SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Education Is Life School of Education Alumni Magazine February 2017 Michael E. Geisler, Ph.D. President Manhattanville College

Lisa M. Dolling, Ph.D. Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Shelley B. Wepner, Ed.D. Dean School of Education

Manhattanville College Mission Statement Teresa S. Weber To prepare students, through rigorous academic and co-curricular programs, for ethical and Vice President socially responsible leadership in a global community. Office of Institutional Advancement

We are committed to: Janet Beatrice • Ensuring the intellectual, ethical and social development of each student within a community Director of Advancement Services and Prospect Development of engaged scholars and teachers; Office of Institutional Advancement • Encouraging each student to develop as an independent and creative thinker in pursuing career and personal goals; and Katie Coates • Providing a diverse, inclusive, and nurturing environment which develops in each student a Manager of Creative Services commitment to service and leadership within a global community. Office of Communications

School of Education Mission Statement Heidi T. Sakanaka The mission of the Manhattanville College School of Education, inspired by the College Mis- Editor sion statement, is to educate candidates to become ethically and socially responsible teachers Assistant Dean for Community Outreach and school leaders for participation in the educational community. School of Education

We are committed to doing that by: • Ensuring the intellectual, ethical and social development of each candidate within a Manhattanville College community of engaged scholars, teachers, and school leaders. 2900 Purchase Street • Encouraging each candidate to apply his or her development as an independent leader and Purchase, New York 10577 creative thinker to career and personal goals. USA • Providing a diverse campus community whose members know, care about and support each www. mville.edu other and actively engage the community beyond. • Through professional and collaborative teaching, research, and self-governance, in cooperation with Liberal Arts and Sciences faculty, and in partnership with local educational agencies, we g+ will model intellectual and ethical individual and institutional practice for our candidates. Greetings from the Dean

Shelley B. Wepner Dean and Professor, School of Education

Roots and wings. Years ago, I heard a psy- Important work in the schools also has been taking place through the chologist paraphrase the German writer Jo- School of Education’s Rose Institute for Learning and Literacy in con- hann Wolfgang von Goethe by stating that junction with Reading Reform Foundation. Twenty New York City K-2 “roots and wings” are the most precious gift teachers across the five boroughs received an Advanced Certificate in that we could give our own children. He the Science of Reading: Multisensory Instruction from Manhattanville went on to explain that, as parents, we need in Spring 2016 after completing two graduate courses and successfully to first give our children roots, or multifacet- participating in a yearlong mentoring experience. The teachers were so ed types and levels of support and comfort, successful in helping their students achieve in decoding and spelling that so that they feel loved and nurtured. We then the program was featured in four news outlets. This program is being re- need to give our children wings, or the ex- peated with different teachers in the city this year as a result of funding traordinary power of flight, so that they can from the New York City Department of Education. Donor Sandra Priest soar and sustain themselves with all facets of life. Rose ’73 continues to support the development of the Rose Institute so that we can continue to train teachers with this methodology in both New Manhattanville College has given its School of Education the gift of York City and Westchester County. roots and wings. Fifty-one years ago, in 1965, what was then Manhat- tanville College of the Sacred Heart planted the seed for the eventual Ever responsive to the needs of schools and the interests of students and development of the School of Education when it offered its first master’s alumni, the School of Education faculty continue to expand graduate degree in education. At the time, it had been a single-sex, sectarian, un- programs offerings for teaching and leadership positions. Especially dergraduate institution focused on the liberal arts. The subsequent aca- noteworthy this year was the development of the higher education lead- demic success of 15 young women who had graduated from Manhattan- ership concentration in our doctoral program. Approved by New York ville with master’s degrees in elementary and secondary education gave State in June 2016, the first cohort of doctoral students for this concen- root to the idea that, indeed, graduate professional education programs tration began this past January. With 100 students now enrolled in the had a place at this liberal arts, undergraduate institution. K-12 educational leadership doctoral program, the Manhattanville Col- lege School of Education is attracting the best and brightest educational Manhattanville’s leadership determined that it was philosophically and leaders from the region. fiscally sound to support and nurture the study of teacher education at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The College’s recognition of Also exciting was the School of Education’s No. 8 ranking on the 2016 the value of teaching as an academic pursuit led to the development of an Top Education Graduate Programs list. Believe it or not, Manhattanville education department which ultimately led, in 2009, to the redesignation outranked top education schools in the country such as Columbia Teach- of the department as the School of Education. ers College, Vanderbilt, and Harvard because a group of students rated our school so highly. Rooted in the College’s tradition of having students engage in acts of ser- vice, especially with underprivileged children, the School of Education Your alma mater is about transforming lives in the college classroom has quite fittingly spread its wings into the mid-Hudson region school and the PreK-12 classroom. The School of Education is rooted in the districts so that education students can work with children from var- College’s remarkable history and inspiring mission to “educate students ied backgrounds. With its signature community outreach program, the to be ethical and socially-responsible leaders in a global community” as Changing Suburbs Institute®, the School of Education has used its for- it climbs to new heights with program development, partnership expan- mal partnerships with Westchester schools to focus on increased student sion, and professional development opportunities. diversity, especially English learners and their parents. Our efforts were noticed this past year when we were selected as one of eight Bright Spot We hope that you will continue to fly with us as we rise steadily in repu- organizations (out of over 200 institutions) from across the United States tation, stature, and impact. Please reach out to let us know what you are to participate in an online public conference, via Google+ Hangout, on doing and how we can engage you. Contact Heidi Sakanaka, our direc- Family Engagement. This White House Initiative on Educational Excel- tor for alumni relations, at [email protected] to convey your lence for Hispanics recognizes Manhattanville’s School of Education as stories, brag about your achievements, and get involved with our alumni one of the Bright Spots! board. In knowing that the sky is the limit, share your ideas to help us continue to soar!

Manhattanville College School of Education 3 FINDING MY PATH: The Road to Becoming an SoE Adjunct

ALI LE GUILLOU, B.A.’13, M.Ed.’ 15 Alexander (Ali) Le Guillou is an adjunct pro- fessor in the School of Education, teaching the Writing Tutorial in Education. Originally from Minnesota, Ali is a true Manhattanville Valiant, having received a B.A. in English, with a minor in Art History, in 2013 and a M.Ed. in Educa- tional Studies in 2015.

Ali Le Guillou at the 2015 Manhattanville Graduate Commencement

When I went into the master’s in more than that, this course taught on their writing. I was also look- my next steps. Warm and thought- educational studies, I did not know me how to talk with emerging ing forward to applying what I had ful are two adjectives I would use a whole lot about education as a writers in order to support them. learned from my writing work- to describe Katie. This was very field of study and work. What I did It taught me value and the very shop professor, Maia Starcevic, much the approach she used when know was that I loved helping oth- need for assessment, and it also to a new group of students. While discussing career options. After ers develop as writers and I won- helped me envision the type of en- the writing workshop allowed me offering a few places to explore, dered about how I could make that vironment I would like to create to develop my own teaching style Katie mentioned the Writing Tu- a career goal. In my first semester in a class of my relatively inde- torial in Education and the possi- as a master’s student I took the own, as a person pendently, Ka- bility of running an online section. foundational courses for my pro- and as an educa- tie’s class taught gram. Then, in my second semes- tor—supportive Throughout my six me how to collab- Throughout my six years at Man- ter, I took Writing Workshop for and meaningful. years at Mville, the orate, evolve and hattanville, the faculty and staff Teachers and Young People and I loved the idea faculty and staff grow with oth- were always been very nurturing developed a passion for planning of writing in stag- had always been ers. I developed and supportive, especially in the and delivering student-centered es, writing and re- very nurturing and and taught writ- School of Education, where teach- instruction. I fell in love with the writing with sup- supportive, especially in ing lessons each ers teach teachers best practices. workshop model, which envisions port of others, and the School of Education, week as I had All of the professors I had were so writing as a series of evolving and I really wanted to where teachers teach done in Maia’s knowledgeable and helpful in de- recursive stages. I knew this would see what it would teachers best practices. course. veloping sound practices for plan- play a large role in becoming an look like with an ning and delivering lessons, and educator; it did, and what I learned older crowd. I took the Practi- this really helped me envision how and practiced in that course con- cum in my last I wanted to go about setting up my tinues to guide me as an educator A year later, I took the Literacy semester of grad school, so I was own online classroom. As I reflect and supporter of others. Practicum with Katie Cunning- in full-on job search mode at that on my pathway to becoming an ham. For our Practicum, two oth- time. I was searching and applying educator, I consider how fortunate Though the writing workshop er candidates and I taught three to jobs in tutoring and academic I am to have gone into an area of course was geared toward young domains of literacy to a group support, but to little avail. Some- study that so directly prepared me children, I was interested in how of three students. Since I had al- what discouraged and nervous for what I want to be and am ac- the model could be taught to an ready had some previous expe- about not having a job lined up, I complishing in my career. older population. This course gave rience teaching writing, I was so was not sure what life would hold a very comprehensive and prac- looking forward to having another after Manhattanville. I decided tical view of writing instruction; opportunity to work with students to sit down with Katie to discuss

4 Manhattanville College School of Education Award Winning App Combines Technology with Social Consciousness ANTHONY BUZZEO, OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS The Harrison Central School District Photo Credit: Harrison High School teacher Diane Frawley with some of the students who designed the Pay It Forward app

Diane Frawley, who earned an advanced cer- to the Cooper Hewitt Design Museum in New perfectly with the rest of the curriculum for tificate in education for sustainability at Man- York City, and suggested the students bring the course. After winning Best in State titles hattanville College in 2014, and the students in care packages for any homeless people they the first two years of competition, the 2015-16 her International Baccalaureate Design Tech- may encounter. class won Best in Nation, which comes with nology course at Harrison High $20,000 for the school’s STEM education pro- School, Harrison, N.Y. were in- “I am incredibly proud of my grams, a trainer from M.I.T. to work with the vited to attend the 2016 Nation- students who took their expe- students on turning the idea into an app for “I am more informed al Technology Student Associ- rience to heart and wanted to Google Play, and the opportunity to introduce as a teacher and a ation Conference in Nashville, do something about a really it at the conference. global citizen due Tennessee to present their “Pay big problem,” Frawley said, to these wonderful It Forward” app, which won crediting her time at Manhat- The Manhattanville School of Education’s programs, and it Best in Nation in the 2016 Veri- tanville—both as a student in Education for Sustainability program is de- enables me to expand zon Innovative App Challenge. the Education for Sustainabil- signed for those who wish to become leaders student thinking and ity program and at a summer for a sustainable future. Utilizing emerging, “I hope my students always problem-solving skills” institute with the Children’s critical, place, and problem-based education- remember this wonderful ex- Environmental Literacy Foun- al theories combined with the power of think- perience, know that they have dation—with helping her re- ing and working across traditional discipline the power and ability to be alize how she can make a dif- boundaries, the program seeks to increase the change-makers in the world, and are compelled ference, and how to pass that desire on to her knowledge and skills necessary for students to to care for others,” Frawley said, “I hope that I students. become agents of change within their schools, have equipped them to enter the world beyond organizations, communities and institutions. high school with tools to solve problems, and “I am more informed as a teacher and a global Students work collaboratively in a cohort com- understand their obligation to the planet and to citizen due to these wonderful programs, and munity to construct meaning in classroom dis- each other.” it enables me to expand student thinking and cussions, explore thought-provoking readings, problem-solving skills,” she said. and find solutions to complex problems. The app would allow people to order meals from partnering restaurants for themselves, Frawley, a technology education teacher, be- Manhattanville is the only college or university and buy extra food which could be redeemed gan incorporating the Verizon Innovative App in the region to offer an advanced certificate in by people in need. The students came up with Challenge into her classroom as a senior proj- education for sustainability recognized by the the idea after Frawley took them on a field trip ect in the 2013-14 school year because it fit NYS Department of Education.

Manhattanville College School of Education 5 School of Education Presents Awards to Three Alumni

On May 12, 2016, the School of Education honored three alumni with the following awards:

The Inspirational Recent The Valiant Educator Award The Innovative Teaching Award Alumni Award Marlene Moussa, M.A.T.’93 Dr. Dolores Santoliquido, Tina Roode, B.A.’13, M.A.T.’14 B.F.A.’77, M.A.T.’08

From left: Genna Farley, former President Jon Strauss, From left: Emil Moussa, Marlene Moussa, former From left: Heidi Sakanaka, Dr. Dolores Santoliquido, Heidi Sakanaka, Tina Roode, Rabbi Stephen Knapp President Jon Strauss Michaela Murdock

This award recognizes someone who has This award is given to a graduate of the SoE This award is given to a graduate of the SoE graduated from the SoE within the past 10 whose career and community accomplish- who has demonstrated innovative teaching years for exceptional contributions to the ments reflect the mission of the School by that positively affects PK-12 or higher educa- field of education and/or to the community. contributing to the ethical and social growth tion students’ motivation and achievement. of the population he or she serves. Tina Roode received both a B.A. in history and As an adjunct professor of studio art at Man- sociology and an M.A.T. in social studies ed- A speaker of four languages, Marlene Mous- hattanville College, Dr. Dolores Santoliquido ucation 5-12 from Manhattanville College. sa received her M.A.T. in education and art is a dedicated and beloved teacher and practic- She is a middle school social studies teacher from Manhattanville and is a foreign language ing artist, highly appreciated for her collabora- at Westchester Day School, where she engag- teacher in the Lakeland Central School Dis- tive work across campus. She was instrumental es her students using innovative and compel- trict, currently teaching Spanish. Focused on in the formation of the undergraduate Art Club ling tools and activities, including writing and curriculum development and making foreign and has served as its advisor since its incep- performing historical plays and songs, cho- languages accessible to her students, Marlene tion. As one of her nominators, Professor Ran- reographing dances, and creating social media stays abreast of the latest teaching methodolo- dy Williams, commented, “Professor Santoliq- profiles for Greek gods and historical figures. gies through participation in professional orga- uido is, above all, an artist and a poet. She is a Additionally, Tina leads the before-school Next nizations, including the New York Association contemporary Renaissance woman who values Step program that supports incoming sixth of Foreign Languages. learning as a tool to help secure the future for graders, founded and leads an after-school her students. She demonstrates time and time Homework Helper program, and has organized Marlene is a warm and diligent educator who again that the artist is a participant, not mere- school-wide trips and events that teach about promotes cultural understanding and ethical- ly a spectator.” One of her students, Michaela community activism, government, and history. ly and socially responsible leadership through Murdock, shared at the ceremony that Dr. San- her work at her school. With the Human Rights toliquido “is certainly one of the most kind, In nominating Tina for this award, Assistant Club and through the Invisible Child Organiza- helpful, and inspiring teachers that I’ve ever Principal Rabbi Stephen Knapp shared that Ti- tion, Marlene and her students collected 17,000 had; she constantly motivates her students to na’s success is due to “the warm and real rela- books to be used to create a library in Ugan- be the best they can be.” tionship she builds with every student and her da. She also often plans cultural activities, such commitment to seeing that every student suc- as celebrations of Mardi Gras and other holi- On the Manhattanville campus Dr. Santoliq- ceeds. She is a master teacher who never ceases days from around the world, for both her class- uido has curated and co-curated numerous art to amaze us with what she can do next.” es and for the school community. Marlene is a exhibitions, as well as presenting, in fall 2016, strong advocate for her students, helping them over 50 pieces of her own art in an exhibit en- get needed services, offering after school tutor- titled “That was Then, This is Now: A Retro- ing whenever needed, and providing a wise and spective 60 Years in the Making.” sympathetic shoulder to lean on.

