Citywide Council on High Schools
2015 NYC Education Council Elections Candidate Profiles for Citywide Council on High Schools Brooklyn: Candidate Mohammad Akram DBN: 21K690 IEP: No ELL No Applicant Currently serves as a member of the Community Education Council District 21, previously held Background positions as First Vice-President and Vice President. He has been a part of CEC District 21 for over 6 years. While serving on the board, he was a Liaison Officer for 3 different schools and one of his most notable accomplishments was, he aided a local elementary school obtain a gym for the first time in the school's history. Furthermore, Mr. Akram had been a High School Admissions Ambassador, during his service he helped thousands of parents with the admissions process and is fully aware of all questions parents have in regards towards selecting a school. Furthermore, he is heavily involved in Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA), whereby through a program called CUNY Citizenship Now, he assists parents of undocumented High School students obtain legal status for their child. He has been a member of this program for more than 5 years and has a range of experience with problems faced by certain High School. Conversely, he is going to take part in another initiative called Deferred Action for Parents of Americans (DAPA), where the goal of the program is to provide legal status to undocumented parents of New York City students. Personal I would like to serve as a part of the Citywide Education Council because I am a parent of 3 children Statement who are products of the New York City Public High School system. I am aware of problems faced by many parents and students, not only in terms of school related issues but those outside of it as well. The reason I feel I would be effective is because I am fluent in 5 languages: English, Urdu, Punjabi, Sindhi and Hindi. Being fluent in these languages will allow me to reach out to parents and students of different backgrounds. Furthermore, I have an immense amount of experience within the New York City Public Schooling system so I am aware of various issues and questions faced by parents, students and faculty. Candidate Lakeisha Monique Bowers DBN: 21K728 IEP: No ELL No Applicant I am the PTA president for Liberation High School I also am the CEO Founder of a NGO "Brighter Background Stars Of The Future" I held a red carpet event in 2013 were I serviced over 200 children giving out school supplies ,food and other activities News 12 was also there. I also had a Coat Drive along with a Christmas Event in which every Event was a great Success. This year I am looking forward into creating Jobs for our youth and other training courses. Personal I love to work with the young adults I just believe all hope is not gone and if they can find someone Statement they can trust a change can be made, Visit NYCParentLeaders.org Page 1 of 12 2015 NYC Education Council Elections Candidate Profiles for Citywide Council on High Schools Candidate Osariemen Michelle Elcock DBN: 23k644 IEP: No ELL No Applicant I am very involved in my childrens education. I've worked with special needs children for five years as a Background 1 to 1 paraprofessional. I have just completed the training for special education parent advocate which taught me to help parents understand their childs IEP. I am also a parent volunteer at my sons school and serve as the Title I Co-Chair Person. Personal I believe that every parent should be involved in their child's education. It's important that as parents we Statement gain all the knowledge we can in order to take advantage of all opportunities that can be offered to our children. We need to learn how to support not only our own children but all those that need our help within the community. I will try to be the voice of those that may not be able to speak loud enough to be heard. Candidate Ingrid Lizeth Estrada DBN: 14K071 IEP: No ELL No 14K071 No No 14K380 No No Applicant I try to be involve in most of my children activities in school by supporting the principle, helping him Background take students to different events related to school work, and athletics. I try to get kids involve in different activities after school like the NYPD explorers program. I work for an ambulance company that provides special transportation to children with special needs arrange by BOE. I also volunteered for a church by giving Sunday school to children. Personal Statement Candidate Rene Irene Jordan DBN: 17K600 IEP: No ELL No Applicant As a parent and advocate for education and community initiatives, I volunteered as a tutor to prepared Background students for the NYS High School Regents and Common Core tests. Through my love of gardening, I volunteered as a representative of NY Cares to revitalize