{"id":71,"date":"2021-02-28T00:52:37","date_gmt":"2021-02-28T00:52:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bhsec.bard.edu\/newark\/?page_id=71"},"modified":"2026-03-05T18:06:29","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T18:06:29","slug":"faculty","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bhsec.bard.edu\/newark\/our-people\/faculty\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Faculty"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"row row-cols-1 row-cols-md-4 row-cols-sm-2 bec_people\" id=\"peoplebec_peopleblock_a4ef0065579f8e5b02f199e9cfcc9263\">\n                \n                    <div class=\"col mb-4\">\n                        <div class=\"card h-100\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#modalbec_peopleblock_a4ef0065579f8e5b02f199e9cfcc92631\">\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bhsec.bard.edu\/newark\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2024\/09\/91847247-2240013-e1758288634970.jpg\" class=\"card-img-top\" alt=\"Walid Abushahba\">\n                                \n                                                        <div class=\"card-body\">\n                                <h5 class=\"card-title\">Walid Abushahba<\/h5>\n                                <p class=\"card-text\">Assistant Professor of Biology<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    \n                    <div class=\"col mb-4\">\n                        <div class=\"card h-100\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#modalbec_peopleblock_a4ef0065579f8e5b02f199e9cfcc92632\">\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bhsec.bard.edu\/newark\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2021\/03\/Jayme-Alves-Filho.jpg\" class=\"card-img-top\" alt=\"Jayme Alves-Filho\">\n                                \n                                                        <div class=\"card-body\">\n                                <h5 class=\"card-title\">Jayme Alves-Filho<\/h5>\n                                <p class=\"card-text\">Athletic Director<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    \n                    <div class=\"col mb-4\">\n                        <div class=\"card h-100\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#modalbec_peopleblock_a4ef0065579f8e5b02f199e9cfcc92633\">\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bhsec.bard.edu\/newark\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/08\/91847242-2240002-e1758288761374.jpg\" class=\"card-img-top\" alt=\"Celeste Andrews\">\n                                \n                                                        <div class=\"card-body\">\n                                <h5 class=\"card-title\">Celeste Andrews<\/h5>\n                                <p class=\"card-text\">Assistant Professor of History<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    \n                    <div class=\"col mb-4\">\n                        <div class=\"card h-100\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#modalbec_peopleblock_a4ef0065579f8e5b02f199e9cfcc92634\">\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bhsec.bard.edu\/newark\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/09\/Curtis-Andrews.jpg\" class=\"card-img-top\" alt=\"Curtis Andrews\">\n                                \n                                                        <div class=\"card-body\">\n                                <h5 class=\"card-title\">Curtis Andrews<\/h5>\n                                <p class=\"card-text\">Assistant Professor of History<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    \n                    <div class=\"col mb-4\">\n                        <div class=\"card h-100\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#modalbec_peopleblock_a4ef0065579f8e5b02f199e9cfcc92635\">\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bhsec.bard.edu\/newark\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/02\/Anoruo.jpg\" class=\"card-img-top\" alt=\"Ezemonye Anoruo\">\n                                \n                                                        <div class=\"card-body\">\n                                <h5 class=\"card-title\">Ezemonye Anoruo<\/h5>\n                                <p class=\"card-text\">Assistant Professor of History<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    \n                    <div class=\"col mb-4\">\n                        <div class=\"card h-100\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#modalbec_peopleblock_a4ef0065579f8e5b02f199e9cfcc92636\">\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bhsec.bard.edu\/newark\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/08\/Artiles.jpg\" class=\"card-img-top\" alt=\"Sergio Artiles\">\n                                \n                                                        <div class=\"card-body\">\n                                <h5 class=\"card-title\">Sergio Artiles<\/h5>\n                                <p class=\"card-text\">Assistant Professor of Spanish<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    \n                    <div class=\"col mb-4\">\n                        <div class=\"card h-100\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#modalbec_peopleblock_a4ef0065579f8e5b02f199e9cfcc92637\">\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bhsec.bard.edu\/newark\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/07\/91847250-2240014-e1758289410221.jpg\" class=\"card-img-top\" alt=\"Christopher Baldi\">\n                                \n                                                        <div class=\"card-body\">\n                                <h5 class=\"card-title\">Christopher Baldi<\/h5>\n                                <p class=\"card-text\">Assistant Professor of Biology<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    \n                    <div class=\"col mb-4\">\n                        <div class=\"card h-100\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#modalbec_peopleblock_a4ef0065579f8e5b02f199e9cfcc92638\">\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bhsec.bard.edu\/newark\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2021\/03\/95693542-22vScottye-e1758289462179.jpg\" class=\"card-img-top\" alt=\"Scottye Battle\">\n                                \n                                                        <div class=\"card-body\">\n                                <h5 class=\"card-title\">Scottye Battle<\/h5>\n                                <p class=\"card-text\">Assistant Professor of English and Special Education<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    \n                    <div class=\"col mb-4\">\n                        <div class=\"card h-100\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#modalbec_peopleblock_a4ef0065579f8e5b02f199e9cfcc92639\">\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bhsec.bard.edu\/newark\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2021\/03\/K-Beridze-e1764690627235.jpg\" class=\"card-img-top\" alt=\"Kate Beridze\">\n                                \n                                                        <div class=\"card-body\">\n                                <h5 class=\"card-title\">Kate Beridze<\/h5>\n                                <p class=\"card-text\">Assistant Professor of Mathematics<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    \n                    <div class=\"col mb-4\">\n                        <div class=\"card h-100\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#modalbec_peopleblock_a4ef0065579f8e5b02f199e9cfcc926310\">\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bhsec.bard.edu\/newark\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2021\/03\/Straubel-Cetoute.jpg\" class=\"card-img-top\" alt=\"Straubel Cetoute\">\n                                \n                                                        <div class=\"card-body\">\n                                <h5 class=\"card-title\">Straubel Cetoute<\/h5>\n                                <p class=\"card-text\">Assistant Professor of Mathematics<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    \n                    <div class=\"col mb-4\">\n                        <div class=\"card h-100\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#modalbec_peopleblock_a4ef0065579f8e5b02f199e9cfcc926311\">\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bhsec.bard.edu\/newark\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2021\/09\/Bard-Early-College-e1767628367442.png\" class=\"card-img-top\" alt=\"Susan Chenelle\">\n                                \n                                                        <div class=\"card-body\">\n                                <h5 class=\"card-title\">Susan Chenelle<\/h5>\n                                <p class=\"card-text\">Department Chair of English and History<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    \n                    <div class=\"col mb-4\">\n                        <div class=\"card h-100\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#modalbec_peopleblock_a4ef0065579f8e5b02f199e9cfcc926312\">\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bhsec.bard.edu\/newark\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2024\/09\/Chernosky-headshot-e1727187677261.jpeg\" class=\"card-img-top\" alt=\"Louise Chernosky\">\n                                \n                                                        <div class=\"card-body\">\n                                <h5 class=\"card-title\">Louise Chernosky<\/h5>\n                                <p class=\"card-text\">Assistant Professor of Vocal Music<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    \n                    <div class=\"col mb-4\">\n                        <div class=\"card h-100\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#modalbec_peopleblock_a4ef0065579f8e5b02f199e9cfcc926313\">\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bhsec.bard.edu\/newark\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2021\/03\/95693543-26Stephen-e1758290085109.jpg\" class=\"card-img-top\" alt=\"Stephen Crane\">\n                                \n                                                        <div class=\"card-body\">\n                                <h5 class=\"card-title\">Stephen Crane<\/h5>\n                                <p class=\"card-text\">Assistant Professor of Physical Education and Health<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    \n                    <div class=\"col mb-4\">\n                        <div class=\"card h-100\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#modalbec_peopleblock_a4ef0065579f8e5b02f199e9cfcc926314\">\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bhsec.bard.edu\/newark\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/07\/IMG_2309-e1753015958892.jpeg\" class=\"card-img-top\" alt=\"Yasmin Darwish\">\n                                \n                                                        <div class=\"card-body\">\n                                <h5 class=\"card-title\">Yasmin Darwish<\/h5>\n                                <p class=\"card-text\">Assistant Professor of Chemistry<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    \n                    <div class=\"col mb-4\">\n                        <div class=\"card h-100\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#modalbec_peopleblock_a4ef0065579f8e5b02f199e9cfcc926315\">\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bhsec.bard.edu\/newark\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2021\/03\/Dowling-e1764690669682.jpg\" class=\"card-img-top\" alt=\"David Dowling\">\n                                \n                                                        <div class=\"card-body\">\n                                <h5 class=\"card-title\">David Dowling<\/h5>\n                                <p class=\"card-text\">Assistant Professor of\u00a0Health and Physical Education<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    \n                    <div class=\"col mb-4\">\n                        <div class=\"card h-100\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#modalbec_peopleblock_a4ef0065579f8e5b02f199e9cfcc926316\">\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bhsec.bard.edu\/newark\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2021\/09\/Bard-Early-College-e1767628367442.png\" class=\"card-img-top\" alt=\"Zaure Drake\">\n                                \n                                                        <div class=\"card-body\">\n                                <h5 class=\"card-title\">Zaure Drake<\/h5>\n                                <p class=\"card-text\">Assistant Professor of Mathematics<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    \n                    <div class=\"col mb-4\">\n                        <div class=\"card