Livingston Woman, Essex County Teacher Passes Away Unexpectedly

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Jennifer Stulberger Feinberg, a life-long resident of Livingston and an elementary school teacher at South Mountain School in South Orange, died unexpectedly on Monday at the age of 47, reports say.

Feinberg was born on Sept. 28, 1969, in Boston, MA, and graduated from Livingston High School, Muhlenberg College and Bank Street College of Education, according to an obituary from the Bernheim Apter Kreitzman Suburban Funeral Chapel.

According to the obituary:

“Jenn was well known for her warm smile and outgoing, friendly nature. Jenn was a dedicated elementary school teacher and will be remembered as an educator who cared deeply about her students and changed many lives for the better. She was also a dedicated practitioner of yoga.

“Jenn was a devoted and loving mother to her three sons, Jack, Josh and Jesse. She is also survived by her mother, Audrey Stulberger, and her brother, Adam Stulberger. She was predecessed by her father, Dr. Eugene Stulberger.

“Contributions in memory of Jenn may be made to the Feinberg Children Education Trust, 74 Westview Road, Short Hills, NJ 07078.”

MOURNING A TEACHER AND FRIEND

South Mountain School Principal Alyna Jacobs sent a letter to parents and community members in the district about Feinberg’s passing:

“It is with tremendous sadness that I share with you the news that 4th grade teacher Jennifer Feinberg passed away this morning. Ms. Feinberg was a beloved member of our school community. She was an incredibly positive, open, and warm individual – the kind of teacher who inspired kids to love to come to school each day. We will miss her as a friend and a colleague. Our hearts are broken.

“Whether you discuss this with your children or not, they are likely to hear about it from other students on the bus, walk to school, or playground. We therefore suggest that you consider talking about this with your children, in a way that feels comfortable for you, before they return to school on Wednesday. The following link provides guidance for helping children deal with grief and news of death: http://www.sasd.k12.pa.us/Down...

“The South Mountain administrative team, school social workers, and teachers will actively support students as they process the passing of this beloved teacher. We will have additional school social workers on-site on Wednesday, and available as needed in the coming days. If your child shows signs of stress or needs support processing grief, please notify his or her teacher or a member of the administrative team. We will be offering additional support to the students in Ms. Feinberg’s classes, as well.

“We extend our deepest sympathy to Ms. Feinberg’s family and to all of the students and families whose lives she has touched.”

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