DEGREE
Master of Professional Studies
Professional Diploma
Manhattanville College provides authentic leadership experiences aligned with relevant research in the area of educational administration. Students in the program exit with a wealth of knowledge designed to assist them in current and future leadership roles.
The Educational Leadership curricula reflect current research about 21st century leadership preparation. Courses mirror New York State leadership testing requirements as well as ELCC standards. Our programs prepare future educational leaders who will act as change agents as they address the challenges confronting schools today. Students become ethically and socially responsible school leaders knowledgeable in the management and instructional leadership aspects of schools.
The Educational Leadership programs are approved by New York State and CAEP. They are aligned with the revised New York State leadership standards (ISLLC) and the national standards established by the Educational Leadership Constituency Council (ELCC).
This program prepares educational leaders who will be equipped to engage in the complex task of leading 21st century schools.
If you are looking for information on the Doctoral program in Educational Leadership, please visit this page.
Watch for our next generation of school leaders . . . .
The Educational Leadership program congratulates their students and alumni:
- 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)
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.
Master of Professional Studies (MPS) – Educational Leadership – School Building Leader Certification – 36 credits
Professional Diploma – Educational Leadership - School Building Leader Certification – 30 credits
Certificate of Advanced Study – School District Leader – 11 credits*
Name: Lenora Boehlert, Department Chairperson
Email: lenora.boehlert@mville.edu
Phone: (914) 323-5443
Name: Charlene Keleman, Adjunct Professor
Email: kelemanc@mville.edu
Name: Dr. Kenneth Mitchell, Professor
Email: kenneth.mitchell@mville.edu
Name: Ann Vaccaro Teich, Adjunct Professor
Email: ann.vaccaro-teich@mville.edu
Name: Kaitlyn Sassone, Adjunct Professor
Email: sassone.kaitlyn@mville.edu
Name: Jody Green, Assistant Dean for Graduate Advising
Email: jody.green@mville.edu
Phone: 914-323-5432
Students in the Educational Leadership program earn credits towards 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. In an effort to support our students in passing the exams, we offer ongoing seminars aligned with the exam questions. The section below provides information and resources that will assist with exam preparation.
Manhattanville Educational Leadership Handbook
Educational Leadership Standards
Leadership Competency Instrument
Interview Tips
Job posting websites
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Educational Leadership Program Internships
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Exam Preparation Materials and Sample Questions
Feedback
SBL/SDL Powerpoint
Stony Brook University Exam Preparation Video