This article originally appeared in LocalTalkNews.com

When Executive Director Glen Pinder first arrived at Lady Liberty Academy Charter School in Newark last year, the school was disorderly, students were not on task in the classroom and many did not wear their uniforms, a requirement mandated by the school’s charter.

Today, the new administration is firmly in control, classroom instruction is mission oriented with the goal of improving reading and math skills and nearly all of students are in full uniform.

Now just a few months into the school year, Pinder is more confident about his faculty and believes there is a greater sense of camaraderie and professionalism.

This article originally ran in a special four-page section produced by the Newark Charter School Fund in Local Talk News.

When Executive Director Glen Pinder first arrived at Lady Liberty Academy Charter School in Newark last year, the school was disorderly, students were not on task in the classroom and many did not wear their uniforms, a requirement man- dated by the school’s charter.

Today, the new administration is firmly in control, classroom instruction is mission oriented with the goal of improving reading and math skills and nearly all of the students are in full uniform.

After nearly two years as head of the school, Pinder is more confident about his faculty and believes there is a greater sense of camaraderie and professionalism.