h-100\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#modalbec_peopleblock_a4ef0065579f8e5b02f199e9cfcc926317\">\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bhsec.bard.edu\/newark\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2023\/03\/Lara-Katz-scaled-e1679424640434.jpg\" class=\"card-img-top\" alt=\"Lara M. Friedman-Kats\">\n                                \n                                                        <div class=\"card-body\">\n                                <h5 class=\"card-title\">Lara M. Friedman-Kats<\/h5>\n                                <p class=\"card-text\">Assistant Professor of Dance<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    \n                    <div class=\"col mb-4\">\n                        <div class=\"card h-100\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#modalbec_peopleblock_a4ef0065579f8e5b02f199e9cfcc926318\">\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bhsec.bard.edu\/newark\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2024\/09\/91847249-2240012-e1758288862980.jpg\" class=\"card-img-top\" alt=\"Brett Laramee\">\n                                \n                                                        <div class=\"card-body\">\n                                <h5 class=\"card-title\">Brett Laramee<\/h5>\n                                <p class=\"card-text\">Assistant Professor of Physics<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    \n                    <div class=\"col mb-4\">\n                        <div class=\"card h-100\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#modalbec_peopleblock_a4ef0065579f8e5b02f199e9cfcc926319\">\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bhsec.bard.edu\/newark\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2021\/03\/95693547-32Alison-e1758289002718.jpg\" class=\"card-img-top\" alt=\"Alison Mahone\">\n                                \n                                                        <div class=\"card-body\">\n                                <h5 class=\"card-title\">Alison Mahone<\/h5>\n                                <p class=\"card-text\">Assistant Professor of Spanish<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    \n                    <div class=\"col mb-4\">\n                        <div class=\"card h-100\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#modalbec_peopleblock_a4ef0065579f8e5b02f199e9cfcc926320\">\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bhsec.bard.edu\/newark\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2023\/03\/Kamyar_Malakuti_Picture_ID-e1679424579478.jpg\" class=\"card-img-top\" alt=\"Kamyar Malakuti\">\n                                \n                                                        <div class=\"card-body\">\n                                <h5 class=\"card-title\">Kamyar Malakuti<\/h5>\n                                <p class=\"card-text\">Assistant Professor of\u00a0Mathematics<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    \n                    <div class=\"col mb-4\">\n                        <div class=\"card h-100\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#modalbec_peopleblock_a4ef0065579f8e5b02f199e9cfcc926321\">\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bhsec.bard.edu\/newark\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2021\/03\/95693552-34John-e1758289519985.jpg\" class=\"card-img-top\" alt=\"John Martin\">\n                                \n                                                        <div class=\"card-body\">\n                                <h5 class=\"card-title\">John Martin<\/h5>\n                                <p class=\"card-text\">Instructor of Health and Physical Education<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    \n                    <div class=\"col mb-4\">\n                        <div class=\"card h-100\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#modalbec_peopleblock_a4ef0065579f8e5b02f199e9cfcc926322\">\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bhsec.bard.edu\/newark\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2021\/09\/95693548-35Reynaldo-e1758288944889.jpg\" class=\"card-img-top\" alt=\"Reynaldo Martinez\">\n                                \n                                                        <div class=\"card-body\">\n                                <h5 class=\"card-title\">Reynaldo Martinez<\/h5>\n                                <p class=\"card-text\">Assistant Professor of Spanish<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    \n                    <div class=\"col mb-4\">\n                        <div class=\"card h-100\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#modalbec_peopleblock_a4ef0065579f8e5b02f199e9cfcc926323\">\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bhsec.bard.edu\/newark\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2021\/09\/91847252-2240011-e1758289176439.jpg\" class=\"card-img-top\" alt=\"Anand Mhatre\">\n                                \n                                                        <div class=\"card-body\">\n                                <h5 class=\"card-title\">Anand Mhatre<\/h5>\n                                <p class=\"card-text\">Assistant Professor of Biology<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    \n                    <div class=\"col mb-4\">\n                        <div class=\"card h-100\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#modalbec_peopleblock_a4ef0065579f8e5b02f199e9cfcc926324\">\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bhsec.bard.edu\/newark\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/07\/91847240-2240004-e1758289072407.jpg\" class=\"card-img-top\" alt=\"Christopher Morabito\">\n                                \n                                                        <div class=\"card-body\">\n                                <h5 class=\"card-title\">Christopher Morabito<\/h5>\n                                <p class=\"card-text\">Assistant Professor of English<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    \n                    <div class=\"col mb-4\">\n                        <div class=\"card h-100\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#modalbec_peopleblock_a4ef0065579f8e5b02f199e9cfcc926325\">\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bhsec.bard.edu\/newark\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2021\/03\/Murray-e1764690699200.jpg\" class=\"card-img-top\" alt=\"Michael L. Murray\">\n                                \n                                                        <div class=\"card-body\">\n                                <h5 class=\"card-title\">Michael L. Murray<\/h5>\n                                <p class=\"card-text\">Assistant Professor of English<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    \n                    <div class=\"col mb-4\">\n                        <div class=\"card h-100\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#modalbec_peopleblock_a4ef0065579f8e5b02f199e9cfcc926326\">\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bhsec.bard.edu\/newark\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2021\/03\/95693549-41David-e1758289557640.jpg\" class=\"card-img-top\" alt=\"David D. Oquendo\">\n                                \n                                                        <div class=\"card-body\">\n                                <h5 class=\"card-title\">David D. Oquendo<\/h5>\n                                <p class=\"card-text\">Assistant Professor of\u00a0Visual Arts<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    \n                    <div class=\"col mb-4\">\n                        <div class=\"card h-100\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#modalbec_peopleblock_a4ef0065579f8e5b02f199e9cfcc926327\">\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bhsec.bard.edu\/newark\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2024\/09\/95693550-42David-e1758288412228.jpg\" class=\"card-img-top\" alt=\"David Petriello\">\n                                \n                                                        <div class=\"card-body\">\n                                <h5 class=\"card-title\">David Petriello<\/h5>\n                                <p class=\"card-text\">Assistant Professor of History<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    \n                    <div class=\"col mb-4\">\n                        <div class=\"card h-100\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#modalbec_peopleblock_a4ef0065579f8e5b02f199e9cfcc926328\">\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bhsec.bard.edu\/newark\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2021\/03\/Puicon-HEADSHOT-min-scaled-e1759762127401.jpg\" class=\"card-img-top\" alt=\"Jazmin Puicon\">\n                                \n                                                        <div class=\"card-body\">\n                                <h5 class=\"card-title\">Jazmin Puicon<\/h5>\n                                <p class=\"card-text\">Assistant Professor of\u00a0History<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    \n                    <div class=\"col mb-4\">\n                        <div class=\"card h-100\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#modalbec_peopleblock_a4ef0065579f8e5b02f199e9cfcc926329\">\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bhsec.bard.edu\/newark\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/03\/Dr.-Rashwan-Headshot.jpg\" class=\"card-img-top\" alt=\"Mokhtar Rashwan\">\n                                \n                                                        <div class=\"card-body\">\n                                <h5 class=\"card-title\">Mokhtar Rashwan<\/h5>\n                                <p class=\"card-text\">Assistant Professor of Chemistry<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    \n                    <div class=\"col mb-4\">\n                        <div class=\"card h-100\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#modalbec_peopleblock_a4ef0065579f8e5b02f199e9cfcc926330\">\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bhsec.bard.edu\/newark\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2021\/09\/Bard-Early-College-e1767628367442.png\" class=\"card-img-top\" alt=\"Eileen Ressler\">\n                                \n                                                        <div class=\"card-body\">\n                                <h5 class=\"card-title\">Eileen Ressler<\/h5>\n                                <p class=\"card-text\">Associate Professor of English<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    \n                    <div class=\"col mb-4\">\n                        <div class=\"card h-100\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#modalbec_peopleblock_a4ef0065579f8e5b02f199e9cfcc926331\">\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bhsec.bard.edu\/newark\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2021\/03\/91847259-2240026-e1758289259399.jpg\" class=\"card-img-top\" alt=\"Shana Russell\">\n                                \n                                                        <div class=\"card-body\">\n                                <h5 class=\"card-title\">Shana Russell<\/h5>\n                                <p class=\"card-text\">Assistant Professor of\u00a0English<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    \n                    <div class=\"col mb-4\">\n                        <div class=\"card h-100\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#modalbec_peopleblock_a4ef0065579f8e5b02f199e9cfcc926332\">\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bhsec.bard.edu\/newark\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2023\/03\/Lekha-Sekhar-e1764690738240.jpg\" class=\"card-img-top\" alt=\"Lekha Sekhar\">\n                                \n                                                        <div class=\"card-body\">\n                                <h5 class=\"card-title\">Lekha Sekhar<\/h5>\n                                <p class=\"card-text\">Assistant Professor of Mathematics<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    \n                    <div class=\"col mb-4\">\n                        <div class=\"card h-100\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#modalbec_peopleblock_a4ef0065579f8e5b02f199e9cfcc926333\">\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bhsec.bard.edu\/newark\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2021\/03\/Sims.jpg\" class=\"card-img-top\" alt=\"Tiffany R. Sims\">\n                                \n                                                        <div class=\"card-body\">\n                                <h5 class=\"card-title\">Tiffany R. Sims<\/h5>\n                                <p class=\"card-text\"> Department Chair of Mathematics and World Languages<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    \n                    <div class=\"col mb-4\">\n                        <div class=\"card