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November Spotlight:
Mrs. Szeluga

"I like good strong words that mean something"
—Jo, from Little Women (Lousia May Alcott)

Stats

- Department and Classes:

English department, but she helps support the whole school!

- Years at CHS:

2019-Present

- Alma mater:

New Dorp High School in Staten Island, NY; CUNY for BA in history and MSEd; and Syracuse University for MLIS in school media.

- Fun Facts:

- My first job out of college was on a 1885 schooner in NY Harbor. I taught adults and children about the sea life of the harbor and basic sailing skills. I also ran a wet lab (a mini-aquarium) on barque Peking (1874).
- I have a 3 year old daughter and a 5 year old son.
- I was born in Manhattan.
- I have been published three times and used to blog for the Brooklyn Public Library -- here's one where I truly went down the genealogy research rabbit hole.
-In 2014, I was honored by the National Council for History Education (NCHE) for "making a significant contribution to the promotion of history education."

Quotes

How has this faculty member impacted your time here at CHS? (Click the arrows to scroll)

Mrs. Szeluga is one of the most hard-working, selfless, and supportive staff members I have had the pleasure of working with during my time in the Cranford school system. Her knowledge seems endless as does her willingness to help students and staff in any way she can.

Rachel Sweet
Class of 2022

Christine Szeluga has done an outstanding job since she's started here as the librarian. She did the phenomenal job of dedicating and renaming the library for a CHS alumn who was a black woman known for breaking racial and gender barriers. She is now running the GEA club and always provides a safe space for all people to learn in the library.

Tyler Nunnally-Duck
STAFF

As of recent, Mrs. Szeluga has been working tirelessly on multiple grants to make the library into the hub of the school. Not to mention how willing she is to help you find materials for research, recommend good book to read, or simply check in on how you are doing. She is most deserving of this prestigious award!

Ethan Sachs
Class of 2022

I joined GEA last year, and she really made me feel welcome in a new school!

Kelsey McIntyre
Class of 2025

Mission Statement

Founded in 2017, the purpose of the "CHS Spotlight" is to honor and preserve the legacy of our CHS teacher, faculty, and staff family who have left a significant impact on CHS.

Nomination Form:

MUST be filled out and submitted through our secure Google Form in order for any current CHS teacher, faculty, or staff member to be considered to be in the spotlight. Nominations are reconsidered every month if the teacher, faculty, or staff member that was nominated is not yet in the spotlight. A teacher, faculty, or staff member will not be reconsidered to be in the spotlight again until two years have passed since they were in.