1939
Ruth K. Newman and her friend Grace combined their teaching talents to establish a day program for Students with Disabilities in her home in South Orange, New Jersey.
Our History
1955
Harriet Raffel, Ruth's daughter, assumed Directorship & Ownership of “The Gramon School”.
1980
The Gramon School moves from the S. Orange Community Center to the school building at St. Raphael's Church in Livingston.
1986
The Gramon Elementary School is established at the Clark School building in South Orange.
1990
The Gramon Elementary School is renamed Glenview Academy as it moves to the Newstead School building on Glenview Avenue in South Orange.
1991
Glenview Academy moves to the Ridge Road School building in Cedar Grove.
1992
Dr. Weeks & Dr. Gerritz acquire The Gramon School from Sam and Harriet Raffel.
1994
Dr. Weeks & Dr. Gerritz acquire TGlenview Academy from Sam and Harriet Raffel.
1995
The Gramon School and Glenview Academy move to Fairfield.
1997
New Beginnings starts as a preschool class/program in Glenview Academy.
2004
New Beginnings is approved as new school and moves into its own building in Fairfield.
2012
Dr. Weeks & Dr. Gerritz establish “The Gramon Family of Schools,” Which include Gramon School, Glenview Academy, and New Beginnings.
2012 - present
The Gramon Family of Schools is currently thriving in Fairfield with more than 250 students.
The Gramon School - East Orange 1939