6 Manhattanville College School of Education School of Education 2017 Alumni Awards Alumni News CALL FOR 1971 Susan Cognetti (B.A. Psychology and Education K-8) has been ap- pointed as secretary of the Marywood University Board of Trustees in NOMINATIONS Scranton, Pa. She has served on the Marywood Board of Trustees since The School of Education Alumni Community is looking to recog- 2014 and has previously been the chair of the Committee on Trustees nize distinguished and talented alumni who embody the mission of and a member of the Executive Committee and the Enrollment Ser- Manhattanville College and the School of Education. Award recip- vices and Student Success Committee. Cognetti is employed as a para- ients will be recognized at the School of Education Graduate and legal and office manager at Cognetti & Cimini and is a eucharistic min- Alumni Awards Ceremony in May, 2017. ister at St. Gregory’s Parish in Clark’s Green, Pa., where she has been parish coordinator for First Penance and First Communion for more Nominations are being accepted now. than 25 years. The deadline for submissions is March 22, 2017. 1979

Please submit nominations with an explanation of how the candi- Dr. Marie Amoruso (M.P.S.) and her husband Donald were honored at date supports the criteria for the award. Nominations may come Cabrini of Westchester’s 18th Annual Fundraising event in May 2016. from the candidate’s students, professional peers, and/or super- Amoruso has been a volunteer and benefactor of Cabrini Immigrant visors. A candidate may also self-nominate, but self-nominations Services and her husband has been a member of the Board of Trustees must be supported with recommendations from students, peers, for over 20 years. They were both the recipients of the 2016 Sharing and/or supervisors. in Mission Award.

Nomination forms can be found under “Alumni” at Mville.edu/ Amoruso is the author of the 2012 chil- SOE and may be submitted via e-mail to Heidi Sakanaka, assistant dren’s book “Grandma Needs a Nap,” dean for community outreach at [email protected]. A list which has also recently been published in of awards is provided below: Spanish. Together with her daughter, Donna-Marie Lasco (M.A.T.’90, Elemen- School of Education Alumni Awards tary Education), Amoruso presented a workshop on early childhood literacy at Distinguished Service Award the November 2016 Changing Suburbs Honors an SoE graduate who has contributed to the SoE through Institute® Hispanic Parents Leadership involvement in programs, events, panels, mentoring, and “gives Conference at Manhattanville. back” as an educator to the student community. Patricia Krasnausky, president and CEO of Cabrini of Westchester (center) presents Donald and Marie Amoroso with the 2016 Sharing in Mission Award. (Photo courtesy of Valiant Educator Award Cabrini Immigrant Services) Honors a graduate of the SoE whose career and community accom- plishments reflect the mission of the School by contributing to the 1984 ethical and social growth of the population he or she serves. Dr. Shawn M. Amdur (B.A. Education and Music ’82, M.A.T. Edu- Inspirational Recent Alumni Award cation) recently retired as district music coordinator K-12 in the Rye City School District; prior to that he was the elementary music coor- Recognizes someone who has graduated from the SoE within the dinator in Rye for 22 years. Early in his career, Amdur taught vocal, past 10 years for exceptional contributions to the field of education instrumental, and general music in Westport, Conn, Garrison, N.Y., and and/or to the community. Dade County, Fla. Innovative Teaching Award Amdur received his Ed.M. and Ed.D. in Music Education and an M.A. Honors a graduate of the SoE who has demonstrated innovative in Administration and Supervision from Teachers College. He is a teaching that positively affects PK-12 or higher education students’ member of The Lambs, America’s oldest professional theatrical soci- motivation and achievement. ety, and the past president of Troupers Light Opera. He is a member of the Special Research Interest Group in Early Childhood Music and Scholarship Award in Education has been the recipient of many prestigious awards from organizations Presented to a graduate of the SoE who has published notable including 101 Experts, Elite Professionals, and Who’s Who Interna- scholarship in the field of education. Scholarship includes research tional. He was the 2014 recipient of the Westchester Philharmonic’s or publications (books, articles). Golden Baton in recognition of his major support of the Philharmonic’s classroom music education program Award for Publications in PK-12 Education Awarded to an SoE graduate who has created publications (chil- dren’s literature, curriculum design, technology guides) that foster teaching, learning, and development in the PK-12 setting. Manhattanville College School of Education 7 Alumni News continued

As a performer, Amdur has sung with the Met- in significant academic growth and empower- 2006 ropolitan Singers and the Di Capo Opera. As a ment for students. director, he has directed over 28 school musi- Laura Woodson (B.S. Behavioral Studies ’05, cals while in Rye, and premiered the original The Hudson Independent, in an article on Bor- M.A.T. Childhood and Early Childhood Edu- show, “One Little Wish” at The Kate Theater sari, quotes Public Schools of the Tarrytowns cation) is a 2nd grade classroom teacher this in Connecticut. Board of Education President Mimi Godwin year at Ascension School in Manhattan. For the as saying “We wanted a superintendent who previous six years, she taught PreK 4 at that 1990 would be a good fit for the district and would school in the early childhood program started put students’ needs as a priority—and that’s by Manhattanville faculty member Dr. Patricia Jeffrey Bingham Mead (M.A.T. Social Stud- what we found in Chris.” Vardin. ies Education) is the host of a weekly radio show called “Marvels of China: Pathways to 1996 2007 the Pacific Rim” on WGCH AM 1490. The show debuted in February 2016 and, accord- DJ Colella (M.A.T. Education) has been ap- Jason Hasson (M.A.T. Social Studies Educa- ing to the WGCH website, provides a “color- pointed as the principal of Hindley Elemen- tion 5-12) has been hired as the head varsity ful, lively international perspective focusing tary School in Darien, Conn. He was most basketball coach at West Catholic Preparatory on China and the Pacific Rim, introducing ed- recently the assistant principal at Somers Mid- High School in Philadelphia, Pa. Hasson had ucational, cultural, business and travel oppor- dle School and prior to that taught 5th and 6th previously built up the basketball program at tunities for Chinese and Americans, featuring grades. Colella is a graduate of Rutgers Univer- Pope John XXIII High School in New Jersey business, news and cultural events, and reveals sity and has master’s degrees from both Man- and had a successful five year run there, ac- historical and cultural ties between the USA hattanville and the Bank Street College of Ed- cumulating a 108-37 record and leading his and China.” The show intends to encourage un- ucation. The Darien Times reported that “Mr. team to win the NJSSIAA Non-Public ‘A’ state derstanding and friendship between the peoples Colella was one of more than 50 applicants for championship in 2015. Prior to that, he was an of the USA, China, and the Pacific Rim and the the position. Dr. Dan Brenner, Superintendent assistant coach at St. Anthony High School in format incorporates interviews, guest commen- of Schools and the Chair of the Search Com- New Jersey, working under Hall of Fame head tary, stories, and announcements. mittee, cited Mr. Colella’s enthusiasm for edu- coach Bob Hurley, Sr. cation, his outstanding interpersonal skills and Mead is the founder and president of the Pacific a passion for being part of a school community Hasson’s move to West Catholic also brings Learning Consortium, Inc., which has recent- as prominent reasons for being the choice as him, his wife Hannah, and his two young chil- ly opened an East Coast USA office in Green- the Hindley Principal.” dren closer to his hometown of Altoona, Pa. wich, Conn. Mead also teaches university-level history, business communications, english as a 2001 2008 second language, and hospitality and tourism to international students from Japan, South Ko- Gary Schwartz (M.A.T. Music Education) Adriane Hirsch-Klein (Advanced Certificate rea, China, and other East Asian nations. was a 2016 recipient of a “We Are One” Award in Teaching Spanish) has been appointed the from the New Rochelle Special Education PTA Pre-K-12 English language learning (ELL) co- ordinator for the Greenwich Public Schools in 1993 (SEPTA). We Are One Awards highlight in- dividuals who go above and beyond to foster Greenwich, Conn. Hirsch-Klein had been an Chris Borsari (M.A.T. Education & Social inclusiveness for children with special needs. ESL and world language teacher in the Green- Studies) has been hired as the superintendent of Schwartz is a music teacher at Jefferson Ele- wich Public Schools since 2008 and prior to the Tarrytown Union Free School District. Im- mentary School in New Rochelle. that taught in the Rye Neck (N.Y.) School Dis- mediately prior to this position, Borsari was the trict. An article in Greenwich Time quotes Irene Parisi, assistant superintendent for curriculum, principal at Byram Hills High School and had 2003 previously worked in Tarrytown as the princi- as saying of Hirsch-Klein, “It is clear that she is pal at Sleepy Hollow Middle School. Rob Barrett (M.A.T. Elementary Education) committed to meeting the needs of the students is the athletic director for the Port Chester and families in our English language learning Originally from West Harrison, Borsari attend- Public Schools in N.Y., and previously spent program. The interview committee was thor- ed the University of Virginia on a full athletic three years as an assistant principal at the Port oughly impressed by her leadership skills and scholarship, playing football and majoring in Chester Middle School. Prior to this, Bar- her school readiness outreach programs de- history. After receiving his M.A.T. from Man- rett was a physical education and elementary signed to increase family engagement.” hattanville, he began teaching social studies school teacher for nine years. He has coached and English at H.C. Crittenden Middle School in both intercollegiate and high school athletic in the Byram Hills School District. In his most programs and, prior to becoming an educator, recent position as principal at Byram Hills managed a full service athletic facility where High School, Borsari instituted academic sup- he created and ran all types of student athletic port workshops, peer-to-peer tutoring, and lan- programming. Barrett has an undergraduate de- guage communications programs that resulted gree in business from Post University.

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Gary McLoughlin (B.S. Behavioral Stud- Matthew Casey (B.A. Dance & Theatre and ies ’10, M.A.T. Visual Arts Education, Ad- Theatre Education) writes that he has been vanced Certificate in Special Education), aka working at Thomas Edison School in Port “Gary Mack”, was highlighted in an article in Chester, N.Y. since January 2014. He currently The New York Times in December 2015 that works as a teaching assistant in the 5th grade, focused on programs that teach children art specializing in differentiation for students with through the use of coding and robotics. Mc- special needs; this follows his years as a third Loughlin teaches Creative Building, Minecraft, grade teacher, an aide in a self-contained class- and other STEAM (science, technology, engi- room and a substitute teacher for every class- neering, art, and mathematics) classes at both room in the building (including P.E.!!). In addi- the Rye Arts Center in Rye, N.Y., and at Dis- tion to his time at Edison, he also works as the cover Camp in Hawthorne, N.Y. In May 2016, assistant director for the Carver Center’s Af- McLoughlin was an honoree at the Rye Arts ter School Program at the Port Chester (N.Y.) Ryan Fisk and Cindi Parisi at NYS AHPERD’s 78th Center’s Big Bang Gala for his dedication and Middle School for grades 6-8, implementing Annual Conference in November 2015 vision in the success of the STEAM programs engagement in academic support, student run there. He also received commendations from clubs and organizations, as well as overseeing Cindi Parisi (B.S. Behavioral Studies ’10, the N.Y. State Senate and the Town of Rye for the duties of teachers and staff. M.A.T. Physical Education and Sports Ped- his innovative work with STEAM curriculum agogy ’11) and Ryan Fisk have been rec- as it pertains to special needs students. Outside of his time in the classroom and with ognized by the New York State Association students, Casey is an actor for many differ- for Health, Physical Education, Recreation In his speech at the Rye Arts Center Gala, Gary ent companies in New York and Connecticut. and Dance for their accomplishments. Pa- referred to himself as an “adventurous anthro- In 2016, he was seen in 11 productions across risi, an adjunct professor in Manhattan- pologist” in addition to being an educator. He eight different theatrical companies and sang ville’s Department of Physical Education summed up his mission in teaching children on the recording of a song from the new mu- and Sports Pedagogy, was the recipient of with “Children are the foundation of our cul- sical “Open For Me,” which will be work- the 2015 Amazing People Award in Dance. ture. I believe in bringing all unique people, all shopped for Broadway in the near future. Up- Fisk, visiting instructor in the Physical Ed- challenged students and suffering children into coming in spring 2017, he will be starring in ucation and Sports Pedagogy and the Edu- our community in ways that are fair and fulfill- “Spring Awakening” at the Downtown Cabaret cational Leadership programs and Cohort 7 ing for us all. The arts are key to this quest.” Theatre in Bridgeport, Conn. “Life moves pret- doctoral student, received the 2015 Amaz- More can be read about McLoughlin and his ty fast, if you don’t stop and look around once ing People Award in Health. work at www.garymack.org. in a while, you could miss it.”

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Meredith Cynthia McLennan (M.P.S. Child- hood and Special Education) was married on June 18, 2016 to Brendan Pogue Steiner. The newlywed couple, first met as undergraduates at Union College in Schenectady, N.Y., from where they both graduated. Meredith Steiner is now a teacher at the Children’s School in Stam- ford, Conn., an independent primary school.

Matt Casey performing in “A Chorus Line” at Downtown Cabaret Theatre. Photo by Kevin McNair.

