Lerner on Learning: Recent Episodes

Dr. Howard Lerner

Welcome to Lerner on Learning. Dr. Howard Lerner, Superintendent of Schools for Bergen County Special Services, presents a series of four podcast relating to special education and related services in Bergen County. Today, we're learning about measures that schools can take to assist special needs students in transitioning from school, career and life.

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Welcome to Lerner on Learning. On this episode we will be talking about the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act with Linda Wolf, our Coordinator of the Bergen County Job Center, and Tammy Molinelli, our Executive Director for the Workforce Development Board.

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Welcome to Lerner on Learning. In this episode Dr. Howard Lerner discusses the Bergen County Technical Schools Adult & Continuing Education programs with Victor Lynch, Principal of Bergen County's adult education program in Hackensack, and AlexaMarkel, our placement and career counselor.

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Welcome to Lerner on Learning.  Dr. Howard Lerner, Superintendent of Schools for Bergen County Special Services, presents a series of four podcast relating to special education and related services in Bergen County.  Today, we're focusing on serving students on the autism spectrum.  Our guests in this episode are:

  • Sandra Melicharek - Principal of Autism Program
  • Jackie Dubil Craig - Behavior Department Director of Autism Program
  • Meg Bassillo - Case Manager of the New Bridges Middle/High School

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Welcome to Lerner on Learning.  Dr. Howard Lerner, Superintendent of Schools for Bergen County Special Services, presents a series of four podcast relating to special education and related services in Bergen County.  Today, we're focusing on programs for the deaf and hard of hearing.  Our guests in this episode are:

  • Lisa Stewart - Supervisor of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Programs
  • Dana Dispoto - Teacher in Charge of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Programs
  • Gina Donatien - Teacher in Charge of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Programs

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Welcome to Lerner on Learning.  Dr. Howard Lerner, Superintendent of Schools for Bergen County Special Services, presents a series of four podcast relating to special education and related services in Bergen County.  Today, we're focusing on serving the needs of students with behavior and emotional needs.  Our guests in this episode are:

  • Dr. David Perez, principal at the Brownstone School
  • Reginald Marc, supervisor of North Street School
  • Kelly Lopez, principal of Gateway High School and Adventure Programs

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Welcome to Lerner on Learning.  Dr. Howard Lerner, Superintendent of Schools for Bergen County Special Services, presents a series of four podcast relating to special education and related services in Bergen County. Today, we're learning about measures that schools can take to assist special needs students in transitioning from school, career and life.  Our guests in this episode are:

  • Robert Mortorano, Principal of Transition Center at Wood-Ridge, Springboard Program and Visions Becton
  • Patti Wojtowicz, Teacher in Charge at Career Crossroads
  • Gail Coe, Principal of Bleshman Regional Day School.

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Dr. Howard Lerner discusses the BCTS - Teterboro program with David Tankard, Principal at BCTS - Teterboro, Daniel Olivo Lead Teacher at BCTS - Teterboro and Catalina Kokanovic senior in the Law and Justice program at BCTS - Teterboro.

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Dr. Howard Lerner discusses the Bergen County Academies program with Russ Davis, Principal at the Bergen County Academies, Donna Leonardi, Research and Exploration Team Member and Paul Kaser, Global Studies Team Member.

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Dr. Howard Lerner discusses the Applied Technology High School program with Denis Montone, Principal of the Applied Technology High School and Andrea Sheridan, Assistant Superintendent of the Bergen County Technical Schools.

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Dr. Howard Lerner discusses the BCTS - Paramus program with Jeremy Wertheim, Principal of Bergen County Technical Schools - Paramus.