Education is Life

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION ALUMNI MAGAZINE FALL 2013

Alumni Spotlights Page 1

Alumni Life Page 9

Events Page 13

Program Highlights Page 17

Faculty Appointments Page 29

Upcoming Events Page 30 Greetings From The Dean Shelley B. Wepner Dean and Professor, School of Education

Your alma mater made history! For the first time, arm of the School. We encourage you to take face-to-face or Manhattanville College conferred four doctoral degrees this online courses for graduate credit through MEI for your own past May at graduate commencement. Drs. Emily C. Hersch, professional development. Steven C. Moskowitz, Monique S. Reilly, and Margaret Ruller, Our signature community outreach initiative, the “Changing highly respected educators in the region, now are our first Suburbs Institute®” (CSI) continues to develop and involve alumni with doctoral degrees in educational leadership. The many alumni in the schools. The purpose of CSI is to use doctoral program is thriving because the best and brightest evidence-based information to make discoveries about ways students are enrolling, and our very gifted doctoral team to best educate diverse student populations in changing is working with these students on extraordinary research suburban school districts, with a special emphasis on Hispanic about our field. The doctoral program represents just one students and their parents. We do this through teacher and of the many ways in which your alma mater should make leadership development, parent education, collaboration, and you proud. I share below a few highlights of our additional dissemination of information. We welcomed our 9th PDS into accomplishments this past year. our network this past year. We had our 8th Annual Educational Because of the reputation of our students at the state Forum this past spring with nationally known experts, level and in the school district community, Manhattanville’s sponsored our 5th annual Parent Leadership Conference, put School of Education was selected among the 14 colleges ourselves on the national map with the Fall 2012 publication of and universities in the mid-Hudson region to become the our book, Changing Suburbs, Changing Students: Helping School facilitating institution for a grant given to the Commission on Leaders Face the Challenges, by Corwin Press, and received a Independent Colleges and Universities to provide professional grant from JP Morgan Chase Foundation to evaluate ways in development to faculty across these institutions for the new which our PDSs are improving teacher preparation. statewide testing requirements that become effective May 2014. Everything we have accomplished and continue to pursue is Every year, your alma mater develops new programs or a tribute to our talented and dedicated community of faculty, creates new partnerships in the community. During 2012- administration, staff, students, and alumni. Our ever-thriving 2013, we received approval from the state to offer at the School of Education Alumni Board continues to guide us undergraduate level our early childhood and early childhood on what alumni want and need for their own professional special education program. We developed 3 new partnerships: development opportunities. Alumni programs are offered (1) Cary Institute for Ecosystem Studies to offer graduate throughout the year to help with challenges (e.g., bullying and credit for courses in science education, (2) The McCarton school violence) and opportunities (e.g., jobs) in classrooms, Center in New York City to offer early childhood and early schools, and districts. Our School of Education’s Director childhood/special education courses at their site, beginning of Alumni Relations, Laura Bigaouette at Laura.Bigaouette@ Spring 2014, and (3) Bedford School District to offer a paid mville.edu, welcomes your involvement with the Board and internship program for our graduate students called MPIP@ other alumni activities so that you can be heard and recognized Bedford (Manhattanville Professional Internship Program for your many proven accomplishments in promoting our at Bedford). We also formed a partnership to develop the cherished profession. Manhattanville Education Institute (MEI) which is enabling us to create a professional development/continuing education SCHOOL OF EDUCATION ALUMNI SPOTLIGHTS

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My Experience On A Teacher Exchange Program In Korea

By Anderson Jones (AJ) (MPS ‘06)

During the 1st three weeks of July, 2013, Anderson Jones, a math teacher at Mt. Vernon HS and member of the Manhattanville SOE Alumni Board, participated in a teacher exchange program sponsored by the Asia Pacific Center of Education for International Understanding (APCEIU). The EIU is a holistic and multidimensional education initiative to promote a Culture of Peace. EIU is grounded in the UNESCO recommendation concerning Education for International Understanding, on Co-operation, Peace and Education relating to Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms. he Republic of Korea (ROK), also known teacher exchange program provides for Korean Tas South Korea, is situated on the Korean teachers to visit and observe United States/UK peninsula which spans 1,100 km north to south. host teachers for 4 weeks during January and The peninsula shares its northern border with February. In turn US/UK host teachers visit and China and Russia. To the east is the East Sea, observe their Korean counterpart teachers for 4 beyond which Japan lies. To the west is the weeks during June and July. The 2013 program Yellow Sea. In addition to the mainland, Korea included elementary, middle school and high school teachers from Mt Vernon, The Bronx, as well as teachers from the England. During my Korean experience, I was paired up with two Korean teachers, Park Suejong, a teacher from the capital city of Seoul, and Choi Hye Jung, a teacher from Daegu, a city 2–3 hours south of Seoul. This pairing allowed me to observe the educational practices in two different regions of the ROK. While there were some similarities, there were also some distinct differences which Roundtable meeting with middle school teachers in Daegu. It was a useful exchange of information regarding I’ll describe later. education philosophy and implementation in Korea and the US. (AJ far right) Curriculum has some 3,200 islands. Roughly the size of the curriculum is designed by grade and not Britain, the Korean peninsula has a total land course. In the United States, the curriculum is area of 223, 170 km2 of which the Republic of typically based upon yearlong courses such as Korea occupies some 45% of the entire area. algebra, geometry, etc. to which students are assigned to focus only on the topics related Each year since 2012, the Ministry of to that course. By comparison, the Korean Education of the Republic of Korea has system weaves the topics of algebra, geometry funded an initiative titled “Teaching Abroad and trigonometry together each school year. for Global Competency.” This inter-regional The education builds on these topics from

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year-to-year with increasing levels of difficulty students. This, of course allows more time for and integration. At the end of the school teachers to get these students prepared to move year, students take a final exam, developed to a higher level. by the teachers, to determine their level of in addition to the regular school day, the preparedness to move to the next grade. There Korean schools I visited also held classes after is no Regents type exam as there are in many school as well as on Saturdays. Consequently, of the states in the US to measure student Korean students put in a lot more time than achievement. Korea has predominantly a single most US students studying and becoming student culture compared to the US which proficient in their courses. has a diverse student body and has to plan for diversity and students with special needs. School Policies in both Seoul and Daegu, the students wore uniforms to school with 30–35 students to a class. In Seoul, the schools/classes were either all male or female whereas in Daegu, the schools/classes were mixed. Also, in Seoul, the students did not change classes, but instead the teachers came to the students. In Daegu, the Teachers students changed classes as it is done in the US. the teachers did most of the talking; using all students in a grade are classified and what in the US is called a “teacher-centered” separated into classes by three levels: low, style of teaching. The students were attentive medium, and high. The students are tested and exhibited positive behaviors. There was four times a year and based upon individual very little off task behavior which made teaching student results, students can move up or down 30–35 more efficient than some situations in the a level. This allows for students who might US. I saw no evidence of cooperative lessons have started out slowly to be placed into a although students would often help each other different level without too much time going by with explaining and solving math problems. In and provided the opportunity to catch up and Seoul, there was little technology with lessons get almost immediately into a higher or lower being provided on a standard chalkboard. level. Students are also given the responsibility The only technology was a TV monitor which to keep their schools clean and perform many could be used to show videos to augment their tasks such as cleaning floors, taking out trash lessons. In Daegu, however, the math teachers and other tasks as called upon. Also, unlike had Smartboard technology and used them the US, all Korea students graduate to the next effectively to deliver a high level of instruction. grade. There is not the concept of repeating a once teachers introduced a topic, they spent grade, subject or going to summer school. A a considerable amount of time going over the poorly performing student would be placed into many aspects of the topic before going on to level three which limits the class size to 12-15 another topic. Teachers stayed after school to

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provide help to students who stayed to enhance My Korean experience was truly wonderful their knowledge. and enlightening. I found the Korean people Students to be extremely polite, courteous and helpful. They were quite curious about all aspects When I observed the classes, I saw the of life in the United States. Additionally, the attentiveness and positive behavior of the entire Korean society understood the power students, I understood that in this environment of education to achieve economic wealth and culture, the class size did not detract from and to compete on an international basis. the delivery of education. Consequently students studied after school, on students were attentive and positively weekends and during the summers to achieve engaged in the math lessons that I observed. an educational advantage. Many went onto universities, of which they are many in Korea, especially Seoul. Scholarships are limited so most students need to find ways to pay for the education that will potentially provide them with career opportunities. Conclusion Koreans have traditionally placed great importance on education as a means for self- fulfillment as well as for social advancement. Modern schools were first introduced in the 1880s. After the founding of the Republic of Korea in 1948, the government began efforts to strengthen the modern educational Anderson Jones (center) with students in Korea system, making six years of elementary school all Korean students were quite respectful attendance mandatory. Today, Korea boasts to their teachers and held them in very high one of the highest literacy rates in the world. esteem. Korean students solved math problems An emphasis on education is often cited as a without the use of calculators. I was asked to foundation for Korea’s rapid economic growth teach a lesson using the TI graphing calculator over the past four decades as it has produced in which I showed students how to graph an educated labor force as well as scientists, functions, based upon the lesson that they had engineers and specialists needed for various in which they graphed by hand. Two students professional fields. volunteered and showed that they understood by successfully using the graphing calculator About the author: Anderson Jones (AJ) received an MPS in 2006. He is to graph the functions y = 2x and y = x/2. The Math Chair at Mount Vernon High School where he is also advisor to the Brothers of Class Student organization. AJ is also an adjunct instructor at students were impressed with the calculator and Manhattanville College School of Education for math methods. stated that they like the technology.

Education Is Life | Fall 2013 Page 3 SCHOOL OF EDUCATION PROGRAM SPOTLIGHTS Early Childhood Alumni in East Harlem School

SOE Alum Karen Villa (MAT ‘10) with a student SOE Alum Karen Villa (MAT ‘10) with her class

The kindergarten children in Karen Villa’s (MAT ’10 , Early fits-all commercial reading program. Instead, committed to Childhood and Childhood Education) at Mount Carmel/Holy the appropriate learning standards, she creates a wide range of Rosary School in East Harlem, New York love to learn and literacy experiences for her children which change every day especially love to read. They are also very proud of themselves as and are both challenging and enjoyable. She sets up activities in well they should be. Mrs. Villa’s children have scored in the top small groups in literacy centers and provides opportunities for 11% to 27% on reading and language arts national standardized the children to work independently, in teacher-guided groups or tests over the two years; some of them even getting perfect collaboratively with peers. She uses both phonics and sight words scores. and individualized readers from many sources. She designs How did this all happen? an individualized reading program for each child and carefully monitors the children's progress. She provides opportunities Four years ago, Ms. Suzanne Kaszynski, principal of Mt. for children to read aloud to each other and she reads books Carmel/Holy Rosary, asked Dr. Patricia Vardin, Chair of the to the children every day as well. Mrs. Villa says, “I work with Early Childhood Education Department at Manhattanville each student individually, using a systematic approach and help College, to implement her model early childhood program, a them move up a step at a time.” She also comments, “I am always developmentally appropriate, rigorous academic program, at Mt. thinking about what I can bring to school to share with the Carmel/Holy Rosary, a program successfully instituted at three children? What can I create that will make the lesson interesting other schools in New York City. and fun?” Dr. Vardin agreed to do so, and highly recommended two Mrs. Villa is grateful for the support of her principal and says award-winning Manhattanville alumni as teachers in the new “Ms. Kaszynski gives me the flexibility and the opportunity to program, Hilda Alvarez, (MAT ’07, Early Childhood Education) be creative and do innovative lessons with the children.” She also to teach 3 and 4 year olds and Karen Villa as the kindergarten gives credit to Dr. Vardin and the Pre-K teachers who prepare teacher. “It was always a dream of mine to work with inner city the Pre-K children so that she can build upon what they learned children. Ms. Kaszynski and Dr. Vardin provided me with the in the preschool. opportunity and it seemed like it was just meant to be!” says Mrs. Villa. “The children who arrive from the Pre-K program as “Dr. Vardin’s Early Childhood program coupled with the kindergarten students in Mrs. Villa’s class are more than ready excellent teaching of Karen Villa has helped our kindergarten for kindergarten. They know their alphabet, how to write their students surpass expectations.” comments Ms. Kaszynski. names, how to be good listeners, and how to engage in learning And how does Mrs. Villa feel about the success of her activities. Some are already sounding out words and beginning to students? “It’s amazing. I am so proud of them. I am so glad that read.” she noted. I was able to get them really excited about learning. They wanted And then there is the magic of Mrs. Villa. She is excited and to do it. And they did it!” enthusiastic about teaching the children and they, in turn, are Mt. Carmel/Holy Rosary School is a Partnership Network excited and enthusiastic too. Mrs. Villa doesn’t use a one-size- School.

