Garwood Legacy In Video Series
Submitted by Bruce Paterson
Two members of the Garwood Historical Committee interviewed School Superintendent, Dr. Teresa Quigley, on July 27, 2022, just prior to her retirement from the Garwood School District.
Dr. Quigley was inspired to pursue a career in teaching, specifically in Special Education, by her special needs brother. While originally from New York, she moved into the area after college. She presently resides in Scotch Plains with her family. As the former Ms. Cahill, she applied for a position in the Garwood Schools in 1989 and was hired as a Language Arts teacher. After furthering her own education, her subsequent positions in Garwood included Coordinator of Special Services in the year 2000, and Supervisor of Special Services and Curriculum & Instruction in 2002. In 2003 Dr. Quigley was appointed to the Principal position. Then in 2007, she was selected to be our Superintendent of Schools.
When asked what she is most proud of during her time in the district, she cited the genuine caring and concern for each student and staff member, especially during the extraordinary challenges of COVID. Throughout her distinguished career, she witnessed and adapted to the many changes occurring in the field of education, school district safety being one major concern.
During the interview, she bestowed upon the Historical Committee several school-related historical artifacts. One was a 48-star American Flag that flew over our Washington School in 1936, and which will be proudly displayed soon.
This videotaped interview is an ongoing program from the Garwood Historical Committee’s, “Garwood Legacy In Video Series” (a.k.a. G-LIVES). The Historical Committee would like to thank Dr. Quigley for her 33 years of dedication and commitment to the Garwood students, district and community. We wish her all the best in her well-deserved retirement.
