Padilla is replacing the former superintendent for District 7, Rafael Alvarez, who is being moved to District 15 in Brooklyn, where Anita Skop has been superintendent for 13 years. I tried to reply to a comment but it would not open. District 13 has been led by Superintendent Kamar Samuels since at least the start of 2020. She started teaching in District 16 before becoming the founding principal of an elementary school in Brownsville, Brooklyn. Fia Davis has been a high school teacher, literacy coach, and principal in New York City Schools, including a founding principal of a performing arts high school. An educator for 20 years, Paula Lettiere began her career as a teacher of English/Language Arts at Philippa Schuyler Middle School. Enter and space open menus and escape closes them as well. I listened to his speech at the D3 Superintendent forum and was not impressed. On Monday, city officials announced two new superintendents for Prospect Heights' District 13 and District 16, which includes a small section of Crown Heights, Clinton Hill, Fort Greene, Brooklyn Heights, and Bed-Stuy, according to Patch. We expect you to reverse this decision and allow Anita Skop to remain Superintendent of District 15, the letter said. Meghan Dunn has been an educator with New York City Public Schools for almost two decades. The tests are designed to measure how well students are mastering the learning standards that guide classroom instruction and help to ensure that students are on track to graduate from high school with the critical thinking, problem solving, and reasoning skills needed for success in college and the modern workplace. Some are tied to the city's geographic school districts, some to school grade level, and others to the special needs of their students. Harry has also made it a priority to act as a mentor and advisor for new school leaders. According to the complaint, Padilla invited a group to a bar on the last night of the conference, where Walsh said Padilla rubbed his knee against hers and made sexually explicit noises and remarks about a another couple at the bar. "The historic issue is that there has been a scarcity of what many families consider quality seats," the District 3 superintendent, Kamar Samuels, said at a Community Education Council. The full list of superintendents can be found below. Therefore this is what they wanted: Equity (in other words racial balancing) at the expense of any and everything else including academic performance. He has also dedicated himself to coaching and mentoring others, including roles as a literacy coach and master principal. Principal Lettiere started her educational career in gifted and talented education and aimed to create a school that would set such high expectations for all students in a supportive environment. A promoter of equity! At a time when the state of education in our schools is at a low ebb, is THIS where the emphasis should be??? When Kamar Samuels was superintendent of District 13 in Brooklyn in 2019 before former Mayor Bill de Blasio tried to phase out the gifted and talented program Samuels advocated and obtained funds to implement the International Baccalaureate program in his district, a more inclusive, worldwide model. Danielle Giunta has worked in New York City Public Schools for nearly twenty-five years, including over two decades working in schools in Northeast Queens. M.G. He became Deputy Superintendent of District 27 in 2019, before becoming the Superintendent. Celeste Douglas has been an educator in Brooklyn for over twenty years, including as a teacher, teacher leader, mentor principal and principal. Students are assigned a performance level based on how well they do on the tests, with 4 being the highest level a student can earn. Since when is equity and academic excellence mutually exclusive? He was a Deputy Superintendent before taking the helm in District 2 in 2021, stepping up in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic to help students, families and schools navigate the safe return to in-person learning. Up and Down arrows will open main level menus and toggle through sub tier links. Keep your feedback coming! Marginalizing G&T families has only forced them to seek greener pastures elsewhere. She served as a high school superintendent in Brooklyn and Queens before becoming the District 21 Superintendent in 2009. The resources outline benchmarks and frameworks for educators to implement Social Emotional Learning practices in their schools and classrooms. Tamra Collins served as Deputy Superintendent in District 19 and became the Acting District 19 Community Superintendent in 2021. Dr. Marion Wilson has been a leader in New York City Schools for over 16 years. D3 also has some excellent middle school choices as well, but I have no idea what the admissions process will be when it comes time for your child to apply. Since February 2021, he has served the District 20 community as Superintendent, supporting the southern Brooklyn district's return from remote learning. Brendan Mims began his career in New York City Schools as a high school Earth Science teacher in Brooklyn, later becoming assistant principal of that same school. I am a parent myself, and I spend a lot of time on the playground with my daughter, and I realized that people talk a lot about the schools on the playground, and I want to make sure that I am hearing what they are saying. City Council Member Gale Brewer was also on hand to support Samuels visit and to take questions from residents. Email us here. He did not obtain a placement at any of the 12 High Schools he applied to (and not all of his choices were screened schools). Monday's announcement comes after a months-long hiring process that included both new candidates and existing superintendents, who were asked to reapply for their jobs as Schools Chancellor David Banks plans to expand the responsibilities of the position for the next school year. Re: A seasoned educator, Samuels . The data below indicate the percentage of students that achieved a performance level of 3 or 4 on each test. Prior to working at WNYC, Jessica was a reporter at public radio station WAMU in D.C. and a columnist for the Washington City Paper. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Visit our website to learn more about what happens if your childs school is identified as a CSI or TSI school. She became the Deputy Superintendent for District 32 in 2018 and the Superintendent in November 2021, leading the district through the Covid-19 pandemic and the return to in person learning. 212-788-6975. Fort Greene Preparatory Academy is located in close proximity to existing elementary French Dual Language programs at PS 20 and PS 133. Sadly, we are pulling one of our children from the public school system. Superintendent:Julia BoveFamily Leadership Coordinator:Heather FioricaFamily Support Coordinator: Linda DaltonOffice:5619 Flatlands Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11234Phone:(718) 968-6115. 204, adopted on June 2, 2022, and as authorized by such law and resolution by the continuing state disaster emergency declared by Governor Hochul, last renewed on June 15, 2022, and the local state of emergency declared by Mayor Adams, last renewed on June 25, 2022, Speaker Adrienne Adams made a determination that, due to the risk to Members of the Council and the general public posed by COVID-19, the in-person participation requirements of the State Open Meetings Law are hereby suspended for the hearings of the Committee on Land Use and its Subcommittees on June 29, 2022. Read the Accountability Fact Sheet for Parents for more information. Because there arent enough seats for every child who qualifies for G&T in New York City to attend a G&T program, every year there is a waitlist of students for PS9s G&T program. Apply to grades 3-K 12, explore and compare schools, and more. She added that she was disappointed the community had to fight to be included in the process. Districts that struggled to prepare some of their student subgroups on some or all indicators are identified as Target Districts. Sean has also worked in leadership development for New York City Schools, helping grow other leaders, something he will continue as the Superintendent of District 5. Cristine became the Superintendent of District 11 in 2019 and has been laser-focused on supporting students and families. Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2023. Lets embrace it! She has been a teacher, assistant principal and principal in New York City. A total disservice. Mayor Adams doesnt care about any other constituents . Manny has spent his career building strong bonds between schools and the community and building up strong schools and strong school leaders. Khalek Kirkland began his career in New York City Schools as a middle school math teacher in Brooklyn, later assistant principal and principal of that same school. Judgmental, prejudiced comments about other parents educational choices for their children are not helpful. "These leaders are ready to embrace the expanded role of superintendent," Banks said Monday. We are new to the area and heard it is a great school. For issues specific to a neighborhood, it's best to contact the Council Member representing that community. Michael has also dedicated his time to engaging with families and parent leaders, serving as the Superintendent liaison to the Citywide Council on High Schools. Michael Heimbinder started this petition to District 13 Superintendent Kamar Samuels. Whether the self-proclaimed edu-activists like it or not, families who want a rigorous education live in this district and want a program that meets their childrens needs. Superintendent:Shenean LindsayFamily Leadership Coordinator:Philton Lewis-ThomasFamily Support Coordinator: Margot SargeantOffice:1224 Park Place, Brooklyn NY 11213Phone:(929) 506-4260. Dr. John Sullivan began his career as a high school English teacher in the Bronx almost three decades ago. N.G. He worked as a teacher, dean, assistant principal and principal before moving to the District 75 team to support all district 75 schools across the city. Principal Lettiere loves her students and knows that they are the future leaders of Brooklyn, our country, and the world. A native New Yorker, Maribel is passionate about the role and impact New York City Schools have in improving the lives of our children. He is really truly about what is best for all children, said Becca Staley, who serves on the PTA Presidents Council in Compostos district. You should also reach out to your CEC3 Chair, Lucas Liu. CULTURAL SERVICES OF THE FRENCH EMBASSY IN THE UNITED STATES, Building a Dual Language Program: Schools. A child has to be lucky to get placement in school?! New York City has 45 superintendents. Visit the SupportHub for answers to common questions and to open a support ticket. I didnt expect anything different under Adams administration. Una Miller and Elizabeth Walsh, former educators, New York state superintendent of the year, an initiative that resulted in some progress, removal of a mural elementary students helped create, parents and local legislators said they were outraged, Superintendent, District 75 Citywide Programs, High School Superintendent, Manhattan HS Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, High School Superintendent, Bronx HS Districts 7, 9 and 12, High School Superintendent, Bronx HS Districts 8, 10 and 11, High School Superintendent, Brooklyn North HS Districts 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 23, and 32, High School Superintendent, Brooklyn South Districts 17, 18, 20, 21, and 22, High School Superintendent, Queens North Districts 24, 25, 26, 30, High School Superintendent, Queens South Districts 27, 28, 29, High School Superintendent, Consortium, International and Outward Bound, High School Superintendent, CUNY and Urban Assembly, High School Superintendent, Transfer Schools. Former Mayor Bill de Blasio caused waves at the end of 2021 when he announced a proposal to phase out the city's current version of the gifted program, arguing that the classes were segregated. A Brooklyn district forges its own path to replace