What a Leadership Coach Taught Me About Real Leadership
by Brett Roer Senior Director of AI Innovation and Professional Development at CITE Former New York City Bronx Public High School Principal “Get Tight to Get Loose” When I became a new teacher in September 2005 at Automotive High School, the best thing that could have happened to me was being paired with a new […]
Russell Sage College — SBL/SDL Orientations (Cohort 5 – September 2025)
Welcome to our newest SBL/SDL cohorts at Russell Sage College! 🎉 We are proud to celebrate the incredible educators beginning their journey toward School Building Leader (SBL) and School District Leader (SDL) certification. These programs are more than just credentials—they represent a commitment to equity, leadership, and lasting impact within education. 💡 Stepping into educational […]
Information Session: 2 CITE Administration Program Options (Previously Recorded)
CITE Presents Two Great Paths to Educational Leadership! 🎓 We’ve partnered with Russell Sage College and Saint Joseph’s University, NY to offer flexible, hybrid options for your School Building Leadership (SBL) and School District Leadership (SDL) certifications. Russell Sage College – Hybrid SBL/SDL certification program Saint Joseph’s University – Earn your SBL/SDL and a Master’s […]
WATCH NOW: Information Session 2 Doctoral Program Options with CITE
Investing in Your Future as an Educator Education is the key to transforming communities—and strong leadership starts with you. CITE has partnered with two prestigious institutions to offer outstanding Doctoral (Ed.D.) programs designed to empower current and future education leaders. For CSA/SAANYS members, explore the Russell Sage College Doctoral Program For non-members, including teachers, learn […]
Alumni Spotlight David Wicks
8-8-13 Alumni spotlight – David Wicks David Wicks, a graduate of our Administration Program in partnership with the College of St. Rose, was recently named Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction in the Riverhead Central School District. Congratulations to David! We asked David to talk about his experience in our CSR/CITE Administration program, how […]
Simi Minhas – Math Coach – Alumni Spotlight
8-20-13 Alumni Spotlight: Simi Minhas My name is Simi Minhas, and I’m currently working as a Math Achievement Coach for CFN 204. I started the SBL program in October 2011, and completed the program with my certification by the end of May 2013. When I was taking classes with [the College of St. Rose in […]
Podcast – Meisha Porter
Cite Executive Director Dr. Donald James speaks with Dr. Meisha Porter about her decision to take on the role of NYC Schools Chancellor in a difficult time, the opportunity we have to reinvent the systems in our schools, and what the pandemic taught us about the classroom and about leadership in moments of crisis. Dr. […]
Which Teacher Ed Program Do I need?
We offer several options for those interested in becoming teachers, as well as those teachers who are in various phases of their career. Please refer to the chart below to find out which program is right for you. I am a Pre-K to Grade 12 Teacher with initial certification who needs a State Mandated […]
