New Bernards School Board Member Selected To Fill Open Seat

BASKING RIDGE, NJ — Guddia Singh was unanimously chosen by the Bernards Township Board of Education to fill an open seat.

Singh, a mother of three, a chef and wellness executive was selected out of four candidates including Nimish Amin, Carl Bird and Titus George.

"When my family was househunting some 5 years ago we were drawn to Basking Ridge because of the awesome school system. My husband and I grew up in loving, education-focused communities and we only wanted to have that experience for our children as well. Moving to Basking Ridge and living in this town for the past 5 years has proven to us we have made the right choice," said Singh during her statement at the Monday night BOE meeting.

Singh had previously worked as a Wellness Executive at Goldman Sachs and now works as a trained chef licensed in health and wellness. She runs her own business and is also a Girl Scout troop leader. She had started her local chapter in 2016 at Mount Prospect School.

"I am ready to observe learn and advocate for our children," said Singh. "They are our future, our community's future."

Singh will serve through the end of 2021 when the term expired. If she chooses to she can file to run in the November election to continue serving beyond this year.

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