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8th grade students at St. Mary’s in Manhasset work collaboratively on graphing systems of equations and inequalities during their Algebra 1 Regents course offered as an accelerated math class at the school.

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In the science labs, St. Mary’s High School students work collaboratively and learn about science, technology, engineering and math through a STEM education. both excellent coaching and superb sportsmanship.

THE SCHOOLS OF SAINT MARY At the Schools of Saint Mary, Manhasset, students in Nursery through Grade 12 flourish in an innovative and nurturing educational environment rooted in Catholic values. The mission of the school is to empower students to find inspiration and joy as they discover themselves and learn what they are capable of accomplishing. Small class sizes foster a more personal connection between students and faculty. Faculty and administrators at St. Mary strives to educate the whole child – intellectually, spiritually, emotionally, socially, and physically. The use of cutting-edge technology, including campus-wide wireless capabilities, an online system that allows students and parents to access homework and grades, and school-issued Chromebooks for every student in sixth through twelfth grade, helps teachers provide students with a strong academic foundation. At the early childhood and primary grade levels, students actively explore concepts and develop skills through an interdisciplinary approach utilizing the latest technology, handson learning materials, and skill-related experiences. Students in grades 6-12 incorporate technology as an interactive tool that enables them to be independent learners while investigating researchbased learning. The St. Mary’s education is about more than just academics. Spiritual values, a sense of service and the growth of faith

are fostered by connecting Gospel values to all parts of the curriculum, including core academic classes, allowing students at all grade levels to deepen their moral standards and ethics. Students learn about the tenets and meaning of their faith and how to live it joyfully, especially in serving others within the school and greater community. The school day doesn’t end when the last bell rings – St. Mary’s becomes a vibrant after-school community as students at all grade levels participate in a wide range of extracurricular clubs and activities, exploring their talents and skills outside of academia. Middle and high school students gain an appreciation for the arts and develop their creativity through participation in the Fine and Performing Arts Program. By taking classes in art, chorus, band, orchestra, dance or stage performance; performing arts students learn from and work alongside professionals in those fields. The Schools of St. Mary is also proud of its competitive athletic programs at the middle and high school levels, which are highly regarded for

From early childhood students to their high school seniors, The Schools of St. Mary is preparing inspired thinkers and creative leaders by guiding all students as they develop the character traits of great leaders and skilled team players. This approach includes creativity, flexibility, diligence, perseverance, accountability, and responsibility. At every level, St. Mary’s balances strong academic development with experience to encourage personal growth. Exceptional faculty and staff inspire each student along their educational journey, always promoting the safe and welcoming culture that is one of the hallmarks of the St. Mary’s experience. St. Mary’s welcomes a diverse student body, consisting of students of many different faiths and cultural backgrounds, who come from Nassau and Suffolk Counties and several New York City boroughs including Queens and Brooklyn. For more information on the programs and curriculum at St. Mary’s or to schedule a personal tour, please contact Mrs. Norma Stafford, director of admissions at 516.627.0184 or nstafford@stmary.ws

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Mineola Supe Nominated For Superintendent Of The Year M ichael P. Nagler, who is the superintendent of the Mineola Union Free School District, has been named as a finalist by The School Superintendents Association for the 2020 National Superintendent of the Year. The profound distinction honors school system leaders throughout the United States, who are making a positive difference in the lives of the students they serve. Nagler was in the running for this honor after being named New York State Superintendent of the Year in October. In its 33rd year, the National Superintendent of the Year program is open to all U.S. superintendents who plan to continue in the profession. In order to be nominated, each candidate must meet the following criteria: leadership for learning—creativity in successfully meeting the needs of students in the school system, communication—strength in both personal and organizational communication, professionalism—constant improvement of administrative knowledge and skills, while providing professional development opportunities and motivation to others on the education team and community involvement—active participation in local community activities and an understanding of regional, national and international issues. Nagler, who earned his doctorate in education from Columbia University, has been in education for 33 years. He began his career in the New York City school system and advanced to an assistant principal position. In 1999, he joined Mineola as assistant principal of its middle school and later served as its high school principal and deputy superintendent before becoming superintendent in 2009. In his first years, Nagler was responsible for convincing the community of the need to consolidate and reorganize its school structure to remain fiscally responsible. With that change and savings, the district was able to begin funding transformational technology advancements for all of its students, including being among the first to adopt a one:one, take-home, iPad initiative that eventually rolled out to all students in grades K-12. Since then, the district has continued to thrive and advance, not just with technology, but with its curriculum offerings, initiatives, professional development and facilities, all while remaining at or below the tax cap for its residents. Under Nagler’s leadership, the Mineola School District has continued to soar: • Mineola is one of the only districts to have all five of its schools earn the distinction of an Apple Distinguished School. • All five schools have been recognized

its division at the New York State Field Band Conference competition. • Mineola is the first and only district on Long Island to offer full-day pre-K to all of its residents. • All curriculum has been rewritten for K-7 in the last few years to take a more integrative approach. • Integration of Application of Knowledge Assessments that require students to illustrate their understanding of a concept in different ways. • Established a culture of growth mindset districtwide, and of cultivating the 4Cs of creativity, communication, critical thinking and collaboration into all of its innovative learning environments. • Capital work continues each year to advance the schools for its students and protect taxpayers’ investment in buildings, all without the need to bond any work. To date, more than $45 million in capital improvement work has been done at no additional expense to the taxpayers. Dr. Michael P. Nagler Nagler is the past president of the Nassau County Council of School Superintendents, a member of the National Council on Digital Convergence, a member of the American Association of School Administrators, and is on the advisory board for Digital Promise’s League of Innovative Schools. He has also received the Nassau BOCES Education Partner Award for 2019 and the New York State Council of School Superintendents Appreciation Award as a Common Sense School for Digital in 2017, and was named one of 2017’s Top 30 Citizenship. Technologists, Transformers and Trailblazers • The district is one of only 114 members nationwide in the League of Innovative Schools. by the Center for Digital Education. Nagler also most recently gave the keynote address at New • In 2018, Mineola was also named one York State Council of School Superintendents of the Top 25 Most Innovative Districts conferences this past September. by the American Association of School Nagler was nominated for the award by Administrators and Successful Practices Board of Education President Christine Network. Napolitano and will be honored on March 2 at • Mineola High School and Mineola Middle the State Conference in Albany. School became the first on Long Island with A $10,000 college scholarship will be a Fabrication Lab, commonly referred to as a presented in the name of the 2020 National Fab Lab, where students learn, design, collabSuperintendent of the Year to a student in the orate and build in a small-scale workshop high school from which the superintendent environment. • Mineola was named among the Top 10 Digital graduated, or the school now serving the same School Districts in 2017-18 by The Center for area. Co-sponsored by AASA, AIG Retirement Services and First Student, the 2020 National Digital Education and the National School Superintendent of the Year will be announced Boards Association. during AASA’s National Conference on • In the last three years, there has been a Education, Feb. 13 to 15, 2020, in San Diego, significant improvement in the achievement of English as a New Language (ENL), students CA. Nagler is one of four finalists for the title. as evidenced by NYS Regents results —Submitted by the Mineola Union Free • Expansion of the district’s fine arts and School District music offerings, including a recent win in

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Get With The Program A guide to adjusting to life in college

BY JACK MANDEL

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ongratulations. You’ve made it into the college of your choice, and hopefully it won’t merely be an extension of your high school experience (hence the 13th grade). Challenge yourself, for this is an opportunity for personal growth and enrichment.

