About Mr. Rahner

My name is Mr. Rahner and I am a Special Education Teacher in the areas of math and science at New Providence Middle School and New Providence High School. I am in my seventh year of teaching.

I have achieved two graduate degrees with a Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction from Caldwell University and a Masters in Reading from Montclair State University.  I completed my undergraduate degree in teaching at Juniata College in Pennsylvania.

My six state-issued teaching certifications are in the areas of early childhood education, elementary education, middle school mathematics, special education, Reading Specialist, and English as a Second Language (ESL). Additional certifications include Work Based Learning (WBL) Supervisor (formerly Structured Learning Experience), Google for Education: Level 2 Educator, and Mental Health First Aid. 

Additionally, I was able to work as an Extended School Year (ESY) Teacher at the Developmental Learning Center (DLC) in Warren, as part of Morris-Union Jointure Commission (MUJC) in summer 2025. I was a teacher of an 18-to-21 year old class!

As a teacher, I believe in growth mindset and the power of "...YET!"

Here are some things you should know about me:

Favorite color: Blue

Favorite food: Pizza

Favorite activity: Running

Favorite ice cream flavor: 91716 at Zita's (vanilla ice cream with chocolate covered pretzels, caramel, peanut butter, and chocolate chips)

Favorite state (besides New Jersey): Pennsylvania

Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions or concerns. This is going to be a wonderful school year!

Email: srahner@npsdnj.org