General Information

Who are we?

The Jointure for Community Adult Education offers affordable learning opportunities in Somerset County. We are a nonprofit organization providing community education with local school districts in various forms since 1914. We are committed to lifelong learning for all.

Mission Statement: To provide educational and cultural programs to empower children and adults in our communities to become independent, lifelong learners and to prepare for changing conditions in our society.

History

The Jointure has been providing community education for almost 100 years. It began in 1914 as a small community initiative in Bound Brook through the Board of Education. Over the years, the Jointure expanded and partnered with other area school districts in Somerset County. Today the Jointure represents a true "joint venture" in learning. Adult education classes are available from the northern part of the county in Basking Ridge to the southern part of the county in Hillsborough. In addition, our partnering efforts have expanded to include a variety of non-school course locations. We look forward to continuing to bring quality educational experiences to the communities of Somerset County.

Administration

Yumiko Mishima - Executive Director

Dianne Lewis - Director of Operations

Jeanine Stellpflug - Manager, Children's Programs

Doris Stevens - GED/Adult Basic Skills Coordinator

Board of Trustees

Mr. Ernest Shuba -President

Mr. Gerald Smit - Vice President

Mr. Stuart Wallack - Secretary

Dr. Rosina Dixon - Treasurer

Mr. Vincent Barra

Ms. Lisa Giranda

Ms. Barbara Kane

Mr. Rahul Mahna

Dr. Joseph McGarry

Ms. Yumiko Mishima, ex-officio