Alumni Success Craig Gielarowski
Gielarowski named assistant principal at West Islip High School Craig Gielarowski has been named the new assistant principal at West Islip High School. Prior to coming to West Islip, Gielarowski worked for 12 years in New York City Department of Education as dean of students, curriculum coordinator and science teacher, winning numerous educational awards. While […]
Instructional Specialist – Alumni Success – Tagrid Sihly
Meet another trail-blazing CITE alumna doing great work, Ms.Tagrid Sihly. She is an Instructional Specialist for Primary Grades, through the “Chancellor’s and Mayor’s Universal Literacy Initiative,” now in its second year, which is geared to improving teacher quality in NYC schools. Ms. Sihly graduated from both the College of St. Rose School Building Leader and School […]
Peter Cardone – Alumni Success Story
We recently caught up with Peter Cardone, from cohort 49 in the College of St. Rose’s School Building Leader program. CITE is proud to partner with The College of St. Rose, a fully accredited institution in upstate NY, with nearly 100 years of success and innovation to its credit. 1. What is your name and […]
School Building Leader Alumni Success – Joe Williams
We’re always proud to showcase alumni success! We spoke with Joseph Williams, the new Assistant Principal of Pupil Personnel Services at Edward R. Murrow High School. Joseph graduated from the College of St. Rose / CITE School Building Leader program. What is your name and your new position? Joseph J. Williams, Assistant Principal, Pupil Personnel Services- Edward […]
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 […]
