Dear Anne,
Are there openings in art?
Linda Kelsey-Jones

Anne Mogavero wrote:

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> July 29, 2003<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns =
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> Dear Teacher:
>
> I am writing to tell you about a unique and
> exciting opportunity to become part of the
> largest public school system in the
> nation.The <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns =
> "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"
> />Excelsior Teacher Initiative (ETI), created to
> bring exceptional certified educators to teach
> in New York City public schools, seeks
> experienced teachers in shortage subject areas
> such as math, science, special education,
> Spanish, physical education, bilingual
> education, ESL and speech therapy.Hundreds of
> new and veteran teachers from around the NY area
> and the country have already applied to be part
> of this movement to teach in our city’s
> classrooms.
>
> As a former NYC public school teacher, I know
> firsthand the impact a dedicated educator can
> have on a student’s academic success.During my
> first year teaching sixth grade in New York, I
> was apprehensive about my ability to meet the
> needs of all my students and even more concerned
> about the limited time available to provide
> individual attention.But through cooperative
> learning projects and peer tutoring exercises, I
> was able to create a positive learning
> environment that promoted both academic
> achievement and personal growth. This is just
> one of the many challenges and successes I
> experienced in the classroom, but it
> demonstrates the positive outcomes which can
> result from seemingly insurmountable obstacles.
>
> The Excelsior Teacher Initiative aims to
> duplicate my experience ? to place qualified
> educators in schools and communities where they
> are most needed in an effort to improve student
> achievement. ETI is a critical component of NYC
> Public Schools’ comprehensive Children First
> Initiative, as it supports the initiative’s goal
> to meet the demand for talented teachers in all
> NYC classrooms by this fall.It is ETI’s mission
> to provide all New York City students with
> access to the greatest team of educators
> imaginable.
>
> If you have the dedication and drive to meet the
> challenge of teaching in New York City and are
> seeking an opportunity to maximize your
> professional impact, I strongly encourage you to
> apply to ETI.The streamlined application process
> is quick and easy, and ETI staff are also
> helping candidates manage the licensing and
> certification paperwork. Other benefits of the
> program include intensive paid pre-service
> training, a network of support, and immediate
> opportunities to meet with principals.
>
> Due to strong response, ETI will extend their
> July 21st deadline, and will continue to accept
> applications as long as the NYC Department of
> Education has openings in shortage areas. You
> are encouraged to apply quickly, however, as
> vacancies are being filled immediately.
>
> Apply online now
> at www.excelsiorteacherinitiative.org.Email [log in to unmask]
> for more information.
>
> Thank you,
>
> De’Shawn Wright
>
> ETI Ambassador
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