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JULIE GINSBERG: HAMMARSKJOLD SPECIAL thanked me for “believing in him”. He was in college
EDUCATION TEACHER now and said I had taught him that HE could do
As a college graduate with a secondary English ANYTHING he put his mind to.”
Teaching Certificate in one hand and a Special
Thank you Julie, for serving your life’s purpose of
Education Teaching Certificate in the other, Julie empowering others in your role not only as a special
always knew she wanted to be a powerful force in the education teacher, but as a mother, wife, sister,
lives of children. Within one year of graduating from colleague and confidant. You will surely be missed.
college, Julie married her college sweetheart, Mark
Ginsberg. As she embarked on her new and excitement Over the course of her career, Julie’s encouragement,
-filled journey, she fell into an opportunity to work for empathy and support has positively impacted
corporate America for a few years before giving birth countless lives. We are grateful for Julie’s commitment
to students with special needs and for her kindness
to her two beautiful children, Stephanie and Craig.
and compassion. Best of luck in your endeavors. We
It was during her tenure as a mother, that she began will miss you!
her teaching career. First as a substitute teacher for ten
years when her children were young, then as a
teacher’s assistant at HMS back in 1999. Within only LORRI GOLDBERG: IRWIN STUDENT ASSISTANCE
three short months working as an instructional SPECIALIST
assistant here in EB, Julie excelled to the point where
For over 30 years in East Brunswick, Lorri Goldberg has
she was hired to become a full-time special education dedicated herself to making a difference in the lives of
teacher at Churchill Jr. High School.
children. Before her 29 years at Irwin Elementary
In her own words, Julie, “enjoys the small group School, Lorri’s compassionate, understanding work
instruction of the special education classroom”- where with children was seen at Bowne Munro Elementary
she can “establish a strong rapport with kids by School.
working 1:1 to meet their diverse needs.” This is one of Lorri’s greatest gift can be observed in a room filled
the many reasons Julie is so beloved among her
with children. She has a way of connecting with
students and colleagues.
children and establishing trusting relationships. Lorri
Julie’s unwavering compassion, empathy and ability to reaches this level of relationship, not only with her
empower ALL who know her, is evident in the way she genuine care and concern, and her sensitivity and
has always established a strong rapport with students empathy, but also her passion for equality, respect and
and colleagues. kindness. Lorri is all about getting down on the floor
and sharing stories, sitting around a table and playing
Ms. Ginsberg continually strives to figure out new and
exciting ways to help kids achieve their maximum games, or just engaging children in meaningful,
potential. She is well-versed at providing reflective conversations. Lorri has been a great
encouragement and support even in the most difficult resource for families and staff. It starts with her vast
knowledge, but it is her delivery, of that knowledge
of situations.
that makes those she speaks with open to what she
While Julie has shared a myriad of life’s milestones has to offer. Lorri’s core belief of, “understanding and
with her EB family, the best is yet to be as she will now valuing the whole child, the whole person”, will
have the time to spend in her favorite city, New York continue to inspire those she worked with.
visiting her children and their families as BOTH her
daughter and daughter-in-law who are expecting later Lorri starts the next phase of her journey with the
this year! wedding of her talented and inspiring daughter, Randi.
From there, the sky’s the limit. Lorri looks forward to
When Julie was asked, “what is one of the most time with family and friends, and there could never be
memorable moments of your teaching career?” She enough time for travel, books, lectures, and the many
replied, “Running into one of my former students at creative hobbies which Lorri loves. Of course, working
Wawa on the way home from school. He recognized me with children will always be a part of her plans.
but I didn’t know who he was, as he was all grown up.
He apologized for the way he acted in class and