the interior and exterior of one of the public schools in the Bedford- Stuyvesant sections of Brooklyn. And to encourage reading, I volunteered with NY Cares to revitalize the library of a public school in Queens, NY, and hand out new books to every student of the school. At one point in my quest to transition from the financial industry into education I passed the NYS Teacher's Certification Exam with a score of 295 / 300. And, completed my training in NYS Mandated Reporter: School Violence Prevention Certification and NYS Mandated Reporter: Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Maltreatment Certification while seeking employment as a Sub-paraprofessional with District 75. Personal As a parent and advocate for education it is my desire to see every child receive the best education Statement possible and see the educational system use innovative ways to encourage learning and foster a love of Visit NYCParentLeaders.org Page 2 of 12 2015 NYC Education Council Elections Candidate Profiles for Citywide Council on High Schools education. As a member of the Education Council, I would like to play a role in fostering that love of education by encouraging our future innovators and educators to come up with new and exciting ways to draw in the attention of their peers. As a mother of a high school junior and step-mother to an autistic son who graduated from the Special Education Program of Harry S. Truman H.S. I have gained an understanding of what holds my children's attention. As a parent and advocate I would love to see the educational system use that knowledge to lay the foundation of where our educational system needs to move. Candidate Skhy LoBianco-Boasi Applicant Background Personal Statement DBN: 22K405 IEP: No ELL No 22K405 No No I am a member of the Marine Park Civic Association to keep informed of any community-related activity where I live. I have been a member of the Parents' Association during my child's elementary and junior high school years. It was very rewarding to raise funds for the children and to meet other parents. I am a volunteer Sunday School teacher on the weekends and love teaching/being with the Early Childhood children. I am a member of the Youth Group at my church. We help keep teenagers off the streets with fun filled activities during the month. These activities include, but aren't limited to, gym night, movie night, ice skating, trips to amusement parks, soup night, etc. I also volunteer for the Midwood high school girls track team bi-weekly to assist the coaches. We must work as a community to provide all we can for our children so they can reach their greatest potential. I consider myself a very resourceful person. I feel that with my years of experience in the administrative area, I have been awarded the necessary tools and understanding of CCHS. With my knowledge, I can help District 22 become a resourceful district for our community. I hope to be the voice for those parents who are busy or are seldom heard. Candidate Jane R. Marlowe DBN: 13K430 IEP: No ELL No Applicant I have been engaged as a volunteer in NYC public high schools for most of the last six years. I am Background currently serving as Chair of the College Information Committee for the Brooklyn Tech PTA . I work closely with the Brooklyn Tech College Office and Office of Student-Parent Engagement to develop programming to better inform all of our families about the process of preparing for and applying to college. This includes running parent workshops and engaging families through social media. Previously, I was PTA President and member of the SLT at The High School for Math, Science and Engineering at City College, where I focused on community-building and family communication. In addition, I volunteer at the East Harlem Tutorial Program, where I am mentoring an immigrant high school student. Personal As PTA President at HSMSE, I worked to expose our students to a wide spectrum of enrichment Statement activities, particularly students from less advantaged backgrounds. I became passionate about empowering those students and exposing them to broader opportunities, but I also realized that high school students and young adults can’t achieve their potential if they haven’t been exposed to ideas, art, culture, etc. at a younger age. Unfortunately, we are still a city of "haves and have nots." I would like to see our high schools provide more opportunities in computer science, humanites and current events to Visit NYCParentLeaders.org Page 3 of 12 2015 NYC Education Council Elections Candidate Profiles for Citywide Council on High Schools all students, regardless of economic background, to help them succeed in college and future careers. Candidate Nequan C. McLean Applicant Background Personal Statement DBN: 16K262 IEP: Yes