Yakush, Social Emotional and Health Support Services Professional of the Year Nominee
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