Community Education Council 7
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Community Education Council 7
2015 NYC Education Council Elections Candidate Profiles for Community Education Council 7 Candidate Janice Andrews DBN: 07X154 IEP: No ELL No Applicant Volunteer on the school's PTA, all other activities of the school as needed. Presented at the students Background awards assembly with the help of the principal. assisted with the book fair. Attends all principal breakfasts. Is a member on this years SLT. Personal My name is janice Andrews, I currently have custody of both my niece and nephew, one is in a public Statement school and the other in a special needs school. I also have two children of my own who have graduated from high school. I am interested in being a part of the school system, and making a difference. Candidate Marienella Echevarria DBN: 07x369 IEP: No ELL No 07x224 No No Applicant in the year of 2007/2008 i was pa vice president in PS 220 I also was in the SLT . when PS 369 came to Background be i was an active parent member in the PA from 2009 to the present i held title I Representative for school year of 2012/2013 and currently i hold the position of PA president in P.S. 369 and i sit on the SLT team. Personal My goal is to see PS 369 through the scholastic year of 2015. This school has come a very long way im Statement am proud to say i was a part in it's flourishing to strive for a better community based school, were all parent members have joined to create a tight bond between students, staff and members. It's members, staff and parents have worked very hard to create an environment that is safe,educational, welcoming and nourishing. My principal, Ms. Cooke in the two years that she has had the school under her administration are doing very well and i am proud to have seen this happen. I want to grow further in being involved in the bonding process by being able to serve on C.E.C to bring cohesiveness to our community. Candidate Carmen Mercedes Figueroa DBN: 07X161 IEP: No ELL No Applicant I have been a school volunteer for the past year. I have a child with an IEP an are learning to navigate Background the system and how to advocate for him as well as other students. Personal As a parent I am very gratefull to be given the opportunity not only to advocate for my child but for Statement others as well. I also appreciate the opportunity to learn advocating skils trhu the District Parent Workshops, Secretary of the Parent Association and an elected member of the School Leardership Team which I am in a constant learning mode. I wish to be given the opportunity to be part of and continue to grow. Visit NYCParentLeaders.org Page 1 of 5 2015 NYC Education Council Elections Candidate Profiles for Community Education Council 7 Candidate Leslie Garcia DBN: 07X030 IEP: No ELL No Applicant For the past couple of years I volunteered and eventually decided to get more involved in the Parent Background Association Executive Board. For the past 2 years I was elected Vice President first, and I am still in the process of learning to navigate th Newe York city Department of Education. At this time, I felt confident enough and was electied PTA President for the year 2015-16. Part of my responsibility as a parent leader is to fundraise pictures, candy and provide or bring guest for parent workshops such as: Domestic Violence, Cook Shop on how to eat healthy foods, how to read lables, count calories and how to prepare healthier foods. I also attend the District 7 Presidents Council monthly meetings where the superintendent provides a report where I would be able to go back to the PTA monthly meetings and turn key to the parent community in the school Personal I would like to join the commitee, to be able to help parents and myself with our communitee with any Statement help i can provide that our District can offer to our parents and children engage in workshops. and attend meetings and see what new programs we can bring to our schools and our communitee. Candidate Veronica Gonzalez DBN: 07X029 IEP: Yes ELL No Applicant I currently, a parent volunteer at my child's school at P.S/M.S 29 and I'm also in the Parents Leaders. I Background am committed to the children and families in the Melrose community. I feel that i can bring a different perspective to the Community Education Council. Personal I myself was a child in the Special education program , but before I was placed to get the help I needed, Statement I was lost for a very long time. I was unable to read until the age of 14 years old and lost all interest in school and dropped out by the time I was 16 years old. Now I have two children and am involved in their school and enjoy working with the school , teachers and the other parents. I have learned a lot being a parent. I look forward to giving my time and help other understand special education program. I advocate for my children and make sure they get the help they need because I don't want them to suffer what I had suffered growing up.I refused to let another child including my own to be forgotten, lost and being denied the help that they need and deserve. According to Forest Witcraft.. It doesn't matter what in our bank account or the type of car we can drive . But the world may be a little better because I was important in the life of a child. Visit NYCParentLeaders.org Page 2 of 5 2015 NYC Education Council Elections Candidate Profiles for Community Education Council 7 Candidate Geneen Pinckney DBN: 07X154 IEP: No ELL No Applicant On the school's SLT, volunteer on the PTA. Presented to the parents at the Students awards assembly Background in February. Assist were needed on the PTA. Helps with a new school initiative in the community, were school parents read aloud to students in the Mitchell houses community room. Personal My Name is Geneen Pinckney, I am very interested in making a difference for the children in our Statement community. With the new Reading initiatives I see the need in the community for parental involvement. I think that the time is right for me to step up to this call. I am a stay at home mom, my children now are well on the way and I can give more time to being involved in more