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Morristownthisweek
The Best
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Morristownthisweek
Your votes are in: Here’s the Best of Morristown This Week
From August 10 through September 4, we invited our readers to cast their votes in our Best of
Morristown This Week contest. One lucky voter was even selected to win $100.
Readers were asked to be the judge in a wide range of categories, from Best Pizzeria to
Best Physician, Best Pub and Best Real Estate Agent.
Well, the results are in. On the next few pages, you can see the winners and runners-up. In
some cases, there were ties, so we’ve included all the top vote-getters in alphabetical order.
Thanks for voting!
MTW Best Teacher Winner: Marcella DiBenedetto, Frelinghuysen Middle School
By JENNIFER L. NELSON
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M
arcella Di Benedetto, a sixth-grade Italian teacher
at Frelinghuysen Middle School in Morristown, is passionate about helping her students make connections
to the world around them through language.
Nominated Best Teacher, the West Orange resident
is always quick to infuse her lesson plans with personal
experiences, and encourages students to learn about
each other while integrating the Italian culture into their
lives.
“In addition to developing their language skills and
cultural knowledge through real-world scenarios, I
love taking the time to share personal experiences…
whether it’s about Morristown, Italy, or elsewhere, [sharing] helps to personalize their learning experience,” she
said. “This has helped to make learning more meaningful, and remind them how connected we are in this
world and how many opportunities exist in their future
to use their Italian skills and knowledge.”
Not surprisingly, her favorite unit to teach is called
“Tutto di me,” where students have an opportunity to
talk about themselves, their families, homes, likes, dislikes, hobbies, and more. Another favorite classroom
activity adopts the format of “speed-dating” — students are paired up with a partner on a rotating basis
for about 30 seconds to practice asking and answering
questions.
“Regardless of their level, motivation is an enormous
factor,” she said. “Therefore, I incorporate fun, interactive activities into my lessons.”
Though she has always harbored an interest in a
variety of subjects, when it came time to choose her
professional path, Di Benedetto found herself drawn to
her Italian heritage and educational background. She
earned her BA in Italian and M.Ed in Language Education from Rutgers University.
For Di Benedetto, the most rewarding aspect about
teaching is helping students overcome obstacles when
they’re struggling with a difficult concept, and recognizing the moment when it all begins to “click.”
“As a class, I love when they ask to repeat an activity — they don’t even realize that they’re learning, be-
cause they’re too busy
having fun,” she said.
Di Benedetto remains involved in
various facets of the
school and outside
community.
She
serves as board member and recording
secretary of the Italian Teachers Association of New Jersey, is a
member of the Cystinosis Foundation, and
works to collect donations for troops serving
overseas.
Outside of the
classroom, Di Benedetto enjoys booking, baking, and sightseeing, in addition to spending
time with her husband, Nicholas, niece, Gabriella, and
many family members and friends.
MTW Best Teacher Runner-up: Rev. Elizabeth Johnson Blythe, Joyful Noise Nursery School
By JENNIFER L. NELSON
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oyful Noise Preschool and Daycare Center is an educational outreach program of the Presbyterian Church
of Morris Plains, where Reverend Liz Johnson Blythe was
recently named co-pastor with her husband, Scott.
Blythe was also named Best Teacher for her dedication
to the young children who attend school and daycare
at Joyful Noise.
Though she doesn’t serve as a teacher at Joyful
Noise, she often makes herself available to build relationships with families. Sometimes she can even be
found leading an impromptu lesson.
“I just love kids and their natural curiosity,” said
Blythe, referencing a recent conversation with a group
of three-year-olds who wanted to learn all about
the bees on the playground. “I always stop and
talk with children, and at times that might just lead
to a science lesson.”
Blythe characterizes her leadership style as collaborative, which comes across in her sermons and when
working with others for the benefit of the church, the
community, and the students at Joyful Noise. Likewise,
when it comes to children, she goes out of her way to
genuinely listen to what they have to say.
“One thing I always do, no matter how old a child is,
is to take them seriously,” she said.
Born in Louisiana, Blythe grew up in Texas and, after
college, relocated to South Carolina. She moved to
New Jersey to attend Princeton Theological Seminary,
and after living in Baltimore for six years, returned to the
Garden State.
Although Blythe ultimately chose the ministry, there
was a time in her life when she considered becoming a
doctor or, unsurprisingly, a teacher.
“Since I was a child, I knew what I wanted to do
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was help people,”
she said. “As a minister, I get to do a lot
of things…I can be a
leader, and I can be
a teacher.” Blythe’s
mother worked as a
preschool teacher for
30 years, and ultimately became the director of a preschool.
Blythe’s
hobbies
include teaching, crocheting, and traveling;
she is currently learning to sew. She and
Scott have two cats,
Fingal and Loki.
