1. education
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2015 NYC Education Council Elections
Candidate Profiles for
Community Education Council 20
Candidate
Susan Chan
DBN: 20k682
IEP: Yes
ELL No
Applicant
Background
Personal
Statement
Candidate
Nadia Chibani
DBN: 20K176
Applicant
Background
Personal
Statement
Candidate
IEP: No
ELL No
20K176
No
No
I am a very dedicated Parent, since my kids started attending school i got involved a lot as volunteer at
the beginning and then I became PTA member, I love to work with kids and be part of their daily
learning, in order to stay connected with any new information since every year there is change related to
schools system so I prefer to stay informed and also participated in so many C.E.C meetings. I am still
volunteering at my kids school for any event we have i m always present for PTA's monthly meeting .,
My name is Nadia, Moroccan-American citizen, graduated from law school in french language in my
country of origin, i a m multilingual I am very fluent in ENGLISH, FRENCH AND ARABIC (Read,
Written and Spoken). I studied computer, too worked in the translation field, Upstate NY in law firm,
worked also at JFK Airport, as lead agent, I studied also children's behavior, and communication,
married with two charming and beautiful kids, I volunteered and still doing it in their school, i also
volunteer at the City councilmen Mr. Vincent Gentile for his reelection campaign, also for former D.A.
Hynes, I volunteer also with the Red Cross for clothes and toys drive for poor kids or in very bad
financial situation, blood donor and so many more activities in the Red Cross. I volunteer also to
lecture at Religious places of worship, about Drug abuse, prescription drugs to be taken out of our
streets in order to make streets safe for our kids. I am full of ideas and very active person, accept and
work "very jeopardizing situations", I am running for this election because I feel I might fit into this
Community and my previous experiences would be a good asset for it.
Stacy Corbett
DBN: 20K062
IEP: No
ELL No
20K062
No
No
Applicant As an active parent, I've volunteer for many years in schools to assist in many activities (school trips,
Background holiday shows, fundraising, etc) the school is in engaged. I'm currently w/J.H.S. 062 Ditmas as a
volunteer for the upcoming events (Fashion Show). I've volunteer to help tutor children with their
academic struggles whether its Math or Reading (Elementary & JHS). I enjoy working with children and
I understand their struggles of being a tween going into teenage life (Metamorphosis). I make sure as a
community leader & parent leader I am there to help children understand the changes they are
experiencing are normal. Communicating with children is important. My child is your child. I am an
active parent leader & dedicated to their academic success but it is up to us (Parents, principals,
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Candidate Profiles for
Community Education Council 20
teachers, community leaders, and the government) to help them see their potential. Whether a child is
in high school or elementary school, I am their leader. They make me feel accomplished when they
accomplish their goals. Being active & informative within the community gives me a lot of hope for
tomorrow. I continue to learn & enjoy my engagement with all these diverse children.
Personal Hello everyone, my name is Stacy. If children were to continue to receive a high quality education, how
Statement strong of an empire would the United States of America be right now? See, I was lucky because I was
fortunate to be raised by not one but two teachers (mother and stepmother). I understood the
importance of quality education. I stand strong for quality education that works & believe children must
be afforded this right to ensure a stronger America for tomorrow. As a community leader and educator,
engaging daily w/children & parents gives me the tools to share information to help them academically.
Because I ask these kids questions, I can find answers to help. Because I talk with the parents, I can
help. Because I care, I can support the families to help children fulfill their personal goals & completes
their vision. You must know & understand how to reach children. I have this gift and I use it. Critical
thinking is important in everyday life & because education is in critical condition, I know I would make
an excellent candidate as a parent leader for our children because I understand our community needs.
Candidate
Robert HuDock
DBN: 20K185
IEP: No
ELL No
Applicant As a father of an special needs student I have been deeply involved in advocating for her services with
Background the schools and the DOE. I have served as PTA president of a majority ELL school and as an elected
member of the SLT at her current school. I am currently an elected member of CEC 20 and chair of
the Education Committee at Community Board 10.
Personal As a citizen who has benefited from a public education I feel a moral obligation to volunteer my time
Statement so that other families may continue to receive the same benefits of public education I have enjoyed.
