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 Finesia
Walker, Coordinator, MNDC Adult School. "My mission is to serve the
educational needs of our diverse community. Be it big or small we aim to
achieve our highest goals. No adult should want an education and not be able
to get it. We promise to provide the best quality education to all of our
students." Mrs. Walker graduated from Montclair High School in 1968. She
attended Winston-Salem State College in Winston Salem, NC from 1968-1969 and
graduated from Bloomfield College in 1977 with a B.A. in Social Studies. She
holds a New Jersey state certification in Social Studies grades K-12 and New
Jersey State certification in Physical Education and Health. She has been a
history teacher at the Essex County Vocational Technical High Schools since
1991. She is a resident of Montclair since 1960, is the mother of 3
children, James Smith, Karana Smith-Dare, and David Smith, and has been the
coordinator of MNDC Adult School since 1991.
 Terrilisa Durham
Bauknight – teach at Essex County Vocational and Technical high School –
N. 13th Street campus, Assist Pastor (formerly a Sr. Pastor with AME Church
– on sabbatical) at Centenary United Methodist Church in Metuchen, NJ.
Current resident of New Jersey (looking to return to Pennsylvania, some day)
Mrs. Bauknight has a dual Bachelors in Sociology and Pre-Ministerial
Religion, Masters in Psychotherapy and Divinity. She is a fully ordained
Elder within the denomination and working towards a Masters in Education and
Doctorate of Divinity Educational/Teacher Training through Kean and Rutgers
New Brunswick – University of New Jersey Certified in Special Education and
High School Social Studies. She is currently waiting for her final English
evaluation. Mrs. Bauknight is working towards her Masters in Education and
Doctorate of Divinity. On a personal note, she enjoys dancing, cooking,
sewing, writing poetry, drag racing, snowball fights, popcorn, and a good
movie.
 Michael Garry
– Michael Garry earned a Bachelor of Arts in History at William Paterson
College, where he provided tutorial and supplemental instruction to
undergraduate students. Subsequently, he completed a Master’s Degree in
History at Rutgers University. Currently he teaches US History I and II at
Bloomfield Tech.
 Sara A. Airall
– hands on instruction in the following courses:
Computer Literacy in IBM PC/XT and XEROX 850 Word Processing, Corel Word
Perfect Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook Express.
Mrs. Airall has years of experience in the field of Secretarial Studies. She
has been a member of the Essex County Board since 1999 and is still
currently active in the board. Working for the Montclair Neighborhood
Development Corporation from 1987 to present. Reason for involvement is the
ability to give back to the community. The expertise to assist the resident
of the community in gaining confidence, computer skills, and a sense of
self-worth, which leads to a more productive life style. There is a most
rewarding feeling in helping to contribute to the fabric of the community in
a positive manner.
 Kelly Richardson
– I was born and raised in Montclair, so the Montclair Neighborhood
Development Corporation means a lot to me. I have utilized he services that
the MNDC have to offer, like the Summer Trips, Computer Classes, Holiday
help and other programs. My daughter, a freshman at Spelman College, has
also been involved in some of the programs that the MNDC offers. Summer
project Oasis and then she became a staff member. This is the third year
that I have been able to give back some of what the MNDC has given to me and
my family. I have also worked for 2 years with the Adult School. When the
opportunity arose I was more than happy to work with the MNDC staff.
 Ndubisi, S Amadi,
PhD – Dr. Amadi is the director of Clark School in East Orange, NJ. He
teaches GED Mathematic at MNDC, instilling a philosophy of Dedication and
Excellence.
M.S. Mathematics, January 2005
Kean University, Union, NJ
B.A. Mathematics, May 2002
Kean University, Union, NJ
Ph D Education , August 1992
Sothern Illinois University at Carbondale
M.S. Agricultural Education and Mechanization, May 1990
Sothern Illinois University at Carbondale
B.S. Agricultural Education and Mechanization, May 1983
Sothern Illinois University at Carbondale
A.A.S. Agricultural Mechanization, May 1981
Kishwaukee College Malta, Illinois
 Edwin Philantrpe
 Reuben M.
Waithaka – Born February 18, 1971. Mr. Waithaka has a M.D. in
Statistics graduated in May 2004, and also a B.A. in Mathematic and
Geography. He is currently Adjunct Facility of Mathematics at Kean
University. He also has taught at Bloomfield college for at least one year.
 Qaiser
J. Rana – Mr. Rana has served as a part-time science instructor with
MNDC. He is a full time science instructor at Essex County Vocational and
Technical Schools. Mr. Rana earned his M.S. in Geology from Punjab
University in Lahore, Pakistan. He has taken several graduate courses in
education and science from various institutions like St. Peter’s College and
Montclair State University. Mr. Rana holds a physical science teacher
certificate issued by New Jersey Department of Education. Mr. Rana has been
serving New Jersey public schools since 1990.
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