Schedule
LHCSPA Virtual Diversity Job Fair
Saturday, February 27, 2021
10:00 - 4:00
10:00 - 10:45 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: Brian Ladewig, Assistant Superintendent, Harrison CSD
Panelists: Ray Sanchez, Superintendent, Ossining UFSD; Winsome Gregory, Assistant Superintendent, Nyack Public Schools; Julio Vasquez, Director of Instruction & Human Resources, North Salem CSD; Tashia Brown, Principal, Edgewood Elementary School, Scarsdale Public Schools
ZOOM LINK for WEBINAR: https://scarsdaleschools.zoom.us/j/96589818493
10:45 - 11:00 AM
Break
11:00 AM - 12:25 PM
Mini-Webinar Workshops: Candidates will have the opportunity to participate in brief 25-minute webinar workshops. Three time slots (11:00-11:25, 11:30-11:55, 12:00-12:25); 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:
Presenting Your Best Self: Cover Letter & Resume Advice Presenters: Brent Harrington & Joe Lloyd Host: Neil Boyle
What to Expect in the Interview & How to Prepare Presenters: Traci Jackson & Jeff Sobel Host: Ryan Reed
Preparing for Demo Lessons & Lesson Studies Presenters: Valerie Hymes & Stephanie Bell Host: Drew Patrick
Teaching in New York: Navigating the Certification Process Presenters: Suzanne Doherty & Norah Merritt Host: Joan Garone
12:25 - 1:00 PM
Lunch Break
1:00 - 4:00 PM
Candidate Meet & Greet: Candidates will sign up for 5-minute appointments to meet with district representatives to learn more about the diversity initiatives in those school districts and their anticipated vacancies.
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).