Read about what some of our doctoral alum- ni are doing in the Doctoral Program section on pages 18-19! Brendan and Meredith Steiner

Manhattanville College School of Education 9 Losses in Our Community

Enid Cohen passed away after a valiant Paul Angelo and Ryan, Gregory, and Dylan; battle with cancer on January 27, 2016. Enid Kim and Tom Camardo and Mark and Paul; was an employee of the School of Education, Scott and Deanna Forst and Jeffrey, Bailey acting as the Jump Start program’s liaison to and Bryan. New York City Department of Education. She worked tirelessly to facilitate the hiring Joyce B. Kanze, M.A.T.’79, of North of School of Education students interested in White Plains, N.Y. passed away on August Alma Brown in 1996 (Ray Lustig/The Washington Post) teaching in New York City public and char- 4, 2015. She was 88 years old. Born to Helen ter schools. Her detailed knowledge of the Mullen and Burdett E. Brownell, Sr., Joyce Alma Virginia Arrington Brown, New York City Board of Education and her was a 1951 graduate of Potsdam State Teach- M.A.T.’74, died on April 3, 2016 after a dedication to our students contributed great- ers College. She taught with enormous en- brief illness. She was 76. Born in Brooklyn, ly to our students’ success in getting posi- ergy and devotion at Post Road School and N.Y. on Feb. 14, 1940, she was the wife of tions in New York City. Church Street School in White Plains (N.Y.) the late U.S. Secretary of Commerce Ronald from 1970 until her retirement in 1989. H. Brown. She received a bachelor’s degree Enid taught for 37 years at PS 287 in Fort During her teaching years, she completed from Fisk University 1961 and an M.A.T. Greene, Brooklyn, before transitioning to a her master’s degree at Manhattanville. She from Manhattanville College in 1974. position in the NYC Department of Educa- had an inquiring mind, forever reading, ask- tion, where she worked for over 12 years. In a ing questions, and pursuing knowledge in Alma was a philanthropist and Democrat- 2014 interview for this magazine, Enid spoke many fields. She is survived by her husband, ic activist with a special focus on children about the students she taught and her convic- Edward J. Kanze, Jr, her children, Maggie and underserved communities. She started tion that all students deserve the best teach- Silton (Andy), Ed Kanze (Debbie), and Nora out teaching nursery school children, as well ers: “You work with challenging children Manuele (Paul), four grandchildren and two as teen mothers in urban communities, and and they hook you in. I like bringing experi- great-grandchildren. went on to work with numerous national or- ences to them that they have never had. Sure ganizations, including as a program special- there are challenges, but you know that you Joan Messinger, M.A.T.’76, passed away ist with the National Black Child Develop- can make a difference.” She will be greatly on April 25, 2011. After receiving her mas- ment Institute and program director with the missed by all at the School of Education. ter’s degree from Manhattanville, she had a National Council of Negro Women. She also successful career in early childhood educa- worked with the United Negro College Fund Curtis Tredwell Dwyer, M.A.T.’00 of tion. Her charitable interests included Jew- and Girl Scouts of America, and eventually Darien, Conn. and Lawrence, N.Y., died ish camps, education, art, and the Westches- retired in 2010 from a position as senior vice on April 27, 2016, after a brief battle with ter Reform Temple. Joan was married to president of Chevy Chase Bank. She served cancer. Born to late John Charles McCarthy her devoted husband, Martin Messinger, for on numerous boards, including Fisk Univer- and Sheila Browne McCarthy, he graduated over 54 years. She is survived by her four sity, the National Urban League and Prov- from Trinity College (B.A.), and received an daughters and their husbands, and 10 grand- idence Hospital, and many civic organiza- M.A.T from Manhattanville College. A be- children. tions, including The Links Incorporated, The loved teacher and father, he is survived by Girlfriends and National Smart Set. his two children, Casey Dwyer and Made- Cecelia O’Toole, M.A.T.’80, passed away Alma Brown and her children created the line Dwyer, his sister Winifred Post, and his on May 19, 2015. Having received her bach- Ronald H. Brown Foundation following his brother Robert McCarthy. elor’s degree in 1948 from the College of St. death, and Alma also became a founding Elizabeth, she championed education for all member of the Ron Brown Scholar Program, Betty Forst, M.A.T’70, of Fort Lauder- she met, with her motto of “no one can ever which has provided college scholarships and dale, Fla., passed away on April 8, 2016. She take your education away from you.” Her mentorships to nearly 400 young people of was 88 years old. Born to Ellen Judge Foody passion for learning and reading was insa- color since its creation. and Myles Foody, Betty graduated from Col- tiable and her zest for life and all whom she lege of New Rochelle in 1949. After travel- loved was sustained by her relentless spirit, She is survived by her children, Michael ling and teaching dance at destination resorts sheer grit, formidable fortitude and undeni- Brown and Tracey Brown James (Kend- in Georgia and Florida, she attended Man- able determination, always with a smile. She all), and her adored grandchildren Morgan hattanville College to obtain her master’s was the beloved wife of the late Robert G. Brown, Ryan Brown, Harmon James and degree in elementary education. Betty taught O’Toole and is survived by her three daugh- Caleb James. for more than 30 years in the Broward (Fla.) ters, Michele, Sheila and Cecilia. School District with the majority of her ca- reer spent at Deerfield Beach Middle School. She is survived by her children and grand- children: Linda Duke and Brynn and Ju- leigh; Janice and Chuck Cellier; Barrie and

10 Manhattanville College School of Education Louise Helen Kramer Raybin, Gail was a dedicated member of Larchmont schools in New York and Connecticut. Af- M.A.T.’71, of Ossining, N.Y., passed away Temple for over 40 years and enjoyed trav- ter moving to Northfield, Steve taught at the on March 9, 2016 after a brief illness. She eling, attending theater and, most especially, Center School in Amherst before becom- was 87 years old. After attending Columbia spending time with her family. She is sur- ing the Director of Education and co-own- University as an undergraduate and Manhat- vived by her husband of 58 years, Gerald er of the Sylvan Learning Center in Keene, tanville College for graduate school, Louise Robinson; daughters and sons in law Ran- N.H. He always sought to instill a lifelong worked as a teacher and then for the County di and Ronald Schramm, Bonnie and Mark love of learning in his students. He was an of Westchester. She was an active member Cimring; brother Harvey Botzman; and five active member of the local community with of the community, working as a volunteer at Phelps Memorial Hospital for over a decade, beloved grandchildren Alex, Jordan, Zach- the Trinitarian Congregational Church, as a volunteering on election night at the polls, ary, Jonathan, and Annyia. Gail was a trea- leader of Boy Scout Troop 9, and as an ac- working as a literacy volunteer and, until sured member of the School of Education tor with the Country Players and the Silvert- shortly before her death, joining fellow Red family, and she will be greatly missed. horne Theater Company. Hat members on outings and various cultural events. Louise is survived by her sons Jack Deborah O’Donnell Roman, B.A.’93, Mary Kathryn Travis, M.P.S.’00, of Mt. Raybin and Marc Raybin. MPS’97, was tragically killed together with Kisco, N.Y. passed away on August 16, 2014 her son Nathan on February 9, 2016 in an act after a long and courageous battle with can- of domestic violence. She was a graduate of cer. She was 61 years old. Kathy received Port Jervis High School and went on to at- her undergraduate degree from Manhattan tend Manhattanville College. Deborah was a College and her graduate degree from Man- longtime teacher in the Bradt Primary School hattanville, and had a successful career at in Schenectady, N.Y. She is remembered as IBM. She enjoyed gardening and traveling a “beautiful, fun-loving, kind mother who and was an active member of the commu- above all loved her children and family deep- nity, working as a volunteer at the Boys and ly.” She is survived by son, Noah, and her Girls Club, Hudson Valley Hospital and con- Gail B. Robinson, of Mamaroneck, N.Y., father, Edward O’Donnell. ducting wildlife exhibits for children. Kathy and the former School of Education director is survived by her husband, Robert; moth- of field placement, passed away on Novem- Carol Elsaesser Squiers, M.P.S.’80, of er, Helen; siblings, Bob Davis (Patty), Rich ber 26, 2016. In her 31 years in the Office of Greenwich, Conn. passed away peacefully Davis (Gerilyn), Nancy Davis-Ziegelbau- Field Placement, prior to retiring in June on July 12, 2016. She was 80 years old. Born er, Steve Davis and Carol Davis; and many 2014, Gail placed more than 7,500 students in Buffalo, N.Y., she graduated from Bennett nieces and nephews. in student teaching placements. A teacher High School in Buffalo and from Skidmore herself, Gail first taught in the Bronx and at College, with a B.A. in English in 1957. Af- Dolores (Lorry) Walsh, M.P.S.’78 of Hunter College Elementary School. She also ter obtaining her master’s degree from Man- Scarsdale, N.Y. passed away on January 19, worked with a number of gifted and talented hattanville, Carol served from 1981 to 2002 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. programs, including one that she founded in as the principal of Mt. Pleasant Blythedale Born to Dolores Carey Gonczo and Joseph Mamaroneck, and served as the administra- USFD, a public school in Valhalla, N.Y. for John Gonczo, Dolores grew up in Grosse tor of the American Association for Gifted children receiving rehabilitation and medi- Pointe, Mich., received her bachelor’s de- and Talented Children. Coming to Manhat- cal services at Blythedale Children’s Hospi- gree from the University of Detroit Mercy tanville in 1976, Gail first worked as an ad- tal. After retirement, she was a volunteer at and her master’s degree from Manhattan- junct professor before taking on the position Greenwich Hospital and Neighbor to Neigh- ville College. Over the span of 24 years, she of director of field placement in 1983. bor. Carol is survived by her beloved hus- taught elementary and special education in band Jim, her three loving daughters and East Detroit (Mich.), Birmingham (Ala.), When interviewed on the eve of her retire- sons-in-law: Linda and Rich Terhune, Deb- and Greenburgh (N.Y.). After retirement, she ment for this magazine in 2014, Gail gave bie Squiers and Richard Mandel, and Penny travelled around the world and volunteered the following advice for new teachers: and Matt Miller, as well as her eight beloved at the Sun City Art Museum. She is survived “Keep an open mind, learn from your fel- grandchildren. by four of her five children, five grandchil- low teachers and administrators and try to dren, and one sister, Judy Wilson of Santa work as part of a team. The bottom line is Fe, N.M. you are there for the kids. They are what is Steven Tower, M.A.T.’97, of Northfield, most important. That is why you are in this Mass. passed away on January 1, 2016. Af- profession. There may be stumbling blocks, ter working as an educator and administra- but stick it out. Kids are kids — it doesn’t tor at IBM for 14 years, he returned to the matter whether they are from the Bronx or classroom and earned his Master of Arts in from Scarsdale. Kids are kids.” Teaching at Manhattanville. Steve taught 3rd through 5th grade for many years in

Manhattanville College School of Education 11 Get To Know The School of Ed ALUMNI BOARD! School of Education Graduate Assistant Jessica Calvini spoke with a few members of our Alumni Board to learn more about them.

Debra Davis-Galliard, I spend a great deal of time at- How long have you been on the Matt Macaluso, M.A.T.’04 tending lectures at the 9/11 Muse- Alumni Board? M.Ed.’98 um which focus on terrorism, for- eign policy and global threats and I’ve been on the Alumni Board risks. I am a member of the Ju- since its inception in 2008. I’ve nior League, which provides vol- enjoyed working with the board unteers in support of community for these many years and main- programs focused on women and taining a connection with a school children. I am active in a group that I will always consider home. known as the “Culture Club” that What are some interesting hosts programs in New York City things about yourself? centered on art, culinary, and trav- el interests. I am a season ticket I like all things creepy. I hate side- holder to the New York City Ballet walks because they tell me where and I am a member of the Board of to walk; likewise, I find lined pa- Assessment Review for the City of per annoying. And if I’m not lov- When did you graduate from Rye, N.Y. I do keep busy! When did you graduate Manhattanville and in what ing on my kids, then I’m worrying Manhattanville? about them. areas? Favorite vacation? I received an M.A.T. in education I hear that you are a writer — In 2004 I received an M.A.T. in Easy — Nantucket! Isn’t that what and social studies in 1998. tell me more! chemistry education 5-12 with a everybody says? certification in earth science and What is your job now? I’ve had several well-received ar- general science. Roseanne Frank, ticles published in the “Education I am a high school history teach- B.A.’86 What did you do before is Life” magazine, after which I er in Somers, Conn. I teach U.S. teaching? was bitten by the writing bug and History, World History, Psycholo- have subsequently guest posted, gy, Philosophy, Principles of Law, After graduating from a Big Ten and placed and won writing con- and Trial Law. I am also the facul- school in 1973, I spent 30 years in tests. I recently published my first ty advisor for the Model UN Club. technology sales and sales man- book “Bite Size Reads: slightly agement at IBM. Teaching is my twisted, deliciously dark, really What is your favorite spot on second career, which I have been short stories for people with very campus? doing for about a dozen years now. little time or very short attention spans.” Sometimes what you read Absolutely, without a doubt, the What is your favorite spot on depends on how much time you “Lawson Bowling ‘Top o’ The campus? have so these stories are grouped Quad’” area right in front of The by how long they take to read — Castle. I learned everything I Reid Castle — it is beautiful and some under five minutes and all know about combining sun tan- historic. under 15. ning and correcting research pa- When did you graduate from pers from the man himself. That How did you spend last Manhattanville and in what Roseanne’s book can be found place has special value for me as, summer? areas? on Amazon.com and her although I don’t see Prof. Bowling website, rbfrank.com, has links a lot, he still holds a place in my I did vacation to Nantucket and I graduated from Manhattanville to education and writing related heart. His scholarship and friend- Indiana, but mainly I worked for in 1986 with a major in art and a articles. Connect on Instagram ship is why I am the teacher I am. Challenge Camp, which is a camp certification in elementary educa- @writingoutloud and Twitter That place, and his presence, si- program for gifted and talent- tion. I then earned an M.S. in read- @writingoutloud2. multaneously pushed me to be the ed children located at Holy Child ing and clinical diagnosis from best historian I could be but also School, near the Manhattanville Hofstra University and taught for balanced that with more important campus. over 10 years on the early child- discussion...like why the Red Sox hood level. What do you do in your spare are better than the Yankees. time?

