Most recently, Rafael has taken on leadership roles and supporting other school leaders in the Bronx, including most recently as a Superintendent in that borough, prior to becoming the Superintendent of District 15. Superintendent:Kamar SamuelsFamily Leadership Coordinator:Tracy McclaireFamily Support Coordinator: N/AOffice:154 West 93rd Street, New York NY 10025Phone:(212) 678-5857. Left and right arrows move across top level links and expand / close menus in sub levels. Superintendent:Janice RossFamily Leadership Coordinator: N/A Family Support Coordinator:Corrine Mattis Office:1396 Broadway, Brooklyn NY 11221Phone:(718) 455-4635. Access all your DOE applications TeachHub, Google, iLearnNYC, Microsoft Office, Zoom, and morefrom one place. 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. Principal Paula Lettiere is one of the most experienced principals in District 13 and has created a school whose focus is serving the needs of all students. Cristine Vaughan has been working in and supporting schools in District 11 for over 25 years. Janice begins her 29th year of service in New York City Schools. Miller alleged that same night, while sitting on a couch at the bar, an inebriated Padilla ran his foot over hers and kicked her crossed legs open, then, later, when Miller was walking by, grabbed her and pulled her close to him. A positive school climate promotes school safety, student self-esteem, emotional well-being, mental health, and lower incidences of substance abuse, student absenteeism, and suspensions. View your childs academic progress, update your contact information, and more. It was clear from the beginning that all is going to be about equity and diversity. Jessica is the education reporter for WNYC and Gothamist. In 2017, she became the Deputy Superintendent of District 18, and became the Superintendent of the district in 2021, guiding them through the return to in person learning and support through the Covid-19 pandemic. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Keep your feedback coming! Please explore our JobOpportunities. For people like Samuels the end justifies the means, but the fact is what they are proposing will not achieve the end they seek. 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. How about improving academics with the best qualified person. She became the Deputy Superintendent for District 31 in 2019 and the Superintendent in 2021, supporting schools, families and students dealing with the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic and the return to in person learning. She worked for several years serving in leadership roles for central Brooklyn before becoming the District 22 Superintendent in 2014. The Every Student Succeeds Act, or ESSA, the main federal law for K-12 public education, requires that states hold public schools accountable for how students achieve. Superintendent:Kristy De La CruzFamily Leadership Coordinator:Nancy PereiraFamily Support Coordinator:Lennys Patino Office:160 East 120th Street, New York NY 10035Phone: (212) 348-2873. New superintendent picked to lead Bronx District faced sexual harassment charges in former role, We rely on your support to make local news available to all. Lets embrace it! Following protests, the administration decided to revamp the superintendent hiring process, allowing all current superintendents to move on to the next round, including attending a town hall with parents. It is her goal to continue to create a space for children that is ever expanding its diversity and inclusivity and meeting the needs of this dynamic community. Marginalizing G&T families has only forced them to seek greener pastures elsewhere. District 13 in Brooklyn and Superintendent Kamar Samuels are committed to creating long term options for increasing the quality of Middle Schools by serving the needs of the community. If you cannot resolve an issue or get help at your child's school, you can contact district teams to help. Kristy De La Cruz has more than two decades of experience on New York City Schools, starting her career at a school Upper Manhattan supporting ESL and bilingual students. Click on the Output Report that you would like to view or print from the list below. Banks urged parents to have faith in his selections. Michael Heimbinder started this petition to District 13 Superintendent Kamar Samuels. Enter and space open menus and escape closes them as well. A seasoned educator, Samuels taught elementary school for five years, served as a principal for six years, and acted as District 13 deputy superintendent for two years, before becoming superintendent in early 2019. Banks indicated there could be some additional change ahead for the district, but did not elaborate. v. New York City Department of Education, et al. This includes experience as a special education supervisor, assistant principal and over a decade as a District 30 principal, prior to becoming District 30 Superintendent. She became Deputy Superintendent of District 17 in 2015, a role she remained in until becoming Superintendent in 2021. The public school system is not for smart kids anymore. 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. He began his career as a teacher, assistant principal and principal in Brooklyn. Danielle DiMango began her career as a middle school English teacher in District 25. This decision goes entirely against what our community wants, District 15 Community Education Council President Camille Casaretti wrote in a letter to Banks and Deputy Chancellor of School Leadership Desmond K. Blackburn. 