New York

Barbara Mason is currently a Teacher Leader at a New York City Public School in Bronx, NY. Barbara has worked in the field of education for over twenty years as a classroom teacher (elementary and middle school), instructional coach, math staff developer...

Anyeli (An-Je-Li) Matos is a proud Black Dominican, born and raised in the Dominican Republic. Her experiences as an immigrant and first-generation college graduate drive her passion for education reform. Most recently, Anyeli led the charter schools...

My name is Danielle DiCataldo and I have been an educator in the Rochester City School District for 22 years. I have been an elementary classroom teacher, a primary and secondary reading teacher and I'm currently an Instructional Coach for the district. I...

Growing up in a family of Rochester City School District educators, the talk around the table was always focused on instruction and the latest professional development that had been offered. Without hesitation, I began my first teaching assignment in one...

A proud African American woman who became an educator after realizing my passion was about interacting with people. As a graduate of the Rochester City School District, it was an honor to begin my teaching career in a district I had grown up in. I faced...

Michele White began her career in education with the Rochester City School District in September 2001. After 11 years at the building level, Michele transitioned to the District’s Central Office to support the implementation of Race to the Top in the...

A results-oriented executive with a strong background serving at all levels in social services, Jocelyn Rodriguez is recognized for a keen ability to effectively translate complex systems into tangible concepts and action plans. She has spent 13+ years in...

Dia Bryant is a Doctoral Candidate in the Ed.LD program. Dia is deeply focused on strengthening outcomes for students of color in urban communities similar to her hometown - Detroit, MI. Dia’s commitment to urban education began as a New York City...

Marisa Sorbaro started in the New York City School System 20 years ago as an elementary school teacher. Currently she is an Assistant Principal at P.S. 85 in the Bronx serving over 1,000 students grades Pre-K-5. Marisa is passionate about working with...

Leah Sadykov currently works as a School Improvement Coach in Queens, NY within the NYC Department of Education. Prior to that, Sadykov worked within the NYCDOE’s Office of Renewal Schools as Instructional Coach and Inquiry Lead. Sadykov began her career...