Meet Two More New Executive Board Members
Aphrodite Dellaporta, M.Ed., LDT-C, Special Education SIG Representative
I have had the privilege of being a chair member of the NJTESOL/NJBE Camden/Gloucester Chapter since 2015 and have actively participated in the spring conferences throughout my teaching career.
My journey into the world where ESL and special education intersect began 13 years ago when I began teaching MLs at Pyne Poynt Middle School in the Camden City School District. A significant portion of my MLs were also students with special needs. My students ignited my desire to pursue a Master’s in Teacher Leadership at Rowan University with a focus on Special Education.
During my time at Magnolia Public School, I had the rewarding opportunity to serve as a mentor, special education and ESL teacher, and ESL program coordinator. Alongside administration and my colleagues, we dedicated ourselves to establishing effective inclusive practices. In 2021, Magnolia received the NJCIE Honors Award in recognition of our commitment to building and sustaining a supportive, inclusive learning community for all our students, during which time I was recognized by my superintendent. It was a transformative experience for me as an educator, for which I remain grateful.
Currently, I serve as an ESL teacher at Park Avenue Elementary School in the beautifully diverse Freehold Borough School District. Advocating for doubly exceptional MLs has continued to drive my passion, and this summer marked the achievement of my Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant certification.
As the Special Education SIG representative, I am wholeheartedly dedicated to supporting NJTESOL/NJBE members and championing the cause of MLs with learning disabilities, ensuring the implementation of best practices in their education. I am very much looking forward to sharing this meaningful journey with all of you.
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