12 Manhattanville College School of Education What did you do last summer? I retired from years of teaching I’ve also continued to take School Joseph Petrulo, and completed a degree in school of Ed. classes since graduating to M.P.S.’10, Advanced Last summer I took my two boys counseling in 2008 while work- expand my areas of interest and Certificate’13 to our favorite camping spot in ing in the Counseling Department add professional development. Jamaica, V.T. for four nights. I of the Fairfield College Prepara- Although I have studied at other When did you graduate from also, for the first time in close to tory School. I transitioned to the colleges, too, I believe Manhat- Manhattanville? What was your 12 years, took a vacation with my Bridgeport Public Schools as a tanville is a fantastic college and area of study? wife WITHOUT the children. We Counselor at Central High School I enjoy coming back to learn more were able to reconnect and cele- and then the Fairchild Wheeler In- each time. I graduated in 2010 with my M.P.S. brate our 15 year anniversary. We terdistrict Magnet School. I retired in secondary social studies/special dined at 8:30 p.m....like adults, in 2015. What is your job now? education, which enabled me to ob- and I had to fight off the urge to tain NYS certifications for 5-9 and reach across the table and cut her When did you first become I am currently working at Byram 7-12. I also completed the 15 credit food. involved in the Alumni Board? Hills High School in Armonk, certificate program in applied be- N.Y. and am also working at Man- havior analysis in May 2013. What is your favorite movie? I was on the undergraduate board hattanville College as a writing tu- in the 90’s and joined the SoE tor in the HELP Center. What is your job now? This is a toss up between “Casa- Alumni Board in 2015. blanca” for its romance, “The When did you first become I am currently working in an NYC Godfather” for its sheer intellec- What is your favorite spot on involved in the Alumni Board? DOE high school in West Harlem. tual and dramatic horsepower, and campus? I teach Forensic Science and Liv- “The Right Stuff” because I have In 2015. After coming back to re- ing Environment to alternate as- been flying airplanes since I was The Castle union a few years ago, I saw oth- sessment students. I also co-teach 14 and airplanes are just cool. er alumni sharing a camaraderie 12th grade U.S. Government and How did you spend last with each other, the school, and Economics two periods a day. Favorite vacation? summer? the general mission and goal of our college and it really inspired When did you first become I took care of my now 2 year- Hands down my favorite spots on me to get involved. Furthermore, I involved in the Alumni Board? old grandson while my son in earth are Hawaii for its breathtak- realized that the School of Educa- the Navy deployed to the Persian ing natural beauty and mellow at- tion has so many great programs, I joined the Alumni Board in fall Gulf. mosphere and the entire country speakers, conferences, and other of 2015, but was not able to ac- of Italy. How can you go wrong tively participate until the follow- What is your favorite movie? events that more of the alumni and with surfing, pineapples, margher- general public should know about, ing spring. ita pizza and Vino Nobile de Mon- and I really wanted to help out to “Sliding Doors,” starring Gwyn- What is your favorite spot on tepulciano? Heaven. reach a much wider audience. eth Paltrow and John Hannah. campus? What is your favorite spot on Jane Monagan Favorite vacation? The library ­— I spent a lot of time campus? Marrone, B.A.’73, there. M.A.T.’93 There were two: A trip to Vietnam As an undergraduate and graduate with many vets, including my hus- What is your favorite movie? band, and their spouses to re-vis- student, it was the Quad, especially it the country they had been to in during the spring semester. Nowa- “August Rush,” a great drama ‘67, which was, in a strange way, days, I love the main entrance to about an orphaned musical prod- a very wonderful experience. And O’Byrne Chapel, as the side of the igy who uses his talent as a clue to most recently a trip to London to Castle. Viewing the Quad as the finding his birth parents. visit good friends and then to Italy sun sets and hearing the Chapel to bond with family in Genoa and bell ring is a really nice, centering Favorite vacation? enjoy a 35th anniversary celebra- experience when unwinding from tion with just my husband and me a long day at work. Since I started teaching, I’ve en- in Venice! joyed working vacations by vol- Favorite vacation? unteering in Huancayo, Peru and Emil C. Moussa, Ibague, Colombia. In Peru I taught I did a lot more traveling when I English for grades 1-6, and in Co- B.A.’08, M.A.T.’09 was younger, but of all the loca- What did you study at lombia I taught all subjects in a tions I’ve been too, I would have Manhattanville? When did you graduate two-room schoolhouse that held to say I prefer the “staycation” of Manhattanville? What was your grades K-8. just going to Manhattan and peo- I received a B.A. in psychology area of study? and physical science in 1973 and ple watching in Central Park on a an M.A.T. in N-6 education in I graduated with a B.A. in histo- nice autumn day while listening 1993. ry and political science in 2008, to a jazz trio echo music on a cool and then received my M.A.T. in breeze. What is your job now? social studies education in 2009.

Manhattanville College School of Education 13 Manhattanville School of Alumni Board Education ALUMNI BOARD Happenings

The School of Education Alumni Board was formed in the fall of 2008 and meets quarterly. Alumni Alumni Board member Matthew Macaluso, ’98 Board members serve on various committees and provide the best input and feedback for alumni M.Ed., presented a September 29, 2016 Alum- programs and events at the School of Education. ni Book Talk on his recent publication “Pull Your Head Out of Your Assumptions — What Teachers Know About Teaching.” An engaged crowd of alumni and graduate students enjoyed Macaluso’s candid stories and commentary on the positives and negatives of the dynamic pro- fession of teaching. Lively discussion ensued as attendees shared their own experiences and pondered how they would handle various situ- ations that can come up in classrooms, schools, and school districts.

Some of our School of Education Alumni Board members after a recent meeting. From left to right: Joe Schippa, Roseanne Frank, Jane Marrone, Ann Vitale, Matt Macaluso, Jaime Stabile, Cristine Gilliland, Marlene Moussa, Heidi Sakanaka, and Darnell Weir

Meet Your School of Education Alumni Board

Christy Brockhausen Matthew Macaluso Monique Reilly (M.P.S.’00, (B.A.’00, M.P.S.’01) (M.Ed.’98) Ed.D.’13) Debra Davis-Galliard Jane M. Marrone (B.A.’73, Margaret Ruller (Ed.D.’13) (M.A.T.’04) M.A.T.’93) Joseph Schippa (B.Mus’78, Roseanne Baxter Frank Emil Moussa (B.A.’08, M.A.T.’81) Dr. Jere Hochman speaking at the School of Education’s (B.A.’86) M.A.T.’09) 2016 Reunion event) Jaime Degina Stabile Cristine Gilliland (M.A.T.’98) Marlene Moussa (M.A.T.’93) (M.P.S.’15) On June 10, 2016, the School of Education Sara Lily Kalikow (B.A.’14, Robert Orlando (M.A.T.’09) Anne Vitale (B.A.’08, Alumni Board was honored to have Dr. Jere M.A.T.’15) Hochman, New York State deputy secretary for Barry Ostrer (M.A.T.’10) M.A.T.’09) education, speak at our annual School of Edu- Renee Leekin (B.A.’01, Darnell Weir (M.A.T.’09) Joseph Petrulo (M.P.S.’10) cation Reunion event. Dean Shelley B. Wepner M.P.S.’08) Art Wenzel (B.A.’76, gave a warm welcome to Dr. Hochman, who M.A.T.’04) was formerly the superintendent of schools for the Bedford Central School District and has The School of Education Alumni Board Invites You to Become also served as a clinical faculty member in the a Member School of Education’s doctoral program. After closing remarks by Dr. James Langlois, for- You are invited to be a part of the School of Education Alumni Board. We need your ideas, per- mer Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES su- spective and input! perintendent, the audience of alumni, faculty, staff, and students gathered in Heritage Hall for The SoE continues to strive to create rich experiences for its alumni and to cultivate and sustain a a cocktail reception. strong relationship with alumni. The purpose of the Board is to explore ways in which alumni can reconnect with Manhattanville School of Education to develop a mutually beneficial relationship. In late January of 2015, almost 20 alumni, fac- ulty, and friends had a great time re-connect- ing, making new friends, and enjoying some mid-winter cheer at an SoE Networking Happy Help us to create and develop ideas for your School of Education alumni community. Hour in White Plains. We plan on making this Create the kind of alumni organization that you and your fellow alumni envision! an annual event, and perhaps adding an autumn Contact [email protected] to learn more. get-together in 2017!

14 Manhattanville College School of Education Early Childhood Education Alumni Association DANA PARSONS, M.A.T.’12 AND APRIL FATATO GRUNDMAN, B.A.’03, M.P.S.’05, CO-PRESIDENTS

The Early Childhood Education Alumni Association is working to help The Early Childhood Education Alumni Association is grateful for the alumni network and connect with one another for career support and idea opportunities that Manhattanville has given us and is proud to give back building. On October 20, 2016, alumni attended a happy hour at Ron to the world of education, providing teachers with professional develop- Blacks in White Plains where they networked and learned more about ment, networking, and a strong support system! If you would like to join professional development opportunities. The alumni group is working to us, please contact either Dana Parsons at [email protected] or Dr. expand community outreach projects this winter and plans to host a guest April Fatato Grundman at [email protected]. speaker in spring 2017. Preparations are also underway for our next Ear- ly Childhood Education Conference, planned for fall of 2017.

Doctoral Retreat Brings Alumni and Students Together RYAN FISK, VISITING INSTRUCTOR AND COHORT 7 DOCTORAL STUDENT

From left: Doctoral Program Assistant Coordinator Renée Gargano with Cohort 8 students Sandra Fairweather, Robert Zegarelli, Laura Bigaouette, and Shannon O’Grady

On Tuesday December 13, 2016, the doctoral including other distinguished doctoral alum- themselves and took turns answering questions program hosted its 2016 Doctoral Retreat in ni: Dr. Monique Reilly Ed.D.’13, Dr. Cher- posed by the attendees. Reid Castle. This year’s theme, “Unite, Sur- yl Champ Ed.D.’14, Dr. Holly Bernitt-Saks vive, and Thrive,” vividly conveyed the pro- Ed.D.’16, Dr. Gregory Brown Ed.D.’16 and The evening concluded with a meaningful ac- gram’s goals for this exciting evening — to Dr. Ellen McDonnell Ed.D.’15. Borrowing a knowledgement to Dr. Yiping Wan, former bring together doctoral students, alumni, and page from the grassroots “Edcamp” movement, professor and the coordinator of the Doctor- faculty for a memorable, beneficial, and fun current doctoral student attendees had the op- al Program in Educational Leadership, for his mix of professional development and socializ- portunity to help steer the conversation for hard work and dedication towards the success ing just in time for the holidays. the evening. An empty whiteboard was set up of the doctoral program. After some memora- during the beginning “mingling” time, and at- ble reflections and thanks from Dean Shelley The evening kicked off with some mingling and tendees posted their program-related questions Wepner, two doctoral students presented a gift refreshments, followed by a Q&A panel session for the panelists. During the 45-minute Q&A to Dr. Wan, to which many in the program had moderated by Dr. Emily Hersh Ed.D.’13 and panel session, the alumni panelists introduced contributed.

Manhattanville College School of Education 15 From left to right, standing: Dr. Micheline Malow, Dr. Ellis Barowsky, Dr. Vance Austin, William H. Humphreys (Mary’s husband and Vice Chair, Manhattanville College Board of Trustees), Judy Baluha (Mary’s sister), Barbara Walsh (Mary’s sister), William Susetka (Mary’s brother); sitting: Lauren Goldich M.P.S.’15, Dr. Elizabeth J. McCormack ’44 (President Emeritus and member of the Manhattanville College Board of Trustees), Dean Shelley B. Wepner, Dr. Nikki Josephs

LAUREN GOLDICH is Eighth Recipient of Mary K. Humphreys Endowed Scholarship

The eighth annual Mary K. Hum- ognized that her fulfillment lay in dich’s colleagues have applauded her student teaching in the Scars- phreys Endowed Scholarship in teaching children. The scholarship her teaching because her students dale Public Schools. While at Man- Special Education Benefit Dinner is awarded to a student in special continuously achieved due to a hattanville, she served as an execu- was held in Reid Castle at Manhat- education who has demonstrated a combination of Goldich’s high ex- tive board member of Kappa Delta tanville College on Saturday, June commitment and devotion to edu- pectations of them and her use of Pi Education Honor Society. Gol- 18, 2016. Sponsored by Board of cating children with special needs. teaching methods and classroom dich stated that she feels “extreme- Trustees Vice Chair Bill Hum- management skills which made ly honored to receive the Mary K. phreys and his family, Lauren Gol- Goldich was chosen as the recip- their success possible. Humphrey’s Scholarship and learn dich M.P.S.’15 was honored with ient of the Mary K. Humphreys about her inspiring life and passion the scholarship award. Endowed Scholarship for many Goldich graduated with a Mas- for teaching. I hope to continue her reasons. Aside from her academ- ter’s of Professional Studies in legacy as a Mary K. Humphrey’s The Mary K. Humphreys En- ic achievement at Manhattan- childhood education and special Scholarship recipient as I embark dowed Scholarship, established ville, Goldich’s philosophy of education and currently teach- on my career in education.” by her family in 2008, is a lega- educating children with special es first grade at P.S. 59 The Com- cy to alumna Mary K. Humphreys needs recognizes the individu- munity School of Technology in who, while having a successful ality of each child and her belief the Bronx, N.Y. Previously, she career in the business world, rec- that every child can learn. Gol- worked as a teacher’s aide and did

16 Manhattanville College School of Education AUTHORS IN OUR MIDST

Literacy Leadership in diverse society while utilizing rich, purpose- al and behavioral disorders. His new book Changing Schools: 10 Keys ful, and varied texts. Additionally, the book features the most common behavioral problems contains a “practical toolkit” at the end of each teachers face in the classroom and provides to Successful Professional chapter that demonstrates how to make stories strategies to help work with and assist disrup- Development come to life in a classroom. Through the tech- tive, difficult, and emotionally challenged stu- By: Shelley B. Wepner, Diane W. Gómez, niques and lessons highlighted in this book, dents. Dr. George Giuliani, an associate profes- Katie Egan Cunningham, Kristin N. Rain- students will learn the importance of writing sor at Hofstra University, said of Austin’s book, ville, and Courtney Kelly and sharing their own stories. “I highly recommend it to all educators who wish to promote positive interactions when Written by Manhat- Controls and Choices working with difficult students and disruptive tanville’s SoE Dean behaviors in the classroom.” Wepner and profes- By: Carl L Bankston III and sors Gómez, Cun- Stephen J. Caldas Bite Sized Reads ningham, Rainville, Dr. Stephen Caldas By: Roseanne B. Frank and Kelly, “Litera- teaches educational cy Leadership in policy and statistics Roseanne Frank at- Changing Schools” courses to education tended Manhattan- helps to improve doctoral students at ville for her under- teachers’ profes- Manhattanville. He graduate degree in sional development has authored or education and current- in grades K-6. With co-authored more ly is a member of the information gathered from first-hand experi- than 65 articles and Manhattanville SoE ences, research, and work with the Changing book chapters high- Alumni Board. She Suburbs Institute®, this book focuses on what lighting the social, taught in the early literacy leaders can do in today’s rapidly chang- policy, and legal childhood education ing school environment. This new book helps contents of education. His new co-authored field for over 10 years, teachers execute Common Core State Stan- book delivers a detailed analysis of the nature of and has written many dards and use data-driven instruction to ensure the educational marketplace, and through his- educational articles and pieces of fiction. Her that students are successful in the classroom. In torical evidence makes the argument that school current book “Bite Sized Reads: slightly twist- addition, the book includes checklists, surveys, desegregation has failed. John C. Kilburn Jr., ed, deliciously dark, really short stories for peo- leadership activities, assessment charts, ques- associate dean of research at Texas A&M Inter- ple with very little time or very short attention tions, and prompts for self-assessment. national, gave high praise to the book, stating spans” is a collection of 23 short stories on top- that “this book breaks new ground in the sociol- ics ranging from murder and revenge to time Story: Still the Heart of ogy of education. Bankston and Caldas deftly travel and other “creepy things.” Filled with Literacy Learning describe how market forces play a powerful role irony and humor, the stories are grouped by in shaping the education of our youth.” length and can each be read in 15 minutes or By: Katie Egan Cunningham less. The book has “something for everyone and Katie Cunningham Difficult Students and every time of day,” as Frank says. “Bite Sized has been professor Disruptive Behavior in the Reads” has been greeted with rave reviews, be- of literacy educa- Classroom ing described as an “easy read” that is tion at Manhattan- “well-written and original,” and Frank’s writing ville since 2011. By: Vance Austin and Daniel Sciarra has even been compared to that of Stephen She holds a B.A. Vance Austin, Ph.D., King. Stories from the book have appeared on from Princeton is professor and Creepypasta.com and one story, “Ladies Who University, a Mas- chair of the Depart- Brunch – Assisted Living Ladies Get Naughty” ters of Education ment of Special Ed- was a June 2016 Indies Unlimited Flash Fiction from New York ucation at Manhat- Challenge Winner. University, and a Doctor of Education from tanville. He has over Columbia University. Her new book brings 25 years of special stories to life while reading like a story itself. education teaching Cunningham’s anecdotes from her years as a experience in public classroom teacher, literary specialist, staff de- and private schools veloper, and professor present ways to create and currently teach- classrooms full of readers, writers, and story- es part-time at a spe- tellers. Cunningham also reveals methods to cialized high school for students with emotion- establish classroom libraries that reflect our

Manhattanville College School of Education 17 Our Doctoral Program is GROWING!