ELL No 32K383 No No 13K527 No No I have over eleven years of experience volunteering for non for profit organizations such as B.A.S.I.C and one City Youth which served over 500 students. For the last four years I have volunteered at P.S/I.S. 262 helping facilitate a father's group called Donuts for Dads. As a former employee of Family Dynamics a Division of SCO Family of Services. I have helped create after school programs and worked for preventive services to keep families together. I am the current Co-President for District 16 Presidents Council and the first Vice President for district 16 CEC. I would like to continue serving on the CEC because I believe that I can continue make a difference. I have been a public school parent for 11 years and have worked to get more fathers involved. With experience as a facilitator for Donuts for Dads. I believe that with the knowledge I have learned serving on the council for almost a year will further help me make this program district wide initiative to involve more fathers in their child's education. Candidate Elaine Cynthia Straker DBN: 18K566 IEP: No ELL No Applicant For most of my career I have been working with children in both private and public sectors of Background education. During my son's middle school years, I served at his school as Chairperson of the SLT. I formulated the by-laws, scheduled and presided over the meetings; interfaced with the Principal; facilitated discussions and set agendas. Also actively participated in the parent/teacher association. Personal I have been involbved with teaching and caring for children for many years and have also been playing Statement an active role in the education of my son. I believe that our children in NYC public schools need to receive quality education that is comparable to any other county or state. I would welcome an opportunity to be a part of the Education Council and join with other parents in support of our children and the educational policy makers. Candidate Fritz Vilton DBN: 22k193 IEP: No ELL No Applicant Background Personal Statement Visit NYCParentLeaders.org Page 4 of 12 2015 NYC Education Council Elections Candidate Profiles for Citywide Council on High Schools Candidate Janies Wilks DBN: 22x405 IEP: No ELL No Applicant Class mom who knows she has a lot to give educationally. Background Personal Every child should have the opportunity to advance and excel in whatever they do. I can make a Statement difference in the life of a child with the skills I have. It is my passion to assist whoever I can to work towards a better tomorrow. Candidate Lailing Yu DBN: 13K430 IEP: No ELL No Applicant I was a member of Community Education Council of school district 15 (CEC 15) from 2005 until Background 2008. Personal I believe that all students should receive equal and quality education with after-school programs Statement provided to improve their academic progress. Candidate Odeta Zheku DBN: 20K445 20K445 21K281 21K281 IEP: No No No No ELL No Yes No Yes Applicant NA Background Personal Statement Visit NYCParentLeaders.org Page 5 of 12 2015 NYC Education Council Elections Candidate Profiles for Citywide Council on High Schools Candidate Osariemen Michelle Elcock DBN: 23k644 IEP: ELL Applicant I am very involved in my childrens education. I've worked with special needs children for five years as a Background 1 to 1 paraprofessional. I have just completed the training for special education parent advocate which taught me to help parents understand their childs IEP. I am also a parent volunteer at my sons school and serve as the Title I Co-Chair Person. Personal I believe that every parent should be involved in their child's education. It's important that as parents we Statement gain all the knowledge we can in order to take advantage of all opportunities that can be offered to our children. We need to learn how to support not only our own children but all those that need our help within the community. I will try to be the voice of those that may not be able to speak loud enough to be heard. Candidate Geneva Davis DBN: 19K764 IEP: Yes ELL No Applicant Currently involved in local PTA and have completed 2 years of student teaching assistantship. Has held Background temporary positions within NYC public and charter schools for 3 consecutive years in an administrative capacityPersonal Statement Candidate Skhy LoBianco-Boasi Applicant Background Personal Statement DBN: 22K405 IEP: No ELL No 22K405 No No I am a member of the Marine Park Civic Association to keep informed of any community-related activity where I live. I have been a member of the Parents' Association during my child's elementary and junior high school years. It was very rewarding to raise funds for the children and to meet other parents. I am a volunteer Sunday School teacher