It's Official: Millburn Has Two New School Board Members

MILLBURN, NJ - The Millburn Board of Education is back at full capacity as John Westfall-Kwong and Sonali Ganti were sworn-in on on Jan. 28.

Westfall-Kwong and Ganti were chosen to fill the vacancies left by the abrupt resignations of Kate Foss and Jennifer Woodhouse in December.

Both women cited personal reasons for leaving. A total of 11 Millburn residents applied and gave statements of interest and qualification for the positions.

"It was inspiring to see so many people who represent the depth of talent, dedication and vision in the community express an interest in serving their community, and share the gifts they can each bring to our schools and to the Board of Education," said Superintendent Christine Burton.

According to officials, both Westfall-Kwong and Ganti are longtime school and community volunteers. Westfall-Kwong served on the Board of Education from 2013 to 2016, with one year as President. Ganti has been PTO President at Hartshorn and Millburn High School.

This isn't the first time Westfall-Kwong has been appointed to the school board, back in 2013, he was appointed to fill the vacancy left when Jean Pasternak resigned to focus on family matters.

(Photo courtesy of the Millburn School District)

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