The educational system in New York is one of the most underrated in the country! Frowned upon for dropout rates and plummeting test scores, it seems that a child wouldn’t receive a quality education in this state. After receiving a New York City education myself, I can truly say that it is possible for a child to receive a great education here! As with anything, the right person for the job is always needed to get positive results. NYC schools have many great educators who are serious about their jobs. They are not teaching just for a paycheck, but they really care about the student’s education. While many of these educators deserve credit, I found these 5 individuals to be the best educators in New York City.
Mr. A. Stuart – Computer Technology Teacher at ENY Transit Technical High School located in Cypress Hills, New York. This educator is an alumni of Transit Tech who came back to the school to offer his expertise in computer technology. Combining the skills he obtained from his time at Transit Tech, his college education and life experience, Mr. Stuart brings a unique method of educating students to the table. Many of the students who come to learn have little to no experience in computer technology, but after a few months with Mr. Stuart they walk out feeling like experts. Since Transit Tech is a vocational school, special focus is placed on these classes making it imperative for students to pass. Mr. Stuart makes it his business to make sure all the students learn the material, have fun doing it, and pass the class. It takes an educator that knows what he is doing to do a job like Mr. Stuart is doing.
Mr. J. Jurado – Life Skills instructor at the Per Scholas Institute for Technology located in Bronx, New York. Mr. Jurado is an instructor that is a perfect fit for his job. He combines his extensive on the job experience with life experience to give students the knowledge needed survive and advance in the employment industry. Mr. Jurado also makes classes interesting for students giving them the desire to come and learn. The life skills students learn from Mr. Jurado are second to none and the record of his students’ success speaks for itself.
Ms. E. Guisto – 5th grade teacher at William Floyd Elementary School P.S 59 located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York. Ms. Guisto is an easy going teacher that takes her time educating her students. Her main focus is getting students prepared for their move to Junior high school. She makes sure students are reading at their grade level or above, she makes sure students math skills are up to part, and she makes the educational experience fun for students. Students may not understand why she drills the curriculum in the 5th grade, but when they get to Junior high school they will appreciate it.
Mr. C. Mathison – Math and Social Studies Intermediate school instructor at Mark Hopkins IS 33 (school now closed) located in Brooklyn, New York. Mr. Mathison is one of the most unique instructors you can find. He has taken education to higher heights. Students came in his classroom with little knowledge in math and social studies, but once he got through with them they were confident in each subject. Mr. Mathison used his educational background and life experience to help students with troubled backgrounds learn and become successful individuals. Although the school was closed due to performance issues, Mr. Mathison will go down in the school’s history as one who did his part.
Ms. E. Shapiro – Former Instructor for grades 3 and 5 at P.S 59 located in Brooklyn, New York. Ms. Shapiro has decades of teaching experience she has shared with her students. With her firm but compassionate personality, Ms. Shapiro took educating children seriously. She added incentives such as trips to McDonalds for students who performed and behaved well. Ms. Shapiro also made sure her students understood the work they were presented with. Generations of family members have Ms. Shapiro to thank for their childhood success. Now retired, Ms. Shapiro is remembered as one of the most dedicated teachers in Brooklyn.
Kurtis Tompkins takes pride in youth education. He has hands on experience with guiding the youth in the right direction and loves nothing more than seeing others take pride in education.