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.

CITE is the Center for Integrated Training and Education.
For over 25 years, CITE has trained:

TEACHERS: General and Special Ed Masters (Early Childhood or Childhood), Adolescent Special Ed / Professional Certification Masters, TESOL Masters, Special Ed license extension courses,Bilingual license extension courses, TESOL license extension courses, Early Childhood license extension courses

COUNSELORS: School Counseling Masters, Mental Health Counseling Masters, Advanced Certificate in Mental Health or School Counseling

ADMINISTRATORS: School Building Leadership, School District Leadership, Doctorate for CSA members,Doctorate for non-CSA members, Public Administration Master’s

— in NYC, Yonkers, Westchester, Nassau and Suffolk.

CITE PD: CITE offers CTLE-approved in-school or online professional development tailored to your school’s needs and your vision. We can work remotely with your staff and parents. Info: citepd.com

Today’s episode features a very very special guest, Peter Dellegrazie. Peter completed our Admin program and is a proud CITE grad! Listen to Peter talk about what it’s like to work in administration in the high school that he once attended. Peter also discusses the importance of networking and believing in yourself.

This episode is a two-parter, we’ll be hearing from Hannabelle Mendez and Catherine Nunez who have both experienced our Teacher Ed program. Listen and learn as they both share the passion behind their purpose and what keeps them motivated as it pertains to working in education… First off we have Hannabelle, you could just start off by introducing yourself and letting us know how you heard about our program…

Jason’s currently the Director Of Technology/CIO/Digital Privacy Officer at Irvington Union Free School District. Listen to Jason break down what it’s like transitioning from a teaching role into an administrative one as well as everything you need to know about our SBL program with the College of Saint Rose!

For more information on the SBL program, visit www.stroseapply.com

CITE’s mission is to serve those who typically aren’t served well by institutions of higher learning — we make training accessible, affordable, and meaningful and we work to get good people into the system. We believe that access and opportunity are key drivers in changing the face of education, and we’re proud to work towards that goal.

Find out more about CITE Programs in teaching, administration, counseling and more at www.citeprograms.com

Cite Executive Director Dr. Donald James speaks with Dr. Meisha Porter about her decision to take on the role of NYC Schools Chancellor in a difficult time, the opportunity we have to reinvent the systems in our schools, and what the pandemic taught us about the classroom and about leadership in moments of crisis. Dr. Porter is a graduate of our College of St. Rose School District Leadership program, and speaks about her time in that program and why people might want to go into education now. She talks about coming full circle with her new position at the Bronx Community Foundation, addressing inequities in the city. Dr. Porter and Dr. James discuss mission, service, and how rethinking “normal” may be what we need.

Find out more about the Bronx Community Foundation at https://thebronx.org/

CITE’s mission is to serve those who typically aren’t served well by institutions of higher learning — we make training accessible, affordable, and meaningful and we work to get good people into the system. We believe that access and opportunity are key drivers in changing the face of education, and we’re proud to work towards that goal.

Find out more about CITE Programs in teaching, administration, counseling and more at www.citeprograms.com