Scholarship Honors Memory Of Late PTA President In West Orange

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Although the life of Jodey Teller ended much too soon, her memory will endure in a scholarship that will boost her beloved school community, West Orange administrators say.

The West Orange Scholarship Fund recently announced that a new scholarship is being launched in Teller’s memory, paying tribute to the dedication that was “contagious to all who knew her.”

Teller passed away in a tragic accident last Christmas, the West Orange Scholarship Fund stated.

The scholarship – which will benefit future generations of students in the district – will honor the memory of a wife, mother and community advocate who was “lost way too soon,” officials said.

Contributions can be made in two ways: by check or electronically. To pay by check, make checks payable to the West Orange Scholarship Fund, noting “Jodey Teller” in the memo portion. Donations can be mailed to West Orange Scholarship Fund, c/o Jim Quinn, Treasurer, 23 Witte Place, West Orange, NJ, 07052.

• Donate via a Facebook fundraiser
• Donate via the West Orange Public School District website

According to the West Orange Scholarship Fund:

“Jodey and her husband Charles lived in West Orange for over thirty years. They raised their children, Max and Grace in the Gregory section and they attended Gregory Elementary, Roosevelt Middle, and West Orange High Schools. While attending Gregory, Jodey served as PTA Co-President along with long-time friend and former Board of Education member Debbie Hauss. They worked tirelessly with Principal Mary Quigley, teachers, parents, and students to provide a fulfilling and fun elementary school experience for all students. They were instrumental in building the after-school enrichment program, championed the annual Strawberry Festival and developed numerous PTA and school initiatives.”

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