Staff

Jessica Aaron

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B.A., The University of Chicago; M.A., The University of Chicago. She previously served as UChicago’s Orientation Student Director. Undergraduate research examined the intersection of social politics, science fiction, and epistemological world-building in the early 20th century. Master’s research focused on gendered identification and embodiment in video games.

Anna Azeglio

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B.S., Criminal Justice John Jay College for Criminal Justice (CUNY); Ed.M Counseling Psychology Teachers College, Columbia University. MSED Administration and Supervision, Baruch College (CUNY). Mental Health Counselor (NYS Mental Health License). Co-authored chapter “Critical Thinking: A Socratic Approach to Empowering Your Mind,” published in Urban learners: Serious About College Success, September 1998.
Phone: 212-995-8479 x5261

Christina Canty

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Beth Cheikes

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B.A., Music, University of Rochester; M.A., School Counseling, Alfred University. Founding member of the BHSEC College Transfer Office. Professional affiliations include National Association for College Admissions Counseling, New York State Admissions Counseling, College Access Consortium of New York, and College Access for All.  Interests include selective college admissions and college and career access for students who are the first in their families to attend college, have disabilities, or are from underserved or underrepresented backgrounds.

Phone: 212-995-8479 x2092

Jessica Chock-Goldman

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B.A., Oberlin College. MSW and DSW, Silver School of Social Work, New York University. Currently an Adjunct Professor at NYU Silver School of Social Work teaching DROP (Diversity, Racism, Oppression and Privilege) and Practice I. Teaches Continuing Education Workshops for social workers on Adolescent Mental Health and has published multiple book chapters and articles on Crisis Intervention in Schools.  Focus is on adolescent mental health, family therapy, and cultural humility in clinical practices in schools.  Was the social worker at Stuyvesant High School for 6 years.
Phone: 212-995-8479×4073

Jasmine Coombs

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B.A., Global Liberal Studies and Spanish, New York University; A.A., Liberal Arts, Bard High School Early College Manhattan.
Phone: 212-995-8478 x2043

Sylvie Epstein

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B.A. in History and Education Studies, Columbia University. A.A., Liberal Arts, Bard High School Early College Manhattan. Undergraduate research explored the origins, manifestations, and enduring effects of school integration efforts in 1970s Louisville, Kentucky. Certified in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages); previous experience as a classroom educator.

Phone: 212-995-8479 x2041

William H. Hinrichs

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A.B., Princeton University; Ph.D., Yale University. Has taught at St. Mark’s School, the Taft School, Yale University and BHSEC Queens. Publications include The Invention of the Sequel: Expanding Prose Fiction in Early Modern Spain (2011). Teaching and research interests include literature and culture of 16th- and 17th-century Spain, flash fiction, and concepts of authorship and authorial property.
Phone: 212-995-8479 x4071

Mohema Hussain

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B.A, Sociology with a minor in Communications and Culture, Fordham University. Worked in multiple youth development and civil rights nonprofits within NYC, including Apex for Youth, Afterschool All-Stars and National Urban League.”

Adeodat W. Ilboudo

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B.S. in Cellular Biology and Physiology, University of Western Brittany (France), M.Sc in Fundamental and Applied Microbiology, University of Western Brittany (France). PhD in Biology and Health Sciences, University of Rennes 1 (France). Adjunct lecturer, University of Rennes 1. Postdoctoral researcher, Hunter College, New York. Academic and research interests include cancer health disparities, especially in prostate cancer, the mechanisms of metastasis in solid tumors, and Hepatitis B among first generation immigrants in the USA.
Phone: 212-995-8479 x4072

Michael Lerner

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B.A., Columbia University; Ph.D., New York University. Has taught at Barnard College, NYU; New School University; and Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota. Awards include Best Dissertation in Urban History, Urban History Association. Publications include Dry Manhattan: Prohibition in New York City (2007). Teaching and research interests include 20th-century United States society and politics, American reform movements, popular culture, and U.S.-Pacific relations.
Phone: 212-995-8479 x2282

Stacie Millman

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B.A., State University of New York at Buffalo; M.A. in School Counseling from  Long Island University at Post;  School Counselor in NYC Public Schools for 7 years.  School Counselor and Testing Coordinator at Waldwick High School and Midland Park High School in New Jersey.  College advisor at IvyWise.  Specializing in Post Secondary Planning and Trauma-Informed Counseling.
Phone: (212) 995-8479 ext. 3221

Clare Nolan

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B.A., Bard College. M.S.L.I.S., LMS Concentration, Pratt Institute. Services Librarian at the Gottesman Libraries at Teachers College, Columbia University, 2015-2017. Research interests include information literacy, media literacy, speculative fiction, and comics.
Phone: 212-995-8479 x4052

Alex Romero

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B.A., Sarah Lawrence College; M.F.A., Columbia University. Has taught creative writing at Frank Sinatra School of the Arts in Queens. Fellowships awarded from Colgate University, Lambda Literary, the Joseph F. McCrindle Foundation, and Key West Literary Seminar. Nominated for The Pushcart Prize and Best Microfiction. Publications appear in Literary Hub, Surging Tide Magazine, Maudlin House, Fugue Journal, The Coachella Review, and Roi Fainéant Press. Research interests include queer immigrant fiction, prose poetry, U.S. propaganda during the Philippine-American War, and the Question of Palestine.

Annie Shields

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B.A., Stanford University, M.A.T., Relay Graduate School of Education; EdD, Johns Hopkins School of Education. Has taught middle school and high school English, as well as graduate-level coursework focused on pedagogy and educational psychology at Relay Graduate School of Education and Hunter College. Her teaching and research interests focus on self-efficacy, engagement, metacognition, motivation, and creative writing.

Phone: (212) 995-8479 x4052

Kara Studwell

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B.A., Tufts University; MSED, Hunter College. Undergraduate research includes international relations and political science with a focus in comparative European politics as well as Italian language and culture. Graduate focus in adolescent special education, literacy intervention, and behavior modification.
Phone: 212-995-8479 x 4062

Zayra M. Taveras

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Carol Turitz

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Stevie

Stevie has joined our staff at Bard High School Early College staff as a Certified Therapy Dog to promote social/emotional well-being.  Stevie is certified through The Good Dog Foundation. Stevie is an 18lb., female Cockapoo and has been in training since October 2021.  Stevie has enjoyed becoming an integral part of our school community and meeting all of the students.

Betty Zeneli

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