Students and faculty celebrating at the Doctoral Welcome Reception included, from left Dr. Robert Monson, coordinator of the doctoral program (center), chats with clinical to right: Stacy Fertile (Cohort 6), Dr. Susan Iverson, coordinator of the higher education faculty member Dr. Joanne Marien and Executive Ed.D. Cohort 2 student Marilyn leadership concentration, Peter Vecchio (Cohort 6), Michelle Burke (Cohort 6), Natasha Anderson Freeman-Mack (Cohort 6)

A Fall 2016 Start for New a catalyst to improve student learning, build and socially responsible leaders for the global Cohorts strong partnerships, influence professional and community” by preparing change agents who policy-making communities, and restore public can lead higher education communities during The Manhattanville College doctoral program confidence in education. With 29 graduates and challenging socio-political times. in educational leadership welcomed 15 new stu- over 100 doctoral students currently pursuing dents to Cohort 8 at the Annual Doctoral Wel- their studies, the doctoral program is thriving! As a cohort, students complete a 59-credit (in- come Reception on October 25, 2016. Renée cluding dissertation) program of study that Gargano, assistant coordinator of the doctoral Those interested in learning more about the supports and develops the scholar-practitioner program, greeted the students in saying “Your doctoral program in Educational Leader- — one who investigates critical issues facing acceptance into the doctoral program is no ship or the executive Ed.D. ABD program and higher education, while continuing in the role small feat. We have very rigorous admissions the admissions requirements should contact of an administrator. The three-year program criteria and our high standards assure that your Renée Gargano at [email protected] of study seeks to develop adept scholar-practi- doctoral program will be rich and life chang- or Jeanine Pardey Levine, director of gradu- tioners — those who deploy systems thinking, ing.” Dr. Yiping Wan, professor and former co- ate enrollment management, at jeanine.pard- inform policy debates, investigate critical is- ordinator of the doctoral program in education- [email protected]. sues facing higher education, and apply schol- al leadership, gave participants a taste of things arship to influence the field as agents of change to come. He told them that he expects partic- New Program in Higher in higher education. ipants to rewrite their thesis at least 30 times. Education Leadership “Perseverance is very important. A doctorate is For further information on the Higher Educa- In summer 2016, the doctoral program was not easy. It is something you have to earn.” tion Leadership concentration, contact Dr. Su- proud to announce the launch of a new concen- san V. Iverson at [email protected] or tration in higher education leadership, headed The event also celebrated the start of a third co- Renée Gargano, assistant coordinator of the by Dr. Susan V. Iverson, professor and coordi- hort of participants in the executive Ed.D. pro- doctoral program, at [email protected] gram, which is for doctoral students who were nator of the higher education leadership con- previously enrolled in an accredited education- centration. The higher education leadership Good News From Our curriculum is designed for practicing and as- al leadership doctoral program and have com- Doctoral Alumni and pleted all doctoral requirements but the disser- piring leaders seeking to further develop their tation (ABD). Eight students enrolled in this skills to meet the varied challenges facing Students! program as Cohort III. two-year and four-year institutions today, and Dr. Gregory Brown (Ed.D.’16) has been hired to help shape educational institutions in the as a clinical faculty member in quantitative re- The doctoral program, run in conjunction with future. Uniquely, this degree offering is situ- search in the doctoral program. Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES, is de- ated within a liberal arts history and tradition signed to prepare mid-career practicing and of Manhattanville College, and aligns with its John Clark (Cohort 8) has been appointed aspiring educational leaders who want to be mission “to educate students to become ethical principal of Henry H. Wells Middle School in

18 Manhattanville College School of Education Our Doctoral Program is GROWING! Continued

Brewster, N.Y. Having begun his teaching ca- Blythedale School since 2011. Mt. Pleasant cuses on his split-position work as a high school reer at Wells as an English teacher in 2001, Blythedale UFSD is a New York State public, instructional technology coach and the strategies Clark served previously as both dean of stu- special act K-12 school district that serves the he has implemented to support teachers and pro- dents and assistant principal. highly specialized needs of the patients of Bly- mote purposeful technology use. thedale Children’s Hospital. Dr. Kenneth Cotrone (M.A.T. Education & A number of Manhattanville doctoral alumni English ’03, Ed.D.’15) has been appointed as Dr. Ellen McDonnell (Ed.D.’15) has been pro- and students are working at Putnam/Northern the executive director of Soundview Prepara- moted to assistant superintendent for curricu- Westchester BOCES. They include Dr. Greg- tory School in Yorktown Heights, N.Y. Sound- lum, instruction and pupil personnel services in ory Brown (Ed.D.’16), regional coordinator view is a secondary prep school that seeks to the Tuckahoe Union Free School District. Pre- for social studies and blended learning; Dr. foster independence and the desire for personal viously she was principal of the Tuckahoe Mid- Andrew Ecker (Ed.D.’16), special education best in a non-competitive environment. Prior to dle School, a position she held since 2014, and school improvement specialist; Shelley Ein- this position, Cotrone was the assistant princi- also spent five years as an administrator in the binder Fleishmann (MPS’92 Special Educa- pal at Byram Hill High School in Armonk, N.Y. Rye City School District. tion, Cohort 4), director of special education; and was an English teacher in Eastchester and David Jacob (Advanced Certificate in CAS the Bronx, N.Y. Adam Schoenbart (Cohort 7) received an Edi- School District Leader ’13, Cohort 6), regional tor’s Choice Content Award from ASCD Smart- science coordinator; Dr. Amy Michaud-Wells Dr. Emily Hersh (Ed.D.’13) was appointed Brief Education for his article “The Coaching (Ed.D.’16), job development specialist; Dr. Ni- in 2016 as superintendent of the Mt. Pleas- Chronicles: Breaking Down Walls.” The award cole Murphy (Ed.D.’16), principal, Fox Mead- ant-Blythedale Union Free School District. recognizes innovative voices in the education ow High School; and Jennifer Wilson (Cohort With over 25 years of experience in teaching field whose writing inspires readers to engage, 3), education technology coordinator. and school leadership positions, Hersh had pre- innovate and discuss. Schoenbart’s article, avail- viously served as principal of the Mt. Pleasant able on his blog at www.aschoenbart.com, fo- The Rose Institute for Learning and Literacy RENEE O’ROURKE, MANAGING DIRECTOR Using experienced practitioners as pertise among school leadership District administration, Grimes mentors, the staff works in schools and staff to support capacity build- Elementary School was chosen to with teachers and their students. ing within schools.” serve as a Showcase School for the The teachers develop the skills Rose Institute. Dr. Pledger Fedora, and knowledge for implement- The second year (2016-17) of the professor/director of the Rose In- ing a multisensory, phonics-based Rose Institute’s collaboration with stitute, serves as mentor for this methodology in their classrooms. the New York City Department of project. She is working intensive- The mentors provide this in-class- Education began in summer 2016 ly with the participating teachers, room support for the teachers over with a new cohort of 17 teach- guiding the development of their the entire school year. ers taking the two week Spald- expertise to deliver foundational ing methods course. The yearlong literacy skills while meeting the The Rose Institute, in partner- mentoring began in fall 2016 with diverse needs of their student pop- ship with Reading Reform Foun- these teachers in eight elementary ulation. The teachers’ classrooms Rose Institute Professor/Director dation, trained 20 New York City schools in New York City. will eventually serve as mod- Dr. Pledger Fedora mentoring in a teachers in seven schools across els for the use of a multisensory, Kindergarten classroom The Rose Institute has also entered the five boroughs during school phonics-based instructional deliv- year 2015-16 as a result of fund- into a partnership with the Mount The Rose Institute for Learning ery system for the Rose Institute, ing from the New York City De- Vernon City School District. The and Literacy, founded in June 2014 Mount Vernon, and other interest- partment of Education. A total of Institute has delivered the Spald- by alumna Sandra Priest Rose ’73, ed Westchester County schools. 391 students across three grades, ing foundational methods course continues to advance the founda- K-2, participated in the program. to 45 teachers over the past two The confidence exhibited by both tional literacy skills of early read- Assessment results revealed sta- summers. The mentoring compo- the teachers and children is exhila- ers by improving the instructional tistically significant growth in all nent of the program is now being rating. As a result, our relationship expertise of teachers of early liter- classes. The Rose Institute sup- provided in two Mount Vernon el- with schools and teachers of early acy. The teacher training institute ports NYC Schools Chancellor ementary schools. literacy continues to thrive and our combines coursework with a men- Carmen Fariña’s vision of “pro- program continues to grow. toring model to help bridge the In addition, in collaboration with viding professional learning op- gap between theory and practice. the Mount Vernon City School portunities that will develop ex-

Manhattanville College School of Education 19 Around The Castle

Distinguished Lecturer Series cal educators and administrators a taste of the tury Job Market” and featured speakers Mar- RULER program that he has co-created. RUL- lene Anderson-Butler from the Mid-Hudson ER is an acronym that stands for Recogniz- Regional Information Center at Ulster BOCES, ing, Understanding, Labeling, Expressing and Dr. Marjorie E. Castro from Eagle Hill School, Regulating emotions. The program is used in and alumni speaker Emily Curro from the Hen- schools nationwide. drick Hudson School District. Later in the year, on Nov. 2, the School of Education welcomed At the fall Leadership Symposium, on Oct. 28, Ivan Tolentino from the Thomas Edison School 2016, James Harvey, executive director of the in Port Chester, Marc Baiocco from Alexan- National Superintendents Roundtable, spoke der Hamilton Middle School and High School on “The Iceberg Effect” and the need to look at in Elmsford, and doctoral alumna Dr. Emily Commissioner of Education and President of the the broader context to understand how educa- University of the State of New York MaryEllen Elia, Dean Hersh from the Mt. Pleasant-Blythedale school Shelley B. Wepner, and Assistant Coordinator of the tion systems perform. He explained that look- district who spoke on a panel entitled “Success Doctoral Program, Renée Gargano ing at six dimensions — equity, social stress, as a New Teacher.” support for families, support for schools, stu- Two prestigious speakers were on campus this dent outcomes, and system outcomes — pro- past year for the School of Education’s Distin- vides a more accurate picture of school perfor- guished Lecturer Series, which is co-sponsored mance and offers more constructive approaches Diversity Committee by the Teacher Center of Central Westchester for improvement. and Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES. Welcomed by Manhattanville College Provost Lisa Dolling, New York State Regent Judith Johnson spoke on March 31, 2016 on “The In- Kappa Delta Pi tersection of Policy and Politics: Intended and Unintended Outcomes.”

On Nov. 9, 2016, a large and engaged audience was on hand to hear Commissioner of Educa- tion and President of the University of the State Students and faculty at the Black Scholars Dinner included, from left to right, Philip McDonald, Christine of New York MaryEllen Elia, give an optimis- Moore, Trevina Nicholson, Dr. Beverley Barr, Dr. Nikki tic, open, and practical talk entitled “On Our Josephs, Tsekou Mitchell, Robert Cooper, Dr. Courtney Way to Stronger Schools: Progress Made and Kelly The Work Ahead.” At Kappa Delta Pi’s recent initiation were Dr. Rick The School of Education’s Diversity Commit- Heckendorn, advisor; Rachel Goldman, president; tee hosted a Black Scholars Dinner to kick-off Jennifer Renda, vice president; and Ashley Kuhlmann, technology officer the new academic year on Oct. 6, 2016. Five Leadership Symposia students and five faculty and staff members On Nov. 2, 2016, Kappa Delta Pi (KDP) held gathered to share thoughts and experiences and an initiation for new members. KDP is an inter- discuss professional development and mentor- national honor society for high achieving edu- ing opportunities. cation students and educators. Manhattanville’s Omega Xi chapter routinely hosts events such as discussion panels, movie and conversation School Leaders for Change nights, and hands-on informational sessions for educators-to-be at the undergraduate or gradu- On Dec. 5, 2016, the School of Education ate level. Events are open to all. To follow the co-sponsored with School Leaders for Change chapter, “like” their Facebook page: KDP at a conference on “Equity for Our Students with Dr. Jane Sandbank, Renée Gargano, Dr. Marc Brackett, Disabilities: The Law vs. The Lore.” Perry A. Dean Shelley B. Wepner, Joan Thompson Manhattanville College. Zirkel, university professor emeritus of edu- On April 15, 2016, the School of Education cation and law at Lehigh University, was the and Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES keynote speaker. School of Education facul- were delighted to welcome Dr. Marc Brackett, Dean’s Symposia ty members Dr. Vance Austin and Dr. Mikki director of the Yale Center for Emotional In- Twice annually, the School of Education holds Malow presented their research, entitled “So- telligence, as speaker for the spring Leadership a Dean’s Symposium featuring knowledge- cial-Emotional Learning That School Leaders Symposium. Dr. Brackett spoke on “Develop- able school administrators, teachers, and pro- Can Implement with Confidence: A Tale of ing Emotionally Intelligent Schools” and his fessionals speaking on topics pertinent for stu- Two Schools.” research demonstrating the impact of emotions dents and recent alumni. On March 2, 2016, the on learning and decision-making. He gave lo- topic was “Paths to Success in the 21st Cen-

20 Manhattanville College School of Education The Center for Career Development (CCD) at Manhattanville College The Center offers a variety of resources, tools and services geared specifically to- wards School of Education students and alumni to meet the needs of future and current educators. The CCD’s services are available to all un- for Career dergraduate and graduate students in the School of Education, as well as Development SoE alumni with lifetime access to all of our resources. • Make an individual appointment to meet with a career counselor who is There for can guide you through your job search, help you prepare for interviews through one-on-one mock interviews, review your resume and cover letter, and point out appropriate job search resources, tools and strat- egies to maximize your opportunities. The CCD offers two dedicated career counselors for School of Education students and alumni, Ally- YOU! son Kapadia and Christine Podber. Students and alumni can schedule appointments with them by contacting the CCD at 914-323-5484 or by logging into or creating their Mville Career Network (MCN) account via the CCD webpage, mville.edu/careers.

• Attend career events: The Center for Career Development offers a wide variety of events throughout the year. All students and alumni may register for these events by contacting the CCD at 914-323-5484 or by logging into their MCN account. All of the upcoming events can also be viewed on the CCD website and on MCN.

- The CCD will be holding our annual Education Job Fair on Wednesday, Feb. 15 from 4 to 6 p.m. Last year, there were over 35 participating schools to the fair including record numbers of public schools, private schools, charter schools and education non-profits.

- On Monday, Feb. 27 we will run a program featuring an admin- istrator from BOCES who will show students and alumni how to Students and alumni speaking with representatives of the Yonkers Public Schools at the successfully navigate through OLAS to apply for public teaching 2016 Education Job Fair positions. That program will be held in the Ophir Room from 4 to 5:30 p.m.

