Alumni Success – Director of Early Childhood, District 11
Deborah L. Alford is the District 11 Director of Early Childhood Education. Before that, she worked at The James Mc Cune Smith Community School 200, in Harlem, as a Testing Coordinator, Pre-K Supervisor, AIS Liaison, Saturday Academy Instructor for the English Language Learners (ELLS), and Early Childhood Specialist. Deborah graduated in 2008 from Cohort 18 in our […]
SBL Graduate Success Spotlight – C Davis
We’re happy to celebrate SBL graduate success! Crystal Davis is the Assistant Principal / Co-Director at the Institute for Health Professions at Cambria Heights, and a graduate of Cohort 44 of the College of St. Rose SBL (School Building Leader) Program. We recently got the opportunity to catch up with Crystal about her training, and […]
SBL Program Alumni Success – Matt Barone
Matthew Barone is the Interim Acting Principal at IS 27, and a graduate of the CITE/St. Rose SBL program. Matthew is a great example of the philosophy of the program, which emphasizes practical training and methods of implementing a vision for a strong learning environment. Below, Matthew walks us through starting his new job. What’s your […]
Congratulations SAGE Doctoral Graduates
We at CITE are proud of the graduates of the SAGE Doctoral Program, cohort 1, who presented their work at the colloquium last week, and graduated with their doctoral degrees. The Council of School Supervisors and Administrators was on hand to congratulate its members. This program represents a partnership with CITE, SAGE, and the CSA […]
School Building Leader Alumni Success – Akapnitis
We recently spoke with Andrew Akapnitis, the new Assistant Principal at Kings Park High School. Andrew graduated from Cohort 41 in the College of St. Rose / CITE School Building Leader (SBL) Program. We’re happy for Andrew’s success! Below, he shares his thoughts on navigating the job market, shaping school culture, and maintaining motivation. Tell us about your experience […]
Alumni Success – Donna Wright-Bauer
Donna Wright-Bauer is the new Assistant Principal at PS236/173, and a graduate of cohort 36 in the College of St. Rose / CITE School Building Leader Program. What made you choose to pursue your SBL? I had accepted a position at Bronx Charter School for the Arts as a Special Ed Coordinator and later became the […]
SBL Instructor Spotlight – Dr. Ellen Margolin
My name is Dr. Ellen Margolin and I have been teaching for the St. Rose/CITE SBL Program since the beginning – in fact I was the first professor hired more than 15 years ago. Currently I teach School Law, although I have taught all of the SBL courses at some point over the past many […]
St. Rose SBL Alumni in the news
We’re happy to see SBL Alumni landing great jobs! On Monday, the Hazlet Township Board of Education appointed Joseph J. Annibale as assistant superintendent of schools. (Photo courtesy Hazlet School District) Mr. Annibale graduated from the College of St. Rose / CITE SBL program recently. For the full rundown, see the Holmdel-Hazlet Patch For information on […]