h-100\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#modalbec_peopleblock_a4ef0065579f8e5b02f199e9cfcc926334\">\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bhsec.bard.edu\/newark\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/07\/1000002231-min-scaled-e1757009414698.jpg\" class=\"card-img-top\" alt=\"Agnes Sung\">\n                                \n                                                        <div class=\"card-body\">\n                                <h5 class=\"card-title\">Agnes Sung<\/h5>\n                                <p class=\"card-text\">Assistant Professor of Mathematics<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    \n                    <div class=\"col mb-4\">\n                        <div class=\"card h-100\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#modalbec_peopleblock_a4ef0065579f8e5b02f199e9cfcc926335\">\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bhsec.bard.edu\/newark\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2024\/04\/91847246-2240003-e1758289353412.jpg\" class=\"card-img-top\" alt=\"Andrew J. Trevarrow\">\n                                \n                                                        <div class=\"card-body\">\n                                <h5 class=\"card-title\">Andrew J. Trevarrow<\/h5>\n                                <p class=\"card-text\">Assistant\u00a0Professor of English<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    \n                    <div class=\"col mb-4\">\n                        <div class=\"card h-100\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#modalbec_peopleblock_a4ef0065579f8e5b02f199e9cfcc926336\">\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bhsec.bard.edu\/newark\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/08\/Tumeh.jpg\" class=\"card-img-top\" alt=\"Lubna Tumeh\">\n                                \n                                                        <div class=\"card-body\">\n                                <h5 class=\"card-title\">Lubna Tumeh<\/h5>\n                                <p class=\"card-text\">Assistant Professor of Physics<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    \n                    <div class=\"col mb-4\">\n                        <div class=\"card h-100\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#modalbec_peopleblock_a4ef0065579f8e5b02f199e9cfcc926337\">\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bhsec.bard.edu\/newark\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2021\/09\/HEADSHOT-Wood_1-rotated-e1727187772833.jpg\" class=\"card-img-top\" alt=\"Betsy Wood\">\n                                \n                                                        <div class=\"card-body\">\n                                <h5 class=\"card-title\">Betsy Wood<\/h5>\n                                <p class=\"card-text\">Assistant Professor of History<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    \n                    <div class=\"col mb-4\">\n                        <div class=\"card h-100\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#modalbec_peopleblock_a4ef0065579f8e5b02f199e9cfcc926338\">\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bhsec.bard.edu\/newark\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2021\/03\/Biyuan-Yang.png\" class=\"card-img-top\" alt=\"Biyuan Yang\">\n                                \n                                                        <div class=\"card-body\">\n                                <h5 class=\"card-title\">Biyuan Yang<\/h5>\n                                <p class=\"card-text\">Assistant Professor of\u00a0Chinese<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    \n                    <div class=\"col mb-4\">\n                        <div class=\"card h-100\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#modalbec_peopleblock_a4ef0065579f8e5b02f199e9cfcc926339\">\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bhsec.bard.edu\/newark\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2021\/03\/Yu.jpg\" class=\"card-img-top\" alt=\"Juan Yu\">\n                                \n                                                        <div class=\"card-body\">\n                                <h5 class=\"card-title\">Juan Yu<\/h5>\n                                <p class=\"card-text\">Assistant Professor of Chinese<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                                        \n\n<\/div>\n    <!-- Modal -->\n    <div class=\"modal fade\" id=\"modalbec_peopleblock_a4ef0065579f8e5b02f199e9cfcc92631\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"exampleModalLabel\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <div class=\"modal-dialog\">\n            <div class=\"modal-content\">\n                <div class=\"modal-body\">\n                    <div class=\"row\">\n                        <div class=\"col-md-4\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bhsec.bard.edu\/newark\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2024\/09\/91847247-2240013-e1758288634970.jpg\" class=\"card-img-top\" alt=\"Walid Abushahba\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"col-md-8\">\n                            <h3>Walid Abushahba<\/h3>\n                            <span>Assistant Professor of Biology<\/span>\n                            <ul class=\"personal-info\">\n                                \n\n                                                               \n                            <\/ul>\n                            <p>B.S. Rutgers University; Ph.D. Rutgers University<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Walid Abushahba is an Assistant Professor of Biology at Bard High School Early College. He holds a B.S. in Biology and Clinical Laboratory Sciences and earned his Ph.D. in the Biological Sciences from Rutgers University. With over 18 years of experience in higher education, Dr. Abushahba brings a strong foundation in teaching, research, and academic leadership. His research interests include molecular biology and cancer immunotherapy, and he is known for his deep scientific and technical expertise.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Abushahba has taught a broad range of courses, including Anatomy and Physiology, Biology, Microbiology, Forensic Science, Immunology, Bioethics, Health and Fitness, and the Science of Addiction. He has served as faculty at several colleges and universities in New Jersey, including Montclair State University, Berkeley College, Ramapo College, Middlesex County College, and Essex County College.<\/p>\n<p>Committed to student success and scientific curiosity, Dr. Abushahba values engaging with students in and beyond the classroom. Outside of academia, he enjoys exercise, travel and spending quality time with family and friends.<\/p>\n                            <button type=\"button\" class=\"close\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\">\n                                <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&times;<\/span>\n                            <\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <!-- end modal -->\n    <!-- Modal -->\n    <div class=\"modal fade\" id=\"modalbec_peopleblock_a4ef0065579f8e5b02f199e9cfcc92632\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"exampleModalLabel\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <div class=\"modal-dialog\">\n            <div class=\"modal-content\">\n                <div class=\"modal-body\">\n                    <div class=\"row\">\n                        <div class=\"col-md-4\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bhsec.bard.edu\/newark\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2021\/03\/Jayme-Alves-Filho.jpg\" class=\"card-img-top\" alt=\"Jayme Alves-Filho\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"col-md-8\">\n                            <h3>Jayme Alves-Filho<\/h3>\n                            <span>Athletic Director<\/span>\n                            <ul class=\"personal-info\">\n                                \n\n                                                               \n                            <\/ul>\n                            <p>BS, Kean University; MA, American College of Education<\/p>\n<p>Jayme Alves\u2011Filho is a dynamic and dedicated professional in the fields of health and physical education. Currently serving as our Athletic Director, PE and Health Professor, and Head Coach for Tennis and Softball. Born in Brazil and raised in Newark, he brings a rich multicultural perspective to his work and academic leadership. Jayme earned his Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and Health from Kean University, where he developed a strong foundation in health education, physical wellness, and pedagogical practice. He further advanced his leadership skills by completing a Master\u2019s in Educational Administration from the American College of Education. With a passion for promoting healthier, active lifestyles, Jayme has achieved significant milestones in his career. As an Athletic Director, he has successfully overseen athletic programming, coordinated interscholastic sports initiatives, and fostered environments where student-athletes excel both on the field and in the classroom. In his role as a Professor of Health and Physical Education, Jayme is known for his innovative teaching methods that integrate theory with hands-on learning, encouraging students to develop both physical competence and well-being.<\/p>\n                            <button type=\"button\" class=\"close\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\">\n                                <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&times;<\/span>\n                            <\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <!-- end modal -->\n    <!-- Modal -->\n    <div class=\"modal fade\" id=\"modalbec_peopleblock_a4ef0065579f8e5b02f199e9cfcc92633\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"exampleModalLabel\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <div class=\"modal-dialog\">\n            <div class=\"modal-content\">\n                <div class=\"modal-body\">\n                    <div class=\"row\">\n                        <div class=\"col-md-4\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bhsec.bard.edu\/newark\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/08\/91847242-2240002-e1758288761374.jpg\" class=\"card-img-top\" alt=\"Celeste Andrews\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"col-md-8\">\n                            <h3>Celeste Andrews<\/h3>\n                            <span>Assistant Professor of History<\/span>\n                            <ul class=\"personal-info\">\n                                \n\n                                                               \n                            <\/ul>\n                                                        <button type=\"button\" class=\"close\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\">\n                                <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&times;<\/span>\n                            <\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <!-- end modal -->\n    <!-- Modal -->\n    <div class=\"modal fade\" id=\"modalbec_peopleblock_a4ef0065579f8e5b02f199e9cfcc92634\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"exampleModalLabel\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <div class=\"modal-dialog\">\n            <div class=\"modal-content\">\n                <div class=\"modal-body\">\n                    <div class=\"row\">\n                        <div class=\"col-md-4\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bhsec.bard.edu\/newark\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/09\/Curtis-Andrews.jpg\" class=\"card-img-top\" alt=\"Curtis Andrews\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"col-md-8\">\n                            <h3>Curtis Andrews<\/h3>\n                            <span>Assistant Professor of History<\/span>\n                            <ul class=\"personal-info\">\n                                \n\n                                                               \n                            <\/ul>\n                            <p><strong><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">BA, Rutgers University; Ed.M, Rutgers Graduate School of Education; Ph.D, Pacific Western University; Ed.D, Wilmington University<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Curtis Andrews is a distinguished Assistant Professor of History at Bard High School Early College in Newark, NJ. With extensive experience in both academia and public service, Dr. Andrews brings a wealth of knowledge to his role. He previously served as a consultant for the Wilmington University Future Development of a Violence and Peace Institute.