Dr. Edward Meier has been named The Most Caring Counselor in the State of New Jersey by the New Jersey State Interscholastic Association and New Jersey University. Meier was nominated by his students, many of whom are members of the girls’ varsity tennis team. Meier has coached the team for numerous years.
“Dr. Meier is a kind, helpful, impactful and funny counselor who has helped me and many others,” said Ashley Ruiz, a student at Cliffside Park High School. “Besides being a counselor, he’s also my tennis coach. Through that he has shown compassion and understanding toward our entire team.”
“I am so fortunate and proud of my truly incredible students and colleagues,” Meier said. “I am blessed to be an NJEA member and a counselor.”
Meier began his career as a teacher in Cliffside Park in 1982. He was named teacher of the year in 1988 and Time Warner Teacher of the Year in 1996. He began his counseling career at Cliffside Park in 1992. The Bergen County School Counselors Association named him Bergen County Counselor of the Year in 2000 and again in 2011.
Thirty years ago, Meier organized a support group for students who had lost a parent. He continues to facilitate the group. In 2003, the Bergen County School Counselors Association honored him for that work with its Human Rights Award.