I “walked in your shoes” many years ago when I graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in Brooklyn and was accepted to the Bernard M. Baruch College of the City University of New York. I remember only a handful of professors who had their “game-on.” Even today, many professors seem clueless about their students other than what goes on in their classroom. If you do have an opportunity to meet a passionate, motivational educator, cherish the learning opportunity. A lot can be learned from reading student comments on “Rate My Professor.” In many colleges, large lecture halls are taught by technical assistants and not the professor. It seems the focus is minimal interaction between teacher and student, not exactly like how I envision the higher education process. Wouldn’t you agree? That’s why I will use this forum to address several important concepts for your consideration:

Stop whining about how tough college is

So what if gas is approaching $4 a gallon and textbooks cost more than $100 each? Some of you spend quite a bit of money at concerts, restaurants and bars. And when I see students in my classes with an iPad, I know they are fortunate. Many of you have your own car too. Think about your peers who don’t. Heck when I was your age, I couldn’t afford a car and had to rely on public transportation or date a girl who had her own set of wheels.

Don’t bring your “helicopter” parents along for the ride

Recognize that expression? If not, let me explain. It refers to a parent who “hovers” around your every move; a parent who makes it difficult for

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you to mature and make your own decisions. Of course, parental input is important but you are at an age to take responsibility for your actions (or inactions).

Begin to think about your major

At age 18 or 19, you should have some idea of your future goals, but declaring a major can be a difficult decision. Many of you cannot determine what your plans are for a Friday or Saturday night date. Therefore, take classes that you find interesting. Think of this as a different type of dating—an intellectual one. Focus on those classes each semester. Your picture will become clearer as you progress.

Never fall asleep in class

I know many of you have evening jobs, others like to party with friends and some even study. But if you stay up until 3 or 4 in the morning, how can you expect to be attentive for an 8 a.m. class? Some professors may ignore a

student who quietly dozes off—but I won’t. It’s embarrassing for you, the professor and your fellow classmates.

Scout’s honor: Professors are not out to fail anyone

You have a simple job to do: study, come to class on time with your required assignments and complete your projects and/or exams with a serious effort. There’s no “magic” to grading. Most professors have a grading criteria to follow so let’s KISS (Keep it simple, student).

Cut your professors some slack

Believe it or not, we do have lives outside of the classroom. Some of

us are married, others are divorced, some have children and others do not, just like in “real life.” I always try to bring a smile to class and personalize the setting; perhaps share a story or two with students. Some enjoy listening and some do not. I have learned that patience and tolerance is a virtue for both student and teacher. Professor Jack K. Mandel has taught marketing and public relations since 1978 at Nassau Community College. He is the recipient of both the prestigious Outstanding Teacher Award conferred by the New York State Association of two-year colleges and the NCC Dean of Instruction’s Faculty Distinguished Achievement Award.

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Students at St. Anne’s are also offered unique academic opportunities by our caring and motivated teachers and staff. In addition to the core curriculum there are opportunities to participate in Spanish, Accelerated Math, Music and Art classes. Do you or a local friend or neighbor have a child entering The school has interactive whiteboards in all Nursery or Pre-K in 2017? Consider the option of the highly classes, a science lab, a technology room and successful Saint Anne’s Pre-School program. In addition to a a music center.

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NEIGHBORS IN THE NEWS

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olloy College is welcoming a new president this year who is hitting all the right notes in his commitment to furthering higher education at the independent Catholic college based in Rockville Centre. In December, John P. McEntee, chair of the Molloy College Board of Trustees, announced that Dr. James Lentini will become the seventh president of the college on July 1. Dr. Lentini was unanimously approved by the board. Dr. Lentini, who is currently serving as senior vice president for academic affairs and provost at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan, brings more than 30 years of higher education experience to the college. Prior to his being named, Molloy’s 13-member search committee—comprised trustees, faculty members, administrators and a student representative—reviewed the profiles of more than 80 potential candidates during an eight-month search process. “Dr. Lentini is a passionate and thoughtful leader with a proven track record of success in academic program development,” McEntee said of the college’s incoming president. “His experience in inspiring, leading and sustaining transformational change will allow Molloy to build on the distinguished service and visionary leadership of Dr. Drew Bogner, Molloy’s current president.” Dr. Lentini came to Oakland University in 2013. Prior to his appointment at Oakland, he served as dean of the College of Creative Arts at Miami University (Ohio) from 2007-13. He was the founding dean of the School of Art, Media and Music at The College of New Jersey from 2003-07 and served on the faculty and administration in the Department of Music at Wayne State University (WSU) from 1988 to 2003. A Detroit native, Dr. Lentini

received a Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) from the University of Southern California, a Master of Music degree from Michigan State University and a Bachelor of Music degree from Wayne State University. He also successfully completed the Management in Leadership in Education program at Harvard University. As senior vice president for academic affairs and provost at Oakland University, he worked closely with deans and faculty in overseeing the development of new and innovative academic programs, including a newly-formed School of Music, Theatre and Dance and the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, which graduated its charter class in 2015. He led the reorganization of the Office of Research, overseeing academic and research developments that led to the elevation of the university’s Carnegie Classification from R3 to R2 category (Doctoral University – High Research Activity). An internationally recognized composer and classical guitarist, Dr. Lentini is a voting member of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences Grammy awards and is a recipient of, among other musical honors, the Andres Segovia International Composition Prize. His compositions have been performed and recorded by national and international ensembles and Gramophone magazine called him “an American classical music success story.” Dr. Lentin, who has two sons, Luke and Noah, and a daughter, Evalina, with his wife, Dana, said he is looking forward to joining the campus community this summer. We spoke to him about his vision for the school and how he’s preparing for his new role as president. Why did you decide to pursue a career in higher education? This opportunity connects my passions in a profound way. I love the types of programs Molloy

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Dr. James Lentini shares his vision for higher education

Karen and Drew Bogner and James and Dana Lentini, taken at the announcement. (Photo courtesy of Molloy College)

provides. Catholic education also resonates strongly with me and my family. I loved higher education as I was experiencing it myself as a student, all throughout the ranks of earning a bachelor’s degree, a master’s and a doctorate. Teaching has always been something that came naturally to me so in addition to my professional work as a musician,

composing pieces and playing classical guitar, being in higher education meant something to me. It is a continuation of something I always loved as a student. Molloy currently serves a population of approximately 5,000 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students. These students can earn degrees in a variety of

