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Dr. Suzanne Fico is Named RFH Educator of the Year

The Rumson Fair Haven Regional High School PTSA presented Fico with her award at a faculty meeting on May 18.

Dr. Suzanne Fico was recognized by Rumson Fair Haven Regional High School (RFH) as their 2010-2011 Education of the Year.

The high school's PTSA presented Fico with her award at a faculty meeting on May 18.

The award is well deserved as Dr. Susanne Fico wears many hats. She is the Student Assistance Counselor, the RFH Core Team Coordinator, Educational Initiative Liason, head of Project Prom and Peer Leadership and Straight Edge Advisor. 

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During her time at RFH, she has created a variety of programs for students. To name a few, the Young Men’s group, which discusses the societal pressures that affect young men today; the Young Women’s group; Straight Edge, a support group for students who do not use drugs or alcohol; the Feel Good group, a support group for students who wish to feel better about life and school, and a Grief Group for students who have recently lost a parent. 

Outside of RFH, Dr. Fico also helps to train Monmouth University graduate school interns from the Dept of Mental Health Counseling.

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