LEAD • SERVE • ADVOCATE
Meet the educators and professionals who provide leadership, advocacy, professional learning, and support for NJTESOL/NJBE and New Jersey’s multilingual education community.
2026 LEADERSHIP
Executive Leadership
Our executive officers provide organizational leadership and help guide the mission and work of NJTESOL/NJBE.
PRESIDENT
Maria Cecilia Vila Chave
Township of Ocean School District
VICE PRESIDENT
PRESIDENT-ELECT
PRESIDENT-ELECT
Jenna Maneri
Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District
PAST PRESIDENT
Michelle Land
Randolph Township Schools
SECRETARY
Christina Boyle
Ocean Township School District
TREASURER
Keith Perkins
Appointed
LIAISON
Abdul-Qawwee Shabazz
Jersey City Community Charter School
ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT
Board & Organizational Roles
Find the board member, coordinator, or organizational contact who can best assist with your question.
FIND YOUR REPRESENTATIVE
Special Interest Groups
Connect with the representative who best matches your teaching level, professional role, or area of interest.
Bilingual / ESL Middle School 6–8
Amber Ingram
Orange Public Schools
middle-sch-rep@njtesol-njbe.org
Amber Ingram
Orange Public Schools
middle-sch-rep@njtesol-njbe.org
Family / Community Action
Yacqueline Cruz
Ramsey School District
family-community-rep@njtesol-njbe.org
Yacqueline Cruz
Ramsey School District
family-community-rep@njtesol-njbe.org
WORKING TOGETHER
Committees
Our committees bring members together to support the programs, initiatives, and ongoing work of NJTESOL/NJBE.
Advocacy
Chair: Sonya Bertini
Countering Anti-Black Racism
Chair: kiina dordoni
Parent Expo
Chair: Kathleen Fernandez
Professional Development
Chair: Aphrodite Dellaporta and Christina Boyle
GET INVOLVED
Be Part of the Work
NJTESOL/NJBE’s work is strengthened by educators and professionals who contribute their expertise, perspectives, and leadership to the organization.