- Community Charter School of Paterson
- About the Board Of Trustees
About the Board of Trustees
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A considerable strength of the Community Charter School of Paterson is its dedicated Board of Trustees. The Board consists of seven individuals, each of whom brings an important set of skills and perspective to the School’s governance.
Consistent with the approved charter, three of the seven trustees are affiliated with New Jersey Community Development Corporation as the founding organization; two are parents; and two are members of the community-at-large. All seven have full voting privileges.
Board Members
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Mr. Michael DeBlasio
Board Chair
Mr. Michael DeBlasio
Director of Property Acquisitions and Operations, New Jersey Community Capital.
As a former charter school teacher and charter school administrator Mr. DeBlasio has firsthand experience with what it takes to be an effective teacher and how to operate a successful charter school.
Mr. DeBlasio is also an expert in real estate, finance, and community development. With this background, he provides oversight and support for CCSP’s facilities and finance needs.
Mr. DeBlasio is the Board Vice-Chair, he chairs the Curriculum and Instruction Committee and he sits on the Finance and Facilities Committee.
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Dr. Tiffany J. McBride
Vice Chairman
Miss Tiffany J. McBride
Dr. McBride is an administrator in the Paterson Public School system. She is an advocate for high standards, teacher professional development and teaching 21st Century skills. She is a ‘born-and-bred’ Patersonian who was awarded the 2013-14 Teacher of the Year Governor’s Recognition Award. Ms. McBride serves on the Curriculum and Instruction Committee.
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Mr. Boris Zaydel, Esq.
Trustee
Mr. Boris Zaydel
He provides legal counsel to board members and school administrators and manages litigation, policy affairs, and governance matters for New Jersey’s third-largest school district.
Having grown up in Passaic County, he graduated from Rutgers University with undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Philosophy, and then went on to earn a law degree from Rutgers Law School in Newark.
Boris currently serves on the governing boards of Passaic County Court-Appointed Special Advocates, and the Community Charter School of Paterson. He is also a legislative aide to the Passaic County Freeholder Board.
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Mr. Tamour Kousha
Trustee
Mr. Tamour Kousha
Mr. Kousha, as Liberty Science Center’s CFO, manages the finances and operations of an interactive science museum and learning center located in Liberty State Park in Hudson county New Jersey.
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Mrs. Marqweesha Guthrie
Trustee
Ms. Marqweesha Guthrie
Ms. Marqweesha Guthrie was born and raised in the City of Paterson. She graduated from Felician College in 2015 with a B.S in Criminal Justice, concentration Pre-Law.
She loves serving her community and began her freshman year at Panther Academy High school where she joined the Interact Club. As a member she was able to participate in various community service projects such as tutoring young students, raising funds for worthy causes, participating in Operation Cease Fire, and working with the homeless.
In 2009 she was nominated to represent her community as a People to People International Student Ambassador where she was given the opportunity to visit the European Countries of Italy, France, Greece, and Germany.
While in college she was a member of the Paterson Youth Council and the Great Falls Youth Corps. In the past she volunteered with the Extended Learning Program at CCSP and the Boys & Girls Club of Paterson & Passaic. She is currently the Vice President of WEDO of Passaic County and a member of the NAACP (Paterson Branch).
She is currently employed by the College Achive of Paterson. Her future goals include one day starting my own foundation geared towards helping students from Paterson graduate from high school—and then assist them in applying, paying for, and graduating from college. She is a firm believer that anything is possible when you have faith and no dreams are too big to reach.
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Mrs. Tamara Lugo
Trustee - Parent Representative
Ms. Tamara Lugo
School Secretary, Paterson School #2
Ms. Lugo has been an employee of the Paterson Public School system for 29 years and is an active volunteer and advocate in the Paterson Community.
She has served on the selection committees for school principals, teachers and staff; served on the Board that created the district’s first health-themed public school and was the director of the Paterson Recreation Night Program.
She volunteers with her church, a woman’s shelter, the Historic Preservation Society, Paterson Museum and the Inner City Ensemble. She understands the challenges that Paterson students face as well as the community resources that are available to help them. Ms. Lugo sits on the Policies & Procedures Committee.
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Mrs. Sophia Sample
Parent Representative
Ms. Sophia Sample
Ms. Sample is an accountant and former substitute teacher so she provides support and advice in the areas of finance and curriculum. Ms. Sample is also one of the original parents of the school and has two CCSP graduated children and one currentley enrolled.
She is a fierce advocate for high-rigor, gifted & talented programs, and independent learning. Ms. Sample sits on the Finance & Facilities Committee and the Curriculum & Instruction Committee.