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Andrews\u2019 academic research includes a notable case study on the types and prevalence of violence at two middle schools and one high school in Camden City Public Schools, conducted under the auspices of the Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence at the Institute of Behavior Sciences, University of Colorado. Additionally, his work on the &#8220;Crime as Work Theory&#8221; was recognized by the United States Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons in California.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Throughout his career, Dr. Andrews has held significant positions, including working with the United States Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons and serving as the Director of the New Jersey Department of Corrections Professional Training at the State Corrections Training Academy. He was also appointed by former New Jersey Governor Christine Todd Whitman as the Assistant Commissioner at the New Jersey Department of Personnel, where he directed the Division of Policy and Planning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Andrews has been instrumental in developing cultural diversity and race relation conflict resolution training programs. His expertise was sought after by the State of Arizona Law Enforcement Academy, where he served as an annual trainer from 1980 to 1986. He has received multiple awards for his contributions to public policy development, leadership, capacity building, strategic planning, and gang and conflict resolution.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Andrews is scheduled to present at the American Correctional Association State of New Jersey conference on June 1st in Cape May, New Jersey. His educational background is equally impressive, with degrees from Rutgers University (BA in Sociology), Rutgers Graduate School of Education (Ed.M), Pacific Western University (Ph.D. in Sociology), and Wilmington University (Ed.D). He has also completed further studies at The New School for Social Research in New York City, the University of Chicago, and Drew University.<\/span><\/p>\n                            <button type=\"button\" class=\"close\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\">\n                                <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&times;<\/span>\n                            <\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <!-- end modal -->\n    <!-- Modal -->\n    <div class=\"modal fade\" id=\"modalbec_peopleblock_a4ef0065579f8e5b02f199e9cfcc92635\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"exampleModalLabel\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <div class=\"modal-dialog\">\n            <div class=\"modal-content\">\n                <div class=\"modal-body\">\n                    <div class=\"row\">\n                        <div class=\"col-md-4\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bhsec.bard.edu\/newark\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/02\/Anoruo.jpg\" class=\"card-img-top\" alt=\"Ezemonye Anoruo\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"col-md-8\">\n                            <h3>Ezemonye Anoruo<\/h3>\n                            <span>Assistant Professor of History<\/span>\n                            <ul class=\"personal-info\">\n                                \n\n                                                               \n                            <\/ul>\n                            <div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>BA, University of Port Harcourt; MA, University of Port Harcourt; PhD, University of Port Harcourt<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Dr. Ezemonye Anoruo is a dedicated educator whose career exemplifies a lifelong commitment to teaching and learning. She began her journey in education in Nigeria, where she graduated from Alvan Ikoku College of Education with a National Certificate in Education (NCE). This provided her with a solid foundation in classroom teaching. Dr. Anoruo further advanced her education at the University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria, where she earned her Bachelor&#8217;s degree in History, a Master&#8217;s degree, and ultimately, a Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum Studies and Instruction. Her extensive academic background and passion for education continue to inspire both students and colleagues.<\/span><\/p>\n                            <button type=\"button\" class=\"close\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\">\n                                <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&times;<\/span>\n                            <\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <!-- end modal -->\n    <!-- Modal -->\n    <div class=\"modal fade\" id=\"modalbec_peopleblock_a4ef0065579f8e5b02f199e9cfcc92636\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"exampleModalLabel\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <div class=\"modal-dialog\">\n            <div class=\"modal-content\">\n                <div class=\"modal-body\">\n                    <div class=\"row\">\n                        <div class=\"col-md-4\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bhsec.bard.edu\/newark\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/08\/Artiles.jpg\" class=\"card-img-top\" alt=\"Sergio Artiles\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"col-md-8\">\n                            <h3>Sergio Artiles<\/h3>\n                            <span>Assistant Professor of Spanish<\/span>\n                            <ul class=\"personal-info\">\n                                \n\n                                                               \n                            <\/ul>\n                            <p>BA, Arizona State University<\/p>\n<p>Sergio Jose Artiles is proud to be a Spanish Teacher at Bard High School Early College; attended Mt. Vernon School (graduated 8th grade\/won second place at the State of NJ Spelling Bee Competition); had the opportunity\u00a0to graduate from East Side High School. In addition, he graduated from Arizona State University with a 4.0 GPA; has worked in education for several years with a strong passion for teaching. Mr. Artiles enjoys music, plays different instruments including piano, guitar, bass, drums and has been teaching private lessons for many years. Moreover, Mr. Artiles has been working as a police chaplain for Newark Police Department, a chaplain for the University Hospital in Newark, Chief Operation Officer for the International Federal of Chaplains, Chief Operation Officer for the International Council Liberation for All Souls and a member for the Newark Interfaith Alliance directed by the Honorable Council Women at large Rev. Rountree and the Mayor of Newark Ras Baraka; Mr. Artiles is also an ordained minister for the State of New Jersey and music director for the previously mentioned organizations.<\/p>\n                            <button type=\"button\" class=\"close\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\">\n                                <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&times;<\/span>\n                            <\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <!-- end modal -->\n    <!-- Modal -->\n    <div class=\"modal fade\" id=\"modalbec_peopleblock_a4ef0065579f8e5b02f199e9cfcc92637\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"exampleModalLabel\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <div class=\"modal-dialog\">\n            <div class=\"modal-content\">\n                <div class=\"modal-body\">\n                    <div class=\"row\">\n                        <div class=\"col-md-4\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bhsec.bard.edu\/newark\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/07\/91847250-2240014-e1758289410221.jpg\" class=\"card-img-top\" alt=\"Christopher Baldi\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"col-md-8\">\n                            <h3>Christopher Baldi<\/h3>\n                            <span>Assistant Professor of Biology<\/span>\n                            <ul class=\"personal-info\">\n                                \n\n                                                               \n                            <\/ul>\n                            <p><strong>AS, County College of Morris; BS, Richard Stockton University; PhD, UMDNJ Stratford<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Christopher Baldi is an Assistant Professor of Biology at Bard High School Early College in Newark.\u00a0 He received his AS in Biology at County College of Morris, BS in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Richard Stockton University and PhD in Molecular Genetics at UMDNJ Stratford.\u00a0 Starting his career in academic research, Dr. Baldi is an expert in nematodes, specializing in genetics, evolution, and reproductive biology.\u00a0 He transitioned to teaching at the college level for 10 years before joining the staff at Bard.\u00a0 Dr. Baldi is committed to instilling a love of science and inquiry in every student.\u00a0 A long-time fan of tabletop roleplaying games, Dr. Baldi also enjoys reading and board games.<\/p>\n                            <button type=\"button\" class=\"close\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\">\n                                <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&times;<\/span>\n                            <\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <!-- end modal -->\n    <!-- Modal -->\n    <div class=\"modal fade\" id=\"modalbec_peopleblock_a4ef0065579f8e5b02f199e9cfcc92638\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"exampleModalLabel\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <div class=\"modal-dialog\">\n            <div class=\"modal-content\">\n                <div class=\"modal-body\">\n                    <div class=\"row\">\n                        <div class=\"col-md-4\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bhsec.bard.edu\/newark\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2021\/03\/95693542-22vScottye-e1758289462179.jpg\" class=\"card-img-top\" alt=\"Scottye Battle\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"col-md-8\">\n                            <h3>Scottye Battle<\/h3>\n                            <span>Assistant Professor of English and Special Education<\/span>\n                            <ul class=\"personal-info\">\n                                \n\n                                                               \n                            <\/ul>\n                            <p><strong>BA, California State University, Long Beach; MA, New Jersey City University<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Scottye Battle is an Associate professor of English and a Humanities Special Education Teacher at Bard High School Early College in Newark. A proud graduate of urban public institutions in California, before moving to New Jersey to serve in Newark Public schools, she brings over 23 years of experience as an educator and mentor. Ms. Battle began her career as a middle school Special Education Teachrer and served in roles ranging from classroom educator, resource specialist and award leader. She holds a B.A. from California State University of Long Beach, and an M.A. from Jersey City University. Deeply committed to educational equity, she enjoys collaborating with faculty, staff and parents to support every student\u2019s growth. Ms. Battle lives in New Jersey and enjoys music, writing poetry and exploring new ideas.<\/p>\n                            <button type=\"button\" class=\"close\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\">\n                                <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&times;<\/span>\n                            <\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <!-- end modal -->\n    <!-- Modal -->\n    <div class=\"modal fade\" id=\"modalbec_peopleblock_a4ef0065579f8e5b02f199e9cfcc92639\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"exampleModalLabel\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <div class=\"modal-dialog\">\n            <div class=\"modal-content\">\n                <div class=\"modal-body\">\n                    <div class=\"row\">\n                        <div class=\"col-md-4\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bhsec.bard.edu\/newark\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2021\/03\/K-Beridze-e1764690627235.jpg\" class=\"card-img-top\" alt=\"Kate Beridze\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"col-md-8\">\n                            <h3>Kate Beridze<\/h3>\n                            <span>Assistant Professor of Mathematics<\/span>\n                            <ul class=\"personal-info\">\n                                \n\n                                                               \n                            <\/ul>\n                            <p>MS, Tbilisi State University, Georgia; PhD, Georgian Academy of Sciences<\/p>\n                            <button type=\"button\" class=\"close\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\">\n                                <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&times;<\/span>\n                            <\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <!