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Joseph Lazarus
As Deputy Director of Facilities for Community School District 3, Joseph Lazarus oversees 50 Manhattan public schools located in 30 different buildings to ensure that 4 million square feet of…
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As Deputy Director of Facilities for Community School District 3, Joseph Lazarus oversees 50 Manhattan public schools located in 30 different buildings to ensure that 4 million square feet of…
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At Gotham Professional Arts Academy, a small alternative high school in Brooklyn, Cameron Cassidy uses a host of innovative approaches to introduce his students to complicated mathematical concepts. Algebra students…
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…appears too difficult. Instead of shying away, she challenges her students to take on increasingly complex problems and sees it as her mission to jolt her students out of their…
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Bryan Belmont is pursuing a master’s degree in Urban Planning at Hunter College, where he previously earned a B.A. in Urban Studies, with a minor in Computer Science. Bryan’s urban…
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…grow up around, leading him to Pratt’s Urban and Community Planning master program. As a student at Pratt, David has focused on climate change adaptation within New York, especially as…
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…at various internet companies, XuanXuan has refined her skills in creating intuitive and impactful user interfaces. Her research is centered on developing comprehensive, community-based solutions that employ systematic approaches to…
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…Geometry, Algebra II, and Trigonometry. In his classes, he makes sure his students have the best chance of success by measuring comprehension in real-time—mid-class, hands go up holding ranked cards,…
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…Bay – sediment starvation, marsh accretion outpaced by sea level rise, vegetation compromised by nutrient loading, and increasing storm severity. In response to damage during Superstorm Sandy, the West Pond…
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…at creating an environment where students are free to ask questions, addressing obstacles that prevent learning, and patiently pushing unmotivated students.Students comment on his creativity in terms of reaching every…
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…a teacher. Every day I see young people who may not start out with many advantages make it. They grow to be educated, self-directed, passionate human beings who are committed…
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…historic preservation as a tool for environmentally, socially, and financially sustainable community and tourism development that does not give rise to gentrification, displacement, or homogenization. He is also interested in…
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