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keeping the strength of the nursing school enrollment. Other things include, programs for adult learners, perhaps more online programs, in addition to our face-to-face undergraduate programs. I am interested Dr. James Lentini will start in increasing fundraising and work at Molloy College later endowment at Molloy. I would like this year. to expand corporate partnerships. It is such a great location in proximity to New York City. I’d like to partner with healthcare institutions and financial institutions, among others. What challenges do you anticipate in your new role? There are always challenges. Almost all colleges and universities have limited resources. It is a happy challenge for me to get everyone trying to envision the future and pick the right things to move on. There will be things we want to do quickly and things we want to do long range. The challenge will be to get everyone excited about the same initiatives so we can work together. Higher education, nationally, is having a challenge of people questioning the value of a four year degree, which I think is a The programs resonated with me, little unfounded. Molloy is in a good especially the excellence in nursing spot. They have grown at Molloy. It was a blend of their enrollment for a the academic programs long time so people feel Molloy currently great about this instifollows and their tution. The positives quality level as will outweigh the well as the arts challenges, easily. that interests How are you me. preparing for This opportunity the new role? What do you hope I studied connects my passions in to accomevery piece of plish in your a profound way. I love information, from new role as the types of programs the budget to enpresident? rollment patterns I’d like to Molloy provides. and academic update information. I am the strategic starting a listening —Dr. James Lentini plan. Molloy tour immediately. has a strategic I wanted to hear plans that every voice—the goes through faculty, the 2021 so now is a good time to take a administration, the students and look at what we want to do to move alumni—to figure out what people’s forward. I’d like to expand resources ideas are for Molloy. I will make sure so we can do more excellent things it is completed before we jump with through strategic development and two feet in on the initiatives I was program growth. Nursing is a large speaking out. Knowing that I’ll be part of the enrollment at Molloy, living in the community and being a which is terrific. I’d also like to part of the campus community and look into what we can do in other connecting the values that Molloy capacities—in business, education offers is something I am really and the arts and sciences—to looking forward to. bring enrollment up, in addition to

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It connected the dots for me. He told me about Molloy’s presidential search. The closer I looked into it, the more it seemed like the right fit. It attracted me because of its programs and Catholic education. It was a natural connection. Nursing is really big at Molloy. As provost [at Oakland University], I oversaw nursing, health sciences, business, education and arts and sciences.

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e was never supposed to be a superintendent, but after 34 years on the job, Rockville Centre School District Superintendent Dr. William H. Johnson, or “Dr. J,” as his staff calls him, will retire in June. This has happened once before in 2018, Johnson was going to retire before signing a two-year extension. However, this seems like the farewell.

child in this school district to have an helping out the Rockville Centre opportunity to experience exposure School District in 1978. He was to high-level curriculum,” Johnson hired as the school district’s spoke on the reasoning for extending director of special education a his contract. year later. Johnson is no stranger to moving “From 1980 to 1986, I held around and changing plans at a every single job in central office,” moment notice. He was born on a Johnson said. “I kept moving military base in 1944 while his father from position to position to served in the Air Force and then position. I took over curriculum subsequently moved around before and personnel and then the last the family settled in East Rockaway. two and a half years I was the He never went to public school and business official.” initially went to the seminary to In 1980, Johnson brought become a priest. the International But that all changed after Baccalaureate (IB) “You just hope that what you put in he met some kids from program to the place outlives you,” Johnson said. Bridgeport. high school and The 75-year old still wants to be “I started doing decided against involved in education, whether it be at some volunthe Advanced another school district or at the state teer work in Placement level. Johnson still has the energy to program that many do it, he has been running every night Bridgeport with I started doing kids, young school district were since his early 20s and his grandson kids who had adopting. His versarecently calculated that he has ran some volunteer work been thrown tility and research more than 80,000 miles in his lifetime. out of school background proved in Bridgeport with He has no plans to move to Florida. and fell in love invaluable for the “I’m exploring a number of differkids, young kids who school district and ent opportunities right now,” Johnson with the work, enrolled in the said. “My goal is to continue to have had been thrown out of was named superingrad school at tendent in 1986. an impact on the structure of school school and fell in love Johnson wanted districts. I would like to operate at the Fairfield that January and to reshape the policy level, whether it be at a school with the work. then started structure of the district level or a state level.” working in school district Johnson was rumored to become —Dr. William H. Johnson Bridgeport,” curriculum and the next education commissioner Johnson said. create a one-track for New York State, which did not “That was 1967. I worked there in step for students as the current model come to fruition after an interim was special education for three years. The had several different tracks. announced in December. It’s not third year, I was working part time in “What I discovered was that many something that Johnson rules out for the future, right now he’s focused Fairfield. My fourth year in education, of these kids did exceedingly well in Fairfield hired me full time to teach.” regular classes,” Johnson said. “You on the task at hand. It’s part of the Johnson went on to earn his docput them in a special classes and both reason he did not leave in 2018 after torate in special education research their behavior and their performance deciding to retire. deteriorated. The environment that “I just felt that a lot of the work that from Teachers College, Colombia University. He then started consulting we were creating for these kids was I had underway was just not done, for school district and ended up not producing the results that we the dream was that I wanted every would hope that they would produce. In the years that I began here in 1986, we kept moving in that direction as An Education Where Children Thrive Under the Guidance a school district, eliminating all the of Great Teachers in an Environment that Stimulates Creativity tracks, consolidating all of the tracks, and Individual Potential! and then ultimately getting to the • A proven system celebrating over 100 years of point in 2014, we literally had a single practice, research and worldwide recognition track throughout the entire school • Our fully equipped spacious district.” classrooms offer the most enriched Part of that one track concept was curriculum available for giving every student a chance to take 18 months - 6 years. an IB class. In recent years, the school • Fully affiliated with the American district has made some of these classMontessori Society since 1998. es mandatory, but has also expanded • Early drop-off and extended its reach by adding IB business to the day available. curriculum. 354 Lakeville Road • Great Neck, NY • 516-466-8422 “The IB program is not exclusive,” Visit our website: www.CMSGN.com 211114 B Johnson said. “It is to be inclusive

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and it’s designed to reward kids who are willing to put in the time and effort and do the work in order to get prepared for college. We opted for the IB because it had all of the elements that the colleges and universities were telling us that kids needed to have at their fingertips when they went off, when they left high school and went to college.” A program once meant for international businessmen and diplomats’ children living abroad has now become the school district crown jewel, leading many other districts to adopt the program. It’s all part of Johnson’s mantra, “all means all,” something he has told to his faculty every year at the opening of school. “Simply by doing a great job here, this becomes a lighthouse school district,” Johnson said. “This school district has developed an incredible reputation statewide. And consequently, I have been able to use that platform to help change the minds of the people at the state level.” The school district’s reputation has also led to Johnson needing a bigger wallet, as he is the third highest paid superintendent in the state and first on Long Island, making $458,386 annually. Part of that is because Johnson has influence on the state’s educational direction and was a critical voice against the common core curriculum when it was first introduced. “The common core really is a set of standards and that set of standards I have no problem with,” Johnson said. “It is connected to preparation for college work and it was supposed to be universally applied to everybody. What New York State did in

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the beginning was to put together these things they call modules. And these modules essentially became curriculum and that you had to kind of work through these prescribed set of lessons. Standards were never designed to be that way. They walked into a world that they don’t belong and they went further than they should have.” While New York State did make changes to the curriculum after its initial launch after starch criticisms from educational leaders like Johnson, there always ways to improve in his eyes. “I really want to see the state move in a whole different direction and I believe they’re going to get there,” Johnson said. For all the success Johnson has had over his 34 years in reign, the last 12 months the school district has faced many challenges outside of the classroom. In September, Joan F.

