Candidate Bios
Hello,
I’m Ernie Fisher
Candidate For President
Educational Experience:
Bachelor of Science Economics
Teacher of Mathematics - Montclair State University—alternate route certificate
Masters in the Art of Teaching
Teaching Experience:
12 years teaching experience
Teacher—10 years at JTHS
Interesting background:
Professional Baseball Player
Former Head Baseball Coach - JTHS
Association Advocate Experience:
Member of the JTEA Action Team
My personal qualities of dedication, commitment to teamwork, training to excellence & a personal belief that all members should be treated fairly are attributes I will bring to the office of President. Being in a leadership role requires a tremendous amount of time. At this point in my life professionally and personally I can devote the time and effort needed to be an effective and high functioning leader. I am eagerly looking forward to the challenge and responsibility. I look forward to “doing the right thing” for all colleagues.
“Out of circumstance comes leadership”
Hi,
I’m Patricia Davey
Candidate for Vice President
Bachelor of Arts English
Master of Arts Counseling
Certifications: English
Special Education
Student Personnel Svs.
Employment history:
Jefferson Twp. School District
Paterson School District
Roxbury Twp. School District
Elizabeth School District
Counselor, Jefferson Township Schools: 10 years at middle school, elementary & high school levels.
Association Advocate Experience:
Association Rep.- Paterson Schools
Liaison to Adm. - Elizabeth Schools
Action Team Member - JTEA
“It’s about Respect”
Greetings,
I’m Laura Ajaj
Candidate for Secretary
Bachelor of Arts Mathematics
Masters in the Art of Teaching
Jefferson Township resident:
Children enrolled in the
Jefferson Twp. Schools
Employment history:
Corporate Billing Supervisor
Teacher, Bergen County Vo-Tech & Academies 11 yrs.
Teacher, Jefferson Twp. Schools—10 yrs.
Association Advocate Experience:
Membership Chairperson
Member of Executive Board of
Officers– Bergen County
Assisted in the building of a
strong & unified membership
“Strong & Unified”
Hey There,
I’m Ginger Latham
Candidate for Treasurer
BA in Business Education:
Accounting - Stenography
Social & General Business
Masters - Special Education
Association Advocacy Experience:
Current P/T NJEA Consultant: Professional Development & Communications Divisions
Jefferson School District:
HS Transition Coordinator
19 years K-12 instructional staff member
Total years teaching - 30 years
Former JTEA President 2003-5
Former JTEA Grievance Chair
Former Assoc. Bldg. Rep.
Former Treasurer of the Parsippany Troy Hills E.A.
Once an Advocate always an Advocate
“Integrity Matters”