on the weekends and love teaching/being with the Early Childhood children. I am a member of the Youth Group at my church. We help keep teenagers off the streets with fun filled activities during the month. These activities include, but aren't limited to, gym night, movie night, ice skating, trips to amusement parks, soup night, etc. I also volunteer for the Midwood high school girls track team bi-weekly to assist the coaches. We must work as a community to provide all we can for our children so they can reach their greatest potential. I consider myself a very resourceful person. I feel that with my years of experience in the administrative area, I have been awarded the necessary tools and understanding of CCHS. With my knowledge, I can help District 22 become a resourceful district for our community. I hope to be the voice for those parents who are busy or are seldom heard. Visit NYCParentLeaders.org Page 6 of 12 2015 NYC Education Council Elections Candidate Profiles for Citywide Council on High Schools Candidate Sandra Denise Minter DBN: 15K448 IEP: No ELL No Applicant I was a member of the Parent Leadership Council at Achievement First charter school in East New Background York Brooklyn. I was a parent volunteer on school trips. Donated meals for school events. Personal I am deeply committed to the education of our future generation. It is imperative that we guide them Statement into becoming world changers and to make a difference. We must encourage them to leave a legacy and a footprint significant to those who blazed the trail before us. Candidate Deidre L Olivera Douglas DBN: 15k684 IEP: No ELL No Applicant Waverly School of Arts / PTA president SLT member(PTA president) Learning Leaders Member Background District 15 CEC advisory committee 2009 CSA Parent Leadership Awardee 2009 Community Bd #16 member / Youth Committee Millennium Brooklyn 2nd Vice Chair 2013 Community Education Council Awardee / District 15 2014 Cops and Youth National Night out Coordinator 73rd Pct Certifications received: Parenting, Conflict resolution, At-Risk Youth Certification Personal I am an active and involved parent of a public school child. I am truly dedicated to the advancement Statement and progressive development of the Public School System, and believe that community and parental input is a necessary component to bettering our children's education and lives. Candidate Sandra Cordero DBN: 15K592 IEP: No ELL No Applicant I have 18 years of experience in social services and healthcare. My experience with homeless/housing Background ,mental health, substance abuse, healthcare specialize in HIV and STI, entitlements, advocacy, community service, youth court and keep program, counseling, and recreational activities for adolescent . I have a network of artists for mentorship, recreational, and volunteering. I have worked with community board, non profits and politicians to provide housing for families. Assisted families with special education and IEP resources. I am very resourceful. Its very important that we deal with student as a whole, addressing and removing the barriers, providing living skill as well as education/college, and preparing them for a career. I have been proactive in my children education and well being. I am a very proud parent. Personal Its very important that we deal with student as a whole, addressing and removing the barriers, providing Statement living skill as well as education/college, and preparing them for a career. I have been proactive in my children education and well being. I am a very proud parent. Visit NYCParentLeaders.org Page 7 of 12 2015 NYC Education Council Elections Candidate Profiles for Citywide Council on High Schools Candidate Mildred Felicita Ortiz DBN: 14K071 IEP: No ELL No Applicant PS 40 Q Samuel Huntintong School 109-20 Union Hall Street Jamaica Queens 11433 Parent Background Volunteer Personal I'm an energetic,ditail-oriented person who has strong administrative and computer skills,and the ability Statement to work well with people from all walks of life. Candidate Deica Johnson DBN: 21K525 IEP: Yes ELL No Applicant I am currently a Board Member of Mill Basin Civic Association, I am also a Parent Member. I Background advocate for other Special Needs Individuals. I continue to assist Parents and or Advocates with obtaining eligibility for various services such as OPWDD (Office of People With Developmental Disability). I am currently assisting parents and advocates with Special Education Services. Personal A Child can teach an adult three things: 1. to be happy for no reason 2. to always be curious 3. to fight Statement tirelessly for something. My son taught me all of these things and so much more. He taught me that he is so much more that all of the tests, evaluations and Assessments that he had