The five Byram Hills educators who received tenure in 2017-2018 were honored by the Board of Education in June. They are: (from left in the back row) Robert Castagna, director of health education, physical education and athletics; Jessica Shaw, English language arts teacher at Byram Hills High School; Jill Boynton, director of special services; (from left in the front row) Mary Brady, special education teacher at Wampus Elementary School; and Deepak Marwah, director of fine arts. “Tenure means a commitment,” Superintendent Jen Lamia said. “Through extensive observations and extensive collaborations, the District feels confident not only in what you’ve done, but what we think you will continue to do for the children of Byram Hills. Each one of you has exemplified, for me, how collaboration with colleagues supports our kids.”