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    • Annual Voices Journal Submission Guidelines
    • Spring Conference Photos
  • Annual Voices Journal 2026
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    • Season’s Greetings from the NJTESOL/NJBE Executive Board
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    • AI as a Tool for Inclusive Bilingual Education
    • Raquel Sinai Newcomer Award Winning Essay
    • NJTESOL/NJBE Represented at the NJPSA/FEA Administrator’s Conference
    • Supporting Muslim Students During Ramadan: 4 Suggestions for Teachers to Consider
    • Seal of Biliteracy Scholarship Award Winner’s Essay
    • AI Tools in a ML Classroom
    • Reframing the Narrative: Why Are We Waiting to Value Home Languages?
    • Migrant Education Programs in New Jersey
  • About Us
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    • The Hotlist

2023 Spring Conference

The Best of the Photo Caption Contest

two people with conference books
Having a great time at NJTESOL NJBE Spring Conference
Andrea, Michelle, and NYS TESOL representative
What an absolute pleasure and honor to share moments with Andrea, Michelle, and everyone here! NYS TESOL loves ❤️ NJTESOL/NJBE
Two women with matching t-shirts
Proud Teachers of Multilingual Learners!
5 teachers from the Camden City School District
Camden City School District!
6 teachers from KIPP in Newark
KIPP Newark ESL Team are PRESENT and LEARNING TOGETHER!
Participants from CCS, NC explore exhibitors’ booths
Participants from CCS, NC explore exhibitors’ booths as it open windows of opportunities & connections
Participants collaborating in a workshop
Collaborate and cooperate in a workshop!
3 teachers
Happy to see friends and colleagues!
2 teachers looking at a book.
Passaic County Chapter Leaders learn something new every day.
9 ILearn ESL Teachers
ILearn ESL Teachers soaking up events at NJTESOL Conference ❤️❤️
3 teachers from Bridgewater-Raritan
Team Bridgewater-Raritan is here!
Author and Keynote Andrea Honigsfeld
Attendees collaborating in a workshop
Collaboration and interactive group work!
Dr. Wu and two teachers from TCNJ
Hello Dr. Wu! So exciting to see our TCNJ team and presenters!
teachers from Red Bank, Point Pleasant Beach, and New Brunswick
Red Bank, Point Pleasant Beach, New Brunswick - networking
5 teachers from Ewing
5/9 of the Ewing ESL team ready to learn!
3 teachers from CCSD showing booklets they got
CCSD in the Building!
4 teachers from MSD
MSD team back together at NJTESOL/BE!
2 teachers from Joseph H. Brensinger School, Jersey City
Joseph H. Brensinger School/Jersey City School District
4 teachers from LEAP Academy
LEAP Academy
Presenter Dr. Alex Guzman
Dynamic speaker Dr. Alex Guzman interactively connects with the participants in his workshop.
Participants at lunch
Delighted. The best part is being filled with knowledge more than anything else. To learn is everything!
Keynote speaker Jacquelyn León
Jacquelyn León inspired me to write a book about my culture. This is something I wanted to do a long time ago. Great Job!!
6 teachers from Fair Lawn
Fair Lawn Schools
2 teachers with collaboration signs
Teamwork makes the dream work! # collaboration
3 teachers from Long Branch
Long Branch here!
8 teachers standing together
Thanks NJTESOL!
6 ESL bilingual teachers from Red Bank
Red Bank ESL Bilingual Team thanks Dr. Lakata from Up The Bar for our professional learning!
7 teachers
Powerhouse team here for our annual jolt of advocacy and inspiration!
Attendees listening to the keynote speaker
Keynote - Turn and talk!
Workshop about sharing data with students and teachers
Data Presentation
Bingo card for exhibitor and sponsor checklist
Bingo. Game on!
Supervisors SIG meeting wth the NJPSA MLL Committee
Joint Meeting Supervisors SIG and NJPSA MLL Committee
Attendee with Jacquelyn Léon
Fabulous Jacquelyn Léon, educator, activist and author! I’m thrilled to have my copy of her book autographed!
6 teachers with t-shirts: Proud to teach bilingual learners
Union Two ESL
Attendees in the keynote lighting a dark room with cell phones
We can be the light and inspiration!
A slice of chocolate cake
The famous chocolate cake!!
Attendees looking at exhibitors' books
Exhibit. Explore, learn, have fun!
Presenter in a workshop
Student centered. Learning is fun.
3 teachers from North Carolina
All the way from North Carolina. We had fun!- Christine, Beverlyn & Eleanor (L-R)
Presenter in ChatGPT workshop
ChatGPT is here!
2 presenters taking a selfie
Proud Presenters!!!
2 teachers who came to the conference for the first time
First Conference ever. Thank you NJTESOL for a great first experience.
4 teachers from Wallace Intermediate School, Vineland
Wallace Intermediate School, Vineland
16 raffle winners
Congrats to our raffle winners! Thank you for staying until the end of Day 3

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Kathleen Fernandez

President
LeighAnn Matthews, Bridgewater-Raritan Public Schools

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Michelle Land, Randolph Township Schools

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Dale Egan, Bergen Community College

Technology
Marilyn Pongracz, Bergen Community College

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