Cranford Schools Get New Director Of Human Resources

CRANFORD, NJ — The Cranford Board of Education announced Monday that Roseann Walker will begin work as the district's new director of human resources this summer.

"She brings with her a wealth of experience and expertise," said a release sent out by the superintendent's office.

Walker began her career as a second grade elementary teacher in North Plainfield Public Schools. During her 12 years there, she was also the technology teacher for the elementary and intermediate schools. In 2012, Walker was named the NJ SMART data analysis and assessment coordinator.

She subsequently accepted a new position as the technology coach in Keansburg Public Schools where she initiated a new district website, oversaw student enrollment and supported technology programs in the district, according to the Cranford district.

Walker was appointed as the grants, assessments, and special programs coordinator at Edison Public Schools in 2016. In this role, her responsibilities included writing the ESSA Grant and providing oversight to the disbursement of funds where needed. At the same time, she assumed the role of district anti-bullying coordinator and district testing coordinator for all 19 schools.

She was promoted as the supervisor of health and wellness, a new position, where she successfully transitioned medical benefits to a department that prioritized the well-being for all 3,000 district employees. For a period of time during her tenure in Edison, she also served as the supervisor of transportation and interim director of human resources.

Walker lives in Bradley Beach with her husband Ken and five sons. She also serves on the Bradley Beach Board of Education.

Walker earned her Bachelor of Elementary Education and her Masters in Administration and Supervision from Kean University. She also obtained a second Masters in Early Childhood Education from the University of Phoenix.

Walker is "excited and honored" to be joining the Cranford team in July, said a release.

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