• Remember to visit the CCD website as well as Mville Career Net- work, which is a comprehensive job search and resource portal, to view important links to valuable tools and resources. View the Job Search Handbook for tips on writing your resume and cover letter, pre- paring for an interview, and maximizing your job search for a teaching position. A list of helpful websites for teachers is also available. Last- ly, search for jobs and internship positions geared towards education posted exclusively to Manhattanville students and alumni on Mville Career Network.

We look forward to meeting all of you!

Jeremy Barker, director of human resources from the South Orangetown (N.Y.) Central School District, warmly greeted job seekers at the 2016 Education Job Fair in the Castle.

Allyson Kapadia and Christine Podber Career Counselors, Center for Career Development Visit our website at mville.edu/careers

Manhattanville College School of Education 21 #EdcampMville A Memorable Year RYAN FISK, VISITING INSTRUCTOR, EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP/PHYSICAL EDUCATION for Jump Start

EdcampMville Sessions Jump Start held its annual celebration dinner for graduates of the pro- gram on the night of Aug. 1, 2016. Reid Castle was the setting for one terrific soiree! Dean Shelley B. Wepner greeted the group and Bob Coo- per, director of Jump Start, spoke about his first year at the helm and of his great regard for this storied program. Linda Molloy, administrative assistant of Jump Start, provided the annual reading of her epic poem about the program —­ it never fails to hit the mark!

Two selected students spoke about their first year of teaching and about their experiences in the Jump Start program. Valerie Dolan and Tom Caton provided a wonderful perspective by describing their lives over the past two years. Cogent and clear, they both shared how the program changed their lives and brought them into fulfilling careers teaching chil- dren. Another high point of the evening was when Jump Start’s field supervisor, Beverley Barr, spoke to the group on the eve of her last se- mester serving Jump Start teacher candidates — Professor Barr retired in EdcampMville Organizers (from left to right): Ryan Fisk, Bancha Srikacha, Michele December. Her heartfelt remarks lauded the students and the Jump Start Haiken, Sarah Consiglio, Adam Schoenbart program but also provided a positive perspective on the field of educa- tion — a welcome perspective during these challenging times! On Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, Manhattanville College hosted its second annual Edcamp. With nearly twice the number of attendees from the In its 16th year, Jump Start continues to be a strong presence in the New previous year’s inaugural gathering, Edcamp brought together teachers, York City schools. With 24 new Jump Start teachers joining those from administrators, and students from Westchester, Long Island, New York previous cohorts who are working in New York City and Westchester City, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania for a memorable day of learning and County, Jump Start has solidified Manhattanville’s reputation as the professional development. graduate school of choice for quality teacher candidates.

In the style of Edcamp’s unique “un-conference” model, attendees for- Jump Start continues its cohort approach to teacher education and the mulate and suggest session topics at the beginning of the day. This past three-year old September cohort has given flexibility to more teacher September, 18 informative and thought-provoking session topics were candidates to join the program. In addition, the program supports Jump put forward, based entirely on the interests and expertise of the people in Start students with in-house workshops on interviewing strategies, re- attendance. Such topics included: sume writing, and test preparation as well as individual mentoring for every teacher candidate during the first year of work. The program is • Growth mindset and BreakoutEDU looking stronger than ever as we work with our 2016-2017 students and watch the successes of 2015-16 cohort. • Behavioral modifications for special needs children Cooper happily put it this way, “Jump Start is a unique program! We take • Makerspace and STEM tools and activities in students from all stations in life and all levels of school experience. We afford them a quality program and they take it from there to help our • Using drama & improvisation in literacy children grow and prosper.” • Technology in early childhood On a somber note, the Jump Start office is deeply saddened to share that • How to “gamify” learning Enid Cohen, our long-time liaison to the New York City Department of Education, passed away in January 2016. Enid was still employed part- The 2016 Edcamp proved to be an exciting opportunity for practicing time when she passed, working one day a week for the Jump Start office and aspiring educators and leaders to gather and share best practices. At- but putting in countless additional hours whenever students needed her tendees left feeling energized and motivated to apply their new ideas to outside of that. She helped not only Jump Starters, but also traditional their own respective settings. SoE students, navigate the complexities of applying for jobs in the New York City Schools. Our thoughts have been with Enid’s family and friends. More information about Manhattanville’s Edcamp can be found at: http://edcampmville.weebly.com

More information about the Edcamp Foundation and upcoming confer- ences can be found at: www.edcamp.org.

22 Manhattanville College School of Education News from Physical Education and Health RHONDA CLEMENTS, PROFESSOR AND PROGRAM DIRECTOR, PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORT PEDAGOGY

The recently upgraded GoValiants.com Field

A great deal of positive energy is going into Surrounded by a lighting system, scoreboard, that hosted 476 varsity games over its 11-year the creation of a new health education pro- press box and bleacher-style seating, the 120 lifespan as well as many outdoor physical ed- gram for the School of Education. The facul- by 72 yard GoValiants.com Field has a state- ucation classes!! ty strongly hopes to develop a program that is of-the-art Shaw Legion™ synthetic turf sys- approved by New York State so that we can tem, which is a soft and resilient playing sur- The Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy welcome graduate students and alumni in the face that provides predictable, consistent ball program would also like to congratulate long- future who desire initial certification, or a roll and increased player performance. The time adjunct professor Donn Tobin on his No- second certification, in health education. The field’s durability and elaborate drainage sys- vember 2016 appointment as president-elect of SoE is also hosting the New York State As- tem allow all Manhattanville teams to make the Southeastern Zone of NYSAHPERD and sociation for Health, Physical Education, Rec- use of the field for training, practice and games Visiting Instructor Ryan Fisk on his appoint- reation and Dance (NYSAHPERD)’s special at all times of the year. The new lighting sys- ment as president of the Health Education Sec- conference on Health Education, scheduled tem of four 90-foot light poles lets the Valiants tion of NYSAHPERD. Ryan also serves as the for Friday, April 21, 2017 here at Manhattan- play under the lights several times each year, social media manager for NYSAHPERD state- ville College. Award-winning and highly rec- allowing families, students, fans, and physical wide and as webmaster for the Nassau Zone. ognized health educators and leaders will cov- education alumni to gather along both sides of Go Valiants!! er important and relevant topics, including the the field and enjoy the action in prime time. NYS Guidance Document, emotional health, The new surface replaced the previous turf substance abuse, LGBTQ inclusion, commu- nicable diseases, and more. Keep an eye on the NYSAHPERD website at nysahperd.org for more information and registration links.

On another exciting note, Manhattanville Col- lege has greatly upgraded its main athletic field that is also the setting for outdoor field days and physical education courses. Assistant Director of Athletics for Communications, Steve Sheridan, on behalf of the College’s athletic director, assistant director, and the Valiant athletic coaches, welcomes all physi- cal education alumni to return to campus and view the very impressive new field. GoVal- iants.com Field has been home to the Valiant field hockey, men’s and women’s soccer, and men’s and women’s lacrosse programs since 2005 (This is the same year that the physical education program started.) The facility un- derwent a complete renovation in the summer of 2016, with installation of a brand-new turf surface, new fencing and ball-stop netting to surround the entire facility, and new bleachers able to seat at least 500 spectators.

Manhattanville College School of Education 23 Changing Suburbs Institute® CSI IS A BRIGHT SPOT! Dr. Edwards captivated the audience with her tions in Spanish on early childhood literacy, informative presentation “Preparing Educators supportive literacy for teens, college planning The School of Education’s Changing Suburbs Who Make a Difference in our Diverse Com- and financing, family communication, -immi ® Institute (CSI) was selected as a Bright Spot munities” and Dr. Ghiso engaged the audience gration systems, and goal setting. in Hispanic Education by the White House Ini- in a lively and practical discussion regarding tiative on Educational Excellence for Hispan- “Learning from Immigrant Children and Fam- On June 9, 2016, CSI held a Hispanic Parent ics. Bright Spots in Hispanic Education are ilies in the Literacy Curriculum.” Attendees, Leadership Conference on Special Education programs, models, organizations, or initiatives who represented 27 school districts, participated to provide information and support to Spanish that are involved in ongoing efforts which sup- in numerous workshops, including The Art and speaking parents of special education students. port Latino educational attainment and help Science of Collaboration, Empowering Parents Parents attended workshops on understanding close the achievement gap. On Feb. 17, 2016, to Engage in Their Child’s Education, Linking the special education system, classifications, and CSI was one of eight Bright Spot organizations Mathematics Language to Student Learning and the IEP, and on how to best advocate for one’s (out of over 200 from across the U.S.) to be Social Capital and Academic Achievement. child. A workshop track was also presented in chosen to participate in an online public con- English for educators, school professionals, and ference on family engagement. The conference The next CSI Educational Forum, with the SEPTA members and covered an overview of was held in Spanish and four members of CSI’s theme of “Literacy, Collaboration, and English the NYS Blueprints on Special Ed and ELLs Hispanic Parent Leadership Committee, Maria Learners in the Changing Suburbs”, will take and how to help parents of linguistic diversity Flores, Lulu Bencosme, Marcela Levin, and place on Thursday, April 6, 2017. CSI is thrilled prepare for their secondary school child’s future. Cristina Guzzetti, represented Manhattanville to welcome as keynote speakers Dr. Michael as the speakers. Sampson, dean of the School of Education at Our next Hispanic Parent Leadership Con- St. John’s University and an award-winning ference on Special Education will be held on CSI EDUCATIONAL FORUM author of children’s books including “Chicka Thursday, March 9, 2017 and will feature key- Chicka 1, 2, 3” and “Panda Bear, Panda Bear, note speaker Angelica Infante Green, deputy What Do You See?”, and Dr. Andrea Honigs- commissioner from the New York State Educa- feld, professor of education at Molloy College tion Department. This conference is co-spon- and a leading expert and author on the subject sored by the Hudson Valley Regional Bilingual of collaboration and co-teaching in linguistical- Education Resource Network. ly diverse classrooms. Breakout sessions will CSI CONSORTIUM ROUNDTABLE explore the latest research and classroom prac- Dr. Patricia Edwards addresses the audience at the 2016 tices for educators working with culturally and CSI Educational Forum linguistically diverse students and will cover topics including collaborative teaching, parent engagement, multicultural literacy, special ed- ucation, and technology.

The CSI Educational Forum is co-sponsored by Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES. CSI Consortium Roundtable included, from left to right, CSI PARENT LEADERSHIP Dr. Zoila Morell, Adrienne Viscardi, Dr. Angelique CONFERENCES Johnson, Dr. JoAnne Ferrara, Dr. Courtney Kelly Dr. María Paula Ghiso leading an interactive activity with audience members during her keynote talk A roundtable discussion on “Developing Cul- tural Competence and Creating Empathetic En- With the theme of “Diversity, Multilingual- vironments in Schools,” organized by Cohort ism and Literacy: Embracing Students and En- 7 doctoral students Brandon Beck and Nicole gaging Parents for Success,” CSI held its 11th Sibiski, was held on Oct. 5, 2016. Presenters Annual Educational Forum in Reid Castle on included Manhattanville School of Education March 14, 2016. Over 110 educators gathered professors Dr. JoAnne Ferrara and Dr. Court- to hear keynote speakers Dr. Patricia A. Ed- Parents from the White Plains Public School District at the ney Kelly, Bedford Central School District ad- wards, professor of language and literacy at November 2016 Hispanic Parent Leadership Conference ministrators Adrienne Viscardi and Dr. Angeli- Michigan State University, and Dr. María Pau- que Johnson, and NYSABE Spanish Language The 10th Annual CSI Hispanic Parent Confer- la Ghiso, assistant professor of curriculum and Delegate and Mercy College professor Dr. Zoi- ence was held on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, with teaching at Teachers College, Columbia Uni- la Morell. Each panelist presented a unique keynote speaker Ray Sanchez, superintendent versity, and to attend workshops on the latest perspective on the topic, and a rich discussion of the Ossining Union Free School District, research and classroom practices related to followed where a wealth of knowledge and in- speaking on creating a “Growth Mentality” in working with diverse students. sight was shared between the presenters and the home. With over 230 attendees, the Parent the audience of educators and students. Conference offered workshops and presenta-

24 Manhattanville College School of Education Office of Field Placement and Certification KEVIN ROBERTS, DIRECTOR

The Office of Field Placement and Certification is able to promptly complete the form, imprint the college seal, and either return it to the for- mer student or send it directly to the applicable state department of education. In some instanc- es, the Office of Field Placement and Certifica- tion will receive a follow up call from a state department of education representative seeking clarification or additional information. The of- fice is also able to provide former students with additional information about teacher certifica- tion requirements in other states. The goal is to provide practicable assistance to enable former students to become certified teachers in New York and beyond.

This process has illustrated the vast differenc- es in teacher certification requirements from state to state. Manhattanville College School of Education graduates consistently demonstrate their eligibility to teach in those states. This process has clearly illustrated that the Manhat- tanville College School of Education has pro- duced successful teachers who posses the skills to practice their craft throughout the country. It demonstrates the far reaching positive influ- ence of the School of Education as it prepares Lynette Pfund is currently completing her Manhattanville SoE student teaching placement in Idaho. and supports this nation’s teachers.

It is with great sadness that the Office of Field A seemingly growing number of Manhattan- have been recent requests from former students Placement and Certification informs alumni ville College School of Education graduates seeking teacher certification in Georgia, Colo- of the passing of Gail B. Robinson, director of have been seeking teacher certification in states rado, West Virginia, Wisconsin, California, and field placement at the School of Education from other than New York. Any number of situation- Illinois, to name a few. In addition, one student 1983-2014. Gail placed more than 7,500 stu- al changes for those graduates has created this teacher is currently completing her student dents in student teaching placements over the need. Consequently, those former students turn teaching placement in Idaho, adding to the list years and was enormously successful in cul- to their alma mater for assistance. The Office of states the Manhattanville College School of tivating relationships with school districts on of Field Placement and Certification is readily Education will represent. behalf of Manhattanville School of Education able to help them in this pursuit. students. Dean Shelley B. Wepner expressed Most often the new state requires a form to the feelings of many at the School of Education A steady stream of requests for assistance with be completed by the college formally attest- when she said of Gail: “She was loved by our out of state teacher certification comes into the ing to teacher education accomplishments of students, our field supervisors, our team, and office from many previous students, including the former student. Information about student the Manhattanville community. Gail brought both recent and distant graduates. The majori- teaching must often be explicitly described. joy, good humor, incredible intuitive skills, ty of the requesting former students are seek- Transcripts and student teaching records must compassion, integrity, and dedication to her ing teacher certification in Connecticut, and be carefully reviewed to accurately verify the job. She was an extraordinary person, and it is a smaller number in New Jersey, yet many needed information. The detail requested on a so sad to know that she is no longer with us.” of the other states are also represented. There form differs from state to state.

Manhattanville College School of Education 25 MCNAfME Tonight! JERRY KERLIN, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, MUSIC

MCNAfME members enjoying an African American singing game “Concentration” at the beginning of the third meeting of fall 2016.

