Western Suffolk BOCES has partnered with SUNY Old Westbury and the following Long Island School Districts: Wyandanch UFSD, Amityville UFSD, Baldwin SD, Three Village CSD, Huntington UFSD and South Huntington UFSD, as well as other community partners to:
- Develop an innovative, supportive pathway for teacher aides and teaching assistants to become certified teachers
- Increase the diversity of the teaching force in high-need districts and schools, and
- Address teacher shortages/needs in high-need districts and high-need school
This grant provides both financial and educational supports for the eligible Teacher Assistants and/or Teacher Aides (TAs) candidates listed below.
Congratulations to the following students and welcome to OW!
Anthony Bolden
Veronica Bryant
Sylvia Cromartie
Syslande Destra
Sandra Diaz
Nerissa Duncan
Maria Gerard
Barbara Haynes
Yolanda Holder
Danielle Howard
Joanna Hubbard
Rodney Jones
Makeba McCain
Olga Nieves
Marleny Pulido
Kristine Yanza