Amy M. Ziebarth Joins Far Brook as Head of School

SHORT HILLS, N.J., July 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Amy M. Ziebarth has become Head of Far Brook School, an independent, coeducational day school for students in Nursery through Grade Eight.  

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Ms. Ziebarth said of her new post, "I am pleased and excited to join Far Brook School. For years, I have admired and respected Far Brook for its commitment to teaching the whole child and its emphasis on balancing academic excellence with character and community.  I am committed to partnering with Trustees, faculty, and administration to continue implementing Far Brook's strategic plan.  And most importantly, I look forward to connecting with Far Brook students and their families as we begin our school year together."

"Far Brook is delighted and proud to have a Head of Ms. Ziebarth's caliber," said Mary Sue Fisher, Chair of the Far Brook Board of Trustees. "Ms. Ziebarth is a gifted and respected leader in education who embodies Far Brook's values and philosophy. Ms. Ziebarth will lead Far Brook with inspiration and excellence for years to come."

Ms. Ziebarth has served for the past twelve years as the Executive Director of New Jersey SEEDS, a multi-million dollar non-profit located in Newark, NJ, which prepares gifted students from financially limited families for placement in independent schools. Before working with NJ SEEDS, Ms. Ziebarth served as the Director of Admissions and Financial Aid at Kent Place School in Summit, NJ, where she also taught history.

Ms. Ziebarth's work at NJ SEEDS received widespread recognition. Delbarton School named her Educator of the Year in 2001.  NJ SEEDS was awarded the national Mutual of America Community Partnership Award in 2006 and was recognized by the Oprah Winfrey Angel Network with a grant of $100,000.

Far Brook School is an independent, coeducational day school for students in Nursery through Grade Eight located in Short Hills, NJ.  Far Brook offers its students an innovative and challenging academic curriculum in which great music, literature, and art are a natural part of each student's daily life. The School is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and can be found on the web at www.farbrook.org.

SOURCE Far Brook School