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Street Address Jefferson Street Westbury, New York PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE010(Cell) PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEEMAIL AVAILABLERSUMEDUCATIONBeth Rapha Christian College and Theological Seminary Honorary Doctorate in Music and Arts 2024ABG Seminary (NY)Honorary Doctorate in Sacred Choral Music 2023Fordham University, New York, NYAdministration/Supervision in Education 1988Queens College, NYMaster of Science in Educational Leadership 1972Chicago Musical College, Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL Bachelor of Science in Music Education, K-12 1960CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSESPermanent NYS Certification in Supervision/Administration (K-12) Education Administrator, Levels I IV (K-12)New York City licensed Supervisor/Administrator of Schools (K-12) New York City Principal, Day Elementary Schools/Day High Schools New York City Teacher, Elementary/Junior High/Senior High Schools New York City Assistant Principal, Elementary/Intermediate/JHS Permanent NYS Certification as Teacher (6-12)LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE AND PROFESSIONAL ASSIGNMENTS Former Principal of the Columbus Avenue School,Freeport Public Schools, Freeport, NY 2014-2015 and Spring term, 2016 Provided visionary leadership for two (2) years, overseeing academic programming, inclusive of the arts, authentic faculty development, student achievement and parent engagements. Influenced including music instruction for 100% of the student body. Established a curriculum inclusive of an arts education program grades Developed spelling bee and math games which engaged 100% of the student body and faculty in authentic study Implemented strategic initiatives that resulted in increased student engagement and improved academic outcomes, positioning the school as a beacon of excellence within the District. Created a Parent Institute to engage parents in grades K-1 in student courses and in speaking English as a second languageFormer Director of the Arts,Freeport Public Schools, Freeport, NY 2005-2013 Supervised a dynamic team of 43 instructors spanning both visual arts and music departments, establishing a cohesive vision and fostering of professional development. Led initiatives to integrate arts across various academic disciplines, heightening student engagement and overall academic success for 100% of the students. Created the Summer Academy of the Arts, a 6-week arts programs for 240 students that incorporated math and reading as segments of the summer study which enhanced 98% of the participants. Planned workshops with administrative staff of 8 schools that encouraged assessments and constructed a comprehensive, sequential arts curriculum that provided 100% of the faculty with the skills for instructions K-12. Accomplished a comprehensive budget to sustain the music programs in all the schools in the District. Oversight of the budget and programs for arts education programs for the district which resulted in concerts, excursions, panel discussions and other opportunities for student growth.Co-Founder/First Principal of The Performing Arts and Technology High School, a New Visions High School in Brooklyn 2004 Spearheaded the inception, design and development of a specialized high school in Brooklyn dedicated to the integration of performing arts and technology. Laid the groundwork for students to thrive in modern artistic fields. Co-authored the proposal for integrating the performing arts into the curriculum with a technological focus on careers in the performing arts Developed advisory and student and parent engagements as necessary components of a sound educational experience for students. Achieved for this school model the highest percentage of attendance, a high level of academic achievement and the largest parent body at all meetings for the year served as principal.Region 5 Arts Supervisor for NYC 101 schools in the Rockaways, East New York, South Ozone Park, Ozone Park, and Richmond Hill, NY. 2002-2004 Oversaw the quality and advancement of arts education across100 schools in Staten Island, Queens and Brooklyn, ensuring a consistent and high-standard curriculum that catered to the diverse needs for all students. Worked collaboratively with educational leaders and arts professional to create strategic plans and drive innovations in arts programming. Major accomplishments resulted 30% improvement attendance in these inner-city schools by the means of the collaborative arts programs in the class and in the city agencies. Improved the arts integration and the implementation of a sequential, sustainable arts education program which ensures adherence to all established, centrally implemented uniform curricula as well as New York State Standards for Arts Education and all related goals and objectives identified by the Chancellor and the Central Office of Arts Education. As Supervisor, she managed a budget of over 2 million dollars, conducted professional development for all disciplines and served as the regions liaison to the cultural and academic community.Director of Educational Programs for The Institute for Student Achievement, providing leadership to schools for students at risk in Dorchester, MA, Wyandanch HS, Roosevelt HS, Hempstead HS, Park East HS, Benjamin Banneker High School, Annandale HS in Virginia, et al. This