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??? I think Anita Skop is a wonderful educator and has served District 15 for many years, he said. 50% of Harlem families enrolled in charter schools. We're gonna move in a slightly different direction moving forward with District 15, he said. Khalek then took on work supporting and mentoring other middle school principals. I think what we have done today in the selection of the superintendents was very reflective of a comprehensive process of real community engagement.. She added that she was disappointed the community had to fight to be included in the process. He has nothing to offer this district but more virtue signaling and shaming. Padillas appointment comes as part of what has been a fraught process. Up and Down arrows will open main level menus and toggle through sub tier links. Join us for a Zoom meeting with Superintendent Kamar Samuels, Principal Paula Lettiere, and Education Attach Fabrice Jaumont to discuss the opening of Fort Greene Preparatory Academy's French Dual Language program in September 2020. This includes ten years as the founding principal of one elementary school in the district, after spending ten years as a teacher and staff member of another. He was named the Superintendent of Brooklyn South in 2014. Parent University seeks toeducate and empower families through free courses, resources, events, and activities. Samuels might be new to the Upper West Side, but he is not new to the job of superintendent. Principal Paula Lettiere is one of the most experienced principals in District 13 and has created a school whose focus is serving the needs ofall students. To find the superintendent, family leadership, or family support coordinator for the district, find the district in which the school is located. Dr. Jacqueline Rosado has over 25 years of experience in New York City schools, including a decade in school leadership positions. 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. Davson was most recently an acting superintendent in Harlem's District 5, where she also served as a deputy superintendent in the Manhattan district. The New York State Education Department (NYSED) reports the percentage of students who earned a local or Regents diploma by June, four year after they entered grade 9. "These leaders are ready to embrace the expanded role of superintendent," Banks said Monday. The full list of superintendents can be found below. 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. Dr. Josephine Van-Ess began her career in New York City Schools as a middle school English teacher in Southeast Queens. Central Park, Lincoln Square, Upper West Side, Clinton. 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. If you do not know the district in which your child's school is located, use theFind a Schooltool. Astoria pool will be closed this summer for renovations: Parks, Gov. Students who achieve a performance level of 3 or 4 are considered to be proficient. 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. Dr. Marion Wilson has been a leader in New York City Schools for over 16 years. As a graduate of Pratt Institute, she was proud to have the opportunity to open a school in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. A statement released as part of that agreement said an investigation found the allegations would not constitute a crime and might not constitute sufficient grounds to end his employment. Under New York State law, all schools are overseen by superintendents. Meghan Dunn has been an educator with New York City Public Schools for almost two decades. Since when is equity and academic excellence mutually exclusive? Kamar Samuels has been working as a Superintendent at City of New York for 2 years. UPPER WEST SIDE, NY A citywide hiring blitz for superintendents will mean a new leader of the Upper West Side school district, city officials announced Monday. Meghan joined District 13 as Deputy Superintendent in March 2020 where she has worked to secure state and federal grant funds and resources to support greater equity across the district. BASIS on Columbus Avenue growing by leaps and bounds. The graduation rate is the percentage of students who entered grade 9 in the same school year who earned a local or Regents diploma four years later. Richard Cintron has been an educator in New York City Schools for over 25 years. Because there aren't 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 PS9's G&T program. Glenda Esperance has over 20 years of experience in New York City Schools. He started as a math teacher and internship coordinator at a Manhattan high school, before becoming assistant principal and then principal. Superintendent:Danielle GiuntaFamily Leadership Coordinator:Kimberly D'AngeloFamily Support Coordinator: Wendy MoOffice:51-60 Marathon Parkway, Little Neck, NY 11362Phone:(718) 631-6943. Superintendent:Carry ChanFamily Leadership Coordinator:N/AFamily Support Coordinator:Migdalia Pantaleon Office:166 Essex Street, New York NY 10002Phone:(212) 353-2948. "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. Have questions, comments or feedback? In 2018, she became a Deputy Superintendent in the Bronx, before becoming the Superintendent of District 28 in 2020. Visit the SupportHub for answers to common questions and to open a support ticket. Kamar Samuels, superintendent of District 3, noted that they're working with organizations and schools' staff to ensure students "are feeling welcome." . Kamar Samuels will be the new superintendent for the Upper West Side's District 3. Superintendent:Isabel DiMolaFamily Leadership Coordinator:Georgette PezzolantiFamily Support Coordinator: N/A Office:25 Brighton 4th Road, Brooklyn NY 11235Phone:(718) 368-4024. Chancellor David Banks has announced his 45 picks for school superintendent posts, including one who is being sued by a former principal and teacher who accused him of sexual harassment