Beyond its curriculum-aligned field trips, the New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) at American Dream is dedicated to providing educators with even more valuable resources while also honoring their commitment to students! Join the NJHOF educator email list
Educator testimonial: NJ Hall of Fame professional development
New Brunswick K-12 Music Supervisor Robert Sears was enthusiastic about a recent visit to the NJHOF. “Our visit was a transformative experience, bridging history and modern engagement. Immersive technology, from life-size holograms to the virtual karaoke stage, blew our staff away and sparked endless ideas for classroom innovation. With partners like TeachRock and resources including student scholarships, the Hall of Fame is more than an exhibit; it’s a vital educational partner. It was a day of profound inspiration.”
To learn more about hosting a professional development event at the NJHOF, email Learning@NJHallofFame.org.
Honoring education’s everyday heroes: Marbel Tamayo
For more than two decades, Paterson Spanish teacher Marbel Tamayo has mentored students. Since 2015, she’s remained committed to her classroom while battling non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. In 2025, Marbel received the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP) Support Award. On March 7, she was honored as an NJHOF Everyday Hero in front of her family, students, colleagues and Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh.