Jacquelyn Schultz
Position: Special Education Teacher
School: Franklin Elementary School
School District: Bergenfield Public School District
City, State: Bergenfield , NJ
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Jacquelyn Schultz was nominated by a parent of student, Jennifer Cerezo.
"Jacquelyn Schultz is the kind of teacher who makes an unforgettable impact on her students, and she has done that for my daughter. After years of my daughter struggling with confidence and schoolwork, Ms. Schultz was the teacher who truly turned things around. She can understand each child's unique needs, and her unwavering support helped my daughter believe in herself again. Ms. Schultz not only focused on academic growth but also fostered a nurturing, inclusive environment where my daughter could flourish," said Cerezo. "It was clear from the start that Ms. Schultz saw each of her students as individuals and took the time to connect with them personally."
What truly sets Ms. Schultz apart is her dedication to inclusion. She consistently goes above and beyond to support not only her students but also their families.
"She contacted me regularly, offering advice, encouragement, and reassurance. Her commitment also extended to her colleagues, as she was always ready to lend a hand or share her expertise," said Cerezo.
"In addition to her work with my daughter, Ms. Schultz also took the time to bring my son, who has autism, into her classroom. She organized a special day where he read to her class, allowing the students to learn about autism in a meaningful and hands-on way. This gesture was meaningful to my son and reinforced the inclusive and supportive atmosphere she fosters in her classroom," Cerezo added.
"Ms. Schultz is truly an extraordinary human being. Her leadership, dedication, and unwavering commitment to her students have made a lasting difference in my daughter's life. She is a LifeChanger—transformative, inspiring, and empowering. She has demonstrated a remarkable ability to build confidence, create a positive atmosphere, and ensure every student feels valued. Her adherence to high moral and ethical standards and her relentless pursuit of excellence in education make her an outstanding role model for her students and colleagues," said Cerezo.
Ms. Schultz has such an amazing soul. she always know how to cheer people up! She brings happiness to everyone. I also want to say thank you to Ms. Schultz for hosting the color run and fun and fitness.
Also for coaching the basketball and volleyball team! She has done so much for us! hosting 2 activities
and coaching 2 teams! Ms. Schultz is so hard working! She Hosts and does this stuff for us. Thank you Ms. Schultz for being a wonderful teacher!
Ms, Schultz is a amazing teacher she helps me when I'm down when I am sad Ms, Schultz let me sit in her classroom and play around with the toys in her room. She is so caring and helpful. I don't know what I would do without her. Whenever you are not happy she will always be there.
Jackie Schultz was my TAP student when she was in her senior year of high school. That means, she came to my 2nd grade classroom for an hour or so each day, all year long to work with my (our) students. As a high school teacher apprentice, she was already changing lives of the kids she worked with in my class. She was a natural at interacting and creating a solid rapport with our students based on respect and kindness. She has since gone on to have a classroom of her own; sharing her natural teaching abilities and her devotion to all of her student population. She puts others first and takes her love and devotion for her kids outside the classroom too. She goes to see her students when they play sports and things of that nature and she also coaches different sports as well; spreading her kindness and good sportsmanship skills to others, making the world that much more of an better place to be in. It is an honor to know and work with Jackie (Ms. Schultz). She puts her heart and soul into her kids and her workplace. She deserves this wonderful honor whole heartedly.
Ms.schultz is a loveable teacher and when she runs fun and fitness,when I don´t have snack she gives me pretzel sticks,I also like when at the end of the year she gives us ice lollies. Ms.schultz is such a loveable teacher and energetic and caring
Ms.Schultz is a great teacher for my brother! Thank you for helping and teaching him.
Ms.Schultz is an awesome person. She is so caring to everyone and treats others the way she wants to be treated.She also runs so many fun activities for kids to do like fun and fitness. At fun and fitness, she plans fun and cool games to play, and makes sure everyone is okay. She never excludes kids out of games. Ms. Schultz is a wonderful person to see, she brings joy and happiness to everyone, and so caring. She is also very fun and fantastic, she is also creative too.I love having her as a teacher in the school.
Congratulations Ms. Schultz! I'm very happy for you! You help kids all the time and now look at you, you're now nominated! I bet your parents are so happy and proud! You are and will always be a good teacher!
Ms. Schultz is a very kind teacher when I had her for fun and fitness she made things really fun !! she let play whatever we wanted to play!!! she even gave us popscies best teacher ever!:}
Ms.schultz is the most fun teacher i met I did fun and fitness which she made and at the end she gave popsicle to all of us which was every thoughtful and kind.Also she made the color run which was really fun she is really kind
You are very Inspirational to so many! Such Wonderful words here to describe the Compassionate and Kind person that you are! Your parents must be so Proud of You ! You are leaving a beautiful lasting Impression with your students which they will hold on to for the rest of their lives. So WONDERFUL ??
