About Me

About Me

My name is Ashley Paladino and I am a History teacher at Hackensack High School. I teach Special Education students that are in the 9th and 10th grades. In November 2013, I was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia; a carrier of the Philadelphia positive trait. I underwent 4 extensive rounds of chemotherapy, and required a bone marrow transplant. I was fortunate enough that my sister was a perfect match and was able to be my donor for the bone marrow transplant procedure. In June 2014, my transplant oncologists gave me the best news that I had heard in months; I was cancer free! In September 2014, I was able to return back to my teaching position at Hackensack High School. After my long hard fought battle, I wanted to give back to the people that supported me every step of the way. I have established a scholarship foundation for graduating seniors at Hackensack High School and 8th grade students at South Hackensack Memorial School. With your help I hope we can provide financial support for those students looking to further their education.

- Graduated from So. Hackensack Memorial School 2004

- Graduated from Hackensack High School 2008

- Graduated from Kean University with my BA in History and Special Education 2013

- Graduated from Kean University with my Masters in Special Education: Learning and Behavioral Disabilities 2022

- Started teaching at Hackensack High School as a Special Education History educator Sept. 2013

- South Hackensack School Board member January 2017 

    - Vice President: January-December 2020

    - President: January-December 2022 & 2023

- Currently working on my Post Masters Degree in LDTC certification @ Kean University