THE SPIRIT OF RENEW AWARD

Sandra and James McTernan

Sandra and James met in 1991 and married in 1992. They live in Summit, New Jersey. Sandra has been a pediatric nurse and nurse practitioner for over 30 years. She has been employed in pediatric public-health initiatives in New York City and New Jersey. James has had a career in finance in New York City for 35 years.

Sandra and James are most proud of their five children—one daughter, Alexandra Rose, and four sons—James, Nicholas, Daniel, and Sean. The McTernans have been members of St. Teresa of Ávila R.C. Church in Summit for 26 years. Sandra and James have raised their family with a strong faith and a belief in giving back to the community. Their children attended the Academy of Our Lady of Peace in New Providence, Oratory Preparatory School in Summit, and Union Catholic High School in Scotch Plains. Their daughter, Alexandra, attended Mount St. Mary Academy in Watchung and is an alumna of Seton Hall University.

James is a trustee of the Scholarship Fund for Inner City Children, a trustee of Patriots’ Path Council of the Boy Scouts of America, and a trustee of Oratory Prep. Sandra has been a trustee of the Foundation of Our Lady of Peace for 13 years. She is also a former trustee of Reeves Reed Arboretum and a board member of the Fortnightly Club of Summit.

The McTernan family are adventure travelers and have traveled to many national parks in North America, Europe, South and Central America, and Canada.