Waldman, principal of Floyd B. Watson Elementary School, was relieved of her duties. No reason was given as to why she was removed, but there has been speculation that she allegedly embezzled money that was supposed to go to needy kids. Johnson stated that the district was currently in litigation and chose not to comment on the matter. This past summer, the school district was under siege after a virus, known as Ruyk, encrypted files on the district’s servers. The ransomware attack led to the district paying out $88,000 to get the data back. Insurance covered most of the cost, leading the district to only payout $10,000. Johnson did not leave the district for 18 straight days after the

virus was found. “This happened on a Friday,” Johnson said. “Sunday night I was sitting over eating pizza with 12 to 15 people who are helping us then recover. We had to go to every single computer and had to completely clean it out and then re-image it.” This past fall, the school district suspended South Side varsity girls soccer Assistant Coach Chris Aloisi for four games. Aloisi, who recused himself from tryouts, allegedly used his position at East Meadow Soccer Club and as a private trainer to guarantee spots on the varsity team. The varsity team ended up with only 20 girls on the roster, a far cry from past year, and a junior varsity team that struggled to fill its roster. “We can’t go back and fix what happened,” Johnson said. “What I can do is to make sure that it doesn’t happen again and that what we can do is to write a policy which is clearer in the delineation of our expectations of what staff should or should not be doing.” Above all else, Johnson wants equity to be prevalent within the school district and that started from childhood, to his time as a researcher and now as superintendent. In that equity fight, he sees his two

brothers that are disabled, one did not make it past his early 20s, but the other is still alive today. “I’d love to be able to rewrite the history of their lives so that it would be different for them when I grew up,” Johnson said. “I can’t rewrite it for them, but I can rewrite it for the population of kids that we have in this school district..” Johnson’s legacy as superintendent is yet to be put in stone, but he has clearly made it a lighthouse for everyone to see and follow. “I just want it to be a meaningful place for every single kid who shows up at our front door and that whatever their color, whatever the languages that they speak, whatever their income is, they find a home in a place in Rockville Centre,” Johnson said with an Apple AirPod in his right ear. “It’s up to me to create an institution that makes this a welcome place for everyone of those kids.”

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he New Year always brings a reexamination of your current and future career aspirations. Make 2020 a year of focus, determination, upskilling and creating multiple, independent options for your ongoing career success. These tips will get you headed in the right direction. Be Aware of Your Interpersonal And Generational Communication Style

Our experience, profession, industry and education shape our interpersonal and leadership style in the workplace. I come from a military and Midwestern background so I have a direct, no nonsense, and “get-er-done” work style shaped from military deployments, the expectation to always “hustle” from coaches and a family of farmers. Knowing this, I take special steps to walk around each day and talk face-to-face, use the phone and engage co-workers to understand their challenges. In short, I force myself to “slow down” so I get everyone’s feedback. In today’s workforce, older generations must be aware and adapt to younger generations to enable an entire organizations success.

needs to remain a goal for everyone. Possessing formal education and improving your educational credentials at all stages of your career is an effective method for your career to remain relevant. I just Expand And Maintain Your Network began a master of science in data science program in a Variety of Industries that will take about two years to complete. The use Most of my career has been in business-to-busiof larger amounts of more disparate types of data ness (B2B) marketing for the logistics industry. to solve increasingly difficult business problems is Knowing that, I strive to develop contacts in technol- becoming common in more industries. The speed ogy, higher education, finance and manufacturing and depth of change in business will continue to to improve my career portability. I absolutely hope increase and it is always better for your career to that I never leave my current role. If I must leave my get ahead of the change. A solid and continuously current role, then I want to have a large and broad developing formal education helps ensure you stay network to find my next opportunities. LinkedIn has at the top of your game. made keeping and building a network easier, but it still needs effort. Most importantly, do not forget Take Advantage of Any Offered traditional meet-and-greet, conferences and other Education public events to meet other industry leaders. Any organization, business to government, always offers some type of free training to upskill Keep Yourself Active In The Public Eye workers at a variety of ability levels. Take advantage Google your name, what comes up? This is a very of these classes whenever they are offered. Focus on simple test to determine the image of your personal classes and skills that will make you unique, valued brand to the public. If your name is attached to and versatile within a variety of roles. Skills in data press releases, news stories, public events and use, technology, data visualization, cost reductions, education—awesome, keep it up. If nothing comes productivity improvement, leadership, business up, then start to determine how to position yourself growth and customer satisfaction are in demand in in initiatives you personally value. Volunteering, every industry. helping at the local school, speaking in a college classroom or helping military members launch Teach the Next Generation of Leaders their post military careers are all ways to do someBeing an expert in your current role is good. thing good and build your digital brand. Today, Being an expert and a teacher in your current role is everyone researches everyone’s digital footprint, awesome. Teaching the next generation of leaders ensure you have a positive one. and co-workers within your organization clearly separates an employee as a leader and a highly valImprove Your Formal Education ued participant. Generational teaching within the Who has the time? No one and that is why it organization is also a way to learn new skills from

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Understand the Capabilities And Shortfalls of the Most Recent Technology

New technology and different ways of doing business hold both peril and promise. Attending conferences, reading the latest business news, keeping up-to-date on podcasts and listening to leading speakers are all ways to understand how the latest technology helps and hurts an organization’s success. You do not have to be an expert but understanding how a new piece of technology can help, or not help, your area in a business makes you an asset.

Expect A Shock to Your Career

Every single employee at every level in an organization should always expect an immediate change to their employment status. This is not paranoia, this is a current workforce reality. Regardless of your skill, level in the organization and prior contributions there are changes driven by international trade, brand value changes, disruptive technology, state tax breaks and breakout competitors that will affect your employment due to no fault of your own. Having a growing network, modern skills, a strong personal brand, and living in a dynamic economic community will keep your career prospects strong. Chad Storlie is a retired U.S. Army Special Forces officer and an adjunct Professor of Marketing at Flagler College. He is a mid-level B2B marketing executive and a widely published author on leadership, business, military and technology topics.

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How To Get An Internship In NYC Right After Finishing College BY JEREMIAH GREEN

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s any college graduate knows, finding work after college is not easy. Not only are entry-level jobs hard to come by,depending on the profession, naturally, but even simple internships require a thorough and tough search. For people with no work experience in their fields, the quest to get an internship in New York City can seem quite arduous after college. But if you approach this task properly right after graduation, you’ll have less of a difficulty. Which is precisely what we’ll discuss here.

