Passaic Co. Student Awarded Scholarship To William Paterson

WAYNE, NJ — Aidan Herbert is an accomplished high school graduate from Passaic County. Recently, Herbert added yet another accomplishment to the list.

A resident of Haskell and 2021 graduate of Chapel Hill Academy in Lincoln Park, Herbert was announced as one of two recipients of the Joe Gorga Scholarship, awarded by the Alliance of Private Special Education Schools of New Jersey.

Aidan is a member of the Wanaque First Aid Squad, an experience that sparked his interest in the medical field. He will be attending William Paterson University in Wayne in order to pursue a nursing career.

"Aidan has worked very hard to overcome obstacles and achieve his goals for the future," said Diane Somers of Chapel Hill Academy. "We are very proud of him."

The Alliance is a nonprofit group of 40 state-approved private special education schools in Northern and Central New Jersey committed to great outcomes for students with disabilities.

The Joe Gorga Scholarship was established by the Alliance of Private Special Education Schools of New Jersey in order to "support and empower educators and advocates who serve students with special needs through education, information support, and advocacy."

The late Joe Gorga was a special education administrator and lifelong advocate for students with disabilities. He was also a leader on the Alliance’s founding board.

Chapel Hill Academy is an approved private school for students with learning, social, emotional, and behavioral issues in grades kindergarten through 12th grade.

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