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What Is the Core Essence of Teaching?

Matthew Macaluso (MAT ’98 Secondary Education)

How ironic is it that a kid who was ‘asked to leave’ (that’s 13 textbooks for my History of California and the American code for kicked out of) a private, Catholic high school, where West course…thanks Lawson. He, like many of my professors his mother was a secretary no less, is now a high school teacher, at Manhattanville, completely and totally awed me with their former coach, class advisor to the class of 2007 and 2011, and depth and breadth of knowledge. In addition, my Manhattanville supervising practitioner for student teachers? My path to professors were people who possessed personal integrity and education has definitely not been a straight line. I am not, what I were just plain nice. They helped me to believe in my own ability label in my forthcoming book What Teachers Know, a ‘pedigreed’ and challenged me to stretch myself academically. Indeed, they teacher. That is, one whose parents taught in a classroom and modeled the characteristics that I strive to emulate. Fifteen years where the customs and ingrained knowledge base on how to be a after earning my Master’s degree from Manhattanville, I still teacher are woven into the fabric of my personality. I had friends get nervous when I’m on campus and meet with Dr. Bowling. whose parents were teachers. I would see them going into school This is due only out of respect and a continuing desire to earn during the summer with their mothers and fathers. Not me! No his respect. His integrity and personality had a profound effect way! I spent my summer, and as much of the rest of the school in terms of transforming my learning, my teaching, and my year, as far away from my school building as humanly possible. attitudes. This all-encompassing experience is what inspired me Teachers, I strongly suspected, existed to make my life miserable. to be the teacher I am. If I can model what others before me have demonstrated I figure I’m on the right path. What was my problem? For many years I had teachers, guidance counselors, vice principals, and my parents asking me In all honesty I wish I could say that I was divinely inspired the same question. I didn’t realize it but I was a perfectionist to teach. I wish there was a calling where the clouds parted and living in an imperfect world. Whenever I couldn’t get my way, I bright rays of sunshine shone through the fog and a feeling of acted out. I performed for no one. I heard a lot about ‘buy in’ and salvation struck me to bring light to the darkness of my students. how the ‘team’ was there to support me. I’ve got news for you… Reality is much more boring…I needed to figure out what the I’ll do it (my homework, a project, a presentation) when I’m heck to do with myself after I earned my Bachelor’s degree good and ready. I didn’t like the restrictions that school put on from the University of Connecticut and was having a tough me. Things had to be “my way or the highway.” I now see this in time landing a job for what I originally majored in: criminal many of my own students. Indeed, I was afraid of failing. It was justice. My best friend and I found ourselves adrift in a sea of only until I became an adult that I learned to relish my failures. new graduates. He found inspiration in teaching from a family I now understand that a core competency of teachers who are member and suggested that we begin graduate courses in history passionate about the art of teaching need to be able to recognize at the Stamford branch of the University of Connecticut. It was and coach the type of students who are like themselves. there that my first professor was none other than Lawson. He and I quickly hit it off and began discussions about coming to the It wasn’t until after I graduated high school, working two ‘Ville and pursuing a graduate degree in education and history. I jobs at a video rental store and in a frozen yogurt shop, that I quickly found myself enrolled in the Fall of 1996 in graduate level realized I didn’t want to be making minimum wage my entire classes at Manhattanville and, surprising myself, learned that I life. I enrolled in classes at the University of New Haven in the loved history and, in turn, loved teaching history to others. fall of 1991. I’ll remember the first day of my first class forever. When my backside hit the seat, it was as if someone had reached The purpose of the telling of my story is to underscore the over and flipped a switch in my head. From that day forward, I fact that a teacher can come from anywhere. I have worked with couldn’t stop learning. The failure of not advancing had taught teachers who cling to a puritanical belief that only those who me a powerful lesson about how education has the ability to were the ‘golden children’ in their schools, or those who have a empower. Lawson Bowling, easily my most memorable professor teaching pedigree, should be allowed to earn the title of teacher. at Manhattanville during my graduate school years, has ingrained However, it is my experience that only those who experienced in me the belief that the answer to everything is always more failure and frustration can truly understand what it is like for a education. Indeed, I never thought in my wildest expectations struggling student who sees no point, who has no buy in, and that I could actually like a teacher, especially one that assigned who, ultimately, is really a perfectionist in search of control over

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his or her own destiny. This I feel is one of the core essences of on teachers. This profession is not what I signed up for a dozen teaching, and teaching is an art and a profession that directly and years ago. It is undergoing a tsunami of change brought about by profoundly impacts peoples’ lives. those in business and industry that have, at best, a foggy notion of what they think is going on in education. They understand Further, it is time for teachers to reclaim, and be proud of only numbers, data, and bottom lines. the fact that teaching IS an art. The profession is being hijacked by data weevils that seek to apply a business model to the act Based on my experience as a student and now as a teacher, of teaching. Business models work well for industry where, for those going into education should think long and hard about example, aircraft engine manufacturers receive product on their their career choice. Are you pursuing a dream or do you have loading dock that has been tested. They can stamp out the same a clear picture of just what you are signing up for? I implore product over and over and everything comes out the same at the teacher candidates to explore both the positives and negatives of end of the process. As a teacher, the profession. I challenge aspiring I receive on my ‘loading dock’ teachers to go outside their products (students) who possess “The purpose of the telling of my comfort zone and ask themselves very different backgrounds and story is to underscore the fact the sometimes uncomfortable experiences. The student who question of ‘Am I really cut out came to me as an “A” student that a teacher can come from for this?’ This is a passionate issue during freshman year may be a anywhere.” for me and the reason for writing vastly different student by junior my book is to help future teachers year. This is due to a variety of explore this very issue. Indeed, reasons. In addition, unlike the business world, I can’t fire my many teachers whom I interview for my book hesitate when students or demand that an inferior product be returned to the asked if they would do it again or advise others to go into the original manufacturer. It is similar to judging a dentist on how profession. many cavities their patients have. The dentist reminds them to floss and to brush, but in the end, it is ultimately up to the Perhaps the irony is the fact that I still have a bit of a rebel patient to actually do what the dentist is suggesting. Let’s use streak in me. I encourage my students to, and I apologize for another example and take a test. Ready? Are you at your ideal the platitude from Mark Twain, never let schooling get in the weight? Do you always drive the speed limit or for that matter way of their education. I’ve come to embrace my failures and always obey the law? Do you get regular exercise 4 times a week learn from them. In addition, I’m grateful to my professors at for at least 30 minutes? Do you brush and floss after every meal? the ‘Ville for encouraging me to teach. They contain such a Do you see a doctor regularly? Do you eat 5 servings of fruits and depth and breadth of knowledge that to me is staggering. I come vegetables a day? back to Manhattanville regularly to, I’m proud to say, visit my nephew, who is a junior economics major and lacrosse player for I ask these questions to provoke reflection on the fact that, the Valiants. I still feel the electricity that ran through my veins much like a teacher who says “Do your homework,” “study for during my matriculation from 1996 to 1998. the test,” “don’t be late to class,” human beings don’t always do what they are told or what is in their best interest. It’s human I have been with my current school system for 10 years. It is a nature. The same holds true for students. welcoming and tight knit community and I am fortunate to have been able to work with the staff, parents, administrators, and The point of my rant, and my book for that matter, is to bring students that I have come to know and care deeply about. some clarity back to the discussion about education and teacher About the Author: Matthew Macaluso is a 1998 graduate of Manhattanville prep programs. I am tired of the ‘experts’ who never spent a day with certification in Secondary Education. He has a BA from the University of in the classroom, I’m tired of the Bill Gates of the world who Connecticut. Matthew is an FAA Licensed and Instrument rated private pilot. He have an influence on education but, again, have never been in enjoys reading, running, travel, flying, cooking, and spending time with his wife and family. He teachers World History, US History, Principles of Law, Trial Law, the trenches yet profess to have the magic bullet. I’m tired of Psychology, and Philosophy at Somers High School in Somers, CT. people, especially from business and industry arenas, picking

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The Squeaky Wheel Shouldn’t Always Get the Grease: Introverts and Extroverts in the Classroom

Roseanne Baxter Frank (BA ’86)

All twenty-two students pushed their desks to form a circle, as myself, my family, and my choices of friends. But then I started is common for Socratic Seminars. The teacher assumes the minor thinking, what would the implications be if I were to consider these role of moderator instead of the typical teacher-led discussions. two types of personalities when planning lessons and a classroom She takes out her record book to note who participates and environment? which questions they answer, since participation is factored into their grades. When we plan our lessons, we were taught early on to consider the myriad of learning styles and integrate multiple Some students twirl their pencils and others begin to sweat. approaches to ensure a deep level of learning. Also, we consider language barriers, personal issues (home or health), cultural The students were given the discussion questions the night differences, and behavior and learning challenges. That’s a lot to before, and my daughter Emily chose which questions she consider. Good teachers are masters at spinning many plates. But wanted to answer, making sure her answers were well-prepared. I am not sure whether planning for introverted and extroverted And, oh yes, she knew she was going to be one of the first to students has ever been a dimension that we, as teachers, have answer so she could “get it over with.” ever considered — and it may be easily over-looked. Some students are articulate and prolific. Wow, their grades will probably be some of the highest ones. Some recite a Identifying the Students and prepared answer and just hope to pass. There are a few who Creating the Environment answer in short sentences, whose voices are so soft that the teacher repeats their statement so the rest of the class can Identifying an introverted or extroverted student is not comment. Mortified, they shrink in their seats. difficult, whether they are five years old or fifteen. Actually, we do it naturally and take mental notes. The introverted ones And then there are those who cannot bring themselves to are quiet; they may or may not participate, and prefer to work speak at all and wonder if that will affect their entire quarter on their own. The extroverts are quick to raise their hands, are grade average. socially savvy and at times verbose. Our planning in general, mine included, caters to the extrovert. We gather the students, A former Manhattanville alumna, and one of my best buds, ask for participation, organize group projects, and seat them in suggested an interesting read: Quiet - The Power of Introverts in a pods. All of the above are great for the true extrovert. But what World That Won’t Stop Talking by Susan Cain. Cain explores how if this model of planning was not conducive to every student's two personalities - the introvert and extrovert - fit in society. My personality type, per se? intention in reading this was to gain greater insight about myself (a fairly introverted person), my quirky desires to be alone and Take a second and think about a quiet student in your why I relish solitary time to be lost in my own thoughts. Perhaps class. They tend to need time to absorb information and think I was looking for personal validation in a society that extols the to compose answers. Jumping into a group conversation virtues of multi-tasking, social engagements for every weekend, would seem like a piranha feeding frenzy at the zoo. They and constant contact through social media and e-mail. I came feel threatened. A busy pod seating arrangement with other away with so much more. It expanded my understanding about students discussing and thinking aloud would be distracting,

