Corrado And Shaw Announce Run for Bernards Township School Board

BASKING RIDGE, NJ — Janice Corrado and David Shaw announced Monday that they are running for two three-year seats on the Bernards Township Board of Education(BOE).

"Both candidates are committed to bringing stability back to the BOE. Their thoughtful, considered action will maintain our schools’ positive reputation, put the focus back on education, all in a fiscally responsible manner," according to a release from Corrado and Shaw for Bernards BOE.

Corrado is a retired teacher, literacy coach, and reading specialist. She is currently serving on the William Annin Middle School Principal’s Advisory Committee and on the executive board of Bernards Parents of Exceptional Children.

She is also a second-term president of the Bernards Township Special Education Parent Advisory Committee, a group that advocates for our special-needs students and their families.

Corrado also previously ran for a seat on the Board in 2022 under the campaign slogan "Education For All" along with Guddia "Herpreet" Singh, Erica Blackman, and Suzanne Schafer-Skalski.

Corrado and her husband, Dave, have lived in Basking Ridge for 25 years and have two daughters. Their older daughter graduated from Ridge High School and is a rising senior at Fairleigh Dickinson University, while their younger daughter is a rising freshman at Ridge.

"My husband and I are so thankful for the dedicated teachers and administrators who have helped our daughters succeed and adapt to their learning challenges," Corrado said. "Serving the community as a member of the Board of Education is how I want to pay it forward."

Shaw and his wife, Lindsay, moved to Bernards Township eight years ago. Like many others, they made the choice to live in Bernards, in part, due to the superior school system. They have two daughters, ages 8 and 5, who will attend Cedar Hill School next year.

Shaw began attending BOE meetings in order to learn about the budget process and weigh in with his thoughts on how to save taxpayer money. A certified public accountant for more than 25 years, he has spent the past 20 years working for Lincoln Educational Services, currently as the vice president of finance.

Shaw also has experience working with unions, vendors, and insurance brokers, reviewing and negotiating contracts, and is well versed in compliance and software integration.

"My professional experience would be a huge asset to the board, as many of the members’ responsibilities are those I handle on a day-to-day basis," Shaw said. "If elected, I believe I can contribute my skill set and improve the quality of education while keeping a careful eye on costs."

According to the campaign's release, Corrado and Shaw believe boards function best when members work collaboratively and when decisions are made in the best interests of students rather than based on personal ideology.

"We are grateful for the opportunity to serve and look forward to a robust campaign," said Shaw.

"We promise to treat all members of the community, our teachers, and our administrators with the respect they deserve," said Corrado.

For more information visit: corradoshaw.com.