The Clark Board of Education approved the hiring of three more new teachers for the 2011-2012 academic year at Tuesday night’s meeting.

Superintendent Ken Knops introduced the new hires, who each thanked the Board for the opportunity to work in the district.

The three new teachers’ contracts will be effective Sept. 14.

The new hires are:

• Justine Koszel, who received her degree from Seton Hall University. She will work as a special education paraprofessional for Valley Road School.
• Susanne Hewitt-Dubeau, who received her degree from Marymount College. She will work as a special education paraprofessional for Carl H. Kumpf Middle School.
• Emilia DiFrancesco, who received her undergraduate degree from the College of Saint Elizabeth. She will be a basic skills teacher at Valley Road School.

“I know you’ll be great in the district,” said Board of Education President Laura Caliguire, who welcomed each to Clark and thanked them for their service.