Natalie Quesada

Natalie Quesada has a diverse work experience in the field of education and support services. Natalie started their career as a Residential Counselor at Triple C Housing, Inc. in 2008, where they provided mental health services and assisted consumers with skills training and recreational activities. Natalie then worked as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at St. Michael's College in 2009. In 2011, Natalie became a Program Coordinator at Advance Housing, Inc., where they coordinated administrative and clinical tasks for the Residential Intensive Support Team.

Natalie joined the Elizabeth Board of Education in 2012 and served as a Teacher until 2014. Natalie then transitioned into the role of School Psychologist until 2016. Following this, they worked at Roseville Community Charter School as a Coordinator of Student Support Services from 2016 to 2018, where they focused on meeting the needs of special education students and English Language Learners.

In 2018, Natalie joined Hebrew Public as a Special Education Coordinator, overseeing special education and multilingual learner support. Natalie then progressed to become the Network Director of Special Education Services and Network Director of Student Support Services, where they recommended and coordinated programs and services for students with disabilities and English Language Learners. Currently, they hold the position of Senior Director of Student Support at Hebrew Public.

Natalie Quesada holds a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology from Saint Michael's College, which they obtained from 2009 to 2011. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor's degree in Psychology at Lynn University from 2004 to 2008. In terms of additional certifications, Natalie obtained the Supervisor Certification Program (SCP) from Rowan University in August 2019 and received certification in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention from the Crisis Prevention Institute in January 2019. Natalie also holds certifications as an Elementary School Teacher in Grades K-6 and as a Teacher of Students with Disabilities, both obtained from the Elizabeth Board of Education in June 2014 and August 2012, respectively.