<![CDATA[School of Education News]]> http://www. nyack.edu Latest news from the School of Education. en-us webmaster@nyack.edu webmaster@nyack.edu <![CDATA[Carol Johannah Ziegler-Ritter, Valedictorian of Nyack College Manhattan Campus]]> http://www.nyack.edu//blog/EDUNews/1493 Posted by Diana.Nygard Carol Johannah Ziegler-Ritter is the 2013 valedictorian for Nyack College Manhattan Campus. Johannah, 4.0 GPA, graduates with a BS in Childhood Education and initial certification in Childhood Education (Grades 1-6).

Johannah reflects, “I went into education because I had a desire to work with children and had seen the joy (and the challenges) that teaching can bring to the teacher in members of my family who were also teachers. As for hurdles, as a homeschool student, I had never stepped foot in a public school before I began my course related fieldwork. It was challenging to me to have to adjust to that education environment and teach/manage 28 students at once. I am currently working as a full-time live-in nanny for three year old girl. I am using my training in education to help prepare her for school, which she will be starting soon.”

When asked what her plans are for the future, Johannah shares, “I am considering pursuing a master's degree in literacy, and hope to eventually use my education to homeschool my own children.”

Johannah credits Dr. Marie White and Professor Miriam Velez as well as her classmates with much of her success while at Nyack College. “They took the time to not only prepare me for teaching, but to truly get to know me as a person and prepare me for life. I am also grateful for my fellow education students--my school family. Their friendship and support, especially of my closest friend at Nyack, Victoria Safi, made my time at Nyack College an experience that was not only challenging but also enjoyable.”

The School of Education wishes Johannah well as she pursues her professional and personal goals.

 

 

]]> Thu, 09 May 2013 06:41:21 GMT http://www.nyack.edu//blog/EDUNews/1493 <![CDATA[Victoria Safi's Testimony to Nyack College]]> http://www.nyack.edu//blog/EDUNews/1492 Posted by Diana.Nygard Edlynne Victoria Safi, a December 2012 graduate in Childhood Education with a concentration in English, is presently earning her Master degree in Special Education at Fordham University. Victoria shares her testimony of some special honors she received as a result of her years spent in both the Education and English departments at Nyack College. In addition to her studies, Victoria works in the Nyack College Admissions Office.

I entered Nyack College NYC in Fall 2009 as a transfer student, and recently graduated in December 2012. When I first heard of Nyack College of being New York City's Christian College, I knew it was the place I needed to study at, and thankfully I did because my life has changed so much because of it. A few fun facts about me... I wasn't always a good student in my High School years, and even in my Community College days I wasn't much of a studious person. As a matter of fact, I received my G.E.D because I did not complete High School. I had a very low GPA in my former college, but all of that had changed once I started in Nyack College. 

I studied Childhood Education with a concentration in English, and I am now an NYS certified teacher. I have been on the Dean's List my entire time here at Nyack, and this is not being mentioned to brag about my accomplishments, I am extremely thankful for the faculty and staff who have believed in me, challenged me, and encouraged me to work hard to reach my goal. I currently attend Fordham University and am pursuing my Masters in Special Education. I am in an intense program and feel like I am with the cream of the crop, and I know I would have never made it this far without Nyack College as my stepping stone. I am incredibly prepared with my studies at Fordham University and truly am reaping the benefits of Nyack. I recently had a Behavior Management Portfolio due for one of my classes, and although this 34-page assignment was intense, I was prepared thanks to the School of Education at Nyack. As I was presenting to my professor and class, my professor announced that she would like to use my case study in a chapter of her upcoming textbook. I am honored that I was given the opportunity to have my work published in an education textbook, and I am so glad that still having the connection with Nyack College allowed me to be able to share this news and be able to pour back into the community that has molded me. 

My advice to those current Nyack College students and also prospective students is to stay strong, believe in yourself and work hard! Yes, things will be tough at times but never give up on yourself and your education, when you step out into the world you will truly see the benefits from your studies.