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over-stimulating. And would they be able to voice their opinions make sense to consider that part of who they are in our planning? and be heard in group projects? We figure they would. This is a Could we actually consider it to be another learning style? model we use unquestioningly. But I started to question it. As parents and teachers we fear that our children would What If...? somehow not be prepared for the rigorous social demands of our society, the quiet ones especially. And in a way I have to agree. My contention is not the intent but the methods. The added What if we were to approach the same activities with new dimension of considering personality type seems to be integral considerations? Before class begins, what if we posed our to how they learn. And both types can learn to participate while questions and then gave all students five or ten minutes to respecting each others' working styles. For the introvert, our process and formulate their thoughts? The thinkers would think. classrooms can be supportive environments that lead to bigger The extroverts would probably be chomping at the bit, but it steps with confidence: college, relationships, careers, business would teach them patience and respect for others' working meetings and the dreaded public speaking. Their contributions habits, invaluable for their future in the workforce. With seating will be acknowledged and validated and in keeping with their arrangements, what if we asked the students if they would personality type. For the extroverts, if we provide guidance and prefer to sit with one or two particular students who share their personality type? We are then more responsive to the students' boundaries during classroom participation and activities, we individual needs. And what about group projects? Collaborating will help them to hear the whispers of fabulous ideas and deep can work for both types; groups should be kept small with each thoughts that they may have missed otherwise. of their roles clearly defined. One student should not over-power But they all find their way. They all find their way if they are another and the quiet ones should not get lost in the business. encouraged, validated and given environments that are safe. They So let's return to the Socratic Seminar situation. Our will choose careers and ways of life that will be comfortable for reserved students will certainly observe and absorb the lively them and reflect who they are. And we can help them identify conversation (if there is one) and the exchange of ideas, which their authentic self to move forward in life with confidence. can be educational and enlightening as Socrates hoped. Instead What an honor. of expecting all students to participate, perhaps we offer an alternative to respond to class discussions. Giving those students About the Author: Roseanne Baxter Frank is a 1986 undergraduate of Manhattanville an optional approach to process what transpires respects who with certification in Elementary Education N-6. She earned her M.S. from Hofstra they are, whether it is a particular personality type or even University in ‘92 with certification in Reading K-12 and Clinical Diagnosis and Remediation. She has taught on the early childhood level for over 10 years and she is culture that influences their behavior. And above all, we must be a mother of two girls. sure to create an atmosphere of respect so all who do decide to participate can feel safe enough to take that leap of social faith.

Then the Question Becomes, Should We?

In our extroverted culture, we feel we would be remiss if we did not provide our students a multitude of opportunities to take charge or express themselves fully and confidently. Every year my daughter's report card has the ever-present comment “Needs to participate more in class.” However, “one third to one half of us are introverts” (Cain, 2012). With those numbers, wouldn't it

Page 8 Education Is Life | Fall 2013 SCHOOL OF EDUCATION ALUMNI LIFE Fifth Recipient of Mary K. Humphreys Endowed Scholarship

The fifth annual Mary K. Humphreys Three prior scholarship recipients, Terri personal commitment to the special Endowed Scholarship in Special Barrett (2009-2010), Heather Doneit education field. She feels honored to Education Benefit Dinner was held on (2010-2011), and Jana Murray (2011-2012) have received the Mary K. Humphreys Saturday, June 1, 2013 at Reid Castle, attended the dinner. Endowed Scholarship. Manhattanville College. Mary's passion for teaching children Mary K. Humphreys received both her The guests, faculty, and staff who with special needs will continue through Bachelors Degree in Education and attended the reception and dinner individuals like Alisa Gershman, who Masters Degree in Special Education honored and celebrated the memory completed the Special Education program from Manhattanville College. The new of Mary K. Humphreys. They also met at Manhattanville College. endowed scholarship was established Alisa Gershman, the fifth recipient of Alisa’s time at Manhattanville has in the Manhattanville College School of this endowed scholarship, the first to be strengthened her professional and Education in 2008. established in the School of Education.

Alisa Gersman (second from right) with (left to right) SOE Dean Shelley Wepner, SOE Admissions Director Jeanine Pardey-Levine, and Vance Austin, SOE Special Education Dept Chair.

Past winners: Terri Barrett (2009-2010), Heather Doneit (2010-2011), Alisa Gershman (2012-2013), and Jana Murray (2011-2012).

(left to right) Bill Humphreys, Barbara Walsh (Mary’s sister), Bill Susetka (Mary’s brother), Judy Balula (Mary’s sister), and Alisa Gersman

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Manhattanville School of Education Alumni Board The School of Education Alumni Board was formed in the fall of 2008. The Board met four times over the past academic year. Board members serve on various committees that are part of Board activities: Program Committee, Awards Committee, By-Laws Committee, and the Development/Fundraising Committee. Alumni provide the best input and feedback for programs and events for the School of Education alumni. New programs were developed this past year for alumni, thanks to the ideas of alumni board members. The Alumni Board also provides strategic direction for the School of Education alumni program.

Meet Your School of Education Alumni Board

David Bedard (BA ’09) Diane McManus (MPS ’02)

Cliff Bond (MAT ’10) Robert Orlando (MAT ’09)

Barbara Flynn (MAT ’06) Barry Ostrer (MAT ’10)

Roseanne Baxter Frank (BA ’86) Monique Reilly (MPS ’00, Ed.D. ’13)

Arlene Garcia (MAT ’01) Dana Landesman Ventura (MAT ’05)

Cristine Gilliland (MAT ’98) Art Wenzel (MAT ’04)

Anderson Jones (AJ) (MPS ’06, PD ’09)

THE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION ALUMNI BOARD INVITES YOU TO BE A MEMBER! You are invited to be a part of the School of Education Alumni Board! The SOE continues to strive to create rich experiences for its alumni, and to cultivate and sustain its relationship with alumni. Your ideas, perspective, and input are all needed! The purpose of the Board is to explore ways in which alumni can reconnect to Manhattanville School of Education to develop a mutually beneficial relationship. Benefits to alumni include career development, professional development, personal development, and networking. Benefits to the SOE include program improvement, public relations, development, and the support of initiatives. Help to create and develop ideas for your School of Education alumni community. Create an alumni organization that you and your fellow alumni envision! Contact Laura Bigaouette at (914) 323-5482 or [email protected]

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School of Education Alumni News

2005 April Fatato (MPS ’05) successfully started The Goddard School located in Yorktown Heights, New York. April shared that the school is going into its second school year! Anderson Jones (AJ) (MPS ’06), Math Department Chair at Mount Vernon High School in Mount Vernon, NY traveled to Korea in the summer 2013. (See page 3)

2010 Sarah Taggert (MPS ’11, TESOL) shared that she has landed her dream job. Sarah is now a full-time ESL Specialist at George Miller Elementary School in Nanuet, NY, servicing K-2 (push-in and pull-out). Her experience from her three years in the South Bronx has prepared her for this amazing opportunity. Sarah is treasuring her opportunity to focus on being a lan- guage teacher and honing her craft. Sarah credits her professor Beverly Barr, her mentor Sherry Ripkin, and the Jump Start program office for their encouragement and for giving her the tools to do this job. Emily Hersh’s ProQuest/UMI dissertation presentation Sarah’s goals include pursuing National Board Certification in ESL in the next two 2013 Margaret Ruller (Ed.D. ’13) shared that she has been appointed as the Director years. Danielle Grandazzo (MAT ’13) writes of Curriculum & Instruction for the that as a result of attending the Job Fair 2011 Clarkstown Central School District for teachers that the Center for Career effective July 22, 2013. Dara Kane (MAT ’11) In June Dara Development runs, she was hired for a two completed her 2nd year as a full-time year teaching assistant position at the Rye preschool teacher at Hoff-Barthelson Country Day School. She attributes the Preschool in Scarsdale, NY. She continues Mville Job fair for opening this opportunity to teach art to children and adults through up to her and is very excited about her her affiliation with ArtsWestchester. Recent position. Artist Residencies include: Unity Gardens, a senior residence; Mount Vernon Public Emily Hersh (Ed.D. ’13) The college’s Library; Heartsong, an organization that first ever dissertation has been submitted offers creative arts therapy to children with to ProQuest/UMI for publishing! Emily special needs. During the Summer of 2012 Hersh, one of the first doctoral graduates, Dara created a new collection of over 20 completed her dissertation titled "Challenge original collages which can be seen in her and Change: The Influence of Technology Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/ Integration in Teacher Preparation DaraKane Programs.” It was accepted to ProQuest/ UMI in June 2013. The Library sponsored a launch event for the publication.

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School of Education Alumni and Doctoral Program Host Program for Teacher Preparation

On Monday, December 10th, 2012, students in Lisa Cappola — Assistant Dean, Advisement, the SOE doctoral program presented a program Berkeley College for teacher candidates. This program Be Ready! • Advice on How and What to Do and Say Be Prepared! contained various topics that are During the Job Interview Process important for new teachers to know. The doctoral Timothy Conway — Deputy Superintendent, students presented the following topics: Brewster • Being a Skillful Mentor for Beginning • Key Questions and Expectations During a Job Teachers (what to expect and helpful hints) Interview James Filippelli- Teacher, Lakeland Monique Reilly — Teacher, White Plains • Current Information on Teacher Certification

The Center for Career Development at Manhattanville

Did you know that you receive a lifetime of support for career-related issues as a Manhattanville Alum?

Contact the Center for Career Development for any kind of career-related counseling at (914) 323-5484

Page 12 Education Is Life | Fall 2013 SCHOOL OF EDUCATION ALUMNI LIFE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION ALUMNI LIFE 2012-2013 ALUMNI EVENTS School of Education Alumni Associations The School of Education faculty have a passion for not only Alumni associations for individual departments are extremely teaching current students, but for providing lifelong learning and valuable for School of Education alumni. These associations success for alumni. The faculty’s involvement in the community provide professional development, networking, the sharing of and with current students and alumni in their respective areas was experience, and expertise among teachers in specific grade level a catalyst for the formation of alumni groups for specific areas in areas. Alumni report that their involvement in these groups has education. already been very valuable in that the sharing of information and experiences are specific to certain grade levels or topics. Early Childhood Department and Alumni By Patricia Vardin

On December 11, 2012 The Manhattanville Early Childhood Conference on October 6, 2012 at 8:00 am-1:00 pm, entitled Alumni Association organized a holiday celebration at The “The Young Exceptional Child.” The keynote speaker was Dr. Coachman Family Center in White Plains, NY. Cecelia McCarton who is the founder and president of The Patricia Vardin, the ECE Alumni Association faculty chair, McCarton Center for Developmental Pediatrics (1998), The along with co-presidents April Fatato and Jamie Morelli, and McCarton School (2002), and The McCarton Foundation for group members Dorothea Muccigrasso, Amy Lynch, Karen Villa, Developmental Disabilities (2002). The conference included Laura Woodson, Victoria Fantozzi and Dana Parsons planned speakers on topics such as early identification of children with and participated in the celebration which was comprised of sugar special needs, ADHD, autism, Asperger’s syndrome, hearing and cookie decorating, a visit from Santa, gift giving, and a holiday visual impairments, learning and physical disabilities, and gifted sing along. and talented. The group enjoyed bringing holiday cheer to the children and The Early Childhood Department and the Early Childhood their families. The children loved cookie decorating and were Alumni Association 4th annual early childhood conference took excited that Santa had come to visit. Their favorite part of the place on Saturday, October 5, 2013. The theme of this year’s party was the sing along with the group’s own Laura Woodson conference was “Healthy Children, Healthy Futures: Physical playing the guitar. Fitness, Health, and Safety in Early Childhood.” The alumni association hopes that this will be the first of The keynote address was “Squiggly Muscles and Healthy many holiday events at The Coachman Family Center. Next Hearts: Providing for the Young Child’s Physical Activity Needs.” year they hope to expand the celebration to include all ages of The keynote speakers were Rhonda Clements, Professor and children in the event. Director of the MPE program at the Mville SOE, and Sharon Schneider from Hofstra University. The Early Childhood Department and the Early Childhood Alumni Association co-sponsored the 3rd Early Childhood If you are interested in joining the Association, please contact Dr. Vardin at 914-798-2714.