resulted in 99% of its students achieving a high school diploma. Developed and organized programs with academic coordinators, and college and guidance counselors, achieving 89% success in academic studies and attendance. Consultant, Board of Education of the City of New York, providing mentoring and technical support to teachers, administrators in curriculum and arts education. Director, Cultural and Community Affairs Community School District Nine, Bronx, NY. Developed policy for the Arts program. Planned, developed, organized, coordinated, implemented, monitored and supervised comprehensive arts programs for all administrators, arts specialists, school-based teams Served parents, and more than 30,000 students in 34 schools. Managed budget and located funding sources to support goals and objectives of the superintendent and the arts programs. Created newsletter, ARS NOVA, and supervised Media 9 Productions for Channel 25, Cable 6, and Bronxnet.Director of Music for New York City Public Schools. Responsible for overall leadership for music education in New York Citys 1000 plus K-12 public schools. 1988-1991 Administered/supervised all of the Borough-Wide Junior High School and the All-City High School Music Organizations. Developed citywide conferences including technology for administrators and music instructors. Chaired Music Standing Committee for the City of New York. Reorganized music coordinators and established guideline for textbooks and materials for review. provided liaison with the Mayors Office, colleges, other city agencies, museums, and cultural organizations. As Director of the All-City Chorus, she planned concerts in Spain and Brussel during the summer.OTHER PROFESSIONAL, NON-PROFESSIONAL AND VOLUNTEER SERVICES National President of the National Association of Negro Musicians, Inc., purposed to maintain and enhance the music composed, arranged and or performed by African Americans. 2019 - Provided management to the five Regions in the Organization Central, Eastern, Southeastern, Southwestern, and Western Presided at all meetings of the National Association and served as Ex-Officio of all committees. Set the tone, established goals and initiatives for the organization and appointed all committees and exercised the general supervision over all affairs. Consultant for the New York State Education Department -- 2020 - IAAP: Individual Arts Assessment Pathway Committee. Former President, B-Sharp LI Branch of the National Association of Negro Musicians, Inc. aimed to provide scholarship funds for young people and to maintain high quality programs of music composed by and/or performed by African Americans. Under her leadership, she grew the organization from 11 to 103 members. Also, Ms. Hudley Simmons was the Scholarship Chair for the Eastern Region of NANM.Former Chair of the International Committee, Delta Sigma Theta, Sorority, Inc., Queens Alumnae Chapter, organized to provide needed services to children and their parents in foreign countries. Adopted the New Horizon Special School in Accra, Ghana, 1996 and provided books, medical supplies, toys, two computers with printers, and clothing. Planned and executed the opening of the library at the school in February 1998. Founder/Director, FRIENDS OF YOUNG ARTISTS, Inc., a scholarship program for talented and disadvantaged students in the performing arts. Developed fund-raisers, organized auditions, provided coaching for college entrance exams and venues for performance. HONORS/AWARDS Alumni Award from Roosevelt University in Chicago for The Roosevelt University Deans Alumni Award, recognizing alumni whose service, dedication, leadership and support have been exceptional to students, teachers, the community. the Chicago College of Performing Arts, and Roosevelt University 2022 Nassau County Educators Award 2015 Nassau/Suffolk County Award for Outstanding service by the Arts Supervisors Association 2015 and 2016. Award for Outstanding Leadership by the New York Council Administrators of Music Education (Nassau County), 2012. Outstanding Leadership Award in the Field of Education by the Council of Administrators and Supervisors of Long Island. 2012 Regional and National Award from National Association of Negro Musicians 2000 Music Educators Association of New York Award for Excellence in Music Education 1995 Recipient of Proclamations and Citations from each of the five Borough Presidents for contributions to the arts education and performance 1978, 1994, 2001 Reliance Award for Distinguished Service as Administrator in Education, Bronx and City Wide 1993 Administrators Honor Award, Office of Arts and Cultural Education, Board of Education of the City of New York 1991 Honors Award for Community Service, Parents Association, Community School District 9, Bronx 1991 Outstanding Service Award to the Church and Community, Emmanuel Baptist Church, Brooklyn, NY 1991 Award for Excellence for Contributions to Music Education, International Music Festival of Rome, Italy 1988References available on requestDr. Kishore Kuncham, Superintendent of Schools, Freeport School District Dr. Mary Bediako, Assistant Superintendent of Schools, Freeport School District Dr. Talonda Thomas, CEO, Director of the New York Musician's Center in Bellmore, New York Music School, and Music Liaison Dr. Linda Michelle Barron, poet laureate, educators, professional developer and President/Founder of Harlin Jacque Publications |