Sincerely, 

E.Victoria.Safi

 

]]> Thu, 09 May 2013 06:35:20 GMT http://www.nyack.edu//blog/EDUNews/1492 <![CDATA[Urban Education Center in Manhattan Campus Hosts Roundtable with Dr. Vernard Gant]]> http://www.nyack.edu//blog/EDUNews/1490 Posted by Diana.Nygard “[God] has raised up a generation of educators who reflect and represent His heart for His threatened and vulnerable little ones. They are the Davids of education who believe with all their hearts that the Lord can slay the giants that are taunting the children of God. They represent God’s C.A.U.S.E.:

Christ

Appointed

Urban

School

Educators”

(Vernard T. Gant, Director)

 

This acronym was the focal point on April 6, 2013, as professors Miriam Velez and Marie White of the Urban Education Center at the Manhattan campus of Nyack College served as host to an Education Roundtable. The event welcomed special speaker Dr. Vernard T. Gant, who serves as Director of Urban School Services of ACSI International as well as consultant to several committees concerned with the plight of the public school education. Among the invited guests were New York City principals, teachers, and administrators along with professionals from the field of counseling and charter school corporations. The afternoon session was reserved for Manhattan Campus School of Education alumni to meet with Dr. Gant and discuss how Christian urban school educators can support each other as people of faith addressing the educational plight of poor and disadvantaged children outside the Christian school setting.

 

In his presentation, Dr. Gant offered trends, anecdotes, and statistics to vividly illustrate the challenges of working with urban children and youth in public schools and the call of Christian teachers who choose to remain in public education. “These educators realize the transformative power of relationships and endeavor to bring the love of Christ that abides in them to bear upon the lives of the children entrusted to their care. They have at their disposal a specialized curriculum designed by God and modeled by Christ.”

 

The purpose of the Roundtable was to raise awareness of the need of urban youth and begin a conversation regarding resources available to Christian public school teachers, and to consider how Nyack College can support these efforts. The next steps will be outlined by Dr. Gant as he takes this message to other academic settings and returns to NYC in the summer to launch an initiative by networking with Christian School teachers in public schools supporting their retention.

Featured photograph shows participants in Education Roundtable event.

Photograph of Dr. Gant posted with his permission.

]]> Tue, 07 May 2013 10:19:13 GMT http://www.nyack.edu//blog/EDUNews/1490 <![CDATA[Audrey King Accepted by Teach for America]]> http://www.nyack.edu//blog/EDUNews/1484 Posted by Diana.Nygard Audrey King, a May 2013 School of Education graduate, is embarking on a new adventure through Teach for America this summer. She has been accepted into the Teach for America program and will be traveling to the Appalachian Mountains to begin her training and placement.

Teach for America is a highly-valued organization which equips and places teachers in very low socio-economic areas to teach young people who live there. Children being taught by this program’s new teachers are usually selected based on factors such as free lunch eligibility, low standardized test scores, and/or low reading level. Teacher candidates pass through a series of interviews in order to be accepted as candidates in the Teach for America program.

Audrey, who earns a BS in Adolescence Education with English, will head to eastern Kentucky for a week of acclimation, followed by a five-week training period in Mississippi. After training she will return to Kentucky where she goes on to the next stage of the process: visiting schools selected by the program which she can then apply to for her placement.

Some schools can be as big as 2000 students or as small as 20 students in a one-room schoolhouse. Teachers placed in the smaller schools in isolated areas may find themselves teaching several subjects outside their certification areas.

Audrey says, “I’m very excited about this, especially for the opportunity to teach right out of college. I feel so honored to be accepted into the program. Honestly, I’m a little nervous because I’ve never been to Kentucky, but I can't wait to begin the adventure and start teaching!"

]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:19:38 GMT http://www.nyack.edu//blog/EDUNews/1484 <![CDATA[Annual Awards Chapel]]> http://www.nyack.edu//blog/EDUNews/1483 Posted by Diana.Nygard The School of Education celebrated its annual Awards Chapel on Monday, April 22, 2013 with dozens of eager students and faculty in attendance.

 

The Chapel began with a time of worship with two students leading us in song, followed by an inspiring message by Dr. Dion Harrigan who preached on the topic, “When God Doesn’t Make Sense.” He shared an anecdote of a dog lover taking his pet to the vet for an endless series of vaccinations. While the dog spent the day whimpering about her discomfort, the owner’s heart response was, “I put her through it because I loved her.” Dr. Harrigan compared this to our Father God’s heart about our wellbeing, illustrated through Jeremiah 29:11: “’For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’”

 

The remainder of the Chapel was devoted to the faculty’s presentation of awards to students.