school related activities. Candidate Danielle Poole DBN: 07X031 IEP: No ELL No Applicant I have served as PTA President, Vice President, Co President, Secretary and Treasurer, Current Background Community Education Council Member Personal I'd like the opportunity to continue to serve my community, my children and the parents. There are Statement parents that don't fully understand the importance of parent involvement and parent engagement. We as parents have a voice and need to exercise the right to use it, and make change happen for our community. We need more parent leaders to take a stand! Candidate Lisa Rivera DBN: 07X298 Applicant Background Personal Statement IEP: Yes ELL No 75X811 Yes No 07X359 Yes No I am presently the PTA President at PS 359. Previously PTA President at MS 298 and also 168 for District 75. I also am currently the community volunteer leader for City Harvest going on 10 years. I also hold a seat on SLT at PS 359 and I am also a Learning Leader. I consider myself to be an advocate to my community. I have lived in my community for the past 28 years with my four children's of who are special needs. My fellow member and family value my opinion and trust my judgment. I have worked with many organizations to better my community. I have been with city harvest for 10 years and a member of Learning Leader since 2013. While in city harvest I have helped hundreds of family with food situation. As a learning leader I have serviced my child school with volunteering in classrooms, lunch duty and office management. I am also the PTA President, member of the SLT, secretary of Title 1 committee and attendances all school safety meeting. As a parent with children with special need, am very well aware of issue and situations that I can help parents understand issue which they are not clarify with situation they have been having with their own children that they don't understand.. I consider myself worthy of this position, just because I have dealt with many issue that I do understand the rules and protocol when a child has an IEP (Individual Educational Program). Visit NYCParentLeaders.org Page 3 of 5 2015 NYC Education Council Elections Candidate Profiles for Community Education Council 7 Candidate Cynthia Robinson DBN: 07X298 IEP: No ELL No Applicant I have been a parent volunteer for over 28 years. I am a mother of 4, three boys and a girl and a grand Background mother of 3. All of my children have attended NYC Public Schools and i have been part of the PTA Executive Board. In my years as a volunteer I have had the pleasure of being a PTA President, a Vice President, and a treasurer. I have also been part of the School Leadership Team and Title I. i have had the pleasure and the opportunity to experience all levels of Parental involvement and parental engagement to a full capacity for the benefits of the parents and the students in our public school. In addition i have become a parent member for the special education population in our schools. Personal this year as a CEC member i have learned and experience better ways to help our school community as Statement a whole. As a parent volunteer and advocat for children i feel comfortable and knowledgeble to continue being a advocate for our children. I would like to continue to be a advocate for our children in our public schools. if elected i will make sure that Our students receive the emotional and educational suport that they need. i am looking forward to continuing my support to the educational community at large, Candidate Magdalena Rodriguez Minaya DBN: 07x157 IEP: No ELL No Applicant I was a Learning Leader, I participate in the Parents Teacher Conference and I also participate in the Background workshops with my three children. Personal I would like to be part of the NYC Education Council because I want to improve and help the Statement Education System by working with the School Leadership Teams to accomplish any goals that the school have and also I want the student to have fun in the Learning System because Our Children are the future. Visit NYCParentLeaders.org Page 4 of 5 2015 NYC Education Council Elections Candidate Profiles for Community Education Council 7 Candidate Lanell Russell DBN: 07X223 IEP: No ELL No Applicant Throughout my daughter's educational journey I have always been a classroom mom and support to Background the schools for all student populations. As the years progressed and she has gotten older, I found the need for my involvement/participation to increase. I advanced to becoming the Parent-Teacher Association President in her Elementary School. Hand in hand with this position was a seat for me on the School's Leadership Team. Along with these responsibilities came my participation in the President's Council. These teams have guided me in attending Community Education Council meetings. I can honestly say that I went from being an involved parent, to a parent volunteer who is certified as a "Learning Leader", to becoming a Parent-Teacher Association President, to sitting on the School's Leadership Teams, to being a member of the President's Council and now wanting a seat on this Community Education Council because naturally this is the next level of success! Personal I would love to serve on District 7's Community Education Council because I want to continue my long Statement lasting service by taking it to another level in the decisions being made about my daughter's education. I would also like to be a part of the decisions that effect and help to shape the policies/priorities in my district/community. I would be an effective member of this Council because I have always been an involved parent volunteer who has been hands-on in leadership and supporting my community's Public Schools. Participating on this Council would be an important responsibility that I would take seriously. I am anxious to join and be a team player. Being a member will allow for me to grow in my learning experiences and to be more of an active part of my community's growth while evolving in change! Candidate Rosilan S Thompson DBN: 07X001 IEP: No ELL No Applicant PTA, Peer Education, and Learning Leader Background Personal Statement Visit NYCParentLeaders.org Page 5 of 5