Chapter News
Atlantic-Cape May Consortium – Contacts: President – Linda Meranus, atlantic-cape-may-president@njtesol-njbe.org Co-Chairs: – Tammy Mulino atlantic-cape-may-1@njtesol-njbe.org; Kim O’Brien atlantic-cape-may-2@njtesol-njbe.org; Mary Delcher atlantic-cape-may-3@njtesol-njbe.org; & Pat Jasinski atlantic-cape-may-4@njtesol-njbe.org
Bergen County Chapter – Planning ahead, Maggie Churchill will be our guest speaker in February. Please invite your content area colleagues and administrators as well. Everyone is welcome. Please register here on Eventbrite Contact: Chair, Melissa Weathers, bergen-chair@njtesol-njbe.org
Burlington ESL Consortium – Contact Mary Mansfield at rep-at-large@njtesol-njbe.org with any questions.
Camden/Northern Gloucester County Chapter – Contact: Aphrodite Dellaporta, camden-gloucester@njtesol-njbe.org
Cumberland County Chapter – If you would like to lead this chapter, contact Abdul-Qawwee Shabazz at liaison@njtesol-njbe.org.
Essex/Union Chapter – Contacts: Karin Von Riman at essex-union-1@njtesol-njbe.org & William Simonitis at essex-union-2@njtesol-njbe.org
Mercer Regional Chapter – Contacts: Mayreni Fermin-Cannon, mercer-1@njtesol-njbe.org & Nadia Ramcharan, mercer-2@njtesol-njbe.org
Middlesex County Chapter – Leaders: Gabriela Colon, middlesex@njtesol-njbe.org, Lisa Mclaughlin, middlesex-2@njtesol-njbe.org & Esleydy Cabada, middlesex-3@njtesol-njbe.org
Morris/Sussex Chapter – Contact: Kathryn Tepedino, morris-sussex-1@njtesol-njbe.org
Ocean County Chapter – If you would like to lead this chapter, contact Abdul-Qawwee Shabazz at liaison@njtesol-njbe.org.
Passaic County Chapter – SAVE THE DATES for our upcoming chapter meetings via ZOOM: December 19, and January 23
Contacts: Maria Jaume-Aponte, passaic-co-chair1@njtesol-njbe.org; Yasette Rodriguez, passaic-co-chair2@njtesol-njbe.org; & Mary Callirgos, passaic-co-chair3@njtesol-njbe.org
Shore Chapter – Contacts: Margaret Dos Santos, shore-1@njtesol-njbe.org; Angelica Hernandez, shore-2@njtesol-njbe.org; & Cecilia Zimmer, shore-3@njtesol-njbe.org
Somerset/Hunterdon Chapter – Please join us for our first meeting December 11 @ 4:30! Our discussion topic will be about effective communication among ML stakeholders. We will address issues such as working with General Education and Special Education teachers, communication and collaboration between the ESL teacher and other ML stakeholders, student advocacy, and other issues. There will also be time included to discuss and share out what might be working, concerns and areas of struggle, and where improvements can be made in regards to communication and collaboration. This meeting is a great opportunity to network with fellow professionals, collaborate on new teaching strategies, and stay updated on the latest trends in ESL education. Mark your calendar for this virtual meeting and register on Eventbrite today!
Contacts: Lori Gabrielsen, somerset-hunterdon-1@njtesol-njbe.org & Soyoun Ouh somerset-hunterdon-2@njtesol-njbe.org
Tri-County Consortium – (Camden, Gloucester and Salem counties) Contact Judy Tucker, tri-county@njtesol-njbe.org
Warren County Chapter – Contact: Lourdes Garcia warren@njtesol-njbe.org
If you do not have a chapter near you and wish to help organize one, please contact Abdul-Qawwee Shabazz at liaison@njtesol-njbe.org