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The Educational Leadership program offers a robust curriculum that enables graduates to address the complex challenges facing P-12 schools. The program combines theory with practice, enabling graduates to address the complex challenges facing P-12 schools. As a candidate, you will participate in authentic leadership experiences aligned with relevant research. You will develop the knowledge base and skills to implement change, promote success for every student, harness the power of technology, and build strong organizational cultures that engage and respect all members of the school community.
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The Educational Leadership program congratulates its students and alumni:
- Kristie Orlando for winning the 2021 Lower Hudson Regional Information Center (LHRIC) Transforming Education through Leading and Learning (TELL) Award for Outstanding Innovative Leader. Recipients of this award have demonstrated an outstanding, innovative or strategic approach to technology integration in their schools and/or districts.
- Allison Emig on her September 2020 appointment as Principal of The Garrison School in Garrison (NY).
- Traci Jackson on her July 2020 appointment as Executive Director for Human Resources in the City School District of New Rochelle.
- Kevin Hanlon on his appointment as Assistant Principal of Farragut Middle School in Hastings-on-Hudson (NY)
- Kris DeFilippis on his appointment as the Director of Academic Response Team within the Borough/Citywide Office for the NYC Department of Education.
- Jerrod Blair on his new position as Supervisor of STEM, K-12 in the Eastchester Union Free School District
- Jeanne Corcoran on her appointment as the Coordinator of Data, Assessment, and Accountability for the South Orangetown (NY) Central School District
- Hope Weinberg on her August 1, 2019 appointment as assistant principal of the Concord Road Elementary School in the Ardsley (NY) Union Free School District
- Joseph Onativia on his appointment as Assistant Principal for South Orangetown (NY) Middle School
- Lauren Habib Scollins on her new position as assistant principal at the Pierre Van Cortlandt Middle School in the Croton-Harmon Union Free School District
- Alex Casabona on her nomination for the New York State Council of School Superintendents Dr. Mary Barter Scholarship.
- Adam Schoenbart on his new position as assistant principal of Darien High School (CT). Adam was also named a runner-up in Tech & Learning Magazine's Leader of the Year contest in 2017.
- Joe Gilson on being chosen as the 2017 Outstanding Novice Social Studies Teacher by the Westchester Lower Hudson Council for the Social Studies (WLHCSS)
- Donald Marra on his promotion to principal of the Pleasantville Middle School (NY) as of July 1, 2017
- Lina Cannavo on her promotion to assistant principal of Mamaroneck High School (NY)
- Stuart Horlacher on his promotion to principal of Ardsley Middle School (NY)
PROGRAM OPTIONS
The Educational Leadership program offers 4 pathways leading to certification. For teachers with a master’s degree, the most common option is the Professional Diploma leading to a School Building Leader and School District Leader certification. The next section describes each pathway and the credits and courses required to earn a Professional Diploma or Master’s degree.
All Educational Leadership programs are approved by New York State and fully accredited by CAEP. They are aligned with state and national standards for school leaders. Students become ethically and socially responsible school administrators who are knowledgeable in all aspects of school leadership. Courses are taught by instructors with deep experience in P-12 programs and extensive involvement in professional activities. The program is geared toward working professionals, equipping them with the tools needed to lead our increasingly diverse 21st-century school communities.
Name: Robert Feirsen, Coordinator of the EdLead program
Email: robert.feirsen@mville.edu
Phone: (914) 323-5443
Name: Dr. Kenneth Mitchell, Professor
Email: kenneth.mitchell@mville.edu
Name: Joseph Durney, Adjunct Professor
Email: joseph.durney@mville.edu
Name: Charlene Keleman, Adjunct Professor
Email: charlene.keleman@mville.edu
Name: Dr. Brenda Myers, Adjunct Professor
Email: brenda.myers@mville.edu
Name: Kaitlyn Sassone, Adjunct Professor
Email: sassonek@mville.edu
Name: Lorena Parada, Assistant Dean for Graduate Advising
Email: Lorena.Parada@mville.edu
Phone: 914-323-5432
Students in the Educational Leadership program earn credits toward New York State administrative certification. As part of the certification requirements, students are required to complete the School Building Leader and/or School District Leader State Exams.
For more information about the program, please contact:
Dr. Robert Feirsen, Coordinator
Phone: (914) 323-5443
Click here to learn about scholarships and tuition discount opportunities.
If you are looking for information on the Doctoral program in Educational Leadership, please visit the Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership page.
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