Teachers in the Classroom
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Raymond Hofmiller
English & History |
I have been teaching High School English and History for 7 1/2 years. I have a Masters degree in Education from Lehman College and a Bachelors in English literature from City College. |
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Stephanie Gee
Physical Education |
Bachelor’s Degree: SUNY Cortland May 2009 in Physical Education. Masters Degree: SUNY Cortland August 2011 physical education with an emphasis in coaching pedagogy. Currently teaching Physical Education K-3 at Urban Scholars Community School (P.S. 463). This is my second year of teaching. |
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Robert De la Cruz
Mathematics |
I have been teaching for 8 years. I have a master degree in computer engineering from Riga Institute of Civil Aviation College and in mathematics education from Lehman College. |
| Sharon Delgado
Social Studies |
I was born and raised in the Bronx, and I have been a NYC school teachers for 9 years. I have also been working for the RETC program for 3 years. I have taught almost everything under the sun, but my concentration is in social studies and technology. I have a masters in science in secondary education from Mercy College, and a bachelors degree in criminal justice from John Jay College of Criminal Justice. | |
| Nieves Sanchez
Teacher |
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Kevin Smith
Technology |
I am a teacher at Casa Middle School and I have been teaching for ten years. |
Student Mentors
| Alex Gutierrez
Student Worker |
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| Jock Payten
Fordham University |
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| Holly Lemanowicz
Fordham University |
Under Construction | |
| Isabel Gomez
Fordham University |
I joined RETC in Fall 2010. I have loved working with both the students and teachers here. I look forward to not just helping out, but also to learning with and from the students as they go through the program. | |
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Thomas Lloyd
Fordham University
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I have currently been working with the RETC program for over two years now as a mentor/tutor. I am very involved in the students education here and also their success with life in general. I recently was awarded with Academic All-Patriot League which awards athletes in Fall sports such as football with a semester grade point average of 3.2 or above. I really enjoy this program and know this is a special place for students to grow. |
Social Workers
| Cristin Gilleran
Social Worker |
I have been a social worker for 16 years. I have a Masters in Social Work from Fordham University. | |
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Nixaly Leonardo
Intern Social Worker |
I am a social work student in my second semester at Fordham University. My future career goal is to become a high school or middle school social worker because I have a passion for helping people. My role at RETC is to provide counseling and information to students as needed. The students know me as Nixie :-) If you have a question, just ask! |
Administrative Staff
| Steve D’Agustino
Program Director |
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| Theresa Lupo |
Under Construction | |
| Genoveva Avila | Under Construction | |
| Stephen Woicik
Educational Technologist |
Graduate of Fordham University College of Business Administration. Worked at the RETC for past 4 years. Responsible for the technology used in the 21st Century Community Learning Center. | |
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Ms. Falguni Shah | Teacher for last eight years at Dr. Daniel Hale Williams Middle School for the Arts. Have a Masters in English (India) and Masters in Education (Mercy College). |
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Yeidy Claudio
Teacher |
I have an AA at Hostos Community College. I’ve been working as a Paraprofessional for 23 years. I’ve been working at RETC program for about two years. |