 

Barnabas Award: Outstanding Collaborator in Methods’ Groupwork: For a junior who is consistently a good teammate, punctual, responsible, and encouraging.

Adolescence Education – Alex Ellingwood

Childhood Education – Rosepisey Pich

Early Childhood Education – Chia Lo

 

Education Dean's List: For teacher candidates whose academic achievement in education is evidenced by a Cum Ed GPA of 3.75-4.0.

Elizabeth Beers                       Jessica Hannon                   Courtney Soucek

Robert Callamari                     Esther Huynh                      Abbey Taylor

Samantha Cialini                     Stephanie Leone                 Jonathan Tice

Renee Curry                           Michelle Makela                   Allie Van Hooker

Eleisha Dickson                       Jacob Manuel                      Paul Van Houten

Seth Ditmer                            Stephanie Mercier               Maria Varano

Alexander Ellingwood               Kari Nehlsen                       Jared Vonderheide

Rachel Fort                             Hannah Plock                      Heather Wakeley

Abigail Frank                           Philip Powell                       Rebekah Williams

Joseph Gessler                        Megan Rohan                     Sarah Yim

Martha Guiza                           Pamela Shafer

 

Pi Lambda Theta: Pi Lambda Theta is an international honor society and professional association in education. The following sophomores, juniors, and seniors have been nominated for membership by the School of Education based on their pursuit of a career in education and a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5.

Elizabeth Beers                        Jessica Hannon                       Megan Rohan

Renee Curry                            Esther Huynh                         Shoshana Rosenberg

Eleisha Dickson                        Brianna Kane                         Pamela Shafer

Seth Ditmer                             Emmaline Kempf                    Katherine Shinners

Alexander Ellingwood                Audrey King                          Courtney Soucek

Samantha Foland                      Stephanie Leone                    Samantha Taussig

Rachel Fort                               Darla Lunsford                       Abbey Taylor

Joseph Gessler                          Michelle Makela                      Jonathan Tice

Samantha Glasstetter                Stephanie Mercier                   Allie Van Hooker

Mark Goracy                             Kari Nehlsen                           Paul Van Houten

Martha Guiza                            Hannah Plock                           Jared Vonderheide

Amanda Halter                          Shawnja Pratt                          Heather Wakeley

Rebekah Williams                      Sarah Yim

 

Outstanding Professionalism in Fieldwork: For the junior who consistently displayed promptness, professional dress, and rapport with the children and cooperating teachers in fieldwork.

Adolescence Education – Seth Ditmer

Childhood Education – Martha Guiza

Early Childhood Education – Lindsay Kane

 

Educator of Promise: For the junior who demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and dispositions in methods courses for being an excellent educator.

Adolescence Education  – Amanda Halter

TESOL – Kara Enneper

Early Childhood-Childhood Education – Esther Huynh

 

Design, Delivery, and Creativity in Instruction: For the junior whose lessons and unit plans are well thought-through, interesting, motivating, and presented clearly in class presentations.

Adolescence Education – Amanda Halter

Childhood Education – Courtney Soucek

Early Childhood Education – Hannah Plock

 

Excellence in Teaching: For the student teachers who address the needs of diverse individuals, demonstrate mastery of pedagogical knowledge (as evidenced by achieving a 3.5 Education GPA), show creativity and innovation in lesson planning and delivery, and receive positive evaluations by college supervisor and cooperating teacher (as evidenced by earning an A in both placements.

Elizabeth Beers                         Michelle Makela

Eleisha Dickson                         Stephanie Mercier

Abigail Frank                             Ian Pena

Samantha Glasstetter                Paul Van Houten

Audrey King                              Heather Wakeley

Stephanie Leone                        Erica Warmelink
 

Apple Award for Student Teacher of the Year: For the student teacher who most consistently displays overall professionalism, a commitment to excellence, lives a positive Christian witness, demonstrates remarkable teaching capability, and has enthusiasm for the teaching profession.

Heather Wakeley

Heather is pictured above holding her prized Apple Award for Student Teacher of the Year.

