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Director, Curriculum and Instruction Program
Supervised Fieldwork Advisor; Course Instructor
Academic Interests
Developing family school partnerships
Early childhood education
Issues of equity in education
Teacher development
Some of the Values that Shape My Work
Observing, deep listening, curiosity, and imagination are some of the values or characteristics that I bring to my work. Listening to and watching my students teaches me how to teach them. I want to find the spark that gets kindergarteners, or graduate students, excited about learning and captures their attention.
I’m intrigued by what makes us different from each other and what are the common bonds that can bring a group together. The context of my values resides in my embrace of and commitment to educational equity; where good public schools are located across all neighborhoods and children, families, and teachers are valued and have opportunities to learn and grow.Work with Families, Children, Schools, and Communities
As a public school teacher, I worked closely with families within my classroom and on school committees to promote home school connections. As a staff developer, I helped classroom teachers develop strategies, activities, and events to welcome families into their classrooms.
Recent Professional Contributions
I worked extensively in an ongoing professional development program in Newark, NJ as staff developer and then project director. We worked with educators to develop classrooms where students were actively engaged in their learning, transitioning from a teacher-centered to a more student-centered environment. Our work incorporated a well-being initiative and family community partnership.
Educational Background
- Ed.M., Education, Lesley College
- B.A., English, University of Wisconsin
Contact me:
(212) 875-4571
akamsler@bankstreet.edu
610 W 112Th St # 629
New York, NY 10025-1898
New York, NY 10025-1898