Montclair State University Network for Educational Renewal (MSUNER) Hosts Meeting with President Koppell and NJ Educator Leaders

On Tuesday, September 21, 2021, the Montclair State University Network for Educational Renewal (MSUNER) Executive Committee hosted President Jonathan Koppell as the Keynote Speaker to share with New Jersey School District Superintendents, Teacher Leaders, and Montclair Educators what is happening at the state level for education.

President Koppell’s presence afforded a unique and convenient opportunity for central and northern New Jersey school district leaders to meet and hear his vision for Montclair State University in relation to their work out in the schools.

The value-added benefit of this meeting resulted in the opportunity for the Pk-12 education community to also share with President Koppell their commitment to and expectations of Montclair State University.

In attendance were the following educators:

• Bloomfield – Joe Fleres, Sal Goncalves, Melissa Stawicki
• Caldwell/West Caldwell – Breanne Devico
• Cedar Grove – Janine Barboza, Sandra Malagiere
• Clifton – Mavta Fortunato
• Fair Lawn – Gary Pankiewicz
• Glen Ridge- Laura Bas, Jon Heitman
• Hillside- Cindy Drefko
• Kearny – Flora Encarnacao, Patty Szeluga
• Little Falls – Tracey Marinelli
• Montclair State University – Yanira Amadeo, Kristin Armato, Katrina Bulkley, Colleen Coppla, Marilyn Davis, Rog Drew, Scotta Frye, Rhena Jasey-Goodman, Melissa Harris, Jonathan Koppell, Marcela Lindo, Deirdre MacKnight, Benjamin Manyindo, Gina Martino, Lisa Abreu Morel, Jennifer Robinson, Michelle Shanahan
• Morris – Vincent Marchese
• Newark – Matthew Brewster, Roger Leon, Yolanda Smith
• Nutley – Jessica Nolasco
• Orange – Faith Alcantara, Tina Powell, David Scutari
• Paterson – Eileen Shafer
• Parsippany/Troy Hills – Vicky Santana, Tara Snellings
• Pascack Valley – Barry Bachenheimer
• Passaic – Stephania Duarte, Miguel Frias, Chad Leverett
• Rockaway – Patrick Higgins, Gina Parisi
• Roselle – Lissette Gonzalez-Perez
• South Orange/Maplewood – Dara Gronau
• Wayne – Donna Reichman, Mark Tobac