Supporting Student Connection in Online and Hybrid Programs: How CITE Leads the Way
by Dr. Donald James Online and hybrid learners—often balancing work, family, and community responsibilities—face unique challenges in building meaningful connections. CITE’s partner programs are intentionally designed to counter this isolation. Through research‑driven instructional practices, practitioner‑professor mentorship, and community‑building structures, CITE helps students feel seen, supported, and connected while advancing professionally. These efforts assure an […]
The Best Career Move You Haven’t Made Yet
A PERSPECTIVE FROM THE CLASSROOM The Best Career Move You Haven’t Made Yet Why Teaching — and CITE — Are the Right Choice, Right Now By Dr. Donald James | 30+ Years in Public Education | February 2026 I have been in public education for more than thirty years. Some of those years were spent […]
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 […]
Teacher Ed Master’s Program – Instructor Spotlight
Meet Dr. Paulette Kenwood – Teacher Education Master’s Degree Program. For more information on the program, including open houses, please see our program’s website here. ____________________________________________________ CITE is the Center for Integrated Training and Education. For over 25 years, CITE has and continues to train: TEACHERS: General and Special Ed Masters (Early Childhood or Childhood), TESOL Masters, Special […]
Current Student Perspective – Teacher Ed Master’s Program
Meet Hannabelle Mendez – A current student in our Teacher Education Master’s Degree Program For more information on the Master’s in General and Special Education (Early Childhood or Childhood) with the College of Mount St. Vincent, please see our website. For open house info, please click here. ____________________________________________________ CITE is the Center for Integrated […]
Instructor’s Perspective – Teacher Ed Master’s Program
Meet Dr. Sullivan, an instructor in our Master’s Program with The College of Mount St. Vincent, in General and Special Ed (Early Childhood or Childhood). For information on the program, please visit www.citemsv.com For open house information, please see this link. ____________________________________________________ CITE is the Center for Integrated Training and Education. For over 25 […]
Student Feedback Teacher Ed Master’s Program
Meet Steve Ofori – A career changer & student in our Teacher Education Master’s Degree Program with the College of Mount St. Vincent. For more information on the College of Mount St. Vincent / CITE Master’s Program in General and Special Ed (Early Childhood or Childhood), please see our website: www.citemsv.com ____________________________________________________ CITE is the […]
