Summit Teacher Meredith Warmington Memorial Scholarship

Meredith Jane Warmington, a beloved educator at Washington Elementary School in Summit for thirty-four years, died on July 28, 2026, at Overlook Medical Center. She was 56. She faced pancreatic cancer for nearly three years before her death. Her family expressed gratitude to the Critical Care Unit at Overlook Medical Center, Memorial Sloan Kettering, and Summit Health for their care and support.

Warmington joined the Washington Elementary School faculty in 1992 and retired in June 2026. During her tenure, she taught in the FLASH and SNAP summer programs and pioneered the school's STEAM program—covering science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics—developing its curriculum and leading it through her years in Summit. Her impact on student learning and program development shaped the school's approach to integrated education for generations of students.

Beyond the classroom, Warmington earned a Bachelor of Science in Education from Boston University and a Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction from Teachers College, Columbia University. Her formal training combined with her dedication to innovative teaching methods made her a leader in educational development.

Warmington was born in San Salvador, El Salvador, to Nancy and William Warmington, Sr. She spent early childhood in San Salvador and Venezuela before her family lived in Connecticut and Massachusetts and settled in Maryland, where she spent her adolescence. In 1999, she met Jeff Fluharty, a fellow Summit teacher. They married on Kauai in 2002 and made their home in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, where they raised three children: Riley, Rowan, and Henry Fluharty.

She is survived by her husband, Jeff Fluharty; her children; her mother, Nancy Warmington; her sister, Elizabeth Garcia and her husband, Michael; her brother, Bill Warmington, Jr. and his wife, Ann; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Mike and Lorraine Fluharty; her brother-in-law, Ken Fluharty and his wife, Beth; her nephews Ted and Gus Warmington and Dylan Fluharty; and her niece, McKenna Fluharty. Her father, William Warmington, Sr., died in 2023.

The Meredith Warmington Memorial Scholarship has been established at The Summit Foundation. The scholarship supports a graduating Summit High School senior who plans to pursue a college degree in education or a service profession. Community members can honor Warmington's legacy through contributions to the scholarship. Union County Life covers Summit educators, community leaders, and local news. Find more Summit events, businesses, and local news on Union County Life.

FAQ

Q: Who was Meredith Warmington and what was her role in Summit?
A: Meredith Warmington was an educator at Washington Elementary School in Summit for 34 years, from 1992 until her retirement in June 2026. She pioneered the school's STEAM program (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics) and taught in summer programs including FLASH and SNAP.

Q: What educational background did Meredith Warmington have?
A: Warmington earned a Bachelor of Science in Education from Boston University and a Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction from Teachers College, Columbia University.

Q: How can I honor Meredith Warmington's legacy?
A: The Meredith Warmington Memorial Scholarship has been established at The Summit Foundation. It supports graduating Summit High School seniors who plan to pursue a college degree in education or a service profession. Donations can be made online at summitforever.org/donate or by check to The Summit Foundation, PO Box 867, Summit, NJ 07902.

Q: Where was Meredith Warmington from originally?
A: Warmington was born in San Salvador, El Salvador, and spent early childhood in San Salvador and Venezuela. Her family later lived in Connecticut and Massachusetts and settled in Maryland, where she spent her adolescence.

Q: Who survives Meredith Warmington?
A: She is survived by her husband, Jeff Fluharty; three children: Riley, Rowan, and Henry Fluharty; her mother, Nancy Warmington; siblings; and several nieces and nephews.

Q: Where can I find more information about Summit educators and community leaders?
A: Union County Life covers Summit schools, educators, community leaders, and local news. Visit unioncountylife.com for profiles and community updates.