]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 05:51:14 GMT http://www.nyack.edu//blog/EDUNews/1483 <![CDATA[December 2012 Graduate Erica Warmelink Receives Teaching Job]]> http://www.nyack.edu//blog/EDUNews/1481 Posted by Diana.Nygard Erica Warmelink, a December 2012 graduate, has received a job in Charlotte, North Carolina teaching 2nd grade in a public elementary school. She looks forward to walking in her calling and being effective with all the students in her class. Erica earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Childhood Education with a Math, Science, and Technology specialization.

]]> Thu, 18 Apr 2013 09:58:01 GMT http://www.nyack.edu//blog/EDUNews/1481 <![CDATA[Middle School Spring Classroom Apprenticeship ]]> http://www.nyack.edu//blog/EDUNews/1434 Posted by Jamie.Lettre The Department of Education, NYC, was pleased to announce that 1383 student teachers were registered for the spring 2013. Andre Hayes, Adolescence Education/ English major at the Manhattan campus was chosen as a student teacher placement.

Highlight: Middle School Spring Classroom Apprenticeship (MS-SCA)

MS-SCA places talented new recruits in intensive classroom-embedded training between March and May 2013. MS-SCA apprentices are guided by a rigorously selected Cooperating Teacher for ten weeks of immersion, while gaining greater familiarity with the needs of middle school learners. Apprentices also attend weekly workshops that build upon their teaching skills. This program is intended to position our future educators to be as successful as possible as classroom teachers in our schools next fall.

In addition to the Teaching Fellows who will be participating in MS-SCA this spring, TRQ received 170 applications (a 35% increase) from traditional teacher candidates for this year’s program; 58 finalists were invited to participate as apprentices.

]]> Mon, 04 Mar 2013 07:14:27 GMT http://www.nyack.edu//blog/EDUNews/1434 <![CDATA[Department Chapel- "An Attitude of Gratitude"]]> http://www.nyack.edu//blog/EDUNews/1433 Posted by Jamie.Lettre On Monday February 11, the School of Education conducted its first Departmental Chapel for the spring semester. The spiritual theme for the school year is "An Attitude of Gratitude" and our Bible text is 1 Thessalonians 5:18, "In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you."

The School of Education departmental chapels have several objectives. The first is to provide relevant and updated academic information for our students regarding curricular changes in the School of Education, and to track evolving New York State requirements for certification. A second objective is to develop a sense of camaraderie among Education students as we spend time together as a unit. Yet another objective is to provide spiritual and emotional support for our students to assist them in getting through the academic and social challenges of college life.

The highlight of our chapel was the student testimonies. Five students (Darla Lundsford, Shervin Johnson, Samantha Taussig, Ricky Gessler, and Kimancia Crosson) shared their testimony about how they came to Nyack College. Their experiences inspired and encouraged students and faculty. We all learned that despite the challenges and setbacks we might encounter, we still need to give thanks because God is working out His purpose!

]]> Mon, 04 Mar 2013 06:40:31 GMT http://www.nyack.edu//blog/EDUNews/1433 <![CDATA[School of Education Professors and Student Present at Nyack Scholars Symposium]]> http://www.nyack.edu//blog/EDUNews/1432 Posted by Jamie.Lettre The Nyack College Center for Scholarship and Global Engagement (CSGE) presented its 2013 Scholars Symposium on February 20, 2013 at the Nyack College Manhattan campus, and on February 21, 2013 at the Nyack College Rockland campus. Faculty presented papers they have published or presented at conferences.

Dr. Christine Buel, professor in the School of Education, presented "Reforming the Altruist: Novice Teachers in Faith-Based Universities." Dr. Buel's presentation summarized and discussed the findings of a mixed methods study designed to determine the altruistic expectations of future teachers enrolled in faith-based universities. Study data was collected via the Personal Expectations of Teaching (PET) self-report questionnaire designed by Friedman (2006). Data findings interested both college students and educators who plan to work with individuals from poverty and other high-need contexts. Findings indicated that new teachers imagine themselves working with students in nurturing and social ways rather than in task-specific and instructional ways. New teachers also shy away from leadership and instead see themselves working with the "needy student" in one to one scenarios. There are so many ethical implications for how new teachers are motivated to join the teaching profession.