-- end modal -->\n    <!-- Modal -->\n    <div class=\"modal fade\" id=\"modalbec_peopleblock_a4ef0065579f8e5b02f199e9cfcc926310\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"exampleModalLabel\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <div class=\"modal-dialog\">\n            <div class=\"modal-content\">\n                <div class=\"modal-body\">\n                    <div class=\"row\">\n                        <div class=\"col-md-4\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bhsec.bard.edu\/newark\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2021\/03\/Straubel-Cetoute.jpg\" class=\"card-img-top\" alt=\"Straubel Cetoute\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"col-md-8\">\n                            <h3>Straubel Cetoute<\/h3>\n                            <span>Assistant Professor of Mathematics<\/span>\n                            <ul class=\"personal-info\">\n                                                                <li><i class=\"far fa-envelope-open\"><\/i> <a href=\"mailto:scetoute@bhsec.bard.edu\"> scetoute@bhsec.bard.edu<\/a><\/li>\n                                \n\n                                                               \n                            <\/ul>\n                            <p><strong>BA in Mathematical Science, Kean University; MA in Instruction and Curriculum in Mathematics, Kean University<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mr. Straubel Cetoute\u00a0holds a Master of Arts in Instruction and Curriculum in Mathematics and a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematical Science with a minor in Management Science from Kean University. With over a decade of teaching experience across secondary and higher education, he has taught a wide range of mathematics courses, from developmental algebra, geometry to college-level statistics and pre-calculus. He currently serves as a Math Instructor at Bard High School Early College Newark, where he prepares students for both high school and college-level success. Previously, he lectured at Kean University and taught at Union County and Passaic County Community Colleges, as well as in vocational and public school settings.<\/p>\n<p>A dedicated educator, Mr. Cetoute is skilled in curriculum development, academic advising, and integrating digital learning tools to enhance student engagement. He is an active member of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and the Mathematical Association of America. Born and raised in Haiti, Mr. Cetoute is fluent in Haitian Creole and is a first-generation college graduate. Outside the classroom, he enjoys hiking, camping, and watching sports and movies.<\/p>\n                            <button type=\"button\" class=\"close\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\">\n                                <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&times;<\/span>\n                            <\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <!-- end modal -->\n    <!-- Modal -->\n    <div class=\"modal fade\" id=\"modalbec_peopleblock_a4ef0065579f8e5b02f199e9cfcc926311\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"exampleModalLabel\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <div class=\"modal-dialog\">\n            <div class=\"modal-content\">\n                <div class=\"modal-body\">\n                    <div class=\"row\">\n                        <div class=\"col-md-4\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bhsec.bard.edu\/newark\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2021\/09\/Bard-Early-College-e1767628367442.png\" class=\"card-img-top\" alt=\"Susan Chenelle\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"col-md-8\">\n                            <h3>Susan Chenelle<\/h3>\n                            <span>Department Chair of English and History<\/span>\n                            <ul class=\"personal-info\">\n                                \n\n                                                               \n                            <\/ul>\n                            <p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>BA, Kenyon College; MA New Jersey City University; PhD, Montclair State University<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Susan Chenelle is the Department Chair of English and History at Bard High School Early College Newark. Her nearly 20-year career in secondary education includes tenures as teacher of English and journalism, English department chair, Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction, and adjunct professor. As a teacher, supervisor, and researcher, she prioritizes culturally responsive pedagogy and equitable family and community engagement, aimed at supporting the success of all students. She holds a B.A. in English from Kenyon College, an M.A. in Urban Education from New Jersey City University, and a Ph.D. in Teacher Education and Teacher Development from Montclair State University. She serves on the Executive Board of the New Jersey Council of Teachers of English and co-edits the\u00a0New Jersey English Journal. She also co-authored the\u00a0Using Informational Text to Teach Literature\u00a0series from Bloomsbury Publishing.<\/p>\n                            <button type=\"button\" class=\"close\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\">\n                                <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&times;<\/span>\n                            <\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <!-- end modal -->\n    <!-- Modal -->\n    <div class=\"modal fade\" id=\"modalbec_peopleblock_a4ef0065579f8e5b02f199e9cfcc926312\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"exampleModalLabel\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <div class=\"modal-dialog\">\n            <div class=\"modal-content\">\n                <div class=\"modal-body\">\n                    <div class=\"row\">\n                        <div class=\"col-md-4\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bhsec.bard.edu\/newark\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2024\/09\/Chernosky-headshot-e1727187677261.jpeg\" class=\"card-img-top\" alt=\"Louise Chernosky\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"col-md-8\">\n                            <h3>Louise Chernosky<\/h3>\n                            <span>Assistant Professor of Vocal Music<\/span>\n                            <ul class=\"personal-info\">\n                                \n\n                                                               \n                            <\/ul>\n                            <p>BM, Eastman School of Music; MA, SUNY Buffalo; PhD, Columbia University<\/p>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif\">Dr. Louise Chernosky is a choral and instrumental music director, pianist, and arranger. She earned her PhD in Historical Musicology from Columbia University in 2012, where she was the editor-in-chief of the journal\u00a0Current Musicology\u00a0and wrote her dissertation about National Public Radio\u2019s commissions of experimental music.\u00a0Louise has over twenty years of experience with choral ensembles, as a director, accompanist, and singer, which has contributed to her deep love of choral repertoire. She has performed with the Rochester Oratorio Society, the Eastman Repertory Singers, the Eastman\/Rochester Chorale, the Shrewsbury Chorale, Charites, and Columbia University\u2019s Collegium Musicum, as well as conducted and accompanied for high school and festival choirs throughout the Northeast U.S. She is currently the Artistic Director for the Celebration Singers of New Jersey, a large community choir based in Union County.<\/span><\/div>\n                            <button type=\"button\" class=\"close\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\">\n                                <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&times;<\/span>\n                            <\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <!-- end modal -->\n    <!-- Modal -->\n    <div class=\"modal fade\" id=\"modalbec_peopleblock_a4ef0065579f8e5b02f199e9cfcc926313\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"exampleModalLabel\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <div class=\"modal-dialog\">\n            <div class=\"modal-content\">\n                <div class=\"modal-body\">\n                    <div class=\"row\">\n                        <div class=\"col-md-4\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bhsec.bard.edu\/newark\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2021\/03\/95693543-26Stephen-e1758290085109.jpg\" class=\"card-img-top\" alt=\"Stephen Crane\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"col-md-8\">\n                            <h3>Stephen Crane<\/h3>\n                            <span>Assistant Professor of Physical Education and Health<\/span>\n                            <ul class=\"personal-info\">\n                                \n\n                                                               \n                            <\/ul>\n                            <p><strong>BS, MAT, Montclair State University<\/strong><\/p>\n                            <button type=\"button\" class=\"close\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\">\n                                <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&times;<\/span>\n                            <\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <!-- end modal -->\n    <!-- Modal -->\n    <div class=\"modal fade\" id=\"modalbec_peopleblock_a4ef0065579f8e5b02f199e9cfcc926314\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"exampleModalLabel\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <div class=\"modal-dialog\">\n            <div class=\"modal-content\">\n                <div class=\"modal-body\">\n                    <div class=\"row\">\n                        <div class=\"col-md-4\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bhsec.bard.edu\/newark\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/07\/IMG_2309-e1753015958892.jpeg\" class=\"card-img-top\" alt=\"Yasmin Darwish\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"col-md-8\">\n                            <h3>Yasmin Darwish<\/h3>\n                            <span>Assistant Professor of Chemistry<\/span>\n                            <ul class=\"personal-info\">\n                                \n\n                                                               \n                            <\/ul>\n                            <p><strong>BA, Minia University in Egypt; MS, Kean University; MS, MUST University in Egypt<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Prof. Yasmin Darwish is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Bard Early College High School Newark. With over five years of experience teaching at both the high school and college levels, she has taught subjects including biology, anatomy and physiology, microbiology, molecular biology, and chemistry. Before transitioning to education, Prof. Darwish worked as an associate scientist, pharmacist, and clinical researcher. She holds a Bachelor\u2019s degree in Pharmacy from Minia University in Egypt, a Master\u2019s degree from Kean University, and an additional Master\u2019s from MUST University in Egypt. Prof. Darwish is dedicated to help students truly understand science while building strong, supportive connections in the classroom. She&#8217;s from New Jersey, she enjoys cooking, baking, arts and crafts, and crocheting. She also has a deep interest in research and nutritional science.<\/p>\n                            <button type=\"button\" class=\"close\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\">\n                                <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&times;<\/span>\n                            <\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <!-- end modal -->\n    <!-- Modal -->\n    <div class=\"modal fade\" id=\"modalbec_peopleblock_a4ef0065579f8e5b02f199e9cfcc926315\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"exampleModalLabel\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <div class=\"modal-dialog\">\n            <div class=\"modal-content\">\n                <div class=\"modal-body\">\n                    <div class=\"row\">\n                        <div class=\"col-md-4\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bhsec.bard.edu\/newark\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2021\/03\/Dowling-e1764690669682.jpg\" class=\"card-img-top\" alt=\"David Dowling\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"col-md-8\">\n                            <h3>David Dowling<\/h3>\n                            <span>Assistant Professor of\u00a0Health and Physical Education<\/span>\n                            <ul class=\"personal-info\">\n                                \n\n                                                               \n                            <\/ul>\n                            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">BS, Ithaca College; MA, Adelphi University<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Mr.