Nadira Raghunandan-Jack, Ed.D.

Adjunct Faculty,
Department of Leadership and Administration

Dr. Nadira Jack is the Chief Academic Officer/Superintendent of Jersey City Global Charter School which she co-founded and developed in 2013. She is also founder of the non-profit organization, The Institute of Intellectual Innovation (i3) and author of the book, The Pedagogy of Consciousness.

Dr. Jack is a former elementary and middle school teacher specializing in the area of literacy and social justice in NJ. She is an advocate of equity and academic excellence in schools as much of her research focuses on equalizing educational opportunities for members of the urban youth. She is known for her innovative approach to leadership and instruction, connecting experiences with real life initiatives that deeply impact society. She has extensive experience leading successful programs of change, mentoring educators, developing leaders and conducting engaging seminars.

Dr. Jack is also the host of the podcast, Reconstruct Ed, in which she delves deep into issues impacting the educational sector, discussing alternative ways and innovative methods to reconstruct and transform archaic educational practices with school leaders, teachers and the most critical vocie of all in education-students! 

Education

  • Doctorate in K-12 Administrative Leadership
    St. Peter's University
  • Master's in Administration & Supervision
    New Jersey City University
  • Bachelor's in Political Science & Criminal Justice
    St. Peter's University
  • Master's in Elementary Education
    New Jersey City University

Research Interests

Culturally Relevant Pedagogy; Charter Schools; Alternative Education Models; Equity in Eductaion; Culturally Responsive Teaching; History of Education; K-8 Leadership & Programs; Teacher Quality; High Quality Instruction; Innovative Instructional Models; Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment 

Program Affiliations

M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction Master of Education

This program provides PreK-12 educators with a thorough background of current scientific research and pedagogy to help them learn how students learn. It is designed around the “learn, apply, assess” model to maximize gains in student performance.

34

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M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction for Graduates of the M.Ed. in Educational Leadership Master of Education

16

Semester Credits

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M.Ed. in Educational Business Administration Master of Education

The Master of Education in Educational Business Administration program was designed for those who want to develop business and leadership skills in an educational setting. Framed by the standards from the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO), the program prepares strategic leaders for senior administrative positions in a variety of settings including public, charter, and private schools, as well as community colleges and other educational institutions or learning organizations.

35

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M.Ed. in Educational Leadership Master of Education

Designed to help you become a school principal, the Master of Education in Educational Leadership program will teach you to effectively lead, run, and manage a PreK-12 school.

34

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M.Ed. in Educational Leadership Florida Licensure Master of Education

The program is aligned with Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSEL) for effective leadership and is designed to create culturally aware and competent administrators.

34

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M.Ed. in Elementary Education Master of Education

Specifically designed for elementary teachers who wish to advance their expertise and skills, the Master of Education in Elementary Education degree will build on their current understanding of young students’ learning needs and introduce them to new ways of incorporating technology into the classroom.

34

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M.Ed. in Teacher Leadership Master of Education

This degree is designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools to help other teachers reach their full potential. You’ll learn to interpret research on leadership models, teacher evaluation, and motivation, and use it to develop professional learning opportunities that promote continuous improvement

31

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Texas M.Ed. in Educational Leadership Master of Education

The M.Ed. in Educational Leadership program instructs aspiring school administrators in current scientific research, pedagogy, and instructional technology. Students are empowered to maximize school effectiveness and improve supervision and leadership skills in diverse P-12 school settings. Students will develop the strategies required to lead for learning, including creating a school-wide vision and using data to inform decision-making. The program is aligned with Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSEL) for effective leadership and is designed to create culturally aware and competent administrators.

34

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Certificate in Organizational Leadership Certificate

The Certificate in Organizational Leadership supports leadership as a personal and professional journey preparing graduate students to contribute to their professional communities as highly effective leaders capable of addressing real-world problems through evidence-based decision making, the use of leadership frameworks, theories and philosophies, communication, collaboration, ethics, cultural responsiveness, strategic planning, and innovation, through a variety of settings, including virtual workplaces. The certificate provides leadership skill development that spans across all disciplines including education, healthcare, nursing, administration, and business.

18

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Certificate in Teacher Leadership Certificate

Developed to enhance professional skills, this program provides an opportunity for teachers to learn how to support other teachers through learning how to help them reach their potential in teaching.

18

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Certificate in Texas Educational Leadership Certificate

This program is offered in Texas only. It is for educators who wish to become an assistant principal or principal and need the Principal as Instructional Leader (EC-12) certification. It will prepare candidates for the Principal as Instructional Leader (EC-12) licensure exam and ensure they are ready for school leadership.

18

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