Public service is the highest calling in a civil society.
Candidate
AMANY NASEIF
DBN: 20k176
IEP: No
ELL Yes
Applicant I have experience with the English Language Learner population . I was an English teacher in Egypt for
Background more than 4 years i was teaching English as a second language to students in elementary school who
spoke Arabic . I also was the Extracurricular Activities Coordinator helping them with subjects such as
Home Economics, Arts, Health, Scouts and Computer Activities . Civic activities include my
representing the Association at the General Secretariat of Catholic Schools in Egypt as a member of the
Training Of Trainers Team (TOT) and also Assisted in preparing civics education manual for
elementary school students under the auspices of Friedrich Neumann Foundation (FNF) . and here in
the USA I joined the CEC 20 since 2013 till now representing ELL parents .
Personal I'd like to continue to serve on the CEC so that I can help all of our children to success not just in
Statement school but also in their life . I strongly believe parents must be help side by side with the school to raise
children who will be good members of our society and humanitarians .TOGETHER WE CAN DO
IT .
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Candidate Profiles for
Community Education Council 20
Candidate
Mary Ann Ortiz
DBN: 20K205
Applicant
Background
Personal
Statement
Candidate
IEP: No
ELL No
20K205
No
No
In 2005, I was appointed President of the Family Readiness Group for the 1569th Transportation
Company, a NY Army National Guard unit, while my husband was deployed with them to Iraq. It was
my responsibility to keep in touch with the families of approximately 40 Soldiers, who were based
primarily in NYC, but also included families in New Jersey and in the lower Hudson Valley. I held this
position throughout their deployment, redeployment, and demobilization. As a parent at P.S. 205 since
2009, I have helped with class projects, accompanied students on class trips, led in-class baking
workshops, and participated in multi-cultural celebrations and feasts. I have also volunteered at PTA
Book Fairs and Holiday Sales, attended PTA meetings and events, and interpreted and translated for
parents and grandparents in Cantonese and in Italian. In 2012, I tutored an ELL student privately for 3
1/2 months and helped raise her reading level from D to J. From November 2013 to July 2014, I
worked in a local real estate office using my language skills in Cantonese and Italian to answer
telephone inquiries, to facilitate meetings between agents and clients, and to schedule showing
appointments.
As our communities change, our schools must adapt to address the needs of the new populations that
they serve, and our children must learn to work with people who may speak very different languages
than they do and who may be from very different cultures. At the same time, we must reinforce the
ideas and ideals of American culture and American identity so that our children understand their civic
duties and responsibilities. As a member of CEC 20, I will work to ensure that our schools actively
engage our students and their families both academically and socially. I will work to ensure that our
children have a complete and well-rounded education that prepares them to succeed in high school,
college, and in the adult world.
Mohammad A Mohsin
DBN: 20B201
IEP: No
ELL No
Applicant Current member of PS264's SLT. Parent of LP (little person/dwarfism). Former ELL student (Spanish-speaker), attended
Background Miami-Dade County and Louisville-Jefferson County (Kentucky) public schools. Assistant Professor at Brooklyn College in a
department that specializes in teacher education with focus on immigrants/ELLs. Have published on issues concerning
equity and access to education, including eliminating ability-grouping, adopting universal enrichment curricula, reducing
focus on standardized tests and implementing culturally relevant pedagogy in the classroom.
Personal The college's school of education works closely with DOE on teacher training and placement programs
Statement
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Candidate
Alan Anthony Aja
DBN: 20K264
IEP: No
ELL No
Applicant Current member of PS264's SLT. Parent of LP (little person/dwarfism). Former ELL student (Spanish-speaker), attended
Background Miami-Dade County and Louisville-Jefferson County (Kentucky) public schools. Assistant Professor at Brooklyn College in a
department that specializes in teacher education with focus on immigrants/ELLs. Have published on issues concerning
equity and access to education, including eliminating ability-grouping, adopting universal enrichment curricula, reducing
focus on standardized tests and implementing culturally relevant pedagogy in the classroom.
