2007 Breakfast

Educators for Kids hosted its Third Annual Scholarship Breakfast on Sunday December 9th at the Vince Lombardi Center in Newark.

This year, Educators for Kids honored four individuals who have demonstrated commitment and dedication to the children of Newark. Our proud honorees were:

Mr. Robert D'Amico

Principal, Wilson Avenue School

Mr. Richard Maraviglia

Coach, Barringer High School

Captain Michael Marelli

Newark Police Department, Traffic Division Commander

Captain Dominick Saldida

Newark, Police Department, North Ward Commander

Thanks to the generosity of our sponsor, Sansone Auto Group, Educators for Kids was able to award $500 scholarships to three exceptional Newark students. These three young men should make us all feel proud. The recipients of this year's scholarships were:

Mr. Nicholas Antunes

St. Benedict's High School Senior

Mr. Edgar Fernandez

Barringer graduate, Bloomfield College

Mr. Robert Mercado

Abington Avenue School, W. Caldwell Sp. Ed. School

Congratulations and best wishes to our scholars and their families.

2007 Event Pictures

Educators for Kids, honorees, and special guests.

From l to r, Barbara Lardieri,President Educators for Kids, Marc Priccaciante, Vice President Educators for Kids, Mr. Clifford Minor, Mr. Harry J. Romeo, Founder Educators for Kids, Captain Michael Marelli, Mr. Robert D'Amico, Mr. Richard Maraviglia, Mayor Kenneth Gibson.

Presentation of $1,500 check from Sansone Auto Network for scholarships.

From l to r, Mr. Marc Priccaciante, Mr. Harry Romeo, Educators for Kids, Mr. Mike Pilles, Sansone Auto Network.

Presentation of scholarships to Newark students. From l to r, Mr. Mike Piles, Sansone Auto Group; Mr. Robert Mercado, Abington Avenue School, Mr.Harry Romeo, Educators for Kids; Mr. Nicholas Antunes, St. Benedict's High School; Mr. Edgar Fernandez,Barringer High School; Ms. Barbara Lardieri, Educators for Kids.