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There are many organizations and companies that come up with their own internship programs, including those whose specific aim are college graduates. For example, many professionals will tell you that certain job positions in the medical care field are woefully understaffed, which is why a lot of hospitals make their own internship programs precisely aimed at recent grads. And this market aside, there are plenty of others where job opportunities are available, if you find the right program. Also, there are numerous nonprofit organizations that serve to bring recent graduates and different employers across the U.S. closer together, enabling both sides to make valuable contacts to mutual benefit.

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Regardless of your chosen profession, in the 21st century capitalism landscape, you need to realize one simple fact—there will be competition in the job market. Scratch that—there will be a lot of competition. And this isn’t something to shy away from, but instead something to embrace. At the end of the day, it’s important to think outside the box, and be prepared to go lengths that others aren’t willing to go. While the example we’ll give here isn’t applicable to every kind of profession out there, it’s still a way to get an internship in NYC and elsewhere, after college. There are college grads who want to pursue a career in government, but don’t know where to start. And some of them actually wrote to Congress members that campaigned on issues they were passionate about, asking them for a position on their staff, in relation to those specific issues. In other words, if you can’t find an internship opportunity, you may need to make one yourself. Contact high-profile professionals in your field, and see if they’d be willing to find funding for an additional position for you. If you’ve got the right communication and persuasion skills, this may very well work, though, naturally, you’ll also need the academic credentials to back this up.

Volunteering

Once you finish college, unfortunately—in most cases, you shouldn’t expect to be a big earner right away. While there are certain jobs where that’s possible, most professions will leave you longing for even a paid internship. But if you’ve got family money, or other means to sustain yourself for a while, do consider volunteering in an unpaid position. While this is, deep down, something people rarely wish to do on their own; the reality of the job market is such that there will always be graduates who can afford to do so until they advance to a paid position. With that in mind; trying to be among those people will surely net you an internship some time down the line.

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Sure, most of us would like to get an internship in NYC, especially if you went to school there. But you probably know what a certain proverb says about the plans of mice and men. In the end, you may simply need to widen your scope to encompass as many internship possibilities as possible. And in order to do that, you can go in two different directions, or both at once. First of all, you could consider broadening your professional definition; in other words, looking for more varied types of internships

that could lead to steady, full-time jobs. Sure, some of these may not be precisely where you pictured your career going; but it may be necessary. And otherwise—you could consider going somewhere else instead of the Big Apple. While there are many industries here with plenty of job opportunities, things change—and you might find yourself being offered more internship positions elsewhere. Don’t waste your time being solely focused on where you’d live.

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Sure, a LinkedIn profile is all well and good; but if you truly want to present yourself in the best possible light to any potential employers—you need to seem as though you’re a cut above the rest, regardless of how true that is. And translated to the language of 2020, you need to have a website. And while your profession isn’t something where having a website to show off your portfolio is important; you’ll actually find that it leaves a more lasting impression on any recruiters who might come across dozens if not hundreds of CVs each day. Jeremiah Green is a freelance author, writing about sociological phenomena like education, migration and moving with companies, including IPS NYC Movers.

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Tuition Assistance Makes The Dream A Reality BY GARY E. LAYTON

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he Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation is a Long Island based charity that is funded by Long Island businesses and individuals, and used exclusively to support the students and schools of the Diocese of Rockville Centre. The mission of Tomorrow’s Hope is to ensure the excellence and continuance of Catholic schools on Long Island by increasing awareness and by providing scholarship and program funding. Every student from grades K – 8 who are attending Catholic elementary school and are in need of tuition assistance are eligible to apply for an award which is based on the families current economic circumstances and financial need. Applications for scholarship funding are typically made in January following Catholic Schools Week when many Long Islanders visit the school they plan on sending their children to in the following school year. Applications can be processed whether you have already registered at a school, or even if you haven’t registered yet. Only one application is necessary per household and multiple children’s needs can be

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served based on that one applicaschool are not even aware of which tion. Application can be made students are utilizing tuition online or on paper, and assistance. many schools offer There is a small coaching days when a processing fee and representative from awards range from The goal of the Tomorrow’s Hope $250 to $2,500 per and the schools are year in the form Tomorrow’s Hope on hand to help Foundation is to make of a grant. There families complete is some documenCatholic school an and submit the tation required. affordable choice Individual circumform. for all. Complete confistances that identify dentiality is the rule, so special circumstances for only you, or you and your the need are also welcomed ‘coach’ know that you have applied and help the awards team evaluate and your sensitive information is and distribute the scholarship carefully guarded and not shared money. outside of the Foundation and credit Decisions are dependent on when scorer. Awards are equally confiden- the application was submitted, and tial and the faculty and staff of the processing takes between three

and four weeks. The first round of applicants are notified in June. When an award is issued, the money goes directly to the school and is deducted from the school tuition bill. Each award is in name to the student, so even if the student transfers to another Catholic school the award money follows the student and doesn’t stay with the school. It is the goal of Long Island’s Catholic Elementary Schools to welcome every student whose family wishes a high-quality Catholic education for them and the Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation helps families make their catholic school dreams a reality. Gary E. Layton is the director of marketing and enrollment for the Diocese of Rockville Centre

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St. Joseph School offers a curriculum that addresses the development of the whole person, presented in a learning program that stresses high levels of student engagement. We offer small classroom sizes that allow for individualized attention and learning. We are also committed to the responsible use of technology in the classroom. Chromebooks, LED touchscreens, multiple 3D printers, brand new advanced robotics kits Starts and a new fully-upgraded Nursery school-wide WiFi system School Creates helps Startsincorporate paper-bag Nursery technology into puppet. our School Creates classrooms and curriculum.

service to the local and wider community. Each grade creates, sponsors and participates in a community service project of their choice. Some of our most recent projects have included local children’s hospitals, animal shelters and numerous food and coat drives.

Club. We also have both male and female Soccer Teams and Basketball Teams, as well as a Women’s Volleyball Team, which are all part of the Catholic Middle School Sports Association. St. Joseph School also hosts a number of academic competitions including Science Fairs, Social Studies Fairs, Math and Spelling Bees.

For working families, we also offer after-school care with our GRASP program. This provides parents the flexibility to extend the school day until 5:30pm, giving their child a safe and supportive environment where they can do their homework, play games, make friends and have fun!

