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 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 […]
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 Alumnus Kevin Colon
Kevin Colon is the Assistant Principal at East Side Middle School, and a CITE / College of St. Rose SBL graduate. Below, he shares insight on completing his first year as AP. I have completed my first year as the assistant principal of East Side Middle School. I was offered this position soon after the […]
Alumni Success Story – Deana Rinaldi
10-29-13 ALUMNI SUCCESS STORY – Educational Administration Program Deana Rinaldi – Assistant Principal at PS 56, in Richmond Hill Student January 2011- May 2012 – Administration Program The College of St. Rose in partnership with CITE We recently got a chance to speak with Deane Rinaldi, a College of St. Rose/CITE grad, and the current […]
