Meet the QTN Staff Team

Zelda Spence

21st CCLC Project Director

Zelda Spence joined the Plainfield Cardinal team as a teacher at Maxson Middle School in 2002. Mrs. Spence loves working in Plainfield and is fully vested in the academic achievement, safety, and overall well being of all students, staff, and families in our community. A mother of five, Mrs. Spence knows what it takes to be a Team Mom and has even coached her children’s sports team — from cheer to basketball to football to baseball. 

As the 21st CCLC Project Director and supervisor for all out-of-school time programs within the Plainfield Public School District, Mrs. Spence is responsible for supporting teachers to implement innovative learning experiences for Plainfield youth during non-school hours. 

Reflecting on the value of servant leadership, Mrs. Spence believes QTN is a great opportunity for High School students to learn more about STEM related skills and apply them in a fun way that connects the school district to the Plainfield community. Her hope is that, through QTN, the students’ journalism and communication acumen is developed in a way that will lead some of them to pursue these fields as future careers. And hopefully, the students, staff, and the larger community of Plainfield will enjoy the QTN broadcast experience!

Plainfield Public Schools

1200 Myrtle Ave

Plainfleld, NJ 07063

908-731-4200 ext. 5381

zspence@plainfield.k12.nj.us

Caleb Dagnall

IT Specialist/Computer Technician

Caleb Dagnall is currently an IT Network and Computer Technician, assisting end-users with both software and hardware help and technical troubleshooting.

Mr. Dagnall joined QTN in January 2021 as Website advisor. He worked closely with QTN's student team to help them create the sitemap and overall website design for QTN. Mr. Dagnall continues to work with QTN serving as Webmaster and Technical Producer to help manage all of the technology, streaming equipment, and software during livestream productions. He has even been known as a guest commentator for some Volleyball matches.

Prior to switching careers into the Information Technology field, Mr. Dagnall was a History teacher at Plainfield High School from 2018-2021 where he taught AP United States History, Honors US History I, and several general education History courses. While at Plainfield High School, Mr. Dagnall also served for a period of time as a Technology Vanguard.

Mr. Dagnall graduated from Kean University with an Honors Bachelors Degree in History. He has authored a journal article, entitled: "Statehood and Sovereignty: A Case Study of William Livingston from Philosophe to Federalist," published in New Jersey Studies: An Interdisciplinary Journal. Mr. Dagnall also holds a Certification in K-12 Social Studies Education.

Plainfield Public Schools

Plainfield, NJ 07060

cdagnall@plainfield.k12.nj.us

Christopher Clark

History Teacher

Plainfield Public Schools

Plainfield, NJ 07060

cclark@plainfield.k12.nj.us