Education Is Life | Fall 2013 Page 13 SCHOOL OF EDUCATION ALUMNI LIFE 2012-2013 ALUMNI EVENTS Literacy Department and Alumni Network The literacy department faculty (Drs. Kristin Rainville, Chair, on Core Principles and Create Belonging,” as well as “Using Courtney Keily and Katie Cunningham) has been busy learning all Children’s Books To Teach about Love and Belonging.” Katie has that they can about the changing literacy landscape at the national recruited new alumna Katherine Ali, whose first post “What is the and state level and how this impacts educators at the district, Common Core? How should it be used?” was just published. The school, and classroom level. With shifts in teacher certification, blog, Open Book, can be accessed online at: http://blog.leeandlow. teacher evaluation, and curriculum, they have been engaged in com/ research, writing, and teaching to make sure that they meet their In February, the literacy faculty presented a session at the students’ needs the best they can. National Association of Professional Development Schools annual Together, the literacy department edited its first issue of The conference in New Orleans entitled, “Partnering To Support Language and Literacy Spectrum, led by Katie Cunningham. The Language and Literacy Initiatives in Changing Classrooms.” In April, issue focused on The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and the Collaborative for Equity in Literacy Learning (CELL) at Mount the articles consider the politicized topics fueling the CCSS debate, Saint Mary College held a literacy conference. Katie presented a including what we mean by text complexity and close reading, session titled “Rethinking Core Texts: Creating Text Pairings and how technologies can be more than a tool, and how we can Reader Response Opportunities to Better Appendix B” and Kristin support diverse learners. The facultyc elebrated the publication Rainville presented a session focusing on “Community Mapping: at an event held at Manhattanville in May and had several Situating Learning within the Community Context.” contributing authors and NYSRA board members in attendance. The Literacy Advisory Board, which consists of Literacy Leaders The issue is open access and can be found at: http://www. and Educators in Westchester County, met in May. The board nysreading.org/journal. discussed how the shifts at the state level have impacted their Katie Cunningham has been a frequent blogger for Lee & Low districts, schools and classrooms and discussed ways in which the Books, an independent children’s book publisher focused on Literacy programs could best prepare literacy specialists. diversity. Katie has written posts entitled: “Rethinking Common Literacy Alumni may contact Courtney Kelly at courtney.kelly@ Core Recommended Texts,” “Reading Biographies to Reflect mville.edu if they are interested in joining the group.

School of Education Alumni and Kappa Delta Pi Host Program On the Holocaust

The School of Education Alumni and Kappa Delta Pi hosted a workshop on “Documentation and Strategies for Teaching Through Historical Examples (with Focus on the Holocaust)” on February 6, 2013. Dr. Marlene Yahalom the Director of Education for the American Society for Yad Vashem, presented an informative, compelling, and touching workshop. The audience of 25 school district teachers, students, and faculty were impressed with Dr. Yahalom’s knowledge and passion for this subject. One of the clear benefits of this workshop was the framework and information that she provided to participants so that they may in turn use it for their classrooms and share with students. Dr. Yahalom’s presentation on the unique perspectives of the Holocaust generated a lot of discussion and provided thought- Marlene Yahalom delivers her presentation provoking perspectives.

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School Of Education 2013 Alumni Awards

Call for Nominations

SOE Alumni Awards The School of Education Alumni community is looking to recognize its distinguished and talented alumni who Distinguished Service Award embody the mission of Manhattanville Honors a SOE alumnus who has contributed to the SOE through College and the School of Education. involvement in programs, events, panels, mentoring, and“gives Award recipients will be recognized at back“ as an educator to the student community. the School of Education Graduate Awards Valiant Educator Award Ceremony on May 15, 2014. Honors a SOE alumnus whose career and community Nominations are being accepted now. accomplishments reflect the Mission of Manhattanville College or The deadline for submissions is March 7, the School of Education by contributing to the ethical and social 2014. growth of the population he or she serves. Submit nominations with an Inspirational Recent Alumni Award explanation of how the candidate supports the criteria for the award. Nominations Recognition for a young SOE graduate (within the last decade) for can come from the candidate’s students, exceptional contributions to the field of education and/or to the professional peers, or supervisors. You community. may also self-nominate. Self-nominations Alumni Innovative Teaching Award must be supported with recommendations Honors an alumnus who has demonstrated innovative teaching from students, peers, or supervisors. that positively affects PK-12 or higher education students’ Nominations may be submitted motivation and achievement. online: http://www.mville. Alumni Scholarship Award in Education edu/AcademicsandResearch/ SchoolofEducation/Alumni/ Presented to an SOE alumnus who has published notable AwardNominations/ scholarship in the field of education. Scholarship includes AlumniAwardNominations.aspx research or publications (books, articles). or via email to Laura Bigaouette at Alumni Award for Publications in PK-12 Education [email protected] Awarded to an SOE alumnus who has created publications (children’s literature, curriculum design, technology guides) that foster teaching, learning, and development in the PK-12 setting.

Education Is Life | Fall 2013 Page 15 SCHOOL OF EDUCATION ALUMNI LIFE 2012-2013 ALUMNI EVENTS School of Education Alumni Reunion Reception Manhattanville Reunion Weekend

The School of Education held its fourth Alumni Reunion Weekend Reception on Friday, June 7. 2013. Over forty School of Ed alumni, guests, and SOE faculty attended a reception in Reid Castle to enjoy an early summer evening get-together. President Jon Strauss and First Lady Jean Strauss greeted and met with alumni. School of Education Dean Shelley Wepner welcomed alumni and friends, and spoke about the growth and new programs in the SOE

Alum Monique Reilly and SOE faculty Vance Austin

SOE alumni at the reception

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SCHOOL OF EDUCATION PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Curriculum and Instruction JoAnne Ferrara, Former Chair

The Childhood Department had an active spring planning provide teacher candidates with earlier exposure to these for curricular changes focused on enriching the content important topics. knowledge base and pedagogical skills of our teacher candidates. Our Social Studies and English Education professors were Through the examination of course syllabi, student and faculty actively working with the teachers at Fox Lane Middle School feedback, and teacher preparation standards, the department as part of the partnership relationship between the Bedford is implementing changes in both course content and course School District and Manhattanville College. Classroom teachers sequence this fall. The course content changes include served as host teachers for our on-site methods courses held at differentiated instruction, integrative planning, backward the middle school and also as guest speakers for courses held planning, data-driven instruction, and developmentally on campus. Teacher candidates benefitted significantly from the appropriate instruction; while the course sequence changes first-hand experiences provided by the middle school teachers.

Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)

Mikki Malow, Advisor

This fall, the annual New York State CEC conference was is through the CEC Movie Night that is held once a semester. The held in Saratoga Springs, New York. The School of Education’s student CEC chapter partnered with Kappa Delta Pi to present a Department of Special Education was well represented at the screening of a timely, highly acclaimed educational documentary, meeting with presentations by Vance Austin, Ellis Barowsky, The Race to Nowhere. The screening of The Race to Nowhere was Dee Gómez, and Mikki Malow. In addition, for the first time, held in November to a crowd of over 75 students, teachers and through the mentorship of Professors' Austin, Gómez, and community members. The showing and discussion of the film Malow, Manhattanville's graduate students had a presence at has inspired individuals across the nation to call into question the the conference. The students who presented were Barbara current educational practices of standardized assessment, teaching Berte (Berte, B. & Malow, M., The Use of Culturally Responsive to the test and over reliance of homework to increase educational Classroom Practices in Urban Settings), Stewart Spitz (Gómez, performance. The documentary causes viewers to stop and reflect D. & Spitz, S., Jigsaw as a Tool for Self-Determination and on the social and emotional costs to our students and "calls us to Socialization) and Elizabeth Olsen (who provided a poster session, challenge current thinking about how we prepare our children for The Perceptions of Recent High School Graduates Relative to the success."

Provision of Transition Services). Attendees at all of the CEC sponsored events are exposed to the Another way in which the Manhattanville CEC chapter brings many benefits of belonging to this worthwhile organization. awareness about educational issues and students with disabilities

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SCHOOL OF EDUCATION PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS First Doctoral Program Graduating Class

By Yiping Wan and Renee Gargano

Four doctoral students were the first doctoral graduate class in Reilly (Advisor: Dr. Steven Caldas); and Dr. Margaret M. Ruller the May 2013 Graduate Commencement. (Advisor: Dr. Robert Monson). These students successfully They are: Dr. Emily C. Hersh (Advisor: Dr. Yiping Wan); Dr. defended their dissertations this past spring. Steven C. Moskowitz (Advisor: Dr. Yiping Wan); Dr. Monique S. A reception was held on May 13, 2013 to honor the graduates.

Robert Monson (SOE doctoral faculty), Emily C. Hersh (doctoral graduate), Monique S. Reilly (doctoral graduate), Margaret M. Ruller (doctoral graduate), Steven Caldas (SOE doctoral faculty), Renee Gargano (doctoral program coordinator), Steven C. Moskowitz (doctoral graduate), Yiping Wan (SOE doctoral faculty), and Kathy Rockwood

Introducing the new doctoral graduates: Master's Degree in Special Education Principal, Peekskill City Schools. In Emily C. Hersh: Dr. Emily Cinque from the College of New Rochelle and recent years, she has presented at regional Hersh is currently the Principal for the a Professional Diploma in Educational conferences and for the Council of New Mt. Pleasant Blythedale School District. Administration from SUNY New Paltz. York Special Education Administrators Working in the field of education for more In addition, Emily has had the following to share best practice in the application than twenty years, she began her career professional experiences: Teacher, Yonkers of technology to enhance teaching and as a teacher assistant upon graduating City Schools and Mt. Pleasant Blythedale learning. Dr. Hersh’s dissertation focused from Marist College in Poughkeepsie, School; Assistant to the Principal, Mt. on the influence of technology integration New York, and then received her Pleasant Blythedale School; and Assistant in teacher preparation programs.

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First Doctoral Program Graduating Class (Continued)

Steven C. Moskowitz: Dr. Steven Monique S. Reilly: Dr. Monique Margaret M. Ruller: Dr. Margaret Moskowitz is currently the Assistant Reilly is a fourth grade teacher in the Ruller was recently appointed as the Superintendent for Human Resources White Plains School District, as well as Director of Curriculum & Instruction in & Technology in the Brewster Central an adjunct instructor at Manhattanville the Clarkstown Central Schools District. School District. Working in the fields of College. She is an active member of the The centerpiece of her curriculum technology and education for over twenty Manhattanvillele School of Education leadership for the district has been years, he began his career in education Alumni Board. Her undergraduate focused on a systemic literacy change as a music teacher, graduating from focus was in the fields of Art Studio initiative; moving a K-12, 10,000-student the Crane School of Music in Potsdam. and Biology at Stony Brook University. school district to a cohesive, articulated He received his Master's Degree in Monique then went on to complete standards-based balanced literacy reading Educational Technology from C.W. Post a certification program in Advanced and writing curriculum. Prior to joining College and a Professional Diploma in Scientific Illustration from the the Arlington Central Schools, Margaret Educational Administration from Dowling Museum of Comparative Zoology at served as an elementary principal, College. He has worked for the New York Harvard University. After many years assistant principal, and an elementary State BOCES system as well as school of freelancing as a medical illustrator, classroom teacher in Westchester and districts in New York and Connecticut. Monique started her own children’s Orange Counties. Dr. Ruller’s dissertation Steve also worked as a corporate trainer clothing line that eventually sold in over focused on empowerment of teacher with Fortune 500 corporations. He owned 200 stores world-wide. A passion for literacy leaders through examination of and operated a local area networking learning and an interest in the field of the impact and identities of five teacher business, and has been a certified network education led Monique to Manhattanville literacy leaders within a balanced literacy engineer. In recent years, he has taught College, graduating in 2000 with initiative. Previously, Margaret was in the online courses at several colleges and an MPS in Elementary and Special Arlington School District in New York. universities, and has designed numerous Education. Recently, Monique’s research online courses. Dr. Moskowitz’s on the study of physical activity and dissertation focused on the transition to academic achievement was accepted for online learning and the role quality and presentation at the American Sociological skill play in effective online instruction. Association conference in NYC. Dr. Reilly’s dissertation included a path analysis on the influence of SES, ethnicity/ race, and physical activity levels on student achievement.