Personal Parent, educator and activist who is an avid supporter of increased funding for public schools. Deeply concerned with the
Statement environment of punitive, high-stakes testing, in particular the impact on students and teachers' capacities to teach freely in
the classroom without emphasis on testing. Also a strong advocate for bilingual/dual language education programs.
Candidate
Kholoud Saleh Jaradat
DBN: 20K030
IEP: No
ELL No
DBN: 20K205
IEP: No
ELL No
Applicant
Background
Personal
Statement
Candidate
Olga Sagalchik
Applicant Have taught chess to students from K through 8 grades in Public schools throughout the NYC for many years. Have been a
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Background parent of public school students since 1996 (that's when my oldest daughter entered the NYC school system).
Personal
Statement
Candidate
Laurie Windsor
DBN: 20k445
IEP: No
ELL No
Applicant CEC20, Community Board 11 Vice Chair/Transportation Committee Chair, Ragamuffin Parade Committee, School
Background Leadership Team New Utrecht High School and IS259, District Leadership Team District 20, Heart Share Education Center
Board Chair
Personal This is my 10th year on the CEC. We've had many new schools and additions open in this time and overcrowding is still an
Statement issue for District 20. We need to find more sites as we have them in the capital plan. For the upcoming term, the split siting
of PS112 and its new annex will be on the council's agenda as well as the new addition for PS170. Very excited about the
new site that was just purchased and the 3 buildings being leased for Pre-K but also means the CEC's work is cut out for
the next 2 years.
Candidate
Zi Yi Pan
DBN: 20K201
IEP: No
ELL No
Applicant I have been a CEC member of D20 for 8 years. I had been a member of SLT for 8 years.
Background
Personal Thank you for our parents' support, I have been a CEC member of D20 for 4 terms. I just want to continue to represent our
Statement parents to make the best for our children, our schools and our community.
Candidate
Eileen M McKenna
DBN: 20K102
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IEP: No
ELL No
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Candidate Profiles for
Community Education Council 20
Applicant I have served as a member of the District 20 Community Education Council for the past five years. I have been a member
Background of the Executive Board of the PS 102 PTA for the past six years. I have served as a Girl Scout leader for the past 10 years.
Personal It has been an honor to serve on the District 20 Community Education Council for the past five years. It has been a time of
Statement tremendous growth in the student population in our district and the CEC has worked hard to bring much needed additional
seats to the district. If I am re-elected I hope to work with my fellow CEC members towards bringing additional seats to our
very overcrowded district.
Candidate
Adele J. Doyle
DBN: 20K187
IEP: No
ELL
Applicant I am the PTA Co-President at PS 185 in Bay Ridge. I have been an Executive Board member in the PS 185 PTA for the last
Background six years as Chair of the Go-Green Committee. The PS 185 Go-Green Committee has established a thriving school-wide
environmental program which has been the recipient of several grants and two Citywide Golden Apple Awards. I have
served on PS 185's SLT for the last three years and am a strong proponent of literacy and progressive academic
engagement to appropriately meet the needs of all learners. I am an Executive Board Member of IS 187's PTA and
currently Chair the Fundraising Committee there. I am also a teacher at Kingsborough Community College where I teach
freshman and sophomore Argumentative Composition. I hold a Masters in English Literature from Hofstra and a double
major undergraduate degree from NYU in Journalism and English with a minor in Creative Writing.
Personal As the mother of four very different children (ages 7, 9, 11 and 13) I understand the value and challenges of diversity in
Statement NYC Public School education. My husband of fifteen years and I chose NYC Public Schools to educate our children, and
believe that fostering parent engagement, academic excellence and accountability are key to success. I teach
Argumentative Composition at Kingsborough to an extremely diverse population, many, the product of our own NYC Public
School system and hear first-hand about the challenges my students faced in our city school-system. I have devoted
hundreds of volunteer hours in our schools for the past seven years and initiated and continue to run a comprehensive
school-wide environmental program at PS 185. Children love hands-on learning, and we need more of it. I believe in books
above digital media and reading for success. Critical thinking must first begin by fostering a love of the written word in our
youngest learners.
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