Students are afforded the New this year, our Pre-K opportunity to partake in students have the option of numerous activities. Our extending their day to the St. Joseph School also Middle School students length of the entire school offers our elementary participate in Pathways, a day. They are now also students the opportunity for eligible to join our GRASP unique program designed Third Grade after-school learning. Our to offer a variety of learning after-school care program, Eighth Grade After-School enrichment opportunities to enhance giving families as much Graduation to Discovers knowledge their real-world flexibilityAccepted as possible. Leadsprogram class includes such Wins Third Grade Eighth high school love of in prayer. math contest. offerings as Lego Robotics, St. Joseph School is a warm and individual growth. Grade of choice. reading. Students take classesLeads class Video Game Coding, Golf, Accepted Graduation that and tocaring community Discovers Wins and much high invites in alove number of different school parents, family and paper-bag of in prayer. Multi-Sports math contest. Third reading. Grade of choice. puppet. We guide each child from “let’s-pretend” to prepared. In grades 1 We are dedicated to more! Our studentsEighth areas of interest, such as friends to get involved and through 5 at Saint Joseph School, your child develops skills for future Grade success creating a faith community in a well-rounded are also eligible and E-Commerce, Medicine, educational program where reading, computer, music, art, be active in their child’s Graduation Accepted toIn grades Creates Discovers Leadseach classchild from “let’s-pretend” Wins Wephysical guide prepared. 1settings that witnesses compassion encouraged to participate Law, Art History, the education, and and foreign languageto classes in small-group high school education. Come see paper-bag love of in 5prayer. mathyour contest. through at Saint Josephof School, child skills for future success the value hard work and develops personal responsibility. for every in areinforce fullyof inchoice. Garden City’s theater of Shakespeare. well-rounded educational program where reading, computer, music, art, many puppet.and respect reading. the great things that are education, and foreign language classes in small-group settings person, demonstrated in physical athletic and recreational Teachings of the Catholic faith instill in your child a lifelong respect for others reinforceStudents the value ofcan hardalso work join and personal our responsibility. happening here! while a range of stimulatingInafter-school activities offer vital new growth We guide each child from “let’s-pretend” to prepared. grades 1 offerings. Club,skills Mock Trialinsuccess Teachings of the Catholic faith your child a lifelong respect for others opportunities. through 5 at Saint Joseph School, yourDrama child develops forinstill future CATHOLIC in a well-rounded educationalwhile program where reading, computer, music, art, a range of stimulating after-school activities offer vital new growth Competition Team, the Join us for our Open House for Nursery SAINT through Grade 8 physical education, and foreign language small-group settings ELEMENTARY opportunities. JOSEPH SCHOOL To learnclasses moreinabout how to give your child these advantages for life, contact reinforce theSCHOOLS value of hard OF work and personal responsibility. Technology Club, Student Mrs. Christina Teisch, atfrom (516) 747-2730, or visit our website at Sunday, January 29,child 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 For details, callSCHOOL (516) Teaching minds. 747-2730 Guiding hearts.™ LONG ISLANDTo Principal SAINT JOSEPH learn more about how to give your these advantages for life, contact p.m. www.st-josephschool.com. Council, and the Library Teachings of the Catholic faith instill inMrs. your Christina child a lifelong respect for others Principal Teisch, at (516) 747-2730, or visit our website at Teaching minds. Guiding hearts.™ The value of learning. The learning of values.

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COLLEGE NEWS

Binghamton University Teams Up With Nassau Community College Programs will ease student transition into pharmacy school

he Binghamton University School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences has entered into a 2+4 articulation agreement with Nassau Community College that will ease the transfer of students into Binghamton’s Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program. The agreement—a 2+4 program—allows students from Nassau Community College to complete their associate degree and PharmD degrees in only six years by transferring directly into Binghamton’s PharmD program to begin their professional course work after earning their associate degree in biology. “Finalizing this articulation agreement with Nassau Community College is exciting not just for the Nassau students who will be able to transfer smoothly to Binghamton,” said School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Founding Dean Gloria Meredith. “It is also wonderful for us here at Binghamton to establish a stronger presence in a part of New York state where many of our students come from and where many of them will complete their clinical rotations. It’s a winning relationship for everyone.” “We are so pleased to partner with Binghamton

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University regarding the 2+4 agreement that will create a pathway for students graduating from Nassau Community College to pursue the PharmD Degree at Binghamton University’s School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences,” said Valerie Collins, interim vice president for academic affairs at NCC. “Our Nassau students are well prepared to pursue this exciting opportunity. Nassau Community College is located on Long Island where healthcare is one of the largest industries and this agreement with Binghamton University will enable Nassau

students to receive a degree essential to meet the healthcare needs of individuals and families in the years ahead.” Students must have successfully completed the required prerequisite credits from Nassau Community College with a minimum cumulative and math/ science grade point average (GPA) of 3.0, and apply no later than Jan. 1 of the year they plan to enroll at Binghamton, or Sept. 1 if they are participating in the Early Decision Process through PharmCas. They must also achieve a minimum composite score of 50 on the Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT). Binghamton’s School of Pharmacy also has 2+4 agreements with SUNY Broome Community College and SUNY Onondaga Community College, as well as 3+4 agreements with Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Wells College and Ithaca College. For more information on this and other 2+4 and 3+4 programs with the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, contact Rachael Perry, assistant dean for enrollment management and student affairs, at rperry@binghamton.edu. —Submitted by Binghamton University

5 Tips To Ace College Entry Exams Because most colleges and universities require applicants to submit ACT or SAT results as part of admissions consideration, prepping for the test itself can be a critical component of that process. While it can oftentimes be hard to deal with the anxiety that comes with a rigorous test meant to show your mastery of certain subjects and concepts, such as reading and mathematics, consider these test prep tips to help boost your score while simultaneously lowering stress.

To allow yourself as much flexibility as possible, taking college entrance exams during your junior year of high school is encouraged. If you don’t get an ideal score, you can refine your approach and retake the exam with a better idea of what to expect.

Take a Practice Test

Any test prep plan should start with a practice SAT or ACT exam. Taking practice tests under realistic conditions can help you gain a better understanding of the content of the test, improve your time management and help combat test anxiety. You can use your practice test as a baseline to set goals and focus the rest of your prep on areas you would like to improve before the real thing.

If you find studying on your own difficult or not as successful as you’d hoped, a prep course can put you through the paces and hold you accountable.

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Complete with homework and in-class practice, prep classes can range from small groups to larger classes taught by test experts. Some school districts even offer after-school programs dedicated to ACT or SAT prep.

Gather Supplies

To help reduce test day stress, gather everything you’ll need the night before. Check the list of banned items—cellphones aren’t permitted—to make sure you don’t accidentally bring something you’re not allowed to have. Ensure your bag is packed with your admission ticket, valid photo identification, several sharpened pencils with erasers, an approved calculator (with fresh batteries) and a watch, if allowed.