and retaliation. Find more information about ESSA Accountability Designations on our website. He started his career as a high school teacher in Brooklyn and Manhattan, later serving as an assistant principal and principal. Superintendent:Ketler LouissaintFamily Leadership Coordinator:Raymond VelezFamily Support Coordinator: Jaclyn OrtegaOffice:400 First Avenue, Manhattan NY 10010Phone:(212) 802-1500. As part of a negotiated settlement with the Orange County district, Padilla was set to receive pay through November 2023. Common Branch refers to self-contained classes in Grades 1-6 that are taught by teachers certified to teach all subjects typically included in elementary school. More recently, Richard was a Superintendent in the Bronx before becoming the High School Superintendent for New Visions in 2018. by F.E. Dr. Tamra S. Collins has been an educator for over 20 years. These sources include feedback from students, teachers, and parents. Central Park Birding Report: Red, White, and Blue Birds. Thank you for yo response, @Upper West Side Dad. During the Covid-19 pandemic, Jessica reported on the shutdown and reopening of the nations largest school system, highlighting the unprecedented impacts on learning, health and mental health for students, staff and families. 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. He led the district from at least the start of 2020. Fred also worked as a coach for other school leaders and school staff before becoming the High School Superintendent for CUNY and Urban Assembly in 2014. Donate today, Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations. According to Crains, housing values on the UWS have depreciated (except around 72nd Street), while housing values in Yorkville (D2 schools) have increased. 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. Monday's annoucement culminated a months-long hiring process that included both new candidates and existing superintendents, who had to reapply for their jobs. I tried to reply to a comment but it would not open. How do students at your childs school perform on New York State tests? Paula Lettiere is the founding principal of Fort Greene Preparatory Academy. He became Deputy Superintendent of District 27 in 2019, before becoming the Superintendent. In District 13, Robin Davson will replace Kamar Samuels, who will move to Upper West Side's District 3 as superintendent. Apply to grades 3-K 12, explore and compare schools, and more. Additional information about tests is available on our State Assessment website, including fact sheets about the 3-8 tests for parents and stakeholders. Prior to opening Fort Greene Preparatory Academy, she was on the founding team of Mott Hall Science and Technology in the Bronx as an administrator and instructional coach. v. New York City Department of Education, et al. Access all your DOE applications TeachHub, Google, iLearnNYC, Microsoft Office, Zoom, and morefrom one place. Some are tied to the city's geographic school districts, some to school grade level, and others to the special needs of their students. Kamar Samuels has been an educator with New York City Schools for almost two decades. Council Members each have an office at 250Broadway (map), as well as offices in each of theirdistricts. Judgmental, prejudiced comments about other parents educational choices for their children are not helpful. School District 3 has a new superintendent with a history of promoting equity in New York City public schools. The districts new schools superintendent, Kamar Samuels, is stopping by UWS playgrounds this month in a grassroots effort to reach out to parents, including those he met at Tecumseh Playground on Saturday, September 10. A straight A student and the result of the lottery is placement at a high school with no honors or AP courses and a low graduation rate. Another surprising thing is that lots of UWSers keep voting for people like that while going crazy finding a decent school for their own kids. She served as a Deputy Superintendent in Brooklyn before becoming the Superintendent of District 10 in 2016. All of this came to light after a group of parents sent a few letters to the city's District Superintendent, Kamar Samuels. 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. Celeste Douglas has been an educator in Brooklyn for over twenty years, including as a teacher, teacher leader, mentor principal and principal. 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. Hoa Tu began her service to New York City Schools as a high school science teacher. Its about all students in the school and all teachers in the school.. She went on to hold a variety of roles in New York City Schools, including assistant principal and principal, before becoming Superintendent of District 25 in 2010. To the person who asked since when is equity and academic excellence mutually exclusive? Public education is for the public, and we live in a diverse, and beautiful community. He served as an assistant principal and principal before becoming the Deputy Superintendent for Transfer High Schools in 2016, before becoming the Superintendent. I listened to his speech at the D3 Superintendent forum and was not impressed. She served as a high school superintendent in Brooklyn and Queens before becoming the District 21 Superintendent in 2009. I want a one stop shop for parents, he said. Elementary and middle school superintendent: Kamar Samuels, (718) 636-3284 High school superintendent: Janice Ross, (718) 455-4635 For individual parent concerns, contact: Elementary and middle school family support coordinator: Lorrie Ayers, (718) 636-3284 High school family support coordinator: Corrine Mattis, (718) 455-4635 v. 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