The Blue Ribbon Project

This episode features a very special guest, Deepak Marwah a CITE SBL alum and newly appointed Principal of Laguardia High School. This episode is pretty special since Principal Marwah attended Laguardia High School as a student. Listen as we discuss what it’s like going from student to administrator of your former high school. We also get into what it’s like transitioning from teacher to administrator, tips for educators looking to get into admin and so much more. Learn more about our administration program at www.alfredapply.com

Today’s episode features a very special guest, Kristina Persaud, a NYCDOE educator who’s been in the field for over 5 years. Tune in and learn as Kristina discusses how working as a teacher in the Bronx helped shape her transition into administration today. There are a lot of teachers who may be apprehensive when it comes to making the switch from teacher to administrator, listen as Kristina provides helpful tips for making that switch. For more information on our Administration program please visit: www.stroseapply.com or email [email protected]

On this very special episode we’re talking to “Minecraft” creators Sean Arnold (NYCDOE - Director of School Pathways) and Anthony Casanovas (Ed Tech Program Manager & Teacher Team Leader | Division of Instructional and Information Technology (DIIT). Join as they take us through the inspiration behind this innovative, advanced, and surreal experience they call “Minecraft Education!” Special “Thank you” to Sean and Anthony for the abundance of intel shared on “Minecraft Education.” It’s beyond beautiful to see your visions come true and to see how it’s already changing lives. If you or your school is interested in “Minecraft Education” or just want more information please visit: www.schools.nyc.gov/learning/subjects/stem/minecraft-education-challenge For information on everything CITE please visit: WWW.CITEPROGRAMS.COM

On today’s episode, we get to speak to Georges Leconte, Chief Executive Officer of Harlem Hospital (NYC Health and Hospitals). It’s no secret that the field of Public Administration isn’t easy but one thing we can all agree on is that it’s a rewarding field. Learn all you need to know about working as a CEO in a New York City hospital during the most challenging of times. During this episode, Georges also goes into the plethora of jobs and fields one can go into with a Master’s Degree in Public Administration.

On this very special episode, we get to chat with Theresa DeMatteo, the New Professional Development Coordinator at Nassau BOCES! Tune in as Theresa discusses how she balanced her work and home life while still being in our administration program! Theresa also touches on tips and skills future students should consider! For more information on our Administration program please email [email protected]

CITE/Russell Sage College Grads, Dr. Dorcely and Dr. Hansford discuss their latest business venture "StrategiesMatters" a blog set out to inform and support various projects throughout education with a unique team of bloggers that are seasoned educators and administrators. For more information on CITE please follow us: @CITEPROGRAMS

This very special episode features Charlotte Beckman, the current Administrative Dean Of Students at Walt Whitman High School — South Huntington Union Free School District. Tune in and find out why Charlotte chose Administration and to join our program. Charlotte knows what it takes to be a good Administrator and shares some essential tips within this episode. Be sure to share this special episode with your current Administrators and aspiring Administrators too. Another special “Thank you” to Charlotte, we are so proud of all the amazing work you’ve done and wish you all the best from CITE! To find out more information about our Administration program please visit: www.stroseapply.com or e-mail [email protected] Be sure to sign up for our next ONLINE OPEN HOUSE! You can RSVP now via Zoom, link on www.citeprograms.com

In this very special episode, Dr. Donald James is back with the Blue Ribbon Project! This episode focuses on Dr. James discussing the Teacher Education & Leadership shortage. Tune in as he examines the reasons behind being in this current state as well as what we can do to impact a positive change for the near future.

In this very special episode, we get to talk to Elizabeth Burke, a graduate from our Teacher Education Master’s Degree program. In this episode Elizabeth goes into what it’s like being a career changer and transitioning from being an accountant to becoming an educator. Elizabeth has been working in the DOE for over 8 years as a para and has a passion for education, especially a passion for working with children kids with autism as she was a one-on-one para for a child with autism for 4 years. Elizabeth discusses how being a para to a child with autism has helped shape her to become a better educator today… A special thanks to Elizabeth...

In this special episode we get the chance to talk to Eva, one of our amazing TESOL Master’s in Education graduates. Although Eva has successfully obtained her Master’s Degree in TESOL and can work in a classroom she chose to work in EdTech! We want to let this episode serve as a reminder that you can be impactful in education in and outside of the classroom with the same Master’s Degree in Education. Special thank you to Eva…