Get a Good Night’s Sleep and Eat Breakfast

While it can be tempting to stay up late the night before the test to cram, you’re likely to perform better with a full night’s sleep. Sleep is important for retention, and eating a balanced breakfast before heading out the door can aid in your ability to focus. To make your morning easier, prep breakfast before bed to keep an early morning from starting even earlier. Remember, the college admissions process involves more than just test scores. Visit eLivingtoday. com for more education tips and information. —Submitted by Family Features

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College-bound students and their Graduate Programs Fuel Careers parents are always looking for an Molloy offers a variety of graduate academic environment that offers and doctoral programs that provide the best fit and best value for the the opportunity for students to student and their tuition dollars. further enhance their career or take Last year, Molloy was ranked the a new direction #18 “value while pursuing “We are dedicated to added” college a passion. The providing our students with in the U.S. by College’s graduate the best possible value. If you The Wall Street programs include come to Molloy, you graduate Journal, arguably a variety of M.B.A. with a job in your field at the nation’s options, as well a salary that’s significantly premier financial as programs in higher than average.” publication. clinical mental —Drew Bogner, Ph.D. Additionally, health counseling, President, Molloy College Newsday criminal justice, recently music therapy, produced an enrollment overview speech-language pathology, of the many private colleges in our education and nursing. region. While most struggled in the 2012-2017 period, Molloy “saw What’s New the largest increase, rising by more Molloy, home to approximately than 11 percent.” Molloy also was 4,900 undergraduate and graduate ranked the #10 best value among students, recently opened its new Catholic colleges nationwide by facility at 50 Broadway in lower College Values Online. Manhattan. The space serves as the new home of the Investing in Molloy/CAP21 Student Success B.F.A. in musical “We invest theatre and hosts in student other academic success and programs and we challenge special events. our students to Molloy recently succeed. Molloy opened a new students are residence hall, the committed to College’s third. a value system Some of Molloy’s that stresses newer offerings a strong work include an online M.B.A., as well ethic, resiliency, professionalism as a new degree completion and leadership,” said President Bogner. “This is why they graduate, program that will enable returning and why they get hired. We reach students to easily complete beyond the classroom and educate their undergraduate degree. Additionally, Molloy continues the entire person.” to expand its flexible learning A small student-to-faculty ratio options for many of its programs so (10:1) means students are more students can take night, weekend, than a number to their professors, hybrid or online classes. who provide guidance that enables students to “live their story.”

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COLLEGE NEWS

Port Superintendent Speaks At The Princeton Club

Dr. Michael Hynes Discusses a Balanced Approach to Education

r. Michael Hynes, superintendent of Port Washington Union Free School District, recently joined several innovators and school leaders across the state at The Princeton Club’s Education Business Forum in New York City. After a breakfast and welcome introduction, the event kicked off with a keynote panel, called Educators. Panelists discussed the several challenges districts are presented with today ranging from student and teacher privacy and improving student achievement to diversity at colleges and budget shortfalls. Throughout the day, panels included Policy Matters; Starting with Inclusion: Creating a Culture; 1:1 Business Connections; SEL: Latest Fad or Here to Stay?; Deciphering the Alphabet Soup of Education;

Education, which focused on the challenges presented by EdTech in developing instructional material. Hynes discussed the significance of having a balanced approach to education and why schools should not go to any extreme measures in their educational approach. The Princeton Club’s Education Business Forum focuses on presenting perspectives on how to keep pace with changing customer demands, evolving investor expectations and new policy requirements. Superintendent of Port Washington Union Free School District, Dr. Michael For more information about Hynes, recently spoke at The Princeton Club’s Education Business Forum the Port Washington Union Free in New York City. (Photo courtesy of Port Washington Union Free School District) School District, please visit the district’s website at www.portnet. The Education Funding Landscape: Outside of Ed Tech; Future of Work org and ‘like’ the Facebook page: @ Workshop Part II and CEOs Leading What Investors are Looking for at PortWashSchools. in the EdTech Landscape. Each Stage of Growth; The Role of —Submitted by Port Washington Hynes spoke on the panel, Private Enterprise in Education; Union Free School District The Role of Private Enterprise in Sales and Marketing–Lessons

2020 EdTech Trends Evolving classrooms for a new decade

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2020 is ushering in a haul of exciting EdTech trends. A new decade means new learning opportunities created to cater to the individual rather than a collective hive. There are more than one or two ways of learning—by not embracing all of the ways to teach, we risk leaving students behind in subjects they may need extra help in, according to Michał Borkowski, CEO and cofounder of Brainly. Brainly is the world’s largest online learning platform with 150 million monthly users in 35 countries. Borkowski, an expert on global education trends, has some insightful predictions on the emerging trends 2020 will bring in EdTech. Customized learning via AI AI systems with customizable settings will allow students to learn based on their personal strengths and weaknesses. This stylized

learning takes into account that not every student absorbs information in the same way. In turn, it helps teachers understand what each individual student needs, spend more time teaching new material and receive higher classroom results, Borkowski said.

barriers, encourage active learning anywhere and cultivate a sense of community between students all over the world.

From STEM to STEAM Science, technology, engineering and math curricula have been the major educational focus of the Responsible technological decade, but 2020 will see more inteintegration gration of classical liberal arts into Students today are more fluent in educational modules, turning STEM technology than older generations, into STEAM, Borkowski predicted. Borkowski noted. Integrating tech Incorporating the arts into a techBrainly CEO and cofounder Michal through digital resources, textbooks, based curriculum enables students Borkowski (Photo courtesy of Brainly) game-style lessons and interactive to create important connections to learning are efficient ways to the world and allows them to have a instruction to connect to students in environments where they are more captivate students and teach them well-rounded education. inclined to learn, Borkowski said. responsible usage of technology. Options in learning Expansive peer-to-peer environments Bottom line: 2020 is the year that learning Who says learning has to take place education forms itself around each Allowing students access to a platin a classroom? Advancements in student’s individual needs rather form where they can view different EdTech has provided new and exthan leaving kids behind who don’t student’s educational interpretaciting avenues where educators can benefit from traditional instruction. tions, and one specific perspective experiment. Grade and high school Learn more at www.brainly.com. may help information click, is inlevel teachers are experimenting valuable, advised Borkowski. These with webinars, online tutorials —Additional information provided learning platforms break down and other forms of tech-based by Brainly

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Future Certified Healers

A hands-on path to success in the medical field offered at Hicksille High School

or the past three years, Hicksville High School (HHS) has offered interested students the opportunity to graduate with not only a Regents or Advanced Regents diploma, but with state-recognized Nurse Assistant Certification after two years and a minimum of 108 hours of outside clinical rotation experience. “Our goals are for each student to qualify for recognized certification and to meet our criteria of being college and career ready,” explained teacher Marie Brown. Brown has taught the in-district Certified Nurse Assisting program since its inception three years ago. Students attend class each morning for three periods and then carry a regular class load for the remainder of the day. BOCES Nurse Assistant Program is offered through Barry Tech in Westbury and held in a specially-equipped classroom at HHS. The program includes in-class preparation for a wide range of nursing skills, a clinical rotation at a nearby nursing home, and webinars and videoconferencing with doctors across the nation. The high school accepts approximately 20 students to the program each year. “This is a great place for students to start in the fields of medicine and health care. These days, it’s so very difficult for high school graduates to get into college-level programs, this is

DeJesus is working toward a career in Diagnostic Medical Stenography. She also carries a heavy academic load as a HHS junior, in addition to working part-time at a local store. “I used to be very shy,” she shared. “Working outside of school and being in the Nursing Assistant program has helped me to be more outgoing and proactive.” Students can learn more about HHS’s program, as well as the many career opportunities supported by Nassau and Suffolk County BOCES— from aviation to veterinary science— through their high school guidance counselor. Hicksville Middle School students and their parents are encouraged to research programs available through BOCES Career and Technical Education programs and/or to speak with his/her guidance counselor. To find out more informaction, call 516-622-6800. To learn more about the programs available to Hicksville students through BOCES at their various locations in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, visit: www.nassauboces.org/ (Nassau); https://www.esboces.org/ (Eastern Suffolk); and www.wsboces.org/ (Western Suffolk).