to endure throughout his lifetime. I have come to Appreciate the little things such as him learning how to read, tying his shoelaces etc. As a Parent with a Special needs Child I need you to understand that our children have a Disability, not a disease therefore you can't catch it. They may walk or talk differently on the Outside but on the inside they are the same as you and I. They want to be Accepted. If only we could see the world through the eyes of a Child, we would see the magic of everything. I believe Anything is possible and there's no such word as Can't. Never Give UP!! You are What you Do, Not what You say you'll do!! Candidate Pamela B Garcia Applicant Background Personal Statement DBN: 17K531 IEP: No ELL No 18K244 No No School Leadership Team-Representative Parent Teacher Association-President Parent Association-1st Vice President President's Council-Secretary Community Board Committee Member: Education Committee Youth Committee Parks Committee Strengthening parental involvement, supporting students and schools are reasons I would like to represent Brooklyn, via Citywide Education Council as well as Community Education Council. I believe academic and administrative advancements can occur with parental input which can positively impact a school's output. My commitment to parental engagement via S.L.T., P.T.A., P.A., P.C., C.E.C. and C.C.H.S. has solidified my leadership skills. The abilities I have obtained have assisted me as a parent participant during a C-30 process to evaluated the qualifications of candidates vying to become Assistant Principal. Alongside a plethora of responsibilities I am effective in the role of Brooklyn Parent Representative for CCHS and would appreciate the opportunity to continue that representation. Visit NYCParentLeaders.org Page 8 of 12 2015 NYC Education Council Elections Candidate Profiles for Citywide Council on High Schools Candidate roslyn ann solina-cody DBN: 20K505 IEP: No ELL No Applicant I was a cub scouts den mother, I help out with karate an was involved with the PA. Background Personal I am a hands on single parent, born and raised in Brooklyn ,N.Y. I would like to be involved in making Statement our schools even better.And helping our children to get the best education they possibly can. Candidate Abiola Aiesha Brathwaite DBN: 32k549 IEP: No ELL No DBN: 15K464 IEP: ELL Applicant none Background Personal none Statement Candidate Peggy L Farrell Applicant As a single mother, I have parented, as well as supervised 2 students who passed through the public Background school system and have successfully attained their B.A. degrees and are both in pursuit of the Masters Degrees. Also, I attended PTA workshops while they attended high school, was employed full time and attended college in order to gain my Bachelor Degree and raise another child who attends high school at this time. Personal Peggy Farrell 03/10/2015 Personal Statement On the first day of school a student asked me if I was the Statement professor, because I was not a traditional student. I emigrated from Trinidad and Tobago to the United States. After 20 years as a single parent who worked labor intensive jobs,I decided to obtain a college degree, as well as a law degree. I came to America in 1987 because my country lacked opportunities and had been experiencing political and economic turmoil. I was a single parent raising two children with a desire to earn a degree. For three years I held different jobs, such as a customer service representative, mail sorter,and a cashier. I then enrolled in a certified nursing aide program. After completing the program, I worked for various nursing home facilities. At least ten years, I worked full time as a nursing aide, and I put off my of college career until my children were older and would be able to care for themselves. I enjoyed my job but I was not content. The study of law was my ideal field. Therefore,I enrolled at a Community College, then I transferred to a senior college where I knew I could begin my shift into the legal field. Best Regards, Peggy Farrell. Visit NYCParentLeaders.org Page 9 of 12 2015 NYC Education Council Elections Candidate Profiles for Citywide Council on High Schools Candidate Marianne Russo Applicant Background Personal Statement DBN: 13K430 IEP: No ELL No 21k215 No No 21k215 Yes No Citywide Council for High School Brooklyn Representative for Districts 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, and 21. from 2013-2015. .CCHS Co-Chair of the Capital Plan committee for 2015. CCHS parent representative at District Leadership Teams in Districts, 13.13.15.17.18.20. and 21. CPAC representative for D 21 from 2012-2015. PTA Co-President for IS 98 2012-2014 .CEC 21 Council Member 2010-20111. PTA Secretary 2008-2010 P.S.215 PTA Co-President 