Education Is Life | Fall 2013 Page 19 SCHOOL OF EDUCATION PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Manhattanville School of Education Doctoral Program Starts Its Fifth Cohort in Fall 2013

By Yiping Wan and Renee Gargano

Since its launch in fall 2010, the School of Education’s doctoral The faculty decided to add new students’ orientation to better program has experienced significant growth and success. facilitate their entrance into the Doctoral Program. New students’ This year has been filled with many accomplishments by orientation for Cohort 5 occurred in May. our students and faculty. The expansion of our clinical faculty The Doctoral Program has full time faculty dedicated to has provided doctoral students the opportunity to work it: Dr. Yiping Wan who is the Coordinator of the Doctoral closely with some of the region's most highly regarded school Program, faculty Dr. Steve Caldas and Dr. Bob Monson, and the leaders. Significant enhancements were made to the program's Coordinator of Applied Research and Fieldwork Renee Gargano. curriculum, field experiences, policies and procedures. We have The Doctoral Program also identified a cadre of successful received outstanding feedback from our students who have practitioners as clinical faculty who include Dr. Joanne Marien expressed great appreciation for the richness of their educational and Dr. Jere Hochman as clinical faculty members. experience and the unique personal attention and support that they receive from all affiliated with the program. Most notably the significant increase in interest in the program as demonstrated by the admission of 21 students in cohort 5.

Renée Gargano Administration award from the Mid-Hudson School Study Coordinator of Applied Research Council along with several leadership awards from various and Field Work, Doctoral Program in professional organizations. Educational leadership Ms. Gargano is known throughout New York State for her Ms. Gargano has over 33 years of development and implementation of many innovative programs experience as an administrator for that serve students and school districts. A sampling of Ms. the Putnam/Northern Westchester Gargano’s recently developed programs include: The Putnam BOCES where she served as the Northern Westchester BOCES Center for Educational Leadership, deputy superintendent. Renée The On-line Application System for Educators (OLAS), Today’s filled a variety of roles during her Students, Tomorrow’s Teachers(TSTT), The Future School years at BOCES including: coordinator of special programs, Leaders Academy(FSLA) in partnership with Bank Street College, assistant director for technical and occupational education, Come Teach with Us Academy for aspiring science, mathematics director for technical and occupational education, and assistant and language teachers in cooperation with Pace University, the superintendent for human resources. She was appointed as development of an Executive Leadership Program for aspiring deputy superintendent in 1995. superintendents in partnership with Fordham University, and a Renée holds degrees in Special Education, a masters in Counselor variety of HR and labor relations certificate programs with the Education from Boston University and a professional diploma in Cornell Graduate School of Labor Relations. school administration and a certificate in labor relations studies from Ms. Gargano was recently awarded the national UCEA the Cornell University Graduate School of Labor Relations. She also (University Council for Educational Administration, Inc.) completed the Teachers College, Columbia University Education Excellence in Educational Leadership Award by the Dean of Bank Policy Fellowship Program in 2007. Street College of Education. She received this award as recognition On two occasions, Ms. Gargano was named as Woman for her generous and varied professional contributions of of Distinction by the Westchester Women’s News and practicing school administrators to the improvement and support served as president of the Lower Hudson Council of School of school administration preparation programs. Personnel Administrators. She also received an Excellence in

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School Of Education Doctoral Program (Continued)

Dr. Yiping Wan became Professor and Coordinator of in 2003. His research and teaching Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership on October 1, 2009. interests include diversity and global Over the past 20 years, Dr. Wan has coordinated two education; program evaluation and successful doctoral programs at Roosevelt University and at the staff development; higher education University of North Florida. Dr. Wan also led the faculty in the and administration; curriculum development of the first doctoral program at Kennesaw State development and instructional University: a Doctor of Education with Education Specialist leadership; planning and change embedded and with five concentrations in Early Childhood process; and partnership and Education, Adolescent Education, Diversity, Educational community relationships. He has Leadership, and Instructional Technology. Dr. Wan has worked presented academic papers at with over 200 doctoral students over the years, and has finished many national and international chairing and co-chairing eight doctoral dissertations in addition conferences, has published over to serving on many doctoral dissertation committees. 20 articles and monographs, and over a dozen books and book-chapters, in both Chinese and English. Dr. Wan was a Dr. Wan has held several faculty and administrative positions distinguished visiting professor at Johnson & Wales University, at various institutions of higher education in both the USA and and a distinguished international educator in Mainland China China, including two college deanships for over eight years in and Taiwan. He has won several awards on teaching, research the USA. Dr. Wan earned his Ph.D. and master degrees, both and services. He trained not only educational leaders, but also in Educational Administration, from the University of Texas at business and civic leaders, including MPA, MBA and EMBA Austin. He was awarded tenure at University of North Florida students. He also assisted in the establishment of the first in 1996, and was awarded tenure at Kennesaw State University graduate program in Education in Belize.

Stephen J. Caldas is a Professor Teachers College Press in 2009). He has co-authored three of Educational Leadership at previous books with Carl L. Bankston III. Stephen has authored Manhattanville College. He is the or co-authored more than 65 articles and book chapters. His author of the book, Raising Bilingual- research interests include the social, policy and legal contexts Biliterate Children in Monolingual of education, with a specific interest in bilingual education. Cultures (published by Multilingual Steve specializes in multivariate statistical modeling. He was Matters in 2006) and co-author of formerly a professor at Hofstra University and the University the book Public Education—America’s of Louisiana—Lafayette, and a visiting professor at McGill Civil Religion: A Social History (with University in Montreal and L’Ecole nationale d’administration Carl L. Bankston III, published by publique in Quebec City.

Robert Monson is an Associate Professor of Educational Institute for School Reform, and the Leadership and is also an Adjunct Associate Professor in Tri-States Consortium. Currently, he education leadership at Teachers College, Columbia University, is engaged in principal professional where he coordinates the Education Policy Fellowship Program. program initiatives in China and Across seven states he has served public school children in the Bhutan and is leading a U.S. field test capacities of teacher, high school assistant principal, high school of the Pre-University Program for principal, assistant superintendent, and four superintendent the University of Cambridge (UK). positions in Ohio, Massachusetts, Minnesota and New York. He has co-authored two volumes From 1990 to 2000 he taught in Lesley University’s national on performance assessment and has curriculum and instruction masters degree program. He has published numerous journal articles served as a member of the advisory board of the Harvard on curriculum, assessment, and Principals Center where he led dialogues among principals and literacy education. His professional interests lie in leadership superintendents. In 1997, he was a visiting faculty member at the development, curriculum and learning, formative student Harvard Graduate School of Education. In recent years he has assessment, and public engagement. served as a consultant for ASCD, Public Agenda, the Annenberg

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School Of Education Doctoral Program (Continued)

Doctoral Student Updates

updates on doctoral students who have been promoted since • Marco Pochintesta was promoted to the Superintendent of starting the doctoral program. Schools, Wappingers CSD from the Assistant Superintendent,

• Andrew Cameron was promoted to Principal in the Florida Wappingers. UFSD. He was an Assistant Principal in Brewster. • Nicole Schimpf’s new position is Director of Special Services

• Cheryl Champ was promoted to Assistant Superintendent at Valley Stream Central School District. She was previously Curriculum & Instruction at the Sewanhaka Central High the Director of Special Education and Student Services. School. • Lori Roberts was Assistant Principal at Yorktown High

• Daniel Doherty was promoted from Assistant Principal to School and promoted to Principal of Crompond School in Principal in the Dover School District. Cortland.

• Andrew Ecker was promoted from Lead Teacher to Director • Scott Wynne moved from Dean of Students for George of Development and Advancement at the Summite School in Fisher Middle School in the Carmel School District to Princi- Nyack and is an Adjunct Professor at Mville pal for Eastchester Middle School.

• Paul Fanuele was promoted to Executive Principal of Arlington High School. He was the Principal of Spackenkill High School.

• Elizabeth Higgins is now the Director of Teaching and Learning K-12 at the Wooster School. She was previously Assistant Principal.

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SOE New Programs

Educational Leadership Early Childhood Location in NYC Masters and Certification The Early Childhood program will offer Program Changes courses at the McCarton Center in New York City starting in the Spring 2014. The School of Education Ed Leadership program has undergone some significant updates. Manhattanville Lenora Boehlert, Professor and Director Education Institute (MEI) of Educational Leadership Programs, The School of Education is launching MEI in identified 5 new courses for future January 2014 to provide a new set of course cohorts. The courses include Supervision, offerings for Continuing Education and Data Analysis, Human Resources, The Professional Development. Go to the School Principalship and The Superintendency. of Education web site to learn more about this The revised program is currently under unique opportunity. review by The New York State Department of Education. A focus will be on providing authentic experiences within a research based foundation. The goal is for students MPIP@Bedford to be prepared to tackle the challenges of (Manhattanville Professional school and district administrative roles. The Ed Leadership program is searching Internship Program at Bedford) for ways to enhance the internship A new graduate program offering enables experience through longer, more intensive students to apply for the MPIP@Bedford opportunities. It would be helpful to program to be employed by the Bedford have superintendents and district leaders Central Schools as paid interns at the encourage strong candidates into the elementary, middle school, or high school program. levels while taking courses at Manhattanville. Students serve as substitute teachers and work directly with teachers and students. This is a result of the Changing Suburbs Institute®/ Professional Development School partnership in Bedford.

Education Is Life | Fall 2013 Page 23 SCHOOL OF EDUCATION PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Student Research Day The Fourth Annual School of Education Student Research Day their research topics and projects. The student and topic were was held on April 17, 2013. introduced by the faculty sponsor. This event was coordinated by Ellis Barowsky, Professor, Posters presenting students’ research were displayed. A Department of Special Education; Steve Caldas, Professor, discussion between the attendees and poster authors took place Educational Leadership; Courtney Kelly, Assistant Professor, during the program. Literacy Department, and Kristin Rainville, Chair and Assistant Below are the student presenters, research topics, and faculty Professor, Literacy Department. sponsors. Graduate education and SOE doctoral students presented

PRESENTER TOPIC SPONSOR D. Galkin Lost in Transition: Exploring the Documentation Challenges Facing Learning Disabled Dr. Y. Wan Students Entering College S. Moskowitz Transitioning to Online Teaching: An Inquiry into Qualities, Skills, and Support Structures Dr. Y. Wan Of Online Instructors E. McDonnell Policy Brief for Algebra for All Dr. S. Caldas/Dr. Y. Wan J. Kamensky NYSED Principal APPR Formula: Purpose, Policy and Protocol Dr. Y. Wan K. Fahmer Effectiveness of Co-Teaching Methods: Teacher And Student Perceptions of Team Dr. D. Gomez Teaching and One-Teach, One-Assist D. Doherty Teacher Accountability and Value-Added Models Dr. S. Caldas A. Schneeweiss How Does Collaboration Between a Science Teacher and a Special Education Teacher Dr. V. Austin Facilitate a Least Restrictive Environment for Students with Learning Disabilities? A. Malfitano Gender Differences in Emotional or Behavioral Problems in Elementary School Students Dr. V. Austin K. Ali Artist/Writer’s Workshop: An Approach to Engage Reluctant Writers Dr. K. Rainville D. Iverson Homosexuality, Bullying, and Suicide Dr. E. Barowsky A. Nelson How iPads Affect Literacy Instruction Dr. V. Fantozzi V. Browne-Brunow Fiction and Nonfiction Texts– How to Make Meaningful Intersections on the Road to the Dr. C. Kelly Common Core Andrew Cameron A Study of Wellness of Eighth Grade Students in a Suburban New York School Dr. Y. Wan Stephanie Consentino Taking a Deeper Look into Stories: How to Help Kindergarten Students Who Are Struggling Dr. K. Rainville with Comprehension Hillary Desir The Effects of Sight Word Fluency Flashcard Drills on the Oral Reading Fluency of First Dr. N. Josephs Grade Students Dana DiGiansante Lifting the Level of Content Area Vocabulary Dr. K. Rainville Diana DiPietro Going Beyond the Text: Teaching Inferring to a Literal Thinker Dr. K. Rainville Kara Donovan Impact of a Structured Writing Program Dr. K. Rainville Jennifer Grant Using Graphic Organizers to Understand Mathematical Concepts for Students with Dr. D. Gómez Learning Disabilities Eleazar B. Herbst The Effects of Teacher Use of Behavior-Specific Praise on Off-Task Student Behavior Dr. N. Josephs Emma Lipman The Effects of Guided Reading on Second Grade Reading Fluency Dr. D. Gómez Lauren LoCascio “I CAN’T DO IT!!”: Helping Students to Reframe Themselves as Writers Dr. K. Rainville Holly Saks Concerns Surrounding Concussion Management in Pediatric Athletes Dr. S. Caldas Paige Sassu Using High Interest-Low Level Readability Texts with Striving Readers Dr. K. Rainville Aidan Tousey The Effects of Social Skills Training on the Ability to Take Turns for Students Diagnosed Dr. N. Josephs with Autism

