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Community Education Council 29 Members
Allen D. Williams, Sr.
Allen David Williams, Sr. is a seasoned health care manager who has been in healthcare field for over 30 years. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration in 2011 and has earned numerous certifications from Evacuation of Facilities in Disaster Systems, Introduction to Soarian Financials Training and and the completion of the Supervisor Development Program in 2017. He is an expert in patient bed planning and analyzing data to enhance patient flow at Elmhurst Hospital Center...
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Latrina Mitchell
I graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BS in secondary Education, a Bachelor of Arts in women’s studies, and Master’s degree in developmental leadership from New York University’s Steinhart School Of Education.
I am driven by my passion to advocate for the social emotional and academic growth, and fair treatment of all our children. I have been speaking up and speaking out for children since I was a teen, taking the international stage as a representative of the U.S at the New York Rotary Club's Ambassador Program...
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Anmarie Schrouter-Gayle
I have been in leadership since 2001. My focus is to continue advocating for parents and students as it is one of the cornerstones of true leadership that parents carry and model for their children. I am a proud grandmother that pushes my grandchildren to find their own voices and become leaders in places and ways that they never thought possible.
Tamara Morrison
I am a leader that believes in empowering the lives of children as best as possible. My deep roots in the area of Education, has given me a unique perspective and a passion for serving the community at large. As I serve on the Community Education Council for District 29Q, I am committed to improving the quality of education for the future generation of leaders. I have fearlessly taken on the challenge, as I believe there is enough opportunity and resources for anyone to fulfill their vision.
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Tarik Khan
Tariq Khan, a resident of Queens for over 33 years and working for a NY State agency for 25 years in Financial Planning & Budget. My alliance with the Dept. of Education begins firstly as a father of four children all tutored by the NYC public schools and extends to school associations (PTA's, SLT's and Education council). It is my aspiration to promote a healthy and progressive environment for our future generation and a well-balanced enriched education is the essential road map.
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Joann Cummings
I was born and raised in South Jamaica, Queens. I started volunteering in the community at seven as a Girl Scout youth in the church, and I am still serving the community. I am a proud mother of two. My passion has been giving back to my community, and I have advocated for children with unique educational needs and disabilities for over ten years. I enjoy advocating for families as I help empower them with knowledge and confidence to navigate the special education process and obtain the services and resources their children need.
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As a single mother of three wonderful children, and entrepreneur, Denese Joyner thrives in realms of community advocacy, resourcefulness and ingenuity. With a cum laude degree in business Marketing from Howard University, and 20 years business experience, Denese works as an Associate Broker with one of the largest real estate firms in New York City. Denese is a former music teacher, pianist, bassist, an urban missionary, and pastor in service to her local community and beyond.
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Mark Washington
Greetings, I'm Mark Washington, a product of the New York City education system in the Bronx. I’m the parent of a child who attended Bronx Leadership Academy 2 where I began my participation in parent leadership as the PTA President, serving in 2003 and 2004. As a retired New York City correctional officer, I've been raising my grandson since 2017, and am actively participating in his school's PTA, School Leadership Team (SLT), and representing Title 1. I’m dedicated in being ...
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Mejbah Ahmed
Mejbah Ahmed is proud New Yorker born in Bangladesh graduated with an MBA from Cyprus Institute of Marketing, Cyprus and then completed second graduate degree on Data Science from University of Texas at Austin. Currently he is employed as a Software Engineer in one of the nation’s largest banks. Beside being a full time Information technology professional his passion is to contribute to the local community toward creating a generation ...
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David Washington
My name is David Washington. I'm a graduate of John Jay College of Criminal Justice where I hold a Bachelor of Science degree. I'm a retired Warden whereas I worked at Riker’s Island for almost 30 years. I spent over 22 years in various leadership positions. I'm very active in the church. I served on various ministries...
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Nakida Camille
Nakida has over 17 years of experience providing administrative support to the members of CEC 29Q. Nakida has a strong passion to foster thriving schools by working collaboratively with community partners to promote student success and equip families with the tools and resources needed to support their child’s education.
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New York City’s Community and Citywide Education Councils are charged with promoting student achievement, advising and commenting on educational policies, and providing input to the Chancellor and the Panel for Educational Policy on matters of concern to the district.
The Community Education Council (CEC) is made up of volunteer parents from District 29 elected for two-year terms by the core PTA officers in each District 29 school and two CEC members appointed by the Borough President. One additional member is a non-voting High School senior. Elected parents must have a child in a District school (charter school parents are not eligible).