Wende Pettit

Wende Pettit has earned a reputation as someone who can be relied on whenever attention to detail and steady organization are required. With over 15 years of experience supporting leaders in education, healthcare, and small business, she has consistently demonstrated professionalism and the ability to keep things running smoothly. Her work has always centered on helping others succeed by ensuring that processes remain efficient and structured, even in challenging or fast-paced situations. A significant portion of her career was spent serving public school districts in northern Bergen County, New Jersey. For nearly a decade, Pettit worked as an Executive Assistant to the Superintendents of Schools in the River Edge and Fair Lawn Boards of Education. In these roles, she oversaw responsibilities such as preparing board agendas, planning district-wide programs and events, and handling confidential human resource matters. She became the central point of contact for teachers, principals, board members, and community members, ensuring communication was precise and reliable. Her ability to manage budgets, maintain calendars, and oversee detailed reports made her a valuable support to district leadership. She viewed her work as an opportunity to provide stability, allowing administrators and teachers to remain focused on students while she ensured the background operations stayed in order. Before her time in education, Wende gained professional experience in healthcare while working in the Organizational Development and Service Excellence Department at Christian Health in Wyckoff. She supported efforts to improve the workplace environment and employee engagement. In 2015, she received the Bright Idea of the Year Award for a project that repurposed gently used handbags to provide comfort and dignity to nursing home residents. Earlier in her career, Wende spent over ten years managing office operations for a local landscaping company. As Office Manager, she oversaw scheduling, billing, vendor management, and customer service. This experience taught her adaptability and quick responsiveness, skills that she carried into her later roles. Colleagues have often described her as reliable and resourceful, someone who is always prepared and able to bring calm to even the most demanding situations. Pettit is trusted for her discretion, her ability to manage complex projects, and her unwavering commitment to follow-through. Her education at The HoHoKus School of Secretarial Sciences, where she graduated second in her class and was consistently recognized on the Dean’s List, provided a solid foundation for her professional path. She has always valued lifelong learning and has consistently adopted new technologies and systems, enabling her to remain versatile across various industries. Outside of her career, Wende has been dedicated to her family and community in Wyckoff, New Jersey, where she and her husband raised two sons. Her family has long been active in the Wyckoff Fire Department, while she has given back through leadership and volunteer service. She has served as First Vice President of the Lincoln School PTO, managed teams for the Torpedoes Soccer Club, and worked as treasurer for 074ATE1, a nonprofit focused on breast cancer awareness. She has also supported Lily’s Hope Foundation by crocheting hats for premature babies, combining her creativity with her desire to help others. In her personal life, Pettit enjoys crochet, sewing, home decorating, swimming, and reading thrillers. She also has a passion for finding great bargains and spending time at Long Beach Island, where she can relax by the water, collect shells, and enjoy family traditions. Wende Pettit is defined by her dependability, adaptability, and quiet strength. Through her work in education, healthcare, business operations, and community service, she has built a life and career centered on trust, support, and organization. Her story demonstrates how meaningful contributions often come from working behind the scenes with consistency and dedication, and Pettit continues to embody that principle in all that she does.