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Antiques &
Collectibles
Bagel Shop
Candy Store/
Ice Cream Parlor
WINNER
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H Jersey Boy Bagels
RUNNER-UP
H Time for a Bagel
WINNER
RUNNER-UP
H The Bargain Box
H Manchester’s Decor
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Assisted Living Facility
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Bakery
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Carpet Cleaning
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Auto Shop
Barber Shop
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WINNER
H Pro Haircutters
WINNER
H Spring Hills Assisted Living
RUNNER-UP
H Sweet Lucy’s Bakery
H J&S Designer Flooring
H Swiss Chalet
H Sunrise Assisted Living
H Mesler’s Auto Body
WINNER
Chiropractor
RUNNER-UP
H Felix Chiropractic Center
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H Dr. Jonathan Taylor
WINNER
H Niko’s Hair Salon
RUNNER-UP
H McDonald Auto Body
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Auto Repair Shop
Butcher Shop
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WINNER
H King’s Supermarket
H Century 21
RUNNER-UP
H Hoeffner’s Meats
H Ed Rolph & Sons
RUNNER-UP
Clothing Store
WINNER
H Shade Tree Garage
H Wells Rug Service
H Lauren B. Clothing
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Contractor
Dry Cleaner
Floor Covering
WINNER
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RUNNER-UP
RUNNER-UP
H Leo’s Contracting &
Painting
H Morristown Cleaners
RUNNER-UP
H Flair Cleaners
H J&S Designer Flooring
H Well’s Rug Service
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H Fernandez & Sons
Masonry
Electrician
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Florist
WINNER
Deli
WINNER
H Horan Electric
H Elliot’s Florist
RUNNER-UP
WINNER
RUNNER-UP
H Fralley Electric
H Morristown Deli
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H Conroy’s Flowers
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Entertainment/
Recreational Activities Garden Center
Dental Specialist
WINNER
H Longfellow’s Deli
WINNER
H Mayo Performing Arts
Center
WINNER
H Dr. Richard Mann
H Agway
RUNNER-UP
RUNNER-UP
H Great Swamp Watershed
Association
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Finance/Banking
Gift Shop
Diner
WINNER
WINNER
H JP Morgan Chase
H International Pottery & Gifts
RUNNER-UP
RUNNER-UP
RUNNER-UP
H Clearview Cinema
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Dentistry of Morristown
WINNER
H Morristown Diner
H Ginty’s Irish Gifts
H TD Bank
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Thank You
Voted Best Pizza!
Voted Best Pub!
Voted Best Restaurant!
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into any of these locations in Morristown
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Offer valid through October 31st, 2011.
Discount is on checks including food.
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Home Furnishings
Legal Services
Pet Shop/Pet Care
WINNER - TIE:
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RUNNER-UP
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H Home European Fine
Furniture
H Wilson’s Interiors
H Advokat & Rosenberg
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H Wiley, Malehorn, Sirota &
Raynes
Home Improvement
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WINNER
H Leo’s Contracting &
Painting
Liquor Store
H Bottle King
RUNNER-UP
H White’s Pharmacy
H Hyatt at Headquarters
Plaza
H Hamilton Park Hotel
New or Used Car
Dealer
RUNNER-UP
WINNER
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Photo Processing
WINNER
H Sandrian Camera
RUNNER-UP
H Rite Aid
H Morristown BMW
H Best Western
Pharmacy
RUNNER-UP
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H Rite Aid
H The Grapeful Palate
Hotel
H Feline Health Center
WINNER
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Jewelers
Physical Fitness Facility
H Subaru of Morristown
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WINNER
H Braunschweiger Jewelers
Orthodontist
RUNNER-UP
WINNER
H Parisi Sports Club
RUNNER-UP
H The Club at Morristown
H Dr. Joseph Arvay
H Aires Jewelers
WINNER
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Physician
Pub or Night Club
Sporting Goods
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H Dr. Brian Smith
H The Office
H Dr. Martin Cohen
H The Soccer Post
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Pizzeria
Real Estate
Broker or Agent
WINNER
H Villa Cafe
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H Tomato Pie
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Plumbing/Heating/
Air Conditioning
Teachers and
their Schools
H Marcella DiBenedetto,
Frelinghuysen Middle
School
H Keller Williams
RUNNER-UP
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Restaurant
Blythe,
Joyful Noise Nursery
School
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Wallpaper/
Painting
H Air Group LLC
H George & Martha’s
H Webster Plumbing & Heating
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H J&K Steakhouse
Pre-School/Nursery School/
Sandwich Shop
Day Care Center
WINNER
WINNER
H Cradles to Crayons
RUNNER-UP
H Joyful Noise Nursery School
H Longfellow’s Deli
RUNNER-UP
H Morristown Deli
WINNER
H Ricciardi’s
RUNNER-UP
H Interiors at 40 Main
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