Commissioners Honor Patty Sly in Retirement from P.G. Chambers School
Published on February 13, 2026
Resolution Recognizes Four Decades of Service to Morris County
The Morris County Board of County Commissioners presented a framed resolution of honor to Patty Sly this week in recognition of her retirement as executive director of P.G. Chambers School and her more than 40 years of nonprofit leadership.
Morris County Director Stephen Shaw led the presentation during the board’s public meeting at the Administration and Records Building in Morristown. Sly was joined by her husband, Bob, and son, Jack, as well as Adam Kerins, the school’s new executive director, and Katie Olsen, director of development.
Sly served seven years as executive director of P.G. Chambers School, a regional leader in special education founded in 1954 by parents advocating for education and therapy services for children with disabilities. Under her leadership, the school advanced its mission through three major programs, including a state-approved private school serving approximately 120 children in grades pre-K through 8 from 11 northern New Jersey counties, early intervention services, and contracted programs with districts throughout the region, collectively serving about 900 children annually.
Prior to joining P.G. Chambers School, Sly served 11 years as president and CEO of JBWS, where she helped establish the Morris County Family Justice Center and strengthened services for survivors of domestic violence. Earlier in her career, she held senior leadership roles in health care management at Atlantic Health, including leading the development and opening of Morristown Memorial Hospital’s Carol G. Simon Cancer Center.
Sly also served as chair of the United Way of Morris County and Morris 2000, later known as Morris Tomorrow, advancing initiatives that included the establishment of the Morris County Open Space Preservation Trust Fund and regional transportation planning efforts now known as Avenues in Motion.
The board recognized Sly for her service-minded leadership and advocacy on behalf of children, families and vulnerable populations, noting that her work expanded access to education, health care and supportive services and improved quality of life throughout Morris County and the region.
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Photo 1: (l-r) Katie Olsen, director of development at P.G. Chambers School; Adam Kerins, executive director at P.G. Chambers School; Commissioners Deborah Smith and Thomas Mastrangelo; Commissioner Director Stephen Shaw; husband Bob Chernow; Patty Sly; son Jack; Commissioners Christine Myers and Douglas Cabana; and Commissioner Deputy Director John Krickus.
Photo 2: Patty Sly being presented the framed resolution of honor from Commissioner Director Stephen Shaw.