Page 24 Education Is Life | Fall 2013 SCHOOL OF EDUCATION PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Changing Suburbs Institute®

Laura Bigaouette, Director-CSI

he School of Education’s Changing Suburbs Institute® Workshop presenters were Katie Cunningham, Dee Gomez, is the signature theme for community outreach and Lynn Huber, Courtney Kelly; Adrienne Viscardi, Andrea Abt, Tprogram development. The “Changing Suburbs and Rita Sanchez from Bedford; and Marge Clarkson, Miriam Institute®” (CSI) uses evidence-based information to make Bernabei, Tahira DuPree Chase, and Dawn Johnson-Adams from discoveries about ways to best educate diverse student Greenburgh 7. populations in changing suburban school districts, with a special Several workshops were presented at the forum. They were emphasis on Hispanic students and their parents. CSI’s major developed and presented by SOE faculty and administrators and program components are professional development of teachers, teachers from local Westchester school districts: parent education, and Professional Development Schools. • Literacy Vehicles: Bookmaking CSI Educational Forum Presented by Diane W. Gomez, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Second Language Education and Chair of Educational The Eighth Annual Educational Forum was held on Tuesday, Leadership and Special Subjects, Manhattanville College and March 5, 2013 at Manhattanville. Lynn Huber, Ph.D., former Assistant Professor in Curriculum The theme of this year’s conference was “Practical Classroom and Instruction, Manhattanville College Strategies”. The keynote speakers were Debbie Zacarian, • Breaking the Language Barrier: Promoting Speaking & Director of the Center for English Language Education at the Listening in Linguistically Diverse Classrooms Collaborative for Education Services who spoke on Mastering Presented by Courtney Kelly, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Academic Language: A Framework for Supporting Student Literacy, School of Education, Manhattanville College Achievement” and Patricia Velasco, Assistant Professor & Bilingual Education Program Coordinator at Queens College • The Importance of School District Partnerships for ELL who spoke on “Integrating Content and Language Goals for Student Populations Emergent Bilinguals.” Presented by Miriam Bernabei, Director of Arts, Music, and Special Programs, Greenburgh 7 School District; Marguerite Clarkson, Principal of R.J. Bailey, Greenburgh 7 School District; Tahira DuPree Chase, Ed.D., Director of Curriculum & Instruction, Greenburgh 7 School District; Dawn Johnson- Adams, Director of Instruction, Greenburgh 7 School District • Core Era Literacies: How to Navigate the CCSS and Support Teachers to Make Learning Joyful and Purposeful Presented by Katie Cunningham, Ed.D., Assistant Professor, School of Education, Manhattanville College • Why Character Education Presented by Phil Fusco, Ph.D., Assistant Director, The Academy for Character Education at The Sage Colleges and Patricia Velasco presents the afternoon keynote address Colleen Parris, Teacher, Uniondale School District. • SIOP in the Secondary Science Classroom: Effective Instruction for ELLs Presented by Andrea Abt, ESOL Teacher, Fox Lane High School, Bedford Central School District; Rita Sanchez, ESOL Teacher, Fox Lane Middle School, Bedford Central School District; and Adrienne Viscardi, Director of ESOL Programs, Bedford Central School District. The conference was sponsored by Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES and National Professional Resources, Inc., Rye, New York. Teachers, administrators, students, and community organizations Teachers from Bedford Central School District present a workshop on SIOP from the tri-state region attended the conference.

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The Sixth Annual Hispanic Parents Leadership Conference To Be Held On Friday, November 1, 2013

The Fifth Annual Changing Suburbs Institute® (CSI) Hispanic Adrienne Viscardi (Bedford). The Committee is chaired by Laura Parents Conference was held at Manhattanville on Friday, Bigaouette. December 4, 2012. A workshop for Hispanic Parents on Special Education was The keynote speaker for the conference was David Vallodalid, held at Manhattanville on June 5, 2013. This workshop was President of Parents Institute for Quality Education (PIQE). David planned and organized by the CSI Parents Committee (see above). talked about what is important for parents to focus on with their The purpose of this workshop was to provide parents of IEP children. Over 200 parents attended the conference which was students with fundamental information about special education held entirely in Spanish. terms and processes. Ileana Rodriguez, CSE Chairperson, White Several workshops were presented at the conference including: Plains School District, presented information about the special Help With Homework and Special Services and Inclusion for education designation process and the rights of parents in this English Language Learners in the Schools. process. Four workshops were presented for parents: “Everyday Literacy” by Courtney Kelly, Assistant Professor at Mville SOE; The conference was planned by the CSI Parents Program “Special Education Classifications and Your Child’s Future” by Committee. The Committee membership includes Maria Flores Ileana Rodriguez, CSE Chairperson, White Plains School District; (Port Chester), Nelly Garcia (Ossining), Marcella Levin (Ossining), “Effective Structure” by Miriam Aguilar, Ossining; and “Language Tina Guzzetti (New Rochelle), Laura Reidy (White Plains), and Acquisition” by Adrienne Viscardi.

Hispanic students in changing suburb CSI Consortium schools. This program provides parents The CSI Consortium meets bimonthly during the academic school year. Current issues with information on the US educational and topics are presented and discussed in a small forum comprised of CSI partner school system and helps them to be leaders in districts. their communities and to be advocates for The Fall 2012 meeting topics included “The American Educational Language Policy and their children’s education. the ELL Achievement Gap” that was presented by Steve Caldas, Professor of Educational Leadership in the Mville SOE. The other presentation was on “Core Era Literacies and the CSI Tuition Reduction CCSS: How to Make Learning Joyful and Purposeful” by Katie Cunningham, Assistant CSI partner school districts with Professor of Literacy, Mville SOE. Professional Development Schools (PDSs) receive 1/3 tuition reduction on graduate The CSI Consortium had two meetings in the Spring 2013. A panel of school district courses in the School of Education for both administrators who are also SOE doctoral students discussed their perspectives and issues teachers and parents. These districts are on the Common Core State Standards. Over 40 CSI Consortium members along with Port Chester, White Plains, New Rochelle, SOE faculty and current grad students attended this critical discussion. Vance Austin gave Greenburgh 7, Elmsford, Bedford, and a presentation on “Preventing School Violence” at the April Consortium meeting. Ossining. Manhattanville’s role with CSI is to (1) bring together stakeholders involved in and CSI offers a tuition reduction benefit for interested in promoting Hispanic students’ achievement; (2) work collaboratively with high school graduates from CSI districts these stakeholders to develop and assess programs that are both experimental in design that have PDS schools. High school and validated by prior research; and (3) bring greater awareness to the achievement gap students in the PDS districts who have challenges that exist in school districts heretofore under the radar screen of the general been accepted into the Manhattanville public so that time, attention, and resources are provided to begin to close the gap. As a undergraduate program receive a 50% result, Manhattanville will enhance its ability to develop teacher candidates because of undergraduate tuition discount that is its increased interaction with and understanding of changing suburban school districts. renewable annually, based on satisfactory For example, Manhattanville is already providing additional multicultural experiences for academic progress. teacher candidates. Staff in Peekskill and Mamaroneck Institute. CSI in collaboration with some school districts receive a 20% tuition CSI Hispanic Parents of its partner school districts (Bedford, reduction on graduate courses. Leadership Program Ossining, Port Chester, White Plains, Contact Laura Bigaouette for CSI has an important program and New Rochelle) plan and coordinate information: (914) 323-5482 component called the Parents Leadership programs specifically for parents of

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Manhattanville Inducted as Community Partner In the Park Avenue School

Manhattanville College was inducted as The partnership began in the fall of to enhance student achievement are a Community Partner in the Park Avenue 2009 when the Park Avenue School accomplished through the partnership. School (Port Chester, NY) Distinguished became a Professional Development Alumni Hall of Fame on November 29, School (PDS). The PDS partnership is 2012. one of Manhattanville College School of The nomination was presented by Education's Changing Suburbs Institute® Rosa Taylor, Principal of Park Avenue (CSI) initiatives. CSI works to develop School and accepted by Diane Gómez, and implement continuous professional Manhattanville-Park Avenue PDS liaison, and program development in CSI school and JoAnne Ferrara, Manhattanville districts in order to facilitate an increased College PDSs Coordinator. In addition engagement in learning and educational JoAnne Ferrara, Associate Dean for access opportunities of diverse students, Undergraduate Admissions & Advising to a plaque mounted in the Hall of Fame, SOE; Dee Gomez, Chair of Educational a donation in honor of the partnership, particularly Hispanic students in grades Leadership Special Subjects & Associate PK-12. The focus on teacher development Professor SOE; Rosa Taylor, Principal of was made to the Red Cross for Hurricane Park Elementary School. Sandy relief efforts. and school and community programs

School of Education’s Jump Start Program For Returning Peace Corps Volunteers

Manhattanville College School of Education is one of the newest members of the Paul D. Coverdell Fellows programs. Manhattanville provides a 50% tuition reduction for Returning Peace Corps Volunteers to enter the College's Jump Start program. "Peace Corps Volunteers often return seeking a path to continued public service, so Jump Start is a great fit," Jump Start Director Mikki Shaw said. "We can take advantage of their prior experience in teaching and community service and get them into their own classrooms in less than a year. Having worked with RPCVs in the past, I can say with confidence that they are among the very best students and teachers I have ever worked with."

Dean Shelley Wepner and Jump Start Director Mikki Shaw watch as Mville President Jon Strauss signs the agreement.

Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy The Adventure Education Workshop cooperative activities, and group and hosted by Rhonda Clements, Director was held October 4th, 2012 to provide problem solving. Twenty Manhattanville and Professor of the MPE program at the training for physical education teachers students and several practicing teachers SOE and Robert Schmidlein, Assistant to help them better facilitate adventure successfully completed the training for Professor at the MPE SOE program. programs that include wall climbing, certification. This event was organized

Education Is Life | Fall 2013 Page 27 SCHOOL OF EDUCATION PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

School of Education Distinguished Lecturer Series

Each year, the School of Education hosts a Distinguished co-sponsored by the Teacher Center of Central Westchester and Lecturer series where it invites leaders and innovators in the Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES. field of education to Manhattanville to speak. All events were

Dr. John B. King, Jr. was the distinguished Dr. Thomas Lickona was the distinguished lecturer for the Distinguished Lecturer Series lecturer on November 21, 2012 and spoke on Wednesday, March 20, 2013. The topic for on “Preventing Peer Cruelty and Promoting his lecture was “College and Career Readiness Kindness: 20 Strategies.” – Regents Reform Agenda.” Dr. King is the Dr. Lickona is a developmental psychologiest Commissioner of Education of the State of New and Professor of Education at the State University York. Appointed to this position in May 2011, he is New York’s of New York at Cortland, where he founded and directs the youngest Commissioner and first of African American/Puerto Center for the 4th and 5th R’s (Respect and Responsibility). A Rican descent. Dr. King oversees more than 7,000 public and past president of the Association for Moral Education, he speaks independent elementary schools, 270 public and independent around the works on fostering moral values and character colleges, thousands of libraries and historical repositories, and development. Dr. Lickona’s work has been featured in The New 240,000 certified educators. York Times magazine and he has appeared on “Good Morning Dr. King has a Bachelor’s Degree from Harvard University, America,” “Larry King Live Radio,” “National Public Radio,” and a Masters Degree and Doctoral in Education from Teachers “Focus on the Family.” College, and a Law Degree from Yale Law School.