Dr. Frank Tuzi, professor and the director of the TESOL in the School of Education presented, "Making web-Based Education Equitable for All Users." Exploring the ease of use, perceptions, and preferences of students and teachers,

this study explored and analyzed the use of two web-based course content management systems (CCMS) in an attempt to identify what components within these systems and what overall system enable more efficient learning and teaching. The two systems, eCollege and Moodle, offer a variety of options for administrators, teachers and students. Through an analysis of the technology, and interviews with users, the more equitable system and components were identified. Results of the study will shed light on more efficient ways to use technology to promote better teaching and learning.

Paul Van Houten, a senior in Nyack’s School of Education with a major in Adolescent Education presented on, "Inadequacy: Public School Funding and Control." His paper addressed the changing scope of public school finance and control. The paper identified strategies in public school finance that are used to increase student achievement in the classroom. The state-of-the-art approach is specifically identified and explained as an effective approach to changing public school finance for student achievement. The paper also addressed the sources of public financing and the role of intermediate structures, state, and federal government in education finance.

]]> Mon, 04 Mar 2013 06:07:19 GMT http://www.nyack.edu//blog/EDUNews/1432 <![CDATA[Dr. Marie White co-authors a Publication ]]> http://www.nyack.edu//blog/EDUNews/1431 Posted by Jamie.Lettre Dr. Marie White, Department Chair for the School of Education, NYC and Dr. Héfer Bembenutty co-authored a publication entitled, “Academic performance and satisfaction with homework completion among college students.”

Dr. White states, “Under the umbrella of the social cognitive theory of self-regulation of learning, we examined the association between homework practices of college students, motivation and self-regulation of learning, and final course grades. Data from one hundred thirty-three college students, who completed measures of help-seeking, self-efficacy, intrinsic motivation, and homework logs suggested that the relationship between students' beliefs and homework practices are associated with their academic performance, reported use of adaptive help-seeking, and motivational beliefs. Results support the use of homework logs, and the consideration of students' self-efficacy, intrinsic motivation, and use of help-seeking strategies related to homework completion to help explain the development of self-directed learners.

The full publication can be found online at: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1041608012001641

 

]]> Mon, 04 Mar 2013 05:58:03 GMT http://www.nyack.edu//blog/EDUNews/1431 <![CDATA[National Recognition for Nyack's Early Childhood Education Program]]> http://www.nyack.edu//blog/EDUNews/1401 Posted by Jamie.Lettre

School of Education Dean, Dr. JoAnn Looney announced that national recognition for Nyack College's Early Childhood programs has been extended through 2018 by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

Dr. Looney credits Dr. Sherry Jarrett, chair of the Early Childhood Education program and Professor Kristen Luba, Director of Assessment, for a job well done.

The National Association for the Education of Young Children, founded in 1926, is the world's largest advocacy group working on behalf of young children. The mission of the NAEYC has three main goals:
• Improving professional practice and working conditions in early childhood education.
• Supporting early childhood programs by working to achieve a high-quality system of early childhood education.
• Building a high-performing, inclusive organization of groups and individuals who are committed to promoting excellence in early childhood education for all young children.

 

]]> Mon, 04 Feb 2013 12:00:38 GMT http://www.nyack.edu//blog/EDUNews/1401 <![CDATA[Senior Abby Frank, CE Major, Student Teaching in Praque, Czech Republic this Semester]]> http://www.nyack.edu//blog/EDUNews/1351 Posted by Jamie.Lettre Abby Frank is teaching 6th grade at the Christian International School of Prague this semester.  Her class is comprised of international students, many of whom are "Third Culture Kids' who have grown up and gone to school in countries other than their own. In addition, she's traveling to other countries and experiencing other cultures, making new friends, and sharpening her teaching skills in a professional Christian environment while being a light to the work and ministering Christ's love to her students. 

Nyack College Education students are able to complete one placement of their student teaching experience overseas. Past students have taught in Argentina, Ecuador, Paraguay, Jamaica, Thailand, Germany, Spain, China, Hong Kong and the Ukraine. We thank the Lord of His provision of the amazing opportunity for our students.

