Patti Pawling, immediate past president, talks with Karen Ginty, 2006-2007 New Jersey Teacher of the Year, prior to being recognized at the Opening Session. Ginty is a kindergarten teacher at Monmouth Beach Elementary School.

Eva M. Nagy, NJSBA vice president for legislation and resolutions, staffs Association Central on the exhibit floor with field service representative Gwen Thornton. A new concept, the booth provided members with information about NJSBA’s mission and services.

Mike Vrancik, director of government relations, delivers opening remarks at the annual state Legislative Update. From left to right are Assemblymen David W. Wolfe, R-Ocean and Monmouth, Thomas P. Giblin, D-Passaic, and John J. Burzichelli, D-Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem.

The Elizabeth School District was one of several Award of Excellence winners in the Exhibits Category of the Annual School Communications Competition.

Arnold G. Hyndman, president of the New Jersey State Board of Education, and John Bulina, NJSBA vice president for finance, prior to the state board’s annual discussion program.

Kevin E. Ciak, NJSBA president, stands with Dr. Pedro Noguera, a New York University professor, author, activist and former board member. Noguera energized the Thursday General Session audience with his address about the impact of social and economic factors on student achievement and how school boards can meet these challenges.

Students from the Dr. Herbert M. Richardson Elementary School in Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, get ready to dance with a Chinese dragon formed by classmates as part of their music performance on the Workshop exhibit floor.

Harry J. Delgado, vice president for county activities, speaks with New Jersey Commissioner of Education Lucille E. Davy before her Critical Issues presentation about the direction of the state’s public schools.