\u00a0Dowling\u00a0is a founding faculty member at\u00a0BHSEC\u00a0Newark.\u00a0 Since 2011, Mr.\u00a0Dowling\u00a0has taught and coached here at\u00a0BHSEC. He has received his Bachelor\u2019s Degree at Ithaca College in upstate New York, and his Master\u2019s Degree from\u00a0Adelphi\u00a0University.\u00a0 Prior to teaching at\u00a0BHSEC\u00a0Newark he taught all levels of Physical Education and Health on Long Island.\u00a0 In addition to teaching, Mr.\u00a0Dowling\u00a0coaches the girls\u2019 volleyball team and coordinates the athletic program.\u00a0 He is an avid sports fan and enjoys participating in outdoor activities.\u00a0 He resides with his wife and three children in Sussex County NJ.<\/p>\n                            <button type=\"button\" class=\"close\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\">\n                                <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&times;<\/span>\n                            <\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <!-- end modal -->\n    <!-- Modal -->\n    <div class=\"modal fade\" id=\"modalbec_peopleblock_a4ef0065579f8e5b02f199e9cfcc926316\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"exampleModalLabel\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <div class=\"modal-dialog\">\n            <div class=\"modal-content\">\n                <div class=\"modal-body\">\n                    <div class=\"row\">\n                        <div class=\"col-md-4\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bhsec.bard.edu\/newark\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2021\/09\/Bard-Early-College-e1767628367442.png\" class=\"card-img-top\" alt=\"Zaure Drake\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"col-md-8\">\n                            <h3>Zaure Drake<\/h3>\n                            <span>Assistant Professor of Mathematics<\/span>\n                            <ul class=\"personal-info\">\n                                \n\n                                                               \n                            <\/ul>\n                            <div class=\"gs\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div id=\":2ca\" class=\"ii gt adO\">\n<div id=\":2ro\" class=\"a3s aiL\">\n<div id=\"avWBGd-736\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div><b>B.S. &amp; M.S., National University of Uzbekistan (Uzbekistan); Doctoral Studies, Sogang University (South Korea).<\/b><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Mrs. Drake is an educator with a strong foundation in physics and a deep passion for mathematics. Born and raised in the capital of Uzbekistan, she completed her B.S. and M.S. at the National University of Uzbekistan and later pursued doctoral studies at Sogang University. After nearly a decade of research experience in optical spectroscopy, she transitioned to teaching, where she discovered her passion for working with high school students. Mrs. Drake is committed to helping students see mathematics not simply as a requirement, but as a powerful language that explains the world around them. Outside the classroom, she enjoys reading, watching movies, and indulging in her favorite dessert\u2014tiramisu.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"avWBGd-737\" class=\"WhmR8e\" data-hash=\"0\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n                            <button type=\"button\" class=\"close\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\">\n                                <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&times;<\/span>\n                            <\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <!-- end modal -->\n    <!-- Modal -->\n    <div class=\"modal fade\" id=\"modalbec_peopleblock_a4ef0065579f8e5b02f199e9cfcc926317\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"exampleModalLabel\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <div class=\"modal-dialog\">\n            <div class=\"modal-content\">\n                <div class=\"modal-body\">\n                    <div class=\"row\">\n                        <div class=\"col-md-4\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bhsec.bard.edu\/newark\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2023\/03\/Lara-Katz-scaled-e1679424640434.jpg\" class=\"card-img-top\" alt=\"Lara M. Friedman-Kats\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"col-md-8\">\n                            <h3>Lara M. Friedman-Kats<\/h3>\n                            <span>Assistant Professor of Dance<\/span>\n                            <ul class=\"personal-info\">\n                                \n\n                                                               \n                            <\/ul>\n                            <p>BFA in Dance Performance and PreK-12 dance education certification, Towson University; MFA in Dance, Montclair State University<\/p>\n<p>Lara M. Friedman-Kats, born and raised in Central NJ, began her dance training at Kaye-Lynn Dance Studio in Edison. In 2008, Lara received the NJ Governor\u2019s Award for Excellence in Dance. Ms. Friedman-Kats graduated with her BFA in Dance and PreK-12 certification from Towson University in 2013 and earned her Master of Fine Arts in Dance at Montclair State University. In 2011, she won the National Society of Arts and Letters (NSAL) regional competition for Art of the Solo and went on to compete and place nationally. She also received the Outstanding Achievement in Dance Education Award in 2013 from Towson University. Lara has performed with Dissonance Dance Theatre (DC), Deep Vision Dance Company (Baltimore), Deviated Theatre (DC), Mish-Mash Productions (NYC), Nikki Manx Dance Project (NJ), Kaleidoscope Dance Theatre\/Sean McLeod Dance Experience (NYC), and most notably, Carolyn Dorfman Dance (NY\/NJ) from 2015-2021. She also had her work adjudicated at the American College Dance Festival Association (now ACDA) in 2011. Lara was the long term leave replacement teaching dance at the Academy for Performing Arts in Scotch Plains from 2014-2015, Piscataway High School from 2021-2022, and Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy in 2022-2023. Ms. Friedman-Kats continues to teach both dance and fitness throughout studios, schools, and gyms in NJ. She served as adjunct professor teaching Modern II at DeSales University and Dance Appreciation at Montclair State University. To Lara, \u201cDance is a way of healing and finding acceptance within one\u2019s own life. Socially charged work and personal experiences have motivated my creative endeavors. My mission is to bring awareness to the surface that which remains unseen or unspoken. Everyone has a story to tell- I tell mine through my body.\u201d<\/p><\/div>\n                            <button type=\"button\" class=\"close\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\">\n                                <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&times;<\/span>\n                            <\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <!-- end modal -->\n    <!-- Modal -->\n    <div class=\"modal fade\" id=\"modalbec_peopleblock_a4ef0065579f8e5b02f199e9cfcc926318\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"exampleModalLabel\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <div class=\"modal-dialog\">\n            <div class=\"modal-content\">\n                <div class=\"modal-body\">\n                    <div class=\"row\">\n                        <div class=\"col-md-4\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bhsec.bard.edu\/newark\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2024\/09\/91847249-2240012-e1758288862980.jpg\" class=\"card-img-top\" alt=\"Brett Laramee\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"col-md-8\">\n                            <h3>Brett Laramee<\/h3>\n                            <span>Assistant Professor of Physics<\/span>\n                            <ul class=\"personal-info\">\n                                \n\n                                                               \n                            <\/ul>\n                            <p><strong>B.S. Ramapo College of New Jersey; Ph.D. Clark University<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Laramee is a Physics professor at BHSEC Newark. He is a proud NJ native, growing up in South Jersey and attending Ramapo College of New Jersey (Mahwah, NJ) for his B.S. in Engineering Physics. Dr. Laramee completed his PhD in Physics from Clark University (Worcester, MA) in 2024, with his research studying organic superconducting crystals at ultracold temperatures and extremely high magnetic fields. With a focus on problem solving as a backbone, he is dedicated to cultivating the critical thinking skills of all of his students in High School Physics, College Physics, and Computer Science. Outside the classroom, Dr. Laramee enjoys travelling with his wife, playing disc golf &amp; Pok\u00e9mon Go, and is also a classically trained musician who plays &amp; teaches mallet percussion.<\/p>\n                            <button type=\"button\" class=\"close\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\">\n                                <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&times;<\/span>\n                            <\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <!-- end modal -->\n    <!-- Modal -->\n    <div class=\"modal fade\" id=\"modalbec_peopleblock_a4ef0065579f8e5b02f199e9cfcc926319\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"exampleModalLabel\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <div class=\"modal-dialog\">\n            <div class=\"modal-content\">\n                <div class=\"modal-body\">\n                    <div class=\"row\">\n                        <div class=\"col-md-4\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bhsec.bard.edu\/newark\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2021\/03\/95693547-32Alison-e1758289002718.jpg\" class=\"card-img-top\" alt=\"Alison Mahone\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"col-md-8\">\n                            <h3>Alison Mahone<\/h3>\n                            <span>Assistant Professor of Spanish<\/span>\n                            <ul class=\"personal-info\">\n                                \n\n                                                               \n                            <\/ul>\n                            <p><strong>BA, Rutgers University; MEd, St. Peter\u2019s University<\/strong><\/p>\n                            <button type=\"button\" class=\"close\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\">\n                                <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&times;<\/span>\n                            <\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <!-- end modal -->\n    <!-- Modal -->\n    <div class=\"modal fade\" id=\"modalbec_peopleblock_a4ef0065579f8e5b02f199e9cfcc926320\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"exampleModalLabel\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <div class=\"modal-dialog\">\n            <div class=\"modal-content\">\n                <div class=\"modal-body\">\n                    <div class=\"row\">\n                        <div class=\"col-md-4\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bhsec.bard.edu\/newark\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2023\/03\/Kamyar_Malakuti_Picture_ID-e1679424579478.jpg\" class=\"card-img-top\" alt=\"Kamyar Malakuti\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"col-md-8\">\n                            <h3>Kamyar Malakuti<\/h3>\n                            <span>Assistant Professor of\u00a0Mathematics<\/span>\n                            <ul class=\"personal-info\">\n                                \n\n                                                               \n                            <\/ul>\n                            <p>M.A. in Pure Mathematics, Kerman University, Iran; Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics, New Jersey Institute of Technology.<\/p>\n<p>\u200bDr. Malakuti \u200bwas a lecturer in Ardabil University, Iran.  After immigrating to the United State\u200bs\u200b,\u200b he\u200b worked as a researcher at\u200b \u200bSimpotek, Inc.  \u200bHe \u200balso worked as part\u200b-\u200btime \u200blecturer at Bergen Community College, Fairleigh Dickinson\u200b University Becton College of Arts and Sciences, and Fairleigh Dickinson University Silberman College of Business.<\/p>\n                            <button type=\"button\" class=\"close\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\">\n                                <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&times;<\/span>\n                            <\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <!-- end modal -->\n    <!-- Modal -->\n    <div class=\"modal fade\" id=\"modalbec_peopleblock_a4ef0065579f8e5b02f199e9cfcc926321\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"exampleModalLabel\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <div class=\"modal-dialog\">\n            <div 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Physical Education and Health from Montclair State University. \u00a0Mr. Martin teaches ninth grade Health and Physical Education as well as College Personal Health and College Personal Fitness. \u00a0Additionally he coaches high school football, wrestling, and baseball.<\/p>\n                            <button type=\"button\" class=\"close\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\">\n                                <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&times;<\/span>\n                            <\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <!-- end modal -->\n    <!-- Modal -->\n    <div class=\"modal fade\" id=\"modalbec_peopleblock_a4ef0065579f8e5b02f199e9cfcc926322\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"exampleModalLabel\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <div class=\"modal-dialog\">\n            <div class=\"modal-content\">\n                <div class=\"modal-body\">\n                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He received\u00a0his Bachelor&#8217;s\u00a0Degree from the Macaulay\u00a0Honors Program at the College of Staten Island, CUNY and his Master&#8217;s Degree and Ph.D. from The Graduate Center, CUNY. Dr. Morabito&#8217;s research interests include young adult literature\u00a0and the literacy practices of marginalized communities. He also taught within the CUNY system for 6 years before joining the BHSEC Newark community. 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Oquendo\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"col-md-8\">\n                            <h3>David D. Oquendo<\/h3>\n                            <span>Assistant Professor of\u00a0Visual Arts<\/span>\n                            <ul class=\"personal-info\">\n                                \n\n                                                               \n                            <\/ul>\n                            <p><strong>BFA, Rutgers University-Newark; MFA, Montclair State University<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>David D. Oquendo is a New Jersey, USA based artist &#8211; born in San Juan, Puerto Rico. In 2009, while being mentored by the late Denyse Thomasos, Oquendo completed his undergraduate degree at Rutgers University (Newark Campus), earning a BFA in Painting and a Minor in Art History. In 2012, he earned an MFA in Painting from Montclair State University.<\/p>\n<p>Oquendo&#8217;s most notable exhibitions are a 2016 solo show at Solo(s) Project House in Newark, NJ, a 2017 solo show at the Henao Contemporary Center in Orlando, FL, and a 2020 solo show at Equal Space located in Newark, NJ. He also has artwork in Rutgers University\u2019s art collection.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\">David\u2019s hobbies include; Brazilian JiuJitsu, Archery, bowhunting &amp; fitness.<\/p>\n                            <button type=\"button\" class=\"close\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\">\n                                <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&times;<\/span>\n                            <\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <!-- end modal -->\n    <!-- Modal -->\n    <div class=\"modal fade\" id=\"modalbec_peopleblock_a4ef0065579f8e5b02f199e9cfcc926327\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"exampleModalLabel\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <div class=\"modal-dialog\">\n            <div class=\"modal-content\">\n                <div class=\"modal-body\">\n                    <div class=\"row\">\n                        <div class=\"col-md-4\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bhsec.bard.edu\/newark\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2024\/09\/95693550-42David-e1758288412228.jpg\" class=\"card-img-top\" alt=\"David Petriello\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"col-md-8\">\n                            <h3>David Petriello<\/h3>\n                            <span>Assistant Professor of History<\/span>\n                            <ul class=\"personal-info\">\n                                \n\n                                                               \n                            <\/ul>\n                            <p><strong>B.A. Seton Hall University; M.A. Montclair State University; Ph.D. St. John&#8217;s University<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>David Petriello is a teacher with over 20 years of experience. He is a historian who specializes in the topics of disease and history, conservative political history, military history, and East Asian history. He has written over two dozen books and articles on a variety of topics, including\u00a0<i>Bacteria and Bayonets, A Pestilence on Pennsylvania Avenue, From Columbus to COVID: Disease and American History,\u00a0<\/i>and\u00a0<i>The Republican Party and China<\/i>.<\/p>\n                            <button type=\"button\" class=\"close\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\">\n                                <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&times;<\/span>\n                            <\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <!-- end modal -->\n    <!-- Modal -->\n    <div class=\"modal fade\" id=\"modalbec_peopleblock_a4ef0065579f8e5b02f199e9cfcc926328\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"exampleModalLabel\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <div class=\"modal-dialog\">\n            <div class=\"modal-content\">\n                <div class=\"modal-body\">\n                    <div class=\"row\">\n                        <div class=\"col-md-4\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bhsec.bard.edu\/newark\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2021\/03\/Puicon-HEADSHOT-min-scaled-e1759762127401.jpg\" class=\"card-img-top\" alt=\"Jazmin Puicon\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"col-md-8\">\n                            <h3>Jazmin Puicon<\/h3>\n                            <span>Assistant Professor of\u00a0History<\/span>\n                            <ul class=\"personal-info\">\n                                \n\n                                                               \n                            <\/ul>\n                            <div>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;font-family: arial, sans-serif\">BA, Union College; MA, New York University; PhD, Rutgers University<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"gs\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div id=\":3d0\" class=\"ii gt adO\">\n<div id=\":3cz\" class=\"a3s aiL \">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div>\n<p>Jazm\u00edn Puic\u00f3n is an\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bhsec.bard.edu\/newark\/our-people\/faculty\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/bhsec.bard.edu\/newark\/our-people\/faculty\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1755805342251000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0nBBEm5PL00FaeVyQ7jOXq\">Assistant Professor of History\/Teacher of Social Studies<\/a>\u00a0at Bard Early College in Newark, NJ.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Puicon is also the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gilderlehrman.org\/history-teacher-year\/state-winners\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.gilderlehrman.org\/history-teacher-year\/state-winners&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1755805342251000&amp;usg=AOvVaw38w_LCjjHbkjBBAS7E2pZf\">2024 New Jersey History Teacher of the Year<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>She is a historian of the Americas.<\/p>\n<p>Her research focuses on popular democracy, Afro-Colombian women, and working-class culture in urban Colombia. Her writing examines how the working class in Cali, Colombia sustained families and communities by embracing popular democracy despite increased local and national political violence.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Puic\u00f3n has received grants from Bard Early Colleges, the Mellon Foundation, the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies at New York University, and the International Education Fund Grant from Union College to conduct research in Colombia on oral history and political violence, highlighting the voices of Afro-Colombian women in the Cauca Valley as they fought for peace and community throughout the 20th century.<\/p>\n<p>She has presented papers and her work at conferences in the United States and abroad, including the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/opensocietyuniversitynetwork.org\/events\/osun-summit-on-mobility-immobility-keynote-panel-and-film-screening\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/opensocietyuniversitynetwork.org\/events\/osun-summit-on-mobility-immobility-keynote-panel-and-film-screening&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1755805342251000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1ys0GfUh-Vtvul4GeStTxs\">OSUN Summit on Mobility\/Immobility<\/a>, the International Conference on Women\u2019s History in Bogot\u00e1, Colombia and the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/alarifirstconference.fas.harvard.edu\/people\/jazm%C3%ADn-puicon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/alarifirstconference.fas.harvard.edu\/people\/jazm%25C3%25ADn-puicon&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1755805342251000&amp;usg=AOvVaw22Zp4ExjP70_rVHgPZaQUl\">inaugural ALARI Conference on Afro-Latin American Studies at Harvard University<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Puic\u00f3n has received numerous recognitions for her teaching, research, and commitment to her students and larger Newark community, including\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/naacpnewark.org\/in-the-press\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/naacpnewark.org\/in-the-press\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1755805342251000&amp;usg=AOvVaw00ynfUUqncNVzXwOitu3Uo\">from the NAACP<\/a>\u00a0for centering the Black experience in her classroom and coursework, an exemplary teaching award from the State of New Jersey&#8217;s Amistad Commission,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=WbS3Xt4uI2E\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v%3DWbS3Xt4uI2E&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1755805342251000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3W0hQxuyaQrG6Lj_tPwSBy\">the Mildred Barry Garvin Prize from the New Jersey Historical Commission<\/a>, given to K-12 educators for outstanding teaching of African American history, or for outstanding performance in a related activity during the annual Marion Thompson Wright Lecture Series,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/clas.rutgers.edu\/news-and-events\/news-and-announcements\/news-details\/876-graduate-student-jazmin-puicon-wins-graduate-school-award\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/clas.rutgers.edu\/news-and-events\/news-and-announcements\/news-details\/876-graduate-student-jazmin-puicon-wins-graduate-school-award&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1755805342251000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2yFPiHL6Q-97ZJmMVTwKK5\">Rutgers University\u2019s Excellence in Outreach and Service Award<\/a>, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/njstudiesacademicalliance\/awards\/njsaa-teaching-award?authuser=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/njstudiesacademicalliance\/awards\/njsaa-teaching-award?authuser%3D0&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1755805342251000&amp;usg=AOvVaw39hO7ll_gNutaPEwuaUT5A\">the New Jersey Studies Academic Alliance\u2019s 2023 Teacher Award<\/a>\u00a0for innovation and excellence of teaching Newark history.