Joe Maiello Tribute
We at CITE are saddened by the loss of Joseph Maiello, who passed away on June 30th at his family compound in East Quogue, NY. Joe was a gregarious figure, well known in the NYC DOE. Joe helped form the core of our Professional Development team at CITE, bringing the knowledge and experience of his […]
Dr. Lucia Perez-Medina – Alumni Spotlight, The Sage College Doctorate Program
Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Lucia Perez-Medina, The Sage College Doctorate Program Dr. Lucia Perez-Medina completed her Ed.D at Sage College. She began her career in the NYC Department of Education eighteen years ago as a bilingual teacher. She was recently promoted and currently serves as the Director for Multilingual and English Language Learners at the NYC […]
Why Earn TESOL Certification?
Why TESOL? If you’re an educator, consider obtaining your Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) certification. This certification will make you a more versatile teacher, and a more marketable applicant for jobs in NYC. CITE and The College of Mount St. Vincent are offering two options: TESOL Courses for the Individual Pathways Certification […]
Pride Month Resources for Educators
by Andrew Henry June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month, during which we commemorate the 1969 Stonewall riot in New York City. This riot sprang up in response to the police brutality towards and harassment of the LGBTQ+ community in America. The Stonewall riot was the spark for a movement against injustice for the LGBTQ+ community. This […]
Indoor Activities for Kids and Parents During Quarantine
With quarantine and social distancing continuing, it’s important to be conscious of the toll this takes on our mental health and physical well being. This is true for parents and children alike. Physical activity is paramount in addressing this and finding ways to engage ourselves and our children. The obvious obstacle is, how do we […]
How Should Schools Talk About Race?
Race and Education by Andrew Henry Now more than ever is the time where we need to pay attention to the needs of every student. Between the events surrounding the coronavirus, police brutality and racism in America, students need to be able to feel understood and heard, especially black students in particular. How should schools […]
Children’s Mental Health in the Age of Covid
There are a variety of different outlets to choose from when it comes to occupying your time as an adult during this pandemic. We can also find a plethora of articles to choose from when it comes to tips on our mental health. But during this time, we need to remember to make kids’ mental […]
Alumni Spotlight: Zenzile DaBreo
Alumni Spotlight: Zenzile DaBreo, The College of St. Rose Zenzile DaBreo has been busy. She’s been a star kindergarten teacher, where she received the UFT Abe Levine Award last year, as well as being featured in an ABC News segment detailing how teachers are working with remote learning. All the while being a model student at the […]