Sounds like an amazing teacher. I hope I reached that goal when I was a special education teacher. A well deserved honor!
Jackie is a teacher we all want to work with and a teacher a parent wants their child to have. She is kind, nurturing, and cares about her students beyond the school day. She treats her co workers with kindness and appreciation. Not only did the children learn but they had fun while doing it! I can’t think of a better person to receive this special award!
OK, yes, I am Jacquelyn's Mom, so I may be a little biased. But that just makes me more qualified to tell you why I believe she deserves this amazing award of Life Changer of the Year. Who knows her better than her Dad and me?
Ever since Jacquelyn was a young girl, she has always been very caring, helpful and compassionate. In Preschool her teachers told us that although she was the youngest in her class, she would help tie her classmate's shoes and zipper their coats. In Elementary school she loved to be the teacher's helper, and earned an award, "Wings" that was awarded to students that helped their classmates who needed a hand at times. While in college, she volunteered as a "Big Sister" in the Big Brother/Sister program and took some young girls under her wing and helped them feel special.
After graduating college Jacquelyn has been involved with our local Challenger Program, assisting at baseball and basketball games, as well as encouraging many young children to be the best they can be, whether on the field or in a classroom. She has a natural ability to form a close bond with her students, and their families. She attends concerts, sporting events, cheer competitions, birthday parties of both current and former students. Anything to show them that they are important and that she cares about them. She has coached Soccer, Volleyball and Basketball, and her athletes look up to her and respect her.
At the school Jacquelyn teaches Special Education, she has been awarded Educator of the Year and also was a recipient of Teachers who Rock. She organized an event called Color War that raises awareness for Children with Autism that was a wonderful success - so much fun was had by both students and staff. She volunteers to organize events like the school holiday parties, and monthly teacher breakfasts, and teaches after school classes.
Jacquelyn's Dad and I have had parents and students alike stop us and confide in us how much their child respects her as a teacher and/or coach. They tell us that she has turned their child's attitude around towards school and that they look forward to her class. Jacquelyn believes that all students deserve to be recognized and appreciated, and she goes out of her way to make sure they all feel seen, heard and understood.
We may not be in the classroom with her, but we see the care and compassion that Jacquelyn has for all the children that her life touches. We couldn't be prouder of the Educator and woman that she is and how deserving she would be for the Life Changer of the Year award.
Jackie is an incredible educator, but an even better daughter, sister and person. Jackie was always meant to be a teacher because of her natural proactive and generous nature. She goes to extraordinary lengths to put her students first and is committed to challenging herself to be best version of herself every time she walks into the classroom. If there were more educators out there like Jackie, the world would be a far better place. I know Jackie’s successes are contagious and she will continue to inspire other educators like myself to take my teaching to the next level. Thank you for everything you do to put smiles on the faces of kids each and every day!
Coach Shultz was my coach for two years in middle school volleyball. She had a very strong connection with all the girls on the team. She was such a good coach and always pushed me to try my best. I never really played on a team for volleyball before and I have gotten so much better with her help. Coach Shultz truly changed my life for the better. As my volleyball coach, her unwavering support and dedication were instrumental in my personal growth and development. She always pushed me to reach my full potential, both on and off the court, instilling in me a sense of confidence and determination. Her positive attitude and belief in my abilities made a significant impact, and I’m incredibly grateful for her guidance and mentorship. Coach Shultz wasn’t just an amazing coach; she was a role model who inspired me to strive for excellence in everything I do!
Mrs.Shultz was an amazing coach to me for two years and showed me how to love a sport that I didn’t know much about. She taught me the basics and fundamentals and has shown me how to be a successful player. I will never forget her in my years of playing.
Ms Schultz was my teacher for 3 years She was the best. She made learning fun and interesting. She made me feel comfortable to answer questions and to ask questions in class. She helped push me to work harder and learn. She is a teacher that I will never forget having. She made a difference. Thank you.
Miracles happen in Ms. Jackie Schultz' classroom every day---one student at a time. She is the kind of teacher who makes a huge difference in the lives of her students whom she clearly loves. She is enthusiastic, dedicated, caring, highly skilled and most important, conveys to her students that they CAN succeed. Little by little, she gets them to believe in themselves which brings out the best in them. Many of her students have had difficulty meeting with success until they enter her room. Surely they will remember her for the rest of their lives! Beyond the classroom, she is admired and respected by all for what she gives to the school community and as a colleague. She has earned this nomination and truly deserves to win! She is an authentic LIFE-CHANGER!
