'Social Media in Education' Parent Connection Coming to Wyckoff

The educational landscape is changing as a result of continuous advances in technology. Learn how schools and educators are utilizing social media to improve communications, enhance public relations, increase student engagement and teach digital citizenship. Learn how to work with your children to promote safety and create a positive digital footprint.

Renowned social media expert Eric Sheninger is the Principal at New Milford High School located in Bergen County. He is passionate about establishing and fostering learning environments that are student-centered, collaborative, flexible, and prepare all learners to succeed in the 21st Century. 

As an educational administrator he firmly believes that effective communication, listening, support, shared decision making, and the integration of technology are essential elements necessary for the transformation of school cultures. 

Eric has emerged as an innovative leader in the use of social media and web 2.0 technology as tools to engage students, improve communications with stakeholders, and help educators grow professionally.  Eric is a NASSP Digital Principal Award winner (2012), PDK Emerging Leader Award recipient (2012), winner of Learning Forward's Excellence in Professional Practice Award (2012), Google Certified Teacher, Adobe Education Leader, ASCD 2011 Conference Scholar, co-author of "Communicating and Connecting With Social Media: Essentials for Principals" and "What Principals Need to Know About Teaching and Learning Science", writer on education for the Huffington Post, co-creator of the Edscape Conference, sits on the FEA Board of Directors, and was named to the NSBA "20 to Watch" list in 2010 for technology leadership.  

He now presents and speaks nationally to help other school leaders embrace and effectively utilize technology. His blog, A Principal's Reflections, was selected as Best School Administrator Blog in 2011 by Edublogs.

The Parent Connection, “Social Media in Education: What Parents Need to Know” at the Wyckoff YMCA is happening Wednesday, October 16 at 7 p.m.