Kappa Delta Pi Rick Heckendorn, KDP Advisor & Assistant Professor-Curriculum & Instruction

KDP runs several programs during the year. One of our KDP You deserve to give yourself the opportunity to meet other programs consisted of a group of SOE alumni talking about their teachers and students about to become teachers to maintain a experiences during their first week of school. This provides strong network of professional friends. We can help you with that valuable information and advice to teacher candidates who are network. Join us! soon to graduate. KDP programs are open to any SOE alumni who would like to present on a topic to teacher candidates. On October 3, 2012 Kappa Delta Pi sponsored a program “How to Plan for the First Week of School” for teacher candidates. The panel was comprised of SOE alumni who shared their experiences and gave new teachers suggestions for ice-breakers, activities, and recommendations for setting up a classroom for a successful school year. Why should an alumnus consider joining KDP? It is a national association of educators who have had at least a 3.25 average GPA, are or were members of our college's education program with having completed at least 12 credits, and have written a short one- page essay about why you want to devote your professional life to education. You will receive excellent professional development and will be awarded a KDP certificate in a marvelous ceremony attended by the Dean of the School of Education, the Provost, and President of Manhattanville College. We look to organize several wonderful events for the upcoming school year. Consider joining us by emailing Dr. Heckendorn at (front) Mike Newgaard (left) and John Azabache, [email protected] to obtain information about our (back row l to r): Barbara Bennett, Sara Hall, future meetings. Rochelle O’Donnell, Samantha Caponera

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Center for Career Development Programs

The Manhattanville College Center for Career Development panelists shared information about how their backgrounds in (CCD) holds programs during the year specific to the education education helped to prepare them for their current positions and field. Roberta Fisher, Career Counselor, held a workshop on professional pursuits. The panelists included SOE alumni April Resume, Cover Letter & Interview Skills for Teachers on October Fatato, Owner of the Goddard School in Yorktown Heights, 23, 2012. The CCD also holds a job fair for teachers. NY; Abbey Lombardo-Kumar, Founder and Director of Little The CCD, School of Ed, and Kappa Delta Pi co-hosted a Learners Studio in Rye, NY. The additional panelists represented workshop titled “Thinking Outside the Classroom: Options careers in Pearson Publishing, Greenwich Education Group, for Teachers in Today’s Economy” on October 17, 2012. Seven Achieve Beyond, and High Achievers in New York City. .

New Faculty Appointment for 2012-2013

■■ Dennis DeBay, earned his Ph.D. in Mathematics Education: Curriculum School of Education Adjunct is Recognized and Instruction at Boston College. The School of Education gave special recognition to Gerard Mergardt at the SOE Dennis is a faculty member of the Adjunct Orientation on August 27, 2013. Gerard was honored as the adjunct of the Curriculum & Instruction Department year for the School of Education is teaching Secondary Mathematics Gerard teaches a variety of courses in the Physical Education department. Education. He has taught courses in An orientation is held every year in August for new and returning adjunct mathematics, mathematics methods, and instructors to learn about current initiatives in the School of Education, field educational technology at the University experience requirements, library availability and updates, student requirements, and of Massachusetts Boston, Boston College, policies and procedures for grades and student observations. and Dalhousie University (Halifax, Nova Scotia). He was a Mathematics and Computer Science Teacher at Peabody High School, Peabody Massachusetts. He already has published and presented on ways to engage youth through computer visualization and augment the mathematics curriculum. Dennis is certified in Massachusetts as a Secondary Mathematics Teacher. He has a M.Ed. in Mathematics Education from Boston College and a B.S. with combined honors in mathematics and music from Dalhousie University.

Education Is Life | Fall 2013 Page 29 SCHOOL OF EDUCATION UPCOMING EVENTS

November SPRING, 2014 May ■ CSI Hispanic Parents February ■ SOE Graduate Open House Leadership Conference ■ SOE Alumni and Kappa Wednesday, May 7, 2014 Friday, November 1, 2013 Delta Pi Presents a 6:30-8:30 pm 9:30 am-2:00 pm, Reid Hall Workshop for Teachers: Program held entirely in Spanish. Documentation and Strategies for ■ SOE Graduate Awards & Contact Laura Bigaouette at Teaching through Historical Examples Recognition Ceremony [email protected] (with focus on the Holocaust) Thursday, May 15, 2014 Wednesday, February 5, 2014 ■ 4:15 pm-5:30 pm SOE Department of 4:30pm-6:30pm, East Library, Curriculum & Instruction Reid Hall Common Core for ELA and Math Presenter: Marlene Yahalom, ■ Graduate Commencement Tuesday, November 5, 2013 Ph.D., Director of Education for the Ceremony 4:00 am-6:00 pm, East Library, American Society for Yad Vashem Thursday, May 15, 2014 Reid Hall 6:00 pm-8:30 pm Speakers: Katie Cunningham and March Dennis DeBay, Assistant Professors, ■ School of Education SOE Curriculum & Instruction Distinguished Lecturer Department Series Monday, March 31, 2014 ■ Dean’s Symposium 4:20 pm-6:00 pm Wednesday, November 13, 2013 Speaker: Dr. Douglas Fisher, 4:20 pm-6:30 pm Professor, San Diego State University, Topic: “Getting a Job” and Classroom Teacher and Professional Development credit Administrator at Health Sciences High available RSVP 323-3153 & Middle College Douglas Fisher has published numerous articles ■ SOE Graduate Admissions and books on improving student Open House achievement, reading and literacy, differentiated instruction, assessment, Thursday, November 14, 2013 and curriculum design. 6:30 pm-8:30 pm, Reid Hall April December ■ Ninth Annual CSI ■ SOE Alumni Hosts Educational Forum Elementary and High School Student Panel: Tuesday, April 8, 2014 9:00 am-3:00 pm, Reid Hall Wednesday, December 4, 2014 Keynote Speakers: 4:30 pm-6:30 pm, MaryEllen Vogt, Professor Emerita Ophir Dining Room of Education at California State Topic: Characteristics of an University and co-author of the Effective Teacher from the Students’ SIOP series of books Perspective David C. Berliner, Regents Professor Presenters: 4th Grade Students from Emeritus of Education, Arizona State Church Street Elementary School, University White Plains (Monique Reilly, MPS RSVP to Laura Bigaouette at laura. ’00, Ed.D. ’13); High School Students [email protected] from Bronxville High School (Dana Landesman Ventura, MAT ’05) ■ SOE Student Research Day RSVP to Laura Bigaouette at laura. [email protected] Wednesday, April 16, 2014 4:30 pm-6:30 pm

Page 30 Education Is Life | Fall 2013 School of Education Honor Roll The School of Education wishes to acknowledge the following alumni, faculty, and friends who made generous gifts to Manhattanville College and the School of Education. This list represents gifts made between July 1, 2012 and June 30, 2013.

Name Class of Primary Education Degree Name Class of Primary Education Degree Cathy Acerbo*...... Friend Martha M. Brown...... 1992...Master of Professional Studies Elva Adams...... 1999...Master of Professional Studies Ellen Camillieri...... 1980...... Master of Arts in Teaching Joseph Ahlstrin...... 2007...... Bachelor of Arts Helen Cannistraci...... 1968...... Bachelor of Arts Sajeda A. Alhajahjeh...... 2012...... Master of Education Susan Cargill...... 1992...... Master of Arts in Teaching Gabrielle R. Ali...... 2013...... Bachelor of Arts Angela Carlucci*...... Friend Eve Altieri*...... Friend Michele Chiappetta...... 1996...... Master of Arts in Teaching Donna and Richard Appell*...... Friend Joyce Clark*...... Friend Susan E. Attard...... 1997...Master of Professional Studies Julie H. Clarke...... 2002..Master of Professional Studies A. Nancy Avakian...... 1957...... Bachelor of Arts Kerry and Brian Cleary*...... Friend Carol Axner...... 1973...... Master of Arts in Teaching Ken and Martha Coccaro*...... Friend Judy and Richard Baluha*...... Friend Barbara Coleman ...... 1978...... Master of Arts in Teaching Amelia Manley Banino...... 1988...... Master of Arts in Teaching Pat and Tom Confrey*...... Friend ...... 1968...... Bachelor of Arts Marta Sanders-Cooper and Gordon Cooper*...... Friend Jessica L. Barney...... 2006...... Master of Arts in Teaching Rosemary Kelly Corwin...... 1974...... Master of Arts in Teaching ...... 2005...... Bachelor of Arts Mary A. Costagliola*...... Friend Donna Zilembo Barnum...... 1974...... Master of Arts in Teaching Mary E. Couzens...... 1950...... Bachelor of Arts ...... 1971...... Bachelor of Arts Nancy Coyne*...... Friend Ellis Barowsky*...... Faculty Dawn Enterlein Crainer...... 1994...... Master of Arts in Teaching Terri Barrett*...... 2009..Master of Professional Studies Mamie Ballard Crockett...... 1966...... Master of Arts in Teaching Melissa C. Barry...... 2013...... Bachelor of Arts Nancy Valenti Cullen...... 1976...... Master of Arts in Teaching Ruth E. Bauer...... 2006...... Master of Arts in Teaching ...... 1964...... Bachelor of Arts ...... 2005...... Bachelor of Fine Arts Deborah Darragh...... 1998...... Master of Arts in Teaching Margaret Bauman...... 1973...... Master of Arts in Teaching Cynthia and Chip Davis*...... Friend William H. Beardsley*...... Friend Patricia De Main*...... Friend Julie and Adam Behar*...... Friend JoAnn DeCarlo...... 1989..Master of Professional Studies Joan Rothschild Beller...... 1974...... Master of Arts in Teaching ...... 1982...... Master of Arts in Teaching Cynthia Hettinger Berger...... 1966...... Master of Arts in Teaching ...... 1976...... Bachelor of Arts ...... 1962...... Bachelor of Arts Lenore deCsepel...... 1982...... Master of Arts in Teaching Nicole Bernadette...... 2012...... Master of Arts in Teaching Ernesta Ferrara Del Negro...... 1983...Master of Professional Studies Daniel M. Bernstein ...... 2012...... Master of Arts in Teaching Kim and Neil Dennehy*...... Friend Cindy Kernahan-Bertrand and ...... John R. DiBetta...... 2009...... Master of Arts in Teaching Richard Bertrand*...... Friend ...... 2007...... Bachelor of Arts Elizabeth E. Bowler...... 1994..Master of Professional Studies Mr. and Mrs. F. DiMarco*...... Friend Lucia and Joe Breault*...... Friend Stephen J. DiMartino*...... Friend Stuart and Kathy Breisblatt*...... Friend Donna Scotto Dittmeier...... 1966...... Master of Arts in Teaching Theresa M. Bronner...... 1968...... Master of Arts in Teaching Jean Divney...... 1988...... Master of Arts in Teaching ...... 1963...... Bachelor of Arts Heather C. Doneit (MPS ‘10) ...... 2010..Master of Professional Studies Jeannie and Randall Brooks*...... Friend and Peter Doneit* Penelope M. Brouder...... 1988...... Master of Arts in Teaching *Indicates gifts restricted to School of Education programs Continued on page 32 Education Is Life | Fall 2013 Page 31 Name Class of Primary Education Degree Name Class of Primary Education Degree Joseph B. Donnelly...... 2013...Master of Professional Studies Richard S. Hebach...... 1974...... Master of Arts in Teaching ...... 2011...... Bachelor of Arts Magnus Heimvik*...... Friend Jo Ann and Noel Donohoe*...... Friend Marie Haggerty Hennelly...... 1949...... Bachelor of Arts Angela M. Donovan...... 1966...... Master of Arts in Teaching Judy O. Higgins...... 1988...... Master of Arts in Teaching Barbara and John Doonan*...... Friend Verna Hopkins...... 1999...Master of Professional Studies Roberta Donaldson Downing...... 1973...... Master of Arts in Teaching Christine E. Hughes*...... Friend Trish Coyle Ellingwood...... 1969...... Master of Arts in Teaching William H. Humphreys*...... Trustee ...... 1965...... Bachelor of Arts Maureen P. Jackson...... 1991...... Master of Arts in Teaching Marion Elliott*...... Friend Paul G. Jaquiery...... 2005...... Master of Arts in Teaching Renee S. Ertischek...... 1987...Master of Professional Studies ...... 1986...... Bachelor of Arts Catherine and Robert Eskierski*...... Friend Arlene Jellinek...... 1980...... Master of Arts in Teaching Mary Ellen and Bill Evenson*...... Friend Rita Johnson...... 2005..Master of Professional Studies Maria and Philip Fecher*...... Friend Nina and Thomas Johnsrud*...... Friend Stacey L. Ferrante...... 1999...... Master of Arts in Teaching Patricia and James Jowett*...... Friend Beverly and Thomas Fetchet*...... Friend Lauren Burack and Eric Kahn*...... Friend Marilyn Fetchet*...... Friend Alexandra C. Kelleher...... 2013...... Bachelor of Arts Iris Halpern Finkelstein...... 1978...... Master of Arts in Teaching Josephine Kellman...... 1969...... Master of Arts in Teaching Kevin H. Fitzgerald*...... Friend John J. Kenny*...... Friend Mary Kehoe Flannery...... 1979...... Master of Arts in Teaching Sheila Cosgriff Keys...... 1963...... Bachelor of Music Beatrice A. Flipse...... 2007...... Bachelor of Music Christine Kelly Kiernan...... 1966...... Master of Arts in Teaching Gregg Fonde...... 1996...... Master of Arts in Teaching ...... 1965...... Bachelor of Arts Patricia K. Freebern...... 1966...... Master of Arts in Teaching Mary Rita Curran Killelea...... 1965...... Bachelor of Music Elizabeth and Brooks Gallagher *...... Friend Cynthia G. Kohl...... 1985...... Master of Arts in Teaching Joseph Gallagher*...... Friend P. Nicholas Kourides*...... Trustee Theresa and David Garabedian*...... Friend Kathryn and John Krajewski*...... Friend Patrica Lee Gauch...... 1969...... Master of Arts in Teaching Mary Sheehan Kroon...... 1967...... Master of Arts in Teaching Joanne Gemelli*...... Friend ...... 1966...... Bachelor of Arts Alison Perrini George...... 1982...... Bachelor of Arts Donna Lasco ...... 1990...... Master of Arts in Teaching Francine R. Gerace...... 2003...... Master of Arts in Teaching Elaine A. Latzky...... 1980...... Master of Arts in Teaching Angela Giardina-Miranda...... 2000..Master of Professional Studies Elaine and Richard Laux*...... Friend Laura and James Gibney*...... Friend Gale and Robert Lawrence*...... Friend Jean Madden Glunz...... 1955...... Bachelor of Arts Marylin and Philip Leslie*...... Friend Edythe Goldenberg...... 1976...... Master of Arts in Teaching Jane Ann Nunn Lester...... 1976...... Master of Arts in Teaching Sandy and Eric Gordon *...... Friend Maureen Lewis*...... Friend Danielle M. Grandazzo...... 2013...... Bachelor of Arts Susan and Robert Lichten*...... Friend Jamie Greenlees*...... Friend Marilyn Lincoln*...... Friend Linda Hamlin*...... Friend Mr. and Mrs. Paul Lischak*...... Friend Elizabeth W. Hansbury (MAT ‘98) .1998...... Master of Arts in Teaching Grace and Frank LoBello*...... Friend and Brian Hansbury* Abbey M. Lombardo and Nikhil Kumar ...... Wayne Harrison*...... Friend Abbey...... 2010...... Master in Education ...... 2004...... Bachelor of Arts Gale B. Hartch...... 1994...... Master of Arts in Teaching Nikhil...... 2008...... Master of Science Ann-Marie Fassl Hartline...... 1972...... Bachelor of Arts ...... 2005...... Bachelor of Arts Pamela J. Hayes ...... 1970...... Master of Arts in Teaching Nancy and Raymond Long*...... Friend

