Esther Marques da Silva
Early Learning Specialist
Esther Marques da Silva joined the Trust as an Early Learning Specialist in October 2018 for the Parent-Child Home Program (PCHP), serving the East and North wards of Newark. Fluent in Portuguese, Spanish and English, she enjoys spending time in Newark’s Ironbound section where she attends church and serves local children and community members through volunteerism. Esther holds a B.A. in Psychology from Kean University and has a passion for learning about different cultures and their customs.
Yvonne McBride
Early Learning Specialist
Yvonne McBride is the Early Learning Specialist at the Newark Trust for Education, which is someone who visits the home & facilitate play, verbal interactions with children as well as show the parents how to engage with their children in a positive communication.
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Early Learning Specialist (Part-time)
Tameeka Walden
Early Learning Specialist
Tameeka Walden joined the Newark Trust for Education as a Early Learning Specialist, for the Parent Child Home Program in August 2018.
Tameeka's motto is "Your Baby, is My Baby." She believes that we can give each of our families the fast track to education and make the transition easier for both parent and child.
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