Mrs. Kate Lemerich, Supervisor

Ms. Elizabeth Dorsa

Ms. Christine Jarrach

Mr. Martin Klee

Mr. Kevin Smedley

The 21st Century Life and Careers Department in Metuchen Public Schools aims to reach high standards by creating learning experiences that foster problem-solving, higher-order thinking, and collaboration in order to enable all students to adapt to an ever-changing society and prepare them for college and careers. 21st century courses include family and consumer science, business and consumer science, industrial arts, and computer science courses.

Please reach out to Mrs. Lemerich if you have questions.

The Secondary STEM Department of Metuchen Public Schools is a dedicated team of educators committed to inspiring and empowering students through high-quality instruction in middle and high school science, mathematics and 21st century courses. We provide learning experiences that are personalized, engaging and challenging in learning environments where students of all abilities feel supported and empowered to collaborate, explore and excel. We aim to foster independent thinkers, problem solvers, and critical thinkers equipped with the knowledge, tools and skills to make informed decisions and succeed in college, careers and life. By cultivating respect, responsibility, and collaboration, we support students academically, socially, and emotionally, nurturing their growth into innovative and responsible members of society.

The vision of the Secondary STEM Department of Metuchen Public Schools is to create an inclusive and engaging learning environment where students of all abilities feel empowered to embrace challenges, take risks, and persevere in solving complex problems creatively. Guided by our core values of empathy, patience, and engagement, we aim to equip every student to thrive in a rapidly changing world. We want to inspire and cultivate confident, independent thinkers in learning environments that are based on problem-solving and using practices and skills to question and generate solutions. We envision a STEM program that seamlessly integrates critical thinking grounded in relevant contexts and fosters connections across content areas in order to prepare students not only for academic and professional success but also to become citizens capable of contributing meaningfully to society.