My name is Melanie Nichols and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker working in the New York City Department of Education.More...
Joe Olivet
Spec Ed Teacher@NYC DOE
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Retired military.
Senior special education teacher.More...
Erica Tavss
@NYC DOE
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Valerie Flores
school counselor@NYC DOE
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After attending the illustrious Spelman College and earning a B.S. in Chemistry, Valerie Flores followed her innate passion and assumed the role of a competitive gymnastics coach for over 15 years. Her career provided her with opportunities to travel across the U.S. with her athletes, connecting with them as a teacher and as a mentor. Committed to the empowerment of young minds, Valerie is now using her dual master’s degree in Psychological and School Counseling and an advanced certificate in College Advising from Teachers College at Columbia University to serve in the NYC Department of Education as a high school college/guidance counselor. Recognizing that students have diverse needs, Valerie has been at the forefront of planning school-based interventions around wellness, mental health, and positive identity development. Specializing in college admissions counseling, Valerie works to increase access for historically marginalized populations by transforming procedures and policies, so they reflect the needs of all ethnicities and backgrounds. You may find Valerie cycling, traveling, or trying out a new restaurant when not at her high school. She is a lover of humanity and believes in the words of author C.S. Lewis who stated, “There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind.”More...
Dedicated professional teacher and writer with background in many topics.More...
Kate Farley
Educational Professional
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As an Educational Professional, I have successfully implemented innovative teaching strategies that improved student engagement and academic performance. I have led professional development workshops for educators, sharing best practices and new approaches to instruction. I've also been recognized for my efforts in integrating technology into the classroom, enhancing the learning experience for students. I've also spearheaded a successful tech program for my MLL students, resulting in a significant increase in reading levels and grades in general among students.More...