Mosaics & Murals Tell Stories of Hope at GPA
Students at Garfield Park Academy in WIllingboro, NJ have been working with students at Garfield Park Academy, piecing together shards of broken glass and tile to tell stories of shared hope.
Wiggle Room Helps Make Learning Easier
For many students with ADHD, learning disabilities, and autism, excess physical energy can be distracting in the classroom. When the expectation is that students remain still and seated, sensory integration dysregulation issues can look like a behavioral problem. GPA has helped solve the problem with new sensory-friendly classrooms.
Momentum Transition Program Internship
Twice a week, Dan, who is on track for a June, 2017 graduation, dons his uniform to go to Meineke. There, he works under the supervision of another mechanic as an intern. A job coach from GPA attends with him, helping Dan adjust to new situations, and acting as a ‘go-between” to help him problem-solve and interpret work situations.
GPA’s TFA 2016 Agency Distinguished Practitioner of the Year
Garfield Park Academy Teacher Suzanne Sedarat has been awarded the Teaching-Family Association's Agency Distinguished Practitioner of the Year Award.
GPA’s Brittany Harmening Named West Jersey Reading Council President
On May 25, 2016, Brittany Harmening was installed as the new president elect for the West Jersey Reading Council. West Jersey Reading Council strives to promote literacy in Burlington and Camden counties through professional development, active membership, partnership with the International Literacy Association and the New Jersey Literacy Association, and dissemination of pertinent research and [...]
GPA & STEPS Program at Autism NJ Conference
Our program staff and administrators were on hand at the 2015 Autism NJ Conference in Atlantic City, sharing the good news about Garfield Park Academy and the STEPS Program for adults with disabilities.
Handbag Bingo Event is Coming
Don't miss our upcoming Handbag Bingo Event! Please join us for the fun. When: Friday October 23, 2015 Where: Garfield Park Academy, 24 Glenolden Lane, Willingboro, New Jersey Time: Doors Open at 6:30 Price: Admission: $25.00, $30.00 Purchased At Door Tickets, Call 609-877-4111 • First Game at 7:15 • Admission includes 10 games • Additional [...]
Navy Seal Presentation at GPA
US Navy Seal E5 Operations Specialist Gregory Borger recently delivered a presentation to GPA Middle School and High School students. He presented information about the Navy Seals and their military responsibilities, showed Navy Seal videos for students who might be interested in future applications, and answered the students' questions about Naval Service. A graduate of [...]
GPA’s 2014-15 Teachers of the Year
GPA is proud to recognize the following individuals for the valuable roles they play as educators at our school. They have been nominated to represent GPA in ASAH's Annual Educator of the Year awards. Congratulations to Barbara, Mythi, and Jeff! Barbara Mang Barbara Mang Related Services Provider of the Year Barbara has always [...]
United States Air Force Reservist Visits GPA
Staff Sergeant Ricklin Harmening, member of the 714th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, came to visit GPA Thursday, May 14, 2015. SSgT Harmening, who is locally based out of Joint Base McGuire-Dixx-Lakehurst, spoke to students about the different opportunities that the military service has to offer. Harmening, who has served our country for ten years, talked about [...]