]]> Mon, 03 Dec 2012 08:29:08 GMT http://www.nyack.edu//blog/EDUNews/1351 <![CDATA[Rockland EDU 100 Education Students Lead Worship at Departmental Chapel- September 24]]> http://www.nyack.edu//blog/EDUNews/1328 Posted by Jamie.Lettre 1Thess. 5:18 “In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”

Dr. Dion Harrigan, Professor of Adolescence Education, and his EDU 100 Seminar Class led the worship at the September 24th Departmental Chapel on the Rockland Campus. The worship theme (1 Thess. 5:18) was faithfully presented by the following students:

Welcome………………..  Dr. Harrigan

Worship Leader………  Deanna Lindsay & Co.

Devotional……………… Jessica Logemann/Michelle Longarino

Prayer…………………..  Jonathan Spenst

Musical Selection……  Samantha Howard/Jessica Hannon

Time for Prayer………. Erin Hy

]]> Tue, 06 Nov 2012 07:22:44 GMT http://www.nyack.edu//blog/EDUNews/1328 <![CDATA[Dr. Jeanne Marron from West Bergen Mental Healthcare lectures on Understanding Adults with Asperger’s Disorder in the College Community]]> http://www.nyack.edu//blog/EDUNews/1326 Posted by Jamie.Lettre On Wednesday, October 3, 2012, in President’s Hall,  Jeanne Marron, Ph.D. shared diagnostic criteria and strategies for working with individual with Asperger’s Disorder to faculty, staff and families. Dr. Marron is the Clinical Director of Asperger's Related Services at West Bergen Mental Healthcare in Ridgewood, Ramsey, and Oakland New Jersey, where she developed a comprehensive treatment program for children and adults with Asperger's Syndrome and similar disorders affecting interpersonal and social skills. Dr. Marron has been a member of the West Bergen clinical staff since 1993. She received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University, and pursued advanced training in neuropsychology at St. Vincent's Hospital and Medical Center in Manhattan and the University Neuroscience Group in Staten Island. Dr. Marron has held numerous clinical, teaching and research positions in both New York and New Jersey. This presentation was co-sponsored by the office of Disabilities Support Services and the School of Education.

]]> Tue, 06 Nov 2012 06:32:59 GMT http://www.nyack.edu//blog/EDUNews/1326 <![CDATA[Manhattan Education Students Attend and Serve at the NYC Association of Christian Schools Conference, October 5, 2012 “Tell it to your children, and let your children tell it to their children, and their children to the next.” Joel 1:3]]> http://www.nyack.edu//blog/EDUNews/1325 Posted by Jamie.Lettre

The NYC Association of Christian Schools (NYCACS) Conference, hosted by Evangel School, was designed for Christian teachers who serve in urban settings. The conference hosted recognized leaders in Education:  Dr. Roger Mackey from Grove City College, a national expert in urban education and Scott Phelps, author of “Aspire” and “Excel”, abstinence curriculum for teens. Fifteen Manhattan students attended the conference and volunteered in various capacities during the sessions.

 

]]> Tue, 06 Nov 2012 06:28:54 GMT http://www.nyack.edu//blog/EDUNews/1325 <![CDATA[Dr. Marie White and Dr. Hefer Bembenutty (Queens College) Write Paper]]> http://www.nyack.edu//blog/EDUNews/1324 Posted by Jamie.Lettre Dr. Marie White and Dr. Hefer Bembenutty’s (Queens College) paper “Academic Performance and Satisfaction with Homework Completion among College Students" has been accepted for publication in Learning and Individual Differences.

The study was conducted with Nyack College students (NYC) across majors. Students and Faculty from English, Math, Bible, Education, participated in the study.

]]> Tue, 06 Nov 2012 06:18:45 GMT http://www.nyack.edu//blog/EDUNews/1324 <![CDATA[Bianca Marchan Mercedes BS/CE '04, Lectures Senior Seminars]]> http://www.nyack.edu//blog/EDUNews/1323 Posted by Jamie.Lettre Bianca Mercedes of Inwood Academy for Leadership Charter School (www.inwoodacademy.org) spoke to both Manhattan and Rockland Senior Student Teaching Seminars in September. Highlighting techniques implemented at Inwood taken from Lemov’s book, Teach Like A Champion, Ms. Mercedes stressed the importance of school culture in promoting and sustaining a context for academic excellence.  In addition, she provided clear strategies for setting and maintaining high behavioral expectations in the classroom.  Inwood Academy is one of the School of Education’s partner schools.

