COMMUNITY LION'S ROAR

Desiree Nuhn is excited to serve as the Student Learning Intervention Supervisor for the Lindenwold Public School District. She earned a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education from Fairleigh Dickinson University in 2009 and a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Stockton University in 2017. She also holds certifications in Bilingual/Bicultural Education and English as a Second Language (ESL).

Ms. Nuhn began her career as a bilingual teacher and has dedicated her work to supporting multilingual learners and their families. Over the past six years, she has served as an assistant principal, partnering with students, staff, and families to create positive school experiences and promote student success.

She is passionate about ensuring that all students have access to the support, resources, and opportunities they need to reach their full potential. Ms. Nuhn looks forward to working collaboratively with educators and families to foster student growth and achievement throughout the district.

Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her son, Xavier, and her two mini Goldendoodles, Valentino and Lucille. She also enjoys hiking, hot yoga, cooking, and spending time near the water.

Ms. Nuhn is honored to be part of the Lindenwold community and is committed to supporting the success of every student.

Jennifer Bastedo is thrilled to join the Lindenwold Public School District as the Multilingual Supervisor overseeing English as a Second Language, Dual Language Bilingual Education, and World Language Programs. A highly certified administrator, she holds New Jersey endorsements as a Principal, Supervisor, and Teacher Leader, alongside specialized credentials in ESL and Elementary Education. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and Spanish from Kean University and an M.A. in English Language Learning from Western Governors University.

Mrs. Bastedo brings over 20 years of PK–12 instructional leadership and linguistic expertise to her role. A proud recipient of the High Achiever's Educator Award for exceptional student reading progress, she specializes in using evidence-based strategies to close achievement gaps. Her administrative background includes authoring a comprehensive District ESL Handbook and designing collaborative peer observation systems to support teacher growth. As a lifelong language learner who speaks Spanish as a second language, she utilizes her personal journey to bring deep empathy and insight to her leadership.

Driven by a passion for educational equity, Mrs. Bastedo is dedicated to empowering educators, partnering with families, and expanding language programming to unlock the full potential of our global citizens. She looks forward to collaborating closely with district staff and families to foster measurable academic success and global literacy across all grade levels.

Inspired daily by her husband and two daughters, Mrs. Bastedo loves traveling with her family when she is away from the office. She is honored to be part of the Lindenwold community and is deeply committed to supporting the growth and achievement of every student.