segregated gifted and talented programs. Superintendent:Gary BeidlemanFamily Leadership Coordinator:N/AFamily Support Coordinator: Elizabeth Ruiz Office:333 7th Avenue, New York NY 10001Phone:(212) 356-8569. The teachers are fantastic. "With this team of leaders, our future is bright.". Fort Greene Preparatory Academy is designed to answer this challenge by offering a range of experiences for children in the Arts, STEM, Languages, and Humanities that includes Regents level course work. She then spent time as a middle school assistant principal before becoming a high school principal in 2015. For people like Samuels the end justifies the means, but the fact is what they are proposing will not achieve the end they seek. Harry Sherman has spent over 20 years as an educator and leader in New York City schools, including over fifteen years as a middle school principal in the Bronx. Superintendent:Richard CintronFamily Leadership Coordinator:Abdoulaye BaldeFamily Support Coordinator: Jenelle RoseOffice:335 Adams Street, Brooklyn NY 11201Phone:(718) 935-5661. This includes time as a principal and work in a Manhattan Superintendents office, coaching and supporting school leaders. Banks said Monday in a roundtable with reporters after the superintendent announcements that he has offered Skop a new role supporting principals across the city. Superintendent:Tamra CollinsFamily Leadership Coordinator:Zahira TorresFamily Support Coordinator: Ginova RodriguezOffice:590 Sheffield Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11207Phone:(929) 397-2938. I want a one stop shop for parents, he said. Students who achieve a performance level of 3 or 4 are considered to be proficient. Enter and space open menus and escape closes them as well. Monday's annoucement culminated a months-long hiring process that included both new candidates and existing superintendents, who had to reapply for their jobs. Fort Greene Preparatory Academy is located in close proximity to existing elementary . You can read more about Samuels and his work on the matter in this article: A Brooklyn district forges its own path to replace segregated gifted and talented programs. v. New York City Department of Education, et al. He started as a math teacher and internship coordinator at a Manhattan high school, before becoming assistant principal and then principal. Superintendent:Madelene ChanFamily Leadership Coordinator:Eleanor McNameeFamily Support Coordinator: N/A Office:98-50 50th Avenue, Corona NY 11368Phone:(718) 592-3357, Madelene Chan started her career in New York City schools 35 years ago as an elementary school teacher. Superintendent:Khalek KirklandFamily Leadership Coordinator:Page Best HardyFamily Support Coordinator: William RochfordOffice:1784 Park Place, Brooklyn NY 11233Phone:(718) 346-0816. Need technical support? 2023 West Side Rag | All rights reserved. Superintendent:Tammy PateFamily Leadership Coordinator:Sonia RuedaFamily Support Coordinator: N/A Office:90-27 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica NY 11435Phone:(718) 557-2618. Samuels, a former teacher with the city's Department of Education, rose up through the ranks as a principal in the Bronx, a deputy superintendent in Community School District 23, and as superintendent of Community School District 13 before assuming his role here in District 3. City of New York is part of the Local industry, and located in New York, United States. Superintendent:Rafael AlvarezFamily Leadership Coordinator:Christine FarrellFamily Support Coordinator: Brenda DiazOffice:131 Livingston Street, Brooklyn NY 11201Phone:(718) 935-3424. "These claims were investigated and Mr. Padilla directly addressed them with the community during the hiring process.. He served as an assistant principal and principal before becoming the Deputy Superintendent for Transfer High Schools in 2016, before becoming the Superintendent. Families supplementing with Russian School of Math and Mathnasium. He became the Deputy Superintendent for Consortium, International and Outward Bound Schools before moving up to Superintendent in 2019. It was clear from the beginning that all is going to be about equity and diversity. Superintendent:Hoa TuFamily Leadership Coordinator:David SwiftFamily Support Coordinator: Eduardo DuarteOffice:30-48 Linden Place, Flushing NY 11354Phone:(718) 281-3517. According to Crains, housing values on the UWS have depreciated (except around 72nd Street), while housing values in Yorkville (D2 schools) have increased. Kelly McGuire has been an educator in New York City for almost two decades, including time as an assistant principal and principal in District 2. My daughter loves it, Samuels said. To find the superintendent, family leadership, or family support coordinator for the district, find the district in which the school is located. Superintendent:Danielle GiuntaFamily Leadership Coordinator:Kimberly D'AngeloFamily Support Coordinator: Wendy MoOffice:51-60 Marathon Parkway, Little Neck, NY 11362Phone:(718) 631-6943. Surveying Tecumseh, Samuels shared his thoughts on UWS playgrounds. Earlier this spring, parents and local legislators said they were outraged to learn Composto was not a finalist for continuing in the role hes held for 14 years. Click on the Output Report that you would like to view or print from the list below. Most recently, Gary was a principal in the Bronx before becoming the Acting Manhattan High School Superintendent. Superintendent:Cristine Vaughan Family Leadership Coordinator:Yvette CrespoFamily Support Coordinator: Latoya CainesOffice:1250 Arnow Avenue, Bronx NY 10469Phone: (718) 519-2620. In District 13, newly-hired superintendent Robin Davson will replace Kamar Samuels, who will move to the Upper West Side's District 3 in the hiring shuffle. More recently, she was the Deputy Superintendent for New Visions Schools. I think Anita Skop is a wonderful educator and has served District 15 for many years, he said. Most recently, Khalek was principal of a school in the Bronx before becoming superintendent of District 23. 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