
She is also serving as an Adjunct Professor at Montclair State University in their Gifted Certification Program. Michelle Falanga, VP Advocacy for NJAGC and a Teacher Resource Specialist for G&T in the West Windsor-Plainsboro School District, NJ She serves as C-Chair of the Identification Subcommittee with the NJ Department of Education's Gifted Advisory Committee. In her work with NJAGC’s Advocacy group, Elaine was part of the process that brought the new Gifted law to NJ. Additionally, Elaine teaches STEM and public speaking courses to students in a private program in China. Since retiring, Elaine consults with school districts throughout NJ on curriculum and instructional practices. She was a US Naval Academy STEM program awardee and an American Chemical Society Teacher-Scientist Partner. She was a Gifted Child Society Fellow and a Dana Society for Neuroscience Teaching Fellow. Elaine Chesebro, Consultant, NJĮlaine Chesebro was a gifted and talented teacher for over 25 years, supporting gifted learners by creating curriculum, overseeing competitions, and providing schoolwide enrichment.Įlaine has earned recognition as NJ's Governor’s Teacher of the Year, NJ Association for Gifted Children Educator of the Year, and the Warren-Watchung Rotary Club Teacher of the Year. Several recognitions were awarded from NAGC and NJAGC.Collaborating with leaders in our field, as well as past directors and presidents of NAGC contributed to her zeal and knowledge for this important volunteer work. Roberta serves as a member of NAGC’s Legislative and Advocacy committee. Her statewide presentations are lively and acclaimed.

She works as an educational consultant to many school districts leading professional development workshops, and helps districts plan, implement, and evaluate their services for gifted students. in Educational Administration from Rider University. Retired from teaching, Roberta holds a M.A. “Grassroots advocate” is the best description of Roberta Braverman, who has been championing the needs of gifted students, their parents, and teachers for more than three decades.

Congratulations to the The New Jersey Association for Gifted Children, Advocacy Committee Roberta Braverman, Educational Consultant, NJ
