About NJCIE

NJCIE was established in 1989 by parents and professionals to promote the inclusion of children with disabilities in general education classrooms in their neighborhood schools. The organization gained 501 (c)(3) status in 1995. Today, NJCIE continues to be the only organization in New Jersey whose sole focus is the inclusion.

Staff

Paula Lieb, President & CEO
Michelle Lockwood, Positive Behavior Support Specialist
Mary Ann Comparetto, Coordinator of Parent Programs
Gina Simeone, Administrative Assistant

Board of Directors

Patricia Haines, Chair
Paula Lieb, President & CEO
Kimberly Andersen, Treasurer
Nicholas DeMauro

Betsy Smith
Bonni Rubin-Sugarman
Rose Cali
Susan Bongiorno

Program Advisory Board

Bonni Rubin-Sugarman,
Chairperson,
Public School Administrator
Patricia Mary Lang,
Vice Chairperson,
Parent, CST Member
Sue Goldman,
Recorder, Speech Consultant
Tracy Amerman,
Higher Education Faculty
Maureen Kerne,
Special Education Administrator
David Smith,
Teacher

Karen Joy Schultz,
Principal
Kate Staton-Paule,
Transition Coordinator
Elizabeth (Libby) Skinner,
Special Education Administrator
Joanne Winters,
Special Education Administrator
Catherine Merino Reisman,
Parent
Kristen Dunleavy,
Teacher, Self Advocate

Speakers' Bureau

NJCIE's Speakers' Bureau is made up of higher education faculty members with an inclusive philosophy and special expertise in inclusive practices such as co-teaching, collaborative consultation, differentiation, person centered planning, literacy strategies, teaching children with significant disabilities, classroom technology, integrated speech services and others. Speakers' Bureau members assist NJCIE in providing training and consultation in dozens of school districts throughout the year. Involvement in NJCIE's Speakers' Bureau is based upon peer recommendation and is by invitation only. Individuals interested in joining the Speakers' Bureau should contact Paula Lieb at njcie@njcie.net.