Students immersed in the Nursing Assistant program offered at Hicksville High School can gain state-recognized certification. a great way to gain an advantage. And students do not need to go into nursing to experience the benefits of our program; there are many health care careers, from medical stenography to nurse practitioner, where this program gives our students a leg-up.” Hicksville High School juniors Zahra Hassan and Anna Marie DeJesus agree. With different professional goals in mind, each is finding the nursing assistant program to be a valuable, hands-on learning experience.

Inspired by cousins who are physicians in Germany, Zahra is very interested in pursuing a career in trauma surgery. In addition to her studies in HHS’s Nassau BOCES Barry Tech In-District Certified Nurse Assisting program, she volunteers every day after school at Winthrop Hospital, and is also enrolled in an anatomy class at SUNY Farmingdale. “I aspire to be a surgeon because I like being focused on the patient’s life and putting them before myself.”

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Find Your Passion At Barry Tech Nassau BOCES to host open house

Nassau BOCES Barry Tech, Long Island’s premiere career and technical education high school, is opening its doors to all students with a passion for a hands-on career. The Barry Tech Open House will be held Saturday, Feb. 1 from 10 a.m. to noon. Following an introduction to the school led by administration, there will be self-guided tours of the state-of-the-art facility. You can preregister for the Open House at www.nassauboces.org/tasteoftech Prospective students and families from Nassau County are invited to tour the campus at 1196 Prospect Avenue in Westbury, and meet with expert teachers, counselors and administrators. Students will learn about classes focused on their specific interests in more than 40 different career fields, ranging from Aviation and Automotive

Students at Nassau BOCES Barry Tech. Technology, to Video Game Design and Veterinary Science. Attendees can visit advanced classrooms and fully-functional shops designed to simulate real-world work settings. Learn about Barry Tech’s Summer program, offered through a partnership with Hofstra Summer Camps. There are a number of exciting offerings including, Culinary Arts, and Animal Care,

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to name a few. Barry Tech courses provide both theory and practical application. Barry Tech teachers are experts in the specific subject matter they teach and are respected professionals in their respective industries. They are eager to share their skills and experiences, and they work hard to help students succeed. “Students who attend Barry Tech

benefit from hands-on training with instruction from teachers with experience from working in their respective fields,” says Barry Tech Principal Pete Dalton. “Our students can also participate in work-based learning and service learning projects that provide a real feel for the careers they are interested in pursuing.” Barry Tech is part of “My Passion, My Career,” a major career and technical education initiative launched by the agency last summer. At a time when Long Islanders are struggling to find work, the need for skilled workers in a variety of industries is on the rise. The prospective industry outlook for 2026 shows an increase in job openings, yet a lack of qualified personnel to fill those positions. —Submitted by Nassau BOCES

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Teachers Achieve Gold Standard Certification

ew York State United Teachers (NYSUT) congratulates 97 teachers from across the state who have earned national certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, the “gold standard” in the education profession. In total, New York is home to 2,115 National Board Certified Teachers, who have completed a rigorous performance-based, peer-reviewed assessment process that includes a review of teaching portfolios, student work samples, videos and analysis of a candidate’s teaching and student learning. Sixty New York educators had their certifications renewed in 2019. “New York’s National Board Certified Teachers are shining examples of the outstanding educators across the state who work so hard to help their students achieve their full potential,” NYSUT President Andy Pallotta said. “With

inequality in education among the most pressing issues of our time, this diverse group is proof that every corner of the state has dedicated teachers who believe in education and, most importantly, in their students.” “National Board Certified Teachers show every day how transformative a high-quality education can be for our students,” NYSUT Executive Vice President Jolene T. DiBrango said. “To become certified, these teachers have demonstrated not just that they know their subject areas, but that they know their students, the challenges they face and how to help them grow. These educators are proof that teaching makes a difference.” Achieving national certification is extraordinarily challenging. Candidates typically spend 200–400 hours of their own time having their teaching assessed against rigorous standards through

an extensive series of performance-based assessments, including teaching portfolios, student work samples, videos of their lessons, and thorough analyses and reflection of the candidate’s teaching and student learning. The process involves written exercises that probe the depth of the candidate’s subject-area knowledge, as well as their understanding of how to teach those subjects. NYSUT assists national board candidates by offering awareness programs and support through online discussion forums, and conferences and professional development through its Education & Learning Trust. The union also aids state teacher centers in supporting candidates through the challenging board certification process. In addition, a state grant program helps pay the candidates’ application fees and other expenses. —Submitted by New York State United Teachers

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Mid-Term Tips To Become An Ultimate Overachiever As most students know, a mid-term jolt of motivation never hurts To help students everywhere re-commit to success, celebrated actor, author, humanitarian and G2 Overachiever Priyanka Chopra Jonas is sharing tips for making more happen during the remainder of the school year.

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Set specific goals: Writing down goals and aspirations can get you started on the right note. In a recent survey conducted by Pilot Pen, more than 94 percent of people stated that writing down goals makes you more likely to achieve them, whether that means getting straight As, making your favorite sports team, or making a difference in your community.,

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in others’ lives in and outside of the classroom. A native of Austin, Texas, 14-year-old McKenna was inspired to help feed his hungry classmates during winter break and founded Ian’s Giving Garden, a series of community gardens that donates 100 percent of their crops to hungry families. To-date, McKenna’s charity has helped feed over 700 families by growing and donating an estimated 18,300 pounds of fresh produce. McKenna’s inspiring story was selected by Chopra Jonas from a pool of highly qualified nominees. Together with Pilot, she’ll award McKenna and his school a combined $15,000 grant. He plans to use his $12,500 portion for college tuition, to gain the skills needed to make an even greater impact on social issues like hunger. The remaining $2,500 will go to his school to help continue fostering overachievement among its students. Do you know someone going above and beyond their daily responsibilities to better their community? Whether they’re a student or adult, visit G2Overachievers.com to learn more and submit a handwritten nomination.

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Be prepared: Overachievers of all ages know that you have to have the right tools on-hand so that you’re always prepared when inspiration strikes. Whether you’re taking notes in class, outlining a science experiment or planning a fundraiser for an afterschool club, the right pen in your hands can make all the difference. A preferred pen of overachievers, the G2 gel ink pen by Pilot is smooth-writing, long-lasting and the number one selling pen in America. Its smaller counterpart, the G2 Mini, offers the same smooth-writing ink and comfortable grip of full-sized G2s in 10 great color options, and funds the G2 Overachievers Student Grant.

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Try something new: Step outside your comfort zone and try something totally new to you. Audition for the school play. Join or start a new club. You never know where a hidden talent lies and there’s only one way to find out. When taking on new challenges, no matter your goals, remember that with smart planning, perseverance and the best tools, you too can be an overachiever. —Submitted by State Point Media

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