Navigating Student Success and Community Leadership with Ridgewood's Cara Murray | Ridgewood Talks

Navigating Education Support, Student Success and Community Leadership with Ridgewood's Cara Murray | Ridgewood Talks In this episode of Ridgewood Talks, co-host Jordan Kaufman introduces Cara Murray, a Ridgewood resident, volunteer, and business owner. They delve into Cara's extensive involvement in the Ridgewood community, including her leadership roles in the Willard HSA and the Library Foundation, as well as her ownership of multiple local and regional Huntington Learning Centers. Cara shares her personal journey of moving to Ridgewood, raising her children, and navigating educational challenges and family learning disabilities. The conversation also explores the impact of COVID-19 on education, the importance of individualized learning plans, and the benefits of SAT/ACT prep offered by Huntington Learning Centers. Throughout the episode, Cara emphasizes the strengths of Ridgewood's education system and provides valuable insights into the college admission process.   00:00 Introduction to Ridgewood Talks 01:39 Today's Guest: Cara Murray 01:53 Cara's Journey in Ridgewood 04:12 Challenges and Triumphs in Education 08:34 The Impact of COVID on Learning 11:21 Huntington Learning Center: Programs and Assessments 15:24 Personalized Learning and Community Engagement 19:18 SAT and ACT Prep at Huntington 21:08 Success Stories and Student Journeys 21:47 One-on-One vs Group Learning 22:04 Personalized Learning Approaches 24:01 Ridgewood Education System Highlights 28:46 College Admissions Advice 34:50 Favorite Shows and Books 36:06 Conclusion and Gratitude Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE to stay informed about all things Ridgewood, New Jersey! This episode is produced by Ignite Creator Studios, Bergen County’s premier video podcasting & content strategy service!   Ignite Creator Studios: www.ignitecreatorstudios.com Ridgewood Walks and Talks: www.ridgewoodwalks.com Ridgewood Talks Instagram: www.instagram.com/ridgewood_talks Ridgewood Talks Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/1291013971028083   Hashtags: #RidgewoodNJ #RidgewoodTalks #BergenCountyNJ #RidgewoodNJPodcast #NorthJersey #BergenCountyNews #NJLocalNews #RidgewoodCommunity #BergenCountyEvents #NewJerseyPodcast #BergenCountyUpdates #Learning #College #SAT #ACT #LearningDisabilities #Tutoring Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices