Did you know, Dr. Bauer is a former bluebird? She went to VES for kindergarten, first, third, and fourth grade! It was a dream of Dr. Bauer's to teach at VES, and the dream came true, with lots of hard work! After graduating from Montgomery High School, Dr. Bauer went to Rider University where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, Communications, and Special Education. She then went on to get her Masters of Arts in Special Education at Rider University, where she was awarded the 2018 Excellence in Special Education award. In 2023, Dr. Bauer obtained her Doctorate in Educational Leadership, from Nova Southeastern University. Her focus in her Strategic Research Plan was special education, collaboration between educators, and how to implement Quality Teaching Rounds (QTRs). Dr. Bauer's research earned the Dr. Charles L. Faires Outstanding Doctoral Research Award for the 2023-2024 academic year at Nova Southeastern University.  Recently, Dr. Bauer acquired her Supervisor and Principal certifications from Montclair State University. Currently, Dr. Bauer is attending Montclair State University, in order to receive her District Administration certification for New Jersey. 

          Dr. Bauer enjoys traveling the world, spending time with her family, reading, and cooking. She has been to over 30 different countries and often takes trips to Florida. Recently, Dr. Bauer took a trip to Europe, where she went to Gibraltar, Marseille, Genoa, and Livorno. She also visited her family in the region of Frosinone, Italy. Dr. Bauer is always learning family traditions...like how to make homemade pasta!