MCNAfME, acronym for Manhattanville Col- The focus during another recent MCNAfME be the president of MCNAfME for two years. lege National Association for Music Education, meeting was on performance. The evening The group size has grown tremendously and serves as both the local chapter of the national opened with the Irish traditional street game so have the ideas that we come up with during organization for musicians-educators and as a “Shake the Blanket,” continued with the Afri- each meeting. Music is such an incredible campus club. Music education majors, joined can American category game “Concentration,” phenomenon, and I firmly believe that there is by students studying music business, music and closed with the Michael Praetorius canon nothing quite like it in this world. What MC- history/theory/composition/performance, mu- “Viva la Musica.” Dr. Kerlin always includes NAfME tries to do is make this beautiful sub- sic technology, musical theatre, and even fields one or more forms of “musicing” that support ject and art available to all people, regardless such as psychology, gather biweekly. These the Music Department’s musician-education of their background. MCNAfME is a family, meetings, held on Thursday evenings at 9:30 curriculum and pedagogy course work. These working together on the common goal of uni- p.m. in a classroom on the lower level of the courses rest on a “mother-tongue approach,” versal music literacy.” Music Building, allow students to carry out as developed by Hungarian composer, conduc- music making (“musicing”), plan events, and tor, musician-educator, and pioneer ethnomusi- • Senior Kimberly Nobrega, a viola stu- reflect on questions about the nature of music cologist Zoltán Kodály (1882–1967), German dent in her second year on the MCNAfME and its transmission (teaching and learning). composer and musician-educator Carl Orff Board, currently serving as vice president (1895–1982), and Japanese violinist and mu- — “MCNAfME is not only a resource for The question “What is the purpose of perfor- sician-educator Shinichi Suzuki (1898–1998). musicians-educators but also a place where mance?” guided the MCNAfME discussion in Essentially, humans learn music the same way any music lover can come and enjoy our dis- one fall 2016 meeting. Board Members An- they learn language—from oracy to literacy. cussions and activities. We are not just an or- drew Murray, Deanna Torrisi, and Sarah Mat- MCNAfME members can all testify with great ganization and club, but also a support system tice agreed that any performance in music re- gusto that “We have the right to be musically in which we can all talk and encourage each mains intentional and represents self in the literate!” other during our stresses and trials as students process. Dr. Jerry Kerlin, MCNAfME advisor, and as human beings. MCNAfME welcomes added that a classic study in sociology, The A few words from MCNAfME student everyone with open arms, hoping to spread Presentation of Self in Everyday Life (Erving leaders: the love of music around Manhattanville.” Goffman 1959), suggests that each individual performs herself/himself throughout the course • Senior Stefanie Sideman, a voice student of the day, and therefore certainly the same oc- serving for her second year as MCNAfME curs during the course of a music concert. president — “I could not be more proud to

26 Manhattanville College School of Education Updates from the Department of Special Education VANCE AUSTIN & MIKKI MALOW, CO-CHAIRS

In addition to classes, students at Manhattan- CEC: Bridging Theory to Practice Online Comprehensive Exam ville have numerous opportunities each semes- ter to participate in personal and profession- The Manhattanville CEC chapter sponsors eve- Thanks to the efforts of our own Professor Nik- al development sponsored by the Department nings throughout the year for students to learn ki Josephs, with help from Professor Cindy Ge- of Special Education and the Manhattanville more about the organization and participate in varter, this past spring the Department was able Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), an educational events. In fall 2016, the CEC host- to offer its Special Education Mid-point Com- international organization. One such opportu- ed a parent panel event on Sept. 26 which con- prehensive Exam entirely online. Despite a few nity comes in the form of Adventure Education. sisted of a panel of five parents who have their minor technical challenges, the inaugural on- own children with special needs at home. The line administration was a resounding success! Adventure Education: A Team Building parents, guided by questions from Adjunct In- From this point forward, the confident hope is “Challenge-By-Choice” Training structor Karen Millman, discussed their experi- that the Department will only provide the exam Experience ences with the convergence of school systems, online, which greatly reduces the time required teachers, other parents and students with ex- to score and analyze exam results. This will ceptionalities. Based on audience participation also make it easier to create data tables for in- in discussion, it was a resounding success that clusion in our CEC SPA and CAEP Reports in provided students with the opportunity to ex- the future. pand their education beyond the classroom and bridge the understanding of theory into practice. Adjunct Instructor Inclusiveness

Redesigning Programs At the Department’s semi-annual adjunct in- structor orientation in late August, Don Dean, This year, the faculty members of the Depart- director of human resources, described the key ment of Special Education have begun the benefits of union membership to the adjunct in- process of re-imagining and redesigning the structors in attendance. The adjunct instructors special education programs. These changes were reminded that, in addition to a much more comport with the departmental focus and com- competitive salary, they would be invited to at- Graduate students in the Special Education program participating in Adventure Education ply with the ever-changing needs of students tend all department faculty meetings. Further- and teachers in the 21st century. The Depart- more, they can become much more involved in Rather than completing a traditional “descrip- ment is excited about this opportunity to revi- contributing to course development. Instructors tive/historical research paper” assignment, stu- talize its courses and make them more clinical present seemed very appreciative of these and dents may choose to participate in an all-day and field-based. other nascent opportunities and responsibilities. team building, adventure training experience provided at a certified site and conducted by pro- CAEP Self-Study Report Department Research fessional instructors. Held on a Saturday to facil- In the spring of 2017, the School of Education itate participation and not affect the class sched- and its various departments, including the De- ule, this alternative experience provides student partment of Special Education, will compose a participants with an authentic team building very comprehensive self-study report that ad- experience. This unique opportunity can help dresses the five CAEP Standards (CAEP has prospective teachers prepare to be productive replaced NCATE as the national accreditation members of a co-teaching team in an inclusive agency for teacher preparation programs). The classroom, as well as learn effective team, trust, Department of Special Education has already and self-esteem building strategies. Challenging qualified for national recognition of each of prospective teachers to push beyond their own its 11 programs by its Specialty Profession- personal comfort zones can help them empa- al Association (SPA): the CEC. However, the thize with their students and even impart empa- national accreditation by CAEP is essential to thizing strategies on those with learning and be- the sustained and unfettered operation of the havioral problems who, invariably, experience Professors Mikki Malow and Vance Austin presenting at a School of Education. Therefore, the Depart- CCBD Conference deficiencies of their own in these vital areas. ment must contribute its share of evidence and Following the training experience, participants effort to ensure that the SoE achieves this criti- Professor Mikki Malow, Professor Nikki Jo- are required to write a paper incorporating their cal accreditation. sephs, and Professor Vance Austin have been perceptions of their experience as well as a re- investigating the efficacy of “Mindfulness” search-based discussion about the perceived ef- training in educational settings involving stu- ficacy of such training.

Manhattanville College School of Education 27 Updates from the Department of Special Education Continued Literacy Education Department dents with emotional and behavioral disor- COURTNEY KELLY, CHAIR ders. They have recently presented their find- ings at the CCBD Conference in Atlanta, G.A., The Literacy Department has been productive in the community and beyond. the NYSCEC Conference in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., and the TECBD Conference in Tempe, In June 2016, Literacy Professors Katie Cunningham and Courtney Kelly worked with former Ariz. Similarly, they have published their find- Manhattanville faculty member Kristin Rainville to edit their final issue of The Language and ings in two scholarly journals: the Journal of Literacy Spectrum, the journal of the New York State Reading Association. The issue featured the Academy of American Special Education an interview with María Paula Ghiso, one of the keynote speakers of the 2016 Changing Sub- Professionals and Insights on Learning Dis- urbs Institute® Educational Forum, about her work using photography to support the writing of abilities: From Prevailing Theories to Validat- emergent bilingual elementary school students. ed Practices. In addition, the team, including Professor Ellis Barowsky, has conducted fur- Mary Coakley-Fields, the newest member of the Literacy Department, began working as a PDS ther research on the topic of “Positive Behav- liaison in three Bedford schools: West Patent, Bedford Hills and Bedford Village Elementary. ior Intervention Supports” and has published Cunningham has also been working in the field at Edison Elementary in Port Chester with the relevant articles in both of the aforementioned students from the Literacy Practicum course. She is also supporting teachers at Mount Kisco journals. Elementary School in the Bedford schools as a literacy consultant. Kelly and the students en- rolled in the course Literacy and English Learners have worked with second-grade emergent New Programs and Initiatives bilinguals at Jefferson Elementary in New Rochelle.

Thanks to the efforts of Professor Cindy Ge- On Sept. 17, 2016, long-time adjunct Michele Haiken partnered with doctoral student Adam varter, in coordination with Associate Dean Schoenbart and Physical Education Visiting Instrustor Ryan Fisk to co-sponsor an Edcamp at Larry Krute, the proposed M.P.S. in applied the Manhattanville campus. Participants came from all over the tri-state area to share their ideas behavior analysis program is currently under about meaningfully integrating technology into teaching and learning. review in Albany. On Nov. 9 members of the Literacy Department, including adjuncts Suzanne Farrell-Smith and If you would like to be kept apprised of upcom- Valerie Brunow, met to discuss the book “Who’s Doing the Work?” by Jan Burkin and Kim ing events and ways you can become involved Yaris. The department plans to continue their engagement with this groundbreaking text in the in this department’s programs, please email spring semester. Vance Austin at [email protected]. Throughout the fall, department members traveled to share presentations across the country. If you are interested in joining or getting more Cunningham presented sessions focused on the power of stories and how to create text sets that information on The Manhattanville Coun- support students to be caring and inquisitive readers, writers, and storytellers. In October she cil for Exceptional Children (CEC), please was invited to present her ideas with teachers from the New Jersey Literacy Alliance and later contact CEC Faculty Liaison Mikki Malow at with teachers in Massachusetts from the EDCO Collaborative. She also presented sessions at [email protected]. the Connecticut Reading Association annual conference and the National Council of Teachers of English annual convention in Atlanta. Haiken also presented several sessions at the Nation- al Council of Teachers of English, focusing on engaging middle school literacy learners with particular emphasis on the power of digital learning. Kelly and Director of Academic Writing Carleigh Bower presented a session entitled Structured Blogging as Multimodal Academic Pre- writing: MAPing Academic Literacy at the Literacy Research Association annual convention held in Nashville, Tenn.

28 Manhattanville College School of Education Educational Leadership LENORA BOEHLERT, VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

additional site provides an opportunity for program is pleased to report that local school Manhattanville’s Educational Leadership pro- districts hired several Manhattanville students. gram to partner with the Rockland Teachers’ They competed with experienced administra- Center Institute and the South Orangetown tors for entry level as well as district level po- School District. The connection expands our sitions. In one instance, two students reached work beyond the campus borders and exposes the final level for the same position while com- potential administrators to the program offer- peting with experienced administrators in the ings. The first classes in Rockland County are applicant pool! being offered this Spring 2017 semester. Another significant accomplishment is the new Last May, for the first time, the program cele- webpage for educational leadership informa- brated its professional diploma certificate hold- tion designed for past, present and future stu- ers’ program completion in a formal presen- dents. One of the program’s students worked tation. Candidates invited family, friends and with college faculty to generate a webpage faculty to attend and recognize their accom- which would answer questions about the pro- plishments. The program felt it was important to gram as well as highlight the students’ accom- Celebrating at the Educational Leadership Award celebrate the success of our students completing plishments. The site offers a single place to Reception were, from left to right, Sandra Intrieri the program. Many juggle the demands of work, learn about the program and explore adminis- (Doctoral Cohort 6), Andrew Ecker (Ed.D.’16), Letitia family and other responsibilities to earn certifi- trative opportunities in the region. Payne (B.A.’01, M.P.S.’02) cation. Their hard work, effort, and dedication Students continue to report a high degree of in- The Educational Leadership program celebrat- are a tribute to our program and the College. terest in hands-on, practical application of the- ed several achievements over the past year. Again this past year, many students secured oretical concepts. The courses provide multiple The program goal is to continue to enhance the administrative positions in the region. Some opportunities to practice the responsibilities leadership program to broaden our reputation students pursue a traditional pathway to lead- they will encounter as a school administrator. as a model in the region. ership through the assistant principal and prin- Most of all, the students report that the program The successful approval by the Middle States cipalship, while others enter administration prepares them for the challenges they face as Commission on Higher Education to have an through curriculum or technology roles. The administrators. New Faces at the School of Education

Mary R. Coakley-Fields Joins the grade head teacher at Marymount School and a such capacities as associate director of safe Department of Literacy second and third grade head teacher at P.S. 129, campus project, assistant director of housing both in Manhattan. services, assistant dean of co-curricular life, di- The Department of Lit- rector of residence life and housing, and associ- eracy was pleased to The Doctoral Program Welcomes Susan ate dean for campus life. welcome Dr. Mary R. Iverson Coakley-Fields as an Iverson is a prolific scholar. Among other Assistant Professor The School of Educa- scholarly pursuits, she already has published from January 2016. tion was delighted to 27 peer-reviewed articles, two co-edited books, Mary holds an Ed.D. in welcome Dr. Susan and 16 book chapters, with other publications curriculum and teach- Iverson as professor forthcoming. She has presented international- ing from Teachers College, Columbia Univer- and coordinator of the ly, nationally, and regionally, has been awarded sity, an M.S. in early childhood and elementary new higher education grants related to college students’ experiences education from City College of New York, and leadership concentra- and development, and has been actively en- a B.A. in English from Wesleyan University. tion in the Ed.D. in Ed- gaged in various levels of service to her pro- ucational Leadership program. Iverson came to fession. Coakley-Fields brings to the School of Edu- Manhattanville from the College of Education cation a breadth of experience, having taught at Kent State University, where she was an as- Iverson has an Ed.D. in higher educational literacy courses and supervised literacy special sociate professor in higher education adminis- leadership from the University of Maine, On- interns, supervised student teachers in special tration and student personnel. She has served ono, a M.A. in higher education from Boston education, and taught courses and served as the on over 50 doctoral student committees, twelve College, a M.Ed. in counseling from Bridge- interim program manager for the elementary of which she was either chair or co-chair. Iver- water State College, and a B.A. in English from inclusive pre-service program at Teachers Col- son has higher education administrative experi- Keene State College. lege, Columbia University. She was also a fifth ence at four different universities, serving in

Manhattanville College School of Education 29 Special Continuing Education and Tuition Discount Opportunities through the SoE

Online Courses and Hybrid Courses Special Tuition Programs and Discounts • Foundations of Education • Education for Sustainability Program • Human Sexuality • Educational Leadership program discount (except Ed.D.) • Drug and Substance Abuse • Religious school educator discount • Advanced Personal Health • Teachers in Transition discount • Community Health • Discount for MAT in Physical Education graduates • Analysis of Human Disease • Returning Peace Corp volunteers discount (for Jump Start program • Mental Health and Emotional Well-Being only) • Literacy in the Content Areas • Foreign Language for Elementary Schools (hybrid) Discounted Programs through Teacher Centers • Teaching Literacy Skills 5-12 (hybrid) • Edith Winthrop Teacher Center • Language, Literacy and Culture (hybrid) • Hudson River Teacher Center • Global Children’s Literature (hybrid) • Orange Ulster BOCES • Literature for Adolescents (hybrid) • Rockland Teachers’ Center Institute • Using Information Technologies in Leadership and Scholarship (hybrid)(for doctoral students) Partnerships with Private Schools • Churchill School, Manhattan, N.Y. CSI Partnership School District Tuition Discounts • Keio Academy, Purchase, N.Y. • Bedford • Summit School, Nyack, N.Y. • Elmsford • Greenburgh Central Internship and Assistantship Programs • New Rochelle • Bedford Central School District, N.Y. • Ossining • Bronxville Union Free School District, N.Y. • Port Chester • Manhattanville Excellence in Teaching Academy Programs • White Plains • Mt. Pleasant-Blythedale Union Free School District • Ossining Union Free School District • Putnam Valley Central School District