Page 32 Education Is Life | Fall 2013 Name Class of Primary Education Degree Name Class of Primary Education Degree Faith Lorenzo*...... Friend Margo Alexander Murray...... 1999...... Master of Arts in Teaching Jason T. Lummel...... 2001...... Master of Arts in Teaching Susan Lipinski Neale...... 1975...... Master of Arts in Teaching ...... 1993...... Bachelor of Arts ...... 1971...... Bachelor of Arts Susan M. Lynn...... 1975...... Master of Arts in Teaching Ellen Nelson, RSCJ...... 1977...... Master of Arts in Teaching Rosemary MacLaughlin...... 1971...... Master of Arts in Teaching Robert Newhouse*...... Friend Linda Magnotta...... 1981...Master of Professional Studies Alanna D. Nolan...... 2009...... Master in Education Maria R. Mangino...... 2005...... Bachelor of Arts ...... 2006...... Bachelor of Arts Barbara B. Mann...... 1973...... Master of Arts in Teaching Timothy Nolan...... 2003...... Master of Arts in Teaching ...... 1976...... Bachelor of Arts Jane Monagan Marrone...... 1993...... Master of Arts in Teaching ...... 1973...... Bachelor of Arts Deborah Norley*...... Friend Denise and Doug Martino*...... Friend Marilyn and David Norris*...... Friend Mary Carol Buchheister Massonneau.1949...... Bachelor of Arts Christine O’Connor...... 1999...... Master of Arts in Teaching Carol Kowalcyk Maurer...... 1966...... Master of Arts in Teaching Linda and Kevin O’Hara*...... Friend ...... 1964...... Bachelor of Arts Helen O’Regan, RSCJ...... 1967...... Master of Arts in Teaching Ora G. McCaine...... 1988..Master of Professional Studies ...... 1963...... Bachelor of Arts Elizabeth J. McCormack*...... 1944...... Bachelor of Arts Henrik Olsson*...... Friend ...... Trustee Elisabeth N. Pantaleoni...... 1978...... Master of Arts in Teaching Joanne and Doug Millet*...... Friend Pat Pedersen*...... Friend Kathleen R. McEntee...... 2004...... Master of Arts in Teaching Dianna and Sal Pepe*...... Friend ...... 2003...... Bachelor of Music Jack R. Perez...... 2001...... Master of Arts in Teaching Mary E. McGann, RSCJ ...... 1965...... Bachelor of Music Anita Mesek Petitt...... 1970...... Bachelor of Arts Joanne McGrath...... 1995...... Master of Arts in Teaching Rose Marie and Gerald Petti*...... Friend Genevieve G. McHale...... 1979...... Master of Arts in Teaching Dale Ferris Phillips...... 1988...... Master of Arts in Teaching ...... 1977...... Bachelor of Arts Barbara and Joseph Pierce*...... Friend Teresa Balancia McKenna...... 1991...... Master of Arts in Teaching Valerie Castricone Polera *...... 1988...... Bachelor of Arts ...... 1984...... Bachelor of Arts Karen A. Polonko...... 1975...... Master of Arts in Teaching Jenny and Chris McLaughlin*...... Friend ...... 1972...... Bachelor of Arts Carol McLeod...... 1973...... Master of Arts in Teaching Margaret Poppo*...... Friend Kathleen Mellon...... 1975...... Bachelor of Music Charles Prackler...... 1997...Master of Professional Studies Joan Egan Mendelson...... 1995...... Master of Arts in Teaching Robin L. Pruner...... 2011...Master of Professional Studies ...... 1963...... Bachelor of Arts Teri A. Pryor*...... Friend Alyssa S. Mendes...... 2013...... Bachelor of Music Hank Quincannon*...... Friend Erica Thormann Merrill...... 1981...... Master of Arts in Teaching William Rauschenberg...... 1990...... Master of Arts in Teaching ...... 1976...... Bachelor of Arts Susan A. Rinaldi...... 1981...... Bachelor of Arts Ida T. Messana...... 1971...... Bachelor of Music Rosemary Rinder*...... 1969...... Bachelor of Arts Christine S. Meyer*...... Friend Anne Robinowitz...... 1977...... Master of Arts in Teaching Doris Middleton...... 1978...... Master of Arts in Teaching Catrina Rocco...... 2012..Master of Professional Studies Emily Mitchell...... 1975...... Master of Arts in Teaching ...... 2006...... Master of Arts in Teaching Gladys Montgomery*...... Friend Carolina Rodriguez...... 2006...... Master of Arts in Teaching Nance and Gregory Montgomery*...... Friend ...... 1995...... Bachelor of Arts Joan Morenstein...... 1990...... Master of Arts in Teaching Bunny Rosen...... 1981...Master of Professional Studies Ellen K. Murphy...... 1994..Master of Professional Studies Nancy J. Rudolph...... 1972...... Bachelor of Arts Jana L. Murray*...... 2012..Master of Professional Studies Michelle Sabino*...... Friend ...... 2010...... Bachelor of Arts *Indicates gifts restricted to School of Education programs Continued on page 34 Education Is Life | Fall 2013 Page 33 Name Class of Primary Education Degree Name Class of Primary Education Degree

Claudia Santolo*...... Friend Stephanie and William Susetka*...... Friend Marie Santone Sasso...... 1958...... Bachelor of Fine Arts Cassandra W. Sweeney...... 2003...... Master of Arts in Teaching Nancy and Steven Sauro*...... Friend Lois and Charles Swindler*...... Friend Stephanie A. Scanlon...... 2003..Master of Professional Studies Amy and Drew Swiss*...... Friend Vera and Sam Scavone*...... Friend Michael T. Szarkowicz...... 2013...... Master of Arts in Teaching Ethel Purcell Schelz...... 1947...... Bachelor of Arts ...... 2012...... Bachelor of Arts Marian F. Schillerstrom...... 1987...... Master of Arts in Teaching Amy and Jeffrey Taney*...... Friend Susan and Stephen Schnitzer*...... Friend Elena Tateo*...... Friend Inge and Alfred Schultz*...... Friend Carole L. Taylor...... 1991...... Master of Arts in Teaching Janet and Andre Segatti*...... Friend Judy Taylor*...... Friend Stephen J. Semple...... 2012..Master of Professional Studies Patricia A. Torpie...... 1988...... Master of Arts in Teaching Jeanne and Mike Senchak*...... Friend Akira Uetabira*...... Friend Joanne Pickett Shapoff...... 1973...... Master of Arts in Teaching Karin and Kenneth Viafore*...... Friend ...... 1970...... Bachelor of Arts Nella R. Viesta (‘01) and Joe Viesta*.2001...... Bachelor of Science Lisa DelleCese Simon...... 1971...... Bachelor of Music Judith and Stephen Vlahovich*...... Friend Gina and John Sinon*...... Friend Barb and John Walsh*...... Friend Janine Skelly...... 1996..Master of Professional Studies Joan Walsh*...... Friend Brant Smith*...... Friend Robert E. Walsh...... 2003...... Master of Arts in Teaching Evelyn M. Smith...... 1987...Master of Professional Studies Joanne D. Wanderer...... 1974...... Master of Arts in Teaching Felicia and Charles Stafford*...... Friend Janet L. Warmbir...... 1973...... Master of Arts in Teaching Elinore Standard...... 1987...... Master of Arts in Teaching Joseph W. Weiss*...... Friend Mary-Jane H. Stanton...... 1977...... Master of Arts in Teaching Janice White...... 1995...Master of Professional Studies Shirley Steinberg...... 1977...... Master of Arts in Teaching Patricia and Mark Woessner*...... Friend Elizabeth Stiel...... 1982...Master of Professional Studies Rebecca de Wysocki Woolley...... 1996...... Master of Arts in Teaching Stolt-Nielsen USA Inc.*...... Corporation ...... 1992...... Bachelor of Arts Kathleen Stradling*...... Friend Akiko Yamanaka...... 1995...Master of Professional Studies Catherine McCreary Strauch...... 1973...... Master of Arts in Teaching Diane Wholey Yule...... 1966...... Bachelor of Music Jean and Jon Strauss*...... Trustee Kelly S. Striefler...... 2010...... Master of Arts in Teaching *Indicates gifts restricted to School of Education programs Brian Susetka*...... Friend

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