Schedule

LHCSPA Virtual Diversity Job Fair

Saturday, February 12, 2022

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

9:00 - 9:45 AM

Panel Discussion: Candidates and participating school districts will attend and observe a 45-minute virtual panel discussion webinar. Panelists will discuss:

• How has your school district worked to address diversity issues?

• What resources exist in your district to support the success of diverse teachers?

• What advice would you give to diverse candidates who are searching for a teaching job?

Moderator: Dr. Tony Sinanis, Assistant Superintendent for HR and Leadership Development, Chappaqua CSD

Dr. Ray Sanchez, Superintendent of Schools, Ossining UFSD

Panelists: Mr. Philip Marcus, Director of Equity, Inclusion, and Wellness, Chappaqua CSD

Dr. Duane Christian, Principal, Laurel Plains ES, Clarkstown CSD

Mr. Stephen Hancock, Principal, Ossining High School, Ossining UFSD

Dr. Margie Daniels, Administrator for Diversity and Equity, Peekskill City SD

ZOOM LINK for WEBINAR (Passcode: 188577)

9:45 - 10:00 AM

Break

10:00 AM - 11:25 PM

Mini-Webinar Workshops: Candidates will have the opportunity to participate in brief 25-minute webinar workshops. Three time slots (10:00-10:25, 10:30-10:55, 11:00-11:25); four topics (see below); candidates can select 3 workshops to attend; presenters repeat the workshop 3 times during the time slots.

CLICK ON THE TITLE FOR THE ZOOM LINK (forthcoming):

• Presenting Your Best Self: Cover Letter & Resume Advice Presenters: Joe Lloyd, Brent Harrington, & Corey Reynolds Host: Neil Boyle

• What to Expect in the Interview & How to Prepare Presenters: Traci Jackson & Jeff Sobel Host: Drew Patrick

• Preparing for Demo Lessons & Lesson Studies Presenters: Ferzeen Shamsi & Jennifer Spagnola Host: Joan Garone

• Are You a Teacher of Ells? We All Are! (Passcode: 600502) Presenters: Rachael Wasilewski-Alcantara & David Mumper Hosts: Julio Vazquez & Rebecca Lloyd

11:25 - 12:00 PM

Lunch Break

12:00 - 3:00 PM

Candidate Meet & Greet: Candidates will visit the districts they signed up to interview with. Click here for District Meet & Greet Zoom Links.

Please Note: Following the event, school districts will schedule their own interviews with interested candidates (virtually or in person as the district decides) to occur on a later date(s).

COMPLETE THE PARTICIPANT SURVEY TO HAVE A CHANCE AT ONE OF 12 FREE 30-MINUTE CONSULTATIONS WITH AN LHCSPA HR LEADER!

-We are seeking feedback at the conclusion of the event from participants about the experience. We will select at random 12 participants from among those who have completed the Job Fair Evaluation to be matched with an regional HR leader for a one-on-one resume/cover letter/interview consultation.