For further information please contact the School of Education Office of Graduate Admissions at 914-323-5142 or at [email protected]

30 Manhattanville College School of Education PROGRAMS OF GRADUATE STUDY

M.A.T. • Literacy Specialist: Grades 5-12 Post-Masters Certificate Programs • Early Childhood • Literacy and Special Education: Childhood • Middle Childhood/Adolescence: English*, • Childhood or Secondary Mathematics*, Biology*, Chemistry*, Earth • Early Childhood and Childhood • Educational Leadership Science*, • Middle Childhood/Adolescence: English*, • Physics*, Social Studies*, French, Spanish*, Mathematics*, Biology*, Chemistry*, M.Ed. Italian, Latin Physics*, Social Studies*, French, Spanish*, • Educational Studies • Visual Arts Italian, Latin • Education Entrepreneurship • Music • Visual Arts • TESOL* • Music Ed.D. • Special Education: Early Childhood • Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy • Education Leadership • Special Education: Childhood • Higher Education Leadership Concentration • Special Education: Early Childhood and M.P.S. Childhood • Special Education: Early Childhood Professional Diploma • Special Education: Grades 7-12 Generalist • Special Education: Childhood • School Building Leader • Special Education: Early Childhood and • School Building and School District Leader Other Childhood • Applied Behavior Analysis sequence • Special Education: Grades 7-12 Generalist Certificate of Advanced Study • Childhood and Special Education* • School District Leader *Available in traditional or accelerated (Jump Start) program • Early Childhood and Special Education • Bilingual Education: Childhood/Spanish • English and Special Education* • Mathematics and Special Education* Advanced Certificate • Biology* or Chemistry* and Special • Health and Wellness Specialist Education • Science of Reading: Multisensory Instruction • Social Studies and Special Education* (The Rose Institute for Learning and • TESOL* Literacy) • TESOL Adult and International Settings • Education for Sustainability • Literacy Specialist: Birth-Grade 6

For further information please contact the School of Education Office of Graduate Admissions at 914-323-5142 or at [email protected]

Manhattanville College School of Education 31 School of Education UPCOMING EVENTS

FEBRUARY, 2017 SOE Alumni Board Meeting MAY, 2017 Tuesday, March 28, 2017, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m., Annual Educational Job Fair East Library School of Education Educational Wednesday, February 15, 2017, 4:00 - 6:00 Research Forum p.m., Reid Castle (Snow date: March 8) Wednesday, May 3, 2017, 4:30 - 7:00 p.m., Contact the Center for Career Development at APRIL, 2017 Reid Castle (914)323-5484 for further information Contact Dr. Courtney Kelly for more 12th Annual CSI Educational Forum information at [email protected]. OLAS (On-line Application System for Thursday, April 6, 2017, 9:00 a.m. - 2:45 p.m., Educators) Workshop Reid Castle Kappa Delta Pi Initiation Monday, February 27, 2017, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m., “Literacy, Collaboration, and English Learners Date and time to be announced. Ophir Room, Reid Castle in the Changing Suburbs” with keynote For more information, contact Rick Contact the Center for Career Development at speakers Dr. Michael Sampson, St. John’s Heckendorn at [email protected] (914)323-5484 for further information University and Dr. Andrea Honigsfeld, Molloy College SOE Graduate Awards & Recognition MARCH, 2017 Co-sponsored by Putnam/Northern Ceremony Westchester BOCES Thursday, May 18, 2017, 4:15 - 5:30 p.m. Dean’s Symposium Contact Heidi Sakanaka for more information at [email protected] Monday, March 6, 2017, 4:20 - 6:30 p.m., Graduate Commencement Ceremony West Room, Reid Castle Thursday, May 18, 2017, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Health Education Conference Speakers to be announced Friday, April 21, 2017, 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Baccalaureate Award Ceremony Reid Castle CSI 8th Annual Hispanic Parent Saturday, May 20, 2017, 1:00 p.m., Chapel Leadership Conference on Special Contact Ryan Fisk for more information at [email protected] Education Undergraduate Commencement Thursday, March 9, 2017, 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 Ceremony p.m., Reid Castle (Snow date: March 13) Leadership Symposium sponsored by Manhattanville College and Putnam/ Sunday, May 21, 2017, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. With keynote speaker Angelica Infante-Green, Northern Westchester BOCES Deputy Commissioner, P-12 Instructional Support, New York State Education Friday, April 28, 2017, 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., JUNE, 2017 Department. This conference is conducted in West Room, Reid Castle Spanish. “Leaders Guide to Developing Emotionally Manhattanville College Reunion Co-sponsored by the Hudson Valley Regional Intelligent and Culturally Responsive Weekend Bilingual Education Resource Network Schools” with Dr. Dena Simmons, Director Friday-Sunday, June 9-11, 2017 Contact Heidi Sakanaka for more information of Implementation at the Yale Center for School of Education Reunion Reception, at [email protected] Emotional Intelligence Friday, June 9, 2017 Contact Renee Gargano for more information at [email protected] School of Education Distinguished SOE Alumni Board Meeting Lecturer Series and Reception Thursday, June 15, 2017, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m., Thursday, March 23, 2017, 4:20 - 6:00 p.m., East Library West Room, Reid Castle Karen Magee, President, New York State United Teachers will be speaking. Co-sponsored by the Teacher Center of Central Westchester and Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES.

32 Manhattanville College School of Education 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, 2015, and June 30, 2016.

Cathy Acerbo* Kerry and Brian Cleary* Maria and Philip Fecher* Elva Adams M.P.S.’99 Mary Carol Clement B.A.’77, M.A.T.’79 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fetchet* Michelina Affrunti* Pat and Tom Confrey* Mary Kehoe Flannery M.A.T.’79 Paul Albert* Lauren Connolly B.A.’16 Gregg Fonde M.A.T.’96 Eve Altieri* Gordon A. Cooper* Denise Frasca M.A.’96, M.P.S.’10, M.F.A.’13 Donna and Richard Appell* Rosemary Kelly Corwin M.A.T.’74 Joe Gallagher* Susan E. Attard M.P.S.’97 Mary E. Couzens B.A.’50 Renee Gargano* Vance L. Austin* Dawn Enterlein Crainer M.A.T.’94 Alison Perrini George B.A.’82 A. Nancy Avakian B.Mus.’57 Judith Pisano Cresenzi B.A.’69, M.A.T.’72 Edythe A. Goldenberg M.A.T.’76 Jessica Mann Bahar B.A.’10, M.P.S.’11 Mamie Ballard Crockett M.A.T.’66 Elizabeth Gonzalez-Ferguson B.A.’06, M.P.S.’09 Judy and Richard Baluha* Kathleen Stanton Cross B.A.’69, M.A.’78 Jamie Greenlees* Amelia Manley Banino B.A.’68, M.A.T.’88 Susan M. Davidson * Thomas Hanley* Ruth E. Bauer B.F.A.’05, M.A.T.’06 Chip Davis* Elizabeth W. Hansbury M.A.T.’98 and Julie Behar* Ilene Davison M.P.S.’79 Brian Hansbury* Joan Rothschild Beller M.A.T.’74 JoAnn DeCarlo B.A.’76, M.A.T.’82, Wayne Harrison* M.P.S.’89 Cynthia Hettinger Berger B.A.’62, M.A.T.’66 Jennifer Harriton-Wilson* Ernesta Ferrara Del Negro M.P.S.’83 Melissa R. Berman B.A.’12 Ann-Marie Fassl Hartline B.A.’72 Deanna DeLucia B.A.’11, M.A.T.’12 Michelle and Jeffrey Bernstein* Pamela J. Hayes M.A.T.’70 Kayla Demarco B.A.’16 Richard Bertrand* Mary Lou Herr M.P.S.’97 Kimberly Dennehy* Lenora Boehlert* Judy O. Higgins M.A.T.’88 Marcia Pearce DeWitt B.A.’69* Leah Bolek* Verna Hopkins M.P.S.’99 John R. DiBetta B.A.’07, M.A.T.’09 Elizabeth Bowler Plunkett M.P.S.’94 Eduardo Huezo B.A.’08, M.A.T.’11 Alyssa Digrandi B.Mus.’16 Lucia and Joseph Breault* Christine E. Hughes* Denise and Daniel DiSano* Kathy Breisblatt* William H. Humphreys* Jean Divney M.A.T.’88 Theresa M. Bronner B.A.’63, M.A.T.’68 Sandra Intrieri Adv. Cert.’15* Heather C. Doneit M.P.S.’10* Jeannie and Randall Brooks* Paul G. Jaquiery B.A.’86, M.A.T. ‘05 JoAnn and Noel Donohoe* Jessica Burrello B.A.’10, M.P.S.’11* Farid A. Johnson B.A.’04, M.P.S.’07 Angela M. Donovan M.A.T.’66 Stephen Caldas* Nina and Thomas Johnsrud* Roberta Donaldson Downing M.A.T.’73 Helen M. Cannistraci B.A.’68 Susan L. Jordan M.Ed.’13 Trish Coyle Ellingwood B.A.’65, M.A.T.’69 Laura Cannistraci B.A.’80* Lauren Burack and Eric Kahn* Marion Elliott* Angela Carlucci* Lindsey Keller B.A.’08, M.A.T.’08 Anne Eppig, RSCJ B.A.’68, M.A.T.’75 Michele A. Chiappetta M.A.T.’96 Cynthia G. Kohl M.A.T.’85 Renee Ertischek M.P.S.’87 Joyce Clark* Kathryn and John Krajewski* Lenny Fecher B.A.’05, M.A.T.’07 Julie H. Clarke M.P.S.’02

*Indicates restricted gift to School of Education Programs †Deceased

Manhattanville College School of Education 33 Karen and John Lally* The Notaristefano Family Martin Sommer* Donna Amoruso Lasco M.A.T.’90 Helen M. O’Regan, RSCJ B.A.’63, M.A.T.’67 Shirley P. Steinberg M.A.T.’77 Elaine and Richard Laux* JoAnn and Ross Orozco* Elizabeth Stiel M.P.S.’82 and Lester Stiel Gale and Robert Lawrence* Curt M. Pader M.A.T.’97 Catherine McCreary Strauch M.A.T.’73 and Joel Strauch Catherine Catania Leon M.A.T.’78 Elisabeth N. Pantaleoni M.A.T.’78 Jon C. Strauss and Jean A. Strauss M.F.A.’14* Marylin and Philip Leslie* Lisa Papernik Adv.Cert.’15 and Allen Gabor Brian Susetka* Abbey M. Lombardo-Kumar B.A.’04, M.Ed. Kristen Papillo B.Mus.’16 ‘10 and Nikhil Kumar B.A.’05, M.S.’08 Julianne Susetka* Arissa Zervas Paschalidis M.P.S.’11 Nancy and Raymond Long* Stephanie and William Susetka* Drew Patrick* Joseph Ludwiczak* Cassandra White Sweeney M.A.T.’03 Dianna and Sal Pepe* Anita LaFiandra MacDonald B.A.’68 Amy and Drew Swiss* Joseph Phillips Ed.D.’14* Barbara B. Mann M.A.T.’73 Mark Tamucci M.A.T.’10 Valerie Castricone Polera B.A.’88* Joanne Marien* Elena Tateo* Robin L. Pruner M.P.S.’11 Jane Monagan Marrone B.A.’73, M.A.T.’93 Carole L. Taylor M.A.T.’91 Teri A. Pryor* Denise Martino* Judy Taylor* Henry Quincannon* Ora G. McCaine M.P.S.’88 TNT Contracting Inc.* Monique S. Reilly M.P.S.’00, Ed.D.’13 Elizabeth J. McCormack B.A.’44* Akira Uetabira* Rosemary Rinder B.A.’69* Tiffany McCue B.A.’16 Helena Baan Verhave M.A.T.’72 † Anne Cohen Robinowitz M.A.T.’77 Joanne McElligott* Nella R. Viesta B.S.’01 and Joe Viesta* Diane Rocco* Genevieve G. McHale B.A.’77, M.A.T.’79 Maria A. Vitiello* Sandra Priest Rose B.A.’73* Jenny and Christopher McLaughlin* Stephen Vlahovich* The Frederick P. & Sandra P. Rose Timothy Meeker* Foundation* Diane and Nils Vogth-Eriksen* Nicole Vourliotis Menzies B.A.’07, M.A.T.’09 Rochelle C. Rosenberg* Kami Wakabayashi B.A.’16 and Jordan Menzies B.A.’07 Frances O’Connell Rust B.A.’66, M.A.T.’70 Robert Walsh M.A.T.’03 Erica Thormann Merrill B.A.’76, M.A.T.’81 Michelle Sabino* Barb and John Walsh* Christine Meyer* Ethel Purcell Schelz B.A.’47 Yiping Wan* Amanda Minck B.A.’10, M.A.T.’11 Dana Schildkraut B.F.A.’06, M.A.T.’08 Joan Wanderer M.A.T.’74 Angela Giardina Miranda M.P.S.’00 Marian F. Schillerstrom M.A.T.’87 Lauren Wedeles* Codaryl J. Moffett B.A.’07, M.A.T.’11 and Susan and Stephen Schnitzer* Darnell W. Weir M.A.T.’09 Olivia Nastasi Moffett B.A.’09 Alfred Schultz* Danuta Karpinski Wenzel B.A.’76 and Gladys Montgomery* Arthur S. Wenzel B.A.’76, M.A.T.’04 Seacoast Maritime Services LLC* Nance and Greg Montgomery* Shelley B. Wepner* Janet and Andre Segatti* Wilkins Montgomery* Laura Woodson B.S.’05, M.A.T.’06 Joanne Pickett Shapoff B.A.’70, M.A.T.’73 Joan Morenstein M.A.T.’90 Danielle Zeldin B.Mus.’11 Marian Moto Shea B.A.’45 † Steven C. Moskowitz Ed.D.’13* Martha Zipf M.A.T.’73 Mary and John Sikes* Emil C. Moussa B.A.’08, M.A.T.’09 Marie Smelser* Jana L. Murray B.A.’10, M.P.S.’12* Evelyn M. Smith M.P.S.’87 Margo Alexander Murray M.A.T.’99 Helaine A. Smith B.A.’88* Robert Newhouse* Georgia Sommer* Alanna D. Nolan B.A.’06, M.Ed.’09

*Indicates restricted gift to School of Education Programs †Deceased

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