Jamie Jasinski:  

Life After HS graduation I moved on to college in Frederick, MD, about 45 minutes from both Baltimore and DC and graduated with a BS in Home Economics/Early Childhood Ed (double majored). I moved back to Lyndhurst since I still had family and HS sweetie, Richard "Jazz" Jasinski there. I went back to my summer job as a waitress for Marriott and since I now had my degree they transferred me to the city as a service dining manager. I thought it would be so exciting to work in NYC...NOT!! I applied for a half day kindergarten teacher position in Lyndhurst although while in college I swore I would NEVER teach in Lyndhurst. Guess what? 35 years later I retired in June 2011 after teaching in the same school, no less! I taught half day Kdgn. for 6 yrs., 1st grade for 10 years and then back to all day Kdgn. for my last 19 years. I really loved the kids and the challenges they presented daily.My decision to retire was helped along by Gov. Christie's quest to destroy public education! I substitute teach all grades once in a while to stay connected to both current trends in education and to my friends whom I miss dearly. Jazz and I were finally married in 1982 and have always lived in town. We have been in the house on New St. for 27 years after a few yrs. in a smaller house. We began our family with the birth of Richard Jr. in 1985 and added another son, Jonathan in 1990. They are our pri...Expand for more