Ms. Schultz is a FANTASTIC teacher and it has been an honor to watch her advocate for and teach her students. The rapport that she has with her students, families, and colleagues is admirable! She goes out of her way to ensure that everyone is taken care of and always puts the needs of others before herself. Ms. Schultz is the definition of a wonderful teacher and is someone who I strive to be like in my own classroom.
From what I have heard about Ms.Schultz, she is an amazing teacher and is are someone who has a sweet soul. She cares for the people around herself when they need someone's shoulder's to lean on. I say congratulations on their award! They deserve it.
Ms. Schultz is a stellar teacher, role model, and advocate for all students. She is a beacon of hope, catalyst for change, and an inspiration to many.
Ms. Schultz possesses many qualities as a great teacher. She is very in tuned to her students needs, their challenges, and takes the time to capitalize on their strengths.
Her teaching style is very engaging. She provides students with positive guidance and utilizes effective teaching practices in meaningful activities. Her hands-on learning approach incorporates well thought-out lessons, various learning modalities, encourages team work, and communication opportunities.
Her love of learning and teaching is demonstrated in her daily interactions with students. She is a Life-Changer because she is dynamic, understanding, respectful, and passionate about what she does. I hope Ms. Schultz can continue to impact many more lives in the years to come!
Thinking back to my fifth grade year, I remember how much she helped me. She always believed in me and encouraged me to try harder. She made learning fun and gave me confidence. Thank you for being the BEST teacher !
She is such a kind soul and does whats best for everyone around her.
Jackie is actually one of my former students. I am delighted that someone else sees her genuine care for her students (and her athletes!- Jackie is also a coach). I have seen her in action and know that she is very deserving of this recognition. She goes above and beyond for all of her students as a teacher, advocate, voice, caregiver, coach and most of all just a good kind and caring individual. Way to go Jackie!
I have had the pleasure of working with Jackie for the last few years. As soon as she joined our staff, it was obvious that she would make a difference with our students. Jackie brought new, fun ideas to motivate, inspire, & excite the kids. She is a team player-always willing to take on a task for the greater good. The love she has for her students both past & present is apparent. She can frequently be found supporting them at events in the community. She is the embodiment of her students being “hers” for life. This award is so well deserved & I’m proud to work at Franklin School with her!
Ms.Schultz is one of the best teachers my daughter has had. She has help my daughter so much as she was struggling with her work. My daughter was with Ms Schultz for three years and she made her feel comfortable and safe. We saw her confidence grow during the time she was in Ms Schultz’s class. She enjoyed doing her work and going to school. Ms Shultz is a very patient person and knows what the kids in her class need. She was always there if we had a questions or needed help with something. She goes way beyond for her students. She is truly one of the best.
When you meet Jackie Schultz, you immediately feel like you’ve known her your entire life. She has that special ability to connect with everyone she encounters. Jackie is not just an excellent teacher she is an extraordinary human being who goes above and beyond at every opportunity to listen, encourage, give of herself, and help make the world a better place.
As a Special Education teacher, Jackie is a vocal advocate for her students. She makes sure they focus on their abilities not just their limitations. For many of her students, school can feel overwhelming, but Jackie changes that. She creates a classroom environment where every child feels safe, valued, and capable of success. Her students walk into her classroom greeted by a “hello hug” and leave with a “goodbye hug,” and in between, they experience lessons filled with creativity, encouragement, and fun. Whether it’s through engaging games, personalized notes, or small prizes to celebrate achievements, they know she is someone who believes in them completely.
Jackie doesn’t just teach academics; she teaches life. She sees the whole child and understands the barriers many of her students also face outside the classroom. She provides snacks to keep them focused, supplies to help them succeed, and even clothes when a need arises. She goes the extra mile to connect with families, ensuring they feel supported and heard.
Jackie’s influence doesn’t stop at her students’ lives. For her colleagues, Jackie is the heart of our school. When you’re around her, you can’t help but feel inspired by her energy and positivity. She’s ALWAYS the first to lend a hand, whether it’s organizing charitable projects, leading an after school fitness program, or planning fun activities for staff. I’ve lost count the number of times she’s stepped in when things needed attention, not because she had to, but because she wanted to make things better for everyone.
Jackie’s impact extends beyond academics. As a volleyball and basketball coach, she teaches her students the values of teamwork, perseverance, and discipline. She shows them that success isn’t just about winning, it’s about the process, effort, and learning to work together. Her love for sports, whether cheering on the Yankees or Packers, brings joy to her students and reminds them that life should always have room for fun.
Jackie, congratulations on this well-deserved recognition. You are the very definition of a LifeChanger, not only for your students but for everyone lucky enough to know you.
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Katherine Villone
Spotlight Teacher Spirit Award 2020
Life Changer of the Year, Winner 2015