2006-2009.Learning Leader volunteer 2001-2007. PS 215 School Leadership Team member 2001-2015. As a Brooklyn Representative of the Citywide Council for HS I have advocated and been a voice for High School students and their needs. As a member of CCHS I am the Co-Chair of the Capital Plan Committee. organizing and coordinating the capital needs of NYC High Schools. I have been involved in representing the parents' voice in school closure hearings. I spoke for parent's rights at Joint Public Hearings. I will advocate for all students in NYC High Schools. I wish to accurately convey information regarding changes that impact High School students and their educational rights. I strongly believe the importance of parents' voice in the new policies being enacted by DOE. As a parent of four children two of which are now attending college I have knowledge and experience of the issues facing children and parents. I am a former ELL student and have personally experienced the issues that face immigrant families. Thank you for the opportunity to serve High School students and advocate on their behalf. Candidate Lannetta jeffers DBN: 13K325 IEP: Yes ELL No Applicant I'm a special education advocate I've been involved in District 23 for years I've served on the District Background leadership team, I was the title 1 co chair for 2yrs, served on the SLT team and held as the Chairperson and Co Chair, PTA treasure for years. And now that my son is in HS I'm involved at his school as well on the SLT and PTA as well. I'm also involved in social justice as well. I'm a member of the Order of Eastern Star I'm always in my community volunteering, serving food, coat drives etc. Personal My name is Lannetta Jeffers I have a 15yr old son who's Special needs I've been advocating for my son Statement throughout his elementary and middle school years. I've been a pillar in my community which is Brownsville, Brooklyn District 23 I've been taught and trained by the best in my District! for social justice and education. I believe in ACTION NOT WORDS!! Because you can talk a good one but where is the PROOF!!! As in my applicant background I have experience and knowledge of how things run and still learning! Vote for me I'm about Change, holding folks accountable and success! Visit NYCParentLeaders.org Page 10 of 12 2015 NYC Education Council Elections Candidate Profiles for Citywide Council on High Schools Candidate Andrea Lashley Applicant Background Personal Statement DBN: 17K138 IEP: No ELL No 55____ No No For the last 11 years I have actively volunteered at PS 249K. I am a member of the School Leadership Team ( SLT), a Learning Leader and a member of the BRT/ Safety Committee. I have attended NYCESPA's annual celebration and have attended workshops. I tutor individual and small groups of students from both PS 138 and PS 249.Each year I work closely with the Multicultural Committee at PS 249K in preparation for the celebration of the diversity in the school. As a help to the staff, mainly admin and teachers, I am responsible for making copies, laminating and the distribution of items. I chaperone students on field trips both locally and out-of-state/overnight. In collaboration with Medgar Evers College, I meet each semester with students doing education observation hours to talk about the school from a parent's perspective. Educated here in Brooklyn,at the Old Boys and Girls High School, I take pride in saying that I am the parent of two students in the NYC Public School system. In a time when our students must be college and career ready it is important that schools implement the Common Core Learning Standards and provide our students with a rigorous curriculum that includes fitness and the Arts . In addition, I believe it's important that school communities address the social- emotional needs of ALL students. I know that all our schools do something WELL, so how do we on a big scale have a share so that we as school communities can learn from one another. One thing I have learned as a volunteer for 11 years is, " The Answer is in the Room". Our teachers, students, leaders and parents do their best everyday and our city reaps the benefits of our labor. Let's continue to work collectively for the future of our students and this city. Candidate DBN: IEP: ELL DBN: IEP: ELL Applicant Background Personal Statement Candidate Applicant Background Personal Statement Visit NYCParentLeaders.org Page 11 of 12 2015 NYC Education Council Elections Candidate Profiles for Citywide Council on High Schools Candidate DBN: IEP: ELL DBN: IEP: ELL DBN: IEP: ELL Applicant Background Personal Statement Candidate Applicant Background Personal Statement Candidate Applicant Background Personal Statement Visit NYCParentLeaders.org Page 12 of 12
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