Preparing NY’s Next Generation of School Leaders
CITE Professors: Senior Practitioners Preparing New York’s Next Generation of School Leaders One of the defining strengths of CITE’s programs is the caliber of the professors who lead them. Our faculty is composed entirely of senior‑level practitioners and recently retired, high‑performing educators from New York City, Long Island, and Westchester. These are not theorists removed […]
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 […]
Supporting the Whole Child
Supporting the Whole Child: Why the New York Metro Area Needs Exceptional School Counselors and Mental Health Professionals — and How the CITE–Alfred University Program Delivers Them by Dr. Donald James After decades serving as a school leader in the greater New York metro area, I’ve seen firsthand how dramatically the needs of our students […]
Leading with Purpose
Leading With Purpose: Why the New York Metro Area Needs Servant‑Minded School Leaders—and How CITE Is Building Them By Dr. Donald James After several decades serving as a school leader in the New York metro area, I’ve learned that the most effective administrators aren’t the ones with the loudest voices or the most polished slogans. […]
CITE Gala 2026 – Alumni Impact Awards
The Center for Integrated Training and Education (CITE) 2026 Spring Gala – Night of Impact Recognition Ceremony Please join us for CITE’s 2026 Spring Gala Dinner, honoring CITE Students and Alumni, celebrating the meaningful impact this community has made all across the city and state. This special event is dedicated to recognizing and honoring our […]
Without a Clear Vision, AI Puts Instructional Coherence at Risk
by Versha Munshi-South CITE Consultant, Former NYC Elementary School Principal AI is already in our schools. The real question is whether it’s being used intentionally, or incidentally. States have invested heavily in high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) because research shows instructional coherence matters. Yet teachers continue to raise concerns about pacing, differentiation, and assessment quality. After […]
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 […]
My First PPO Was Scheduled for the Day After My Son Was Born
by Brett Roer Senior Director of AI Innovation and Professional Development at CITE Former New York City Bronx Public High School Principal My First PPO Was Scheduled for the Day After My Son Was Born My first PPO as a new principal was scheduled for October 23, 2017. The day before, on Sunday, October 22nd, […]