]]> Tue, 06 Nov 2012 06:13:05 GMT http://www.nyack.edu//blog/EDUNews/1323 <![CDATA[Graduate Student Selected for TEACH FOR AMERICA]]> http://www.nyack.edu//blog/EDUNews/1322 Posted by Jamie.Lettre Jessica Verderame Sanchez  (BS/CE, MSE/SPED ’12)

Selected for TEACH FOR AMERICA

Jessica Sanchez completed her MSE in Special Education in May and went right back into the classroom by her acceptance by the Teach for American Program, a highly competitive national program that looks for the best teachers who make a difference. Teach for America looks for candidates who are committed to students, have demonstrated leadership ability and strong academic, professional and extracurricular activities. Jessica is now teaching at Harlem Preparatory Academy Charter School.

]]> Tue, 06 Nov 2012 06:08:42 GMT http://www.nyack.edu//blog/EDUNews/1322 <![CDATA[Rockland School of Education Graduates- October 2012]]> http://www.nyack.edu//blog/EDUNews/1298 Posted by Jamie.Lettre Jessica Bridges (BS/ECE –CE, ‘10; MSE/SPED, ‘12)

Ridgeway Nursery School

White Plains, NY

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Joseph Byrne (BS/Adols. Math ‘09; MSE/CE, ‘11)

Vernon Township High School

Vernon, NJ

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Caitlin Gallagher (BS/CE ‘12)

Abundant Life Academy

Nutley, NJ

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Cherrise Harris (BS/ CE ‘12)

Bronx Charter School for Better Learning

Bronx, NY

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Lindsay Hoch Frye (BS/CE ‘12)

Abundant Life Academy

Nutley, NJ

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Aimee Jimenez (BS/ECE - CE ‘11; MSE / SPED  Dec. ‘12)

 PS 182 - Bilingual-Cultural School

Manhattan, NY

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Sherin Johnson (MSE / SPED ‘12)

Pelham Gardens Middle School

Bronx, NY

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Eric Klein (BS/CE ‘12)

Hackensack Christian Academy

Hackensack, NJ

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Elizabeth Louie (BS/ECE ‘11)

Queens Herald Community Corporation Day Care Center

Queens Herald Church

Queens, NY

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Robin Meyers (BS/Interdis. Adols. English  ‘12)

Lighthouse Christian Academy

Manahawkin, NJ

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Jessica Sanchez (BS/ CE ‘09; MSE/SPED ‘12)

TEACH for AMERICA, Harlem Prep Charter School

Manhattan, NY

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Jamila Williams (BS/ECE ‘11; MSE/SPED Dec. ‘12)

The Learning Tree Cultural Preparatory School

Bronx, NY

]]> Tue, 16 Oct 2012 11:37:30 GMT http://www.nyack.edu//blog/EDUNews/1298 <![CDATA[Manhattan School of Education Graduates- October 2012]]> http://www.nyack.edu//blog/EDUNews/1297 Posted by Jamie.Lettre Pascale Beauvais – Fennell  (BS/CE Dec. ‘11)

P.S. 397 Foster Laurie School

Brooklyn, NY

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Shannon Darby (BS/CE ‘11)

Linden Seventh-Day Adventist School

Laurelton, NY

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Damien Garofalo (BS/ Adols. Hist. ‘12)

Abundant Life Academy

Nutley, NJ

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Arleen Gutierrez (BS/CE ‘11; SPED  Dec. ‘12)

Bronx Charter School for Excellence

Bronx, NY

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Jose Martinez  (BS/CE, ‘11)

P.S. 257

Brooklyn, NY

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Keyla Nunez (BS/CE ‘11; MSE/SPED ‘12)

Our Savior Lutheran School

Queens, NY

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Ghislie Soverain (BS/Adols. Eng.’11)

Academy for College Preparation and Career Exploration at the Erasmus High School Campus

Brooklyn, NY

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Trina Swindell Thompson (BS/CE ‘10; MSE/SPED ‘12)

Inwood Academy for Leadership Charter School

Manhattan, NY

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Cydney Williams (BS/CE ‘12)

Family Life Academy Charter School

Bronx, NY

]]> Tue, 16 Oct 2012 11:35:45 GMT http://www.nyack.edu//blog/EDUNews/1297