<\/p>\n<p>She was previously a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pulitzercenter.org\/people\/jazmin-puicon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/pulitzercenter.org\/people\/jazmin-puicon&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1755805342251000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3uEHIXF3f6RgwetZm-n05I\">teaching fellow at the Pulitzer Center<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/iwtclasp.bard.edu\/fellows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/iwtclasp.bard.edu\/fellows\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1755805342251000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2V8CdWWpru_k95EhQku1Q5\">an inaugural fellow of Bard\u2019s IWT CLASP fellowship<\/a>, a former\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oerproject.com\/World-History?WT.mc_id=2022041000000_Reg_WHP-SEM-S3Mg-S3mGn&amp;WT.tsrc=WHPSEM&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwk8e1BhALEiwAc8MHiAsMkGac_FyolOdsJU8yQjDYTTdMFVldDpMK_RWv6caI7RKBsaiO8hoCW6MQAvD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.oerproject.com\/World-History?WT.mc_id%3D2022041000000_Reg_WHP-SEM-S3Mg-S3mGn%26WT.tsrc%3DWHPSEM%26gad_source%3D1%26gclid%3DCjwKCAjwk8e1BhALEiwAc8MHiAsMkGac_FyolOdsJU8yQjDYTTdMFVldDpMK_RWv6caI7RKBsaiO8hoCW6MQAvD_BwE&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1755805342252000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0wZWNa6c3NVs7PZWYWex24\">Teacher Coach at the OER Project<\/a>, and a teacher on the Lesson Plan Verification Committee for the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/education\/amistad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/education\/amistad\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1755805342252000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2Mucj56MRGADYbAI6GjWEl\">NJ Department of Education\u2019s Amistad Commission.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>You can follow Dr. Puic\u00f3n on Instagram\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/professorpuicon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/professorpuicon\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1755805342252000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2Gpm3XELLrvMa3DImXnAVG\">@professorpuicon<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n                            <button type=\"button\" class=\"close\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\">\n                                <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&times;<\/span>\n                            <\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n          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                                                   \n                            <\/ul>\n                            <p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>BSc, Beni Suef University (Egypt); MSc, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (Saudi Arabia); PhD, University of Alberta (Canada)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">\nDr. Rashwan is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Bard Early College High School Newark. He holds a BSc in Chemistry from Beni Suef University, Egypt, an MSc in Chemistry from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Saudi Arabia, and earned his PhD in Chemistry from University of Alberta, Canada. He then did his postdoctoral fellowship at Argonne National Laboratory in Illinois, USA. Dr. Rashwan believes that simplifying chemistry concepts is a key to engaging new generations with STEM fields. His research interests include lasers, nonlinear optical spectroscopies, surfaces and interfaces, mineral oxides, and environmental chemistry. Dr. Rashwan has taught a broad range of chemistry courses, including general, analytical, physical, and inorganic chemistry.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Outside academia, Dr. Rashwan enjoys playing and watching soccer games (He is a big fan of Real Madrid), and spending time outdoors with his family and friends.<\/p>\n                            <button type=\"button\" class=\"close\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\">\n                                <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&times;<\/span>\n                            <\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <!-- end modal -->\n    <!-- Modal -->\n    <div class=\"modal fade\" id=\"modalbec_peopleblock_a4ef0065579f8e5b02f199e9cfcc926330\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"exampleModalLabel\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <div class=\"modal-dialog\">\n            <div class=\"modal-content\">\n                <div class=\"modal-body\">\n                    <div class=\"row\">\n                        <div class=\"col-md-4\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bhsec.bard.edu\/newark\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2021\/09\/Bard-Early-College-e1767628367442.png\" class=\"card-img-top\" alt=\"Eileen Ressler\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"col-md-8\">\n                            <h3>Eileen Ressler<\/h3>\n                            <span>Associate Professor of English<\/span>\n                            <ul class=\"personal-info\">\n                                \n\n                                                               \n                            <\/ul>\n                            <p><strong>BA, State University of NY; MFA City University of NY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Prof. Eileen Ressler teaches ELA at Bard Early College High School Newark. With over 20 years of experience as an Associate Professor of English, she comes to Bard with expertise and enthusiasm for teaching literature and writing. As an author, she has published over 20 fiction and nonfiction titles for young people through Bearport, an educational publisher formerly based in NYC and Braiswick, an independent publisher of Felixstowe, England. Having written poetry and fiction for Cricket &amp; Spider magazines for young readers, as well as a monthly children\u2019s column, she has a deep love and respect for the craft, which she seeks to share with her students at Bard.<\/p>\n                            <button type=\"button\" class=\"close\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\">\n                                <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&times;<\/span>\n                            <\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <!-- end modal -->\n    <!-- Modal -->\n    <div class=\"modal fade\" id=\"modalbec_peopleblock_a4ef0065579f8e5b02f199e9cfcc926331\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"exampleModalLabel\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <div class=\"modal-dialog\">\n            <div class=\"modal-content\">\n                <div class=\"modal-body\">\n                    <div class=\"row\">\n                        <div class=\"col-md-4\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bhsec.bard.edu\/newark\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2021\/03\/91847259-2240026-e1758289259399.jpg\" class=\"card-img-top\" alt=\"Shana Russell\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"col-md-8\">\n                            <h3>Shana Russell<\/h3>\n                            <span>Assistant Professor of\u00a0English<\/span>\n                            <ul class=\"personal-info\">\n                                \n\n                                                               \n                            <\/ul>\n                            <p><strong>BA, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University; MA, Simmons College; PhD, Rutgers University<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Shana Russell is an Assistant Professor of English at Bard High School Early College Newark. She has dedicated the last twenty years to the study of literature and history and is passionate about education as a human right. In this capacity\u00a0she has directed national public history initiatives, served on the Board of the Alliance for Higher Education in Prison, and worked with the Children&#8217;s Defense Fund Freedom School initiative. Dr. Russell holds a B.A. in English from Florida A&amp;M University, an M.A. in Gender and Cultural Studies from Simmons University, and a Ph.D. in American Studies from Rutgers. She is a proud first generation college-graduate. When she isn&#8217;t teaching the amazing students at Bard, Dr. Russell serves as the chief historian for the Rikers Public Memory Project.<\/p>\n                            <button type=\"button\" class=\"close\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\">\n                                <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&times;<\/span>\n                            <\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <!-- end modal -->\n    <!-- Modal -->\n    <div class=\"modal fade\" id=\"modalbec_peopleblock_a4ef0065579f8e5b02f199e9cfcc926332\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"exampleModalLabel\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <div class=\"modal-dialog\">\n            <div class=\"modal-content\">\n                <div class=\"modal-body\">\n                    <div class=\"row\">\n                        <div class=\"col-md-4\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bhsec.bard.edu\/newark\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2023\/03\/Lekha-Sekhar-e1764690738240.jpg\" class=\"card-img-top\" alt=\"Lekha Sekhar\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"col-md-8\">\n                            <h3>Lekha Sekhar<\/h3>\n                            <span>Assistant Professor of Mathematics<\/span>\n                            <ul class=\"personal-info\">\n                                \n\n                                                               \n                            <\/ul>\n                            <div dir=\"auto\"><strong>BEd, MG University, India; MSc, MG University, India<\/strong><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Professional Experience: Teaching Mathematics for last 21 years; Taught various College classes in Mathematics discipline in India, Bhutan and United States. Served as Department Head of Mathematics for five years in Bhutan. Teaching Certification: Mathematics; Standard Teaching Certificate, NJED; Professional Teaching Certification in Mathematics; Department of Education, Kentucky<\/div>\n<\/div>\n                            <button type=\"button\" class=\"close\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\">\n                                <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&times;<\/span>\n                            <\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <!-- end modal -->\n    <!-- Modal -->\n    <div class=\"modal fade\" id=\"modalbec_peopleblock_a4ef0065579f8e5b02f199e9cfcc926333\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"exampleModalLabel\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <div class=\"modal-dialog\">\n            <div class=\"modal-content\">\n                <div class=\"modal-body\">\n                    <div class=\"row\">\n                        <div class=\"col-md-4\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bhsec.bard.edu\/newark\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2021\/03\/Sims.jpg\" class=\"card-img-top\" alt=\"Tiffany R. Sims\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"col-md-8\">\n                            <h3>Tiffany R. Sims<\/h3>\n                            <span> Department Chair of Mathematics and World Languages<\/span>\n                            <ul class=\"personal-info\">\n                                \n\n                                                               \n                            <\/ul>\n                            <p><strong>BS, MS, New Jersey Institute of Technology; PhD, Rutgers University and University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Sims\u2019s interests include robotics, sensorimotor integration, physical rehabilitation, \u00a0and the development of outcome measures for movement disorders. She has taught 9th grade physics, Geometry, College Physics, Engineering, Bioengineering, and Bioinformatics. She is also the coach for the robotics team.<\/p>\n                            <button type=\"button\" class=\"close\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\">\n                                <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&times;<\/span>\n                            <\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <!-- end modal -->\n    <!-- Modal -->\n    <div class=\"modal fade\" id=\"modalbec_peopleblock_a4ef0065579f8e5b02f199e9cfcc926334\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"exampleModalLabel\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <div class=\"modal-dialog\">\n            <div class=\"modal-content\">\n                <div class=\"modal-body\">\n                    <div class=\"row\">\n                        <div class=\"col-md-4\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bhsec.bard.edu\/newark\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/07\/1000002231-min-scaled-e1757009414698.jpg\" class=\"card-img-top\" alt=\"Agnes Sung\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"col-md-8\">\n                            <h3>Agnes Sung<\/h3>\n                            <span>Assistant Professor of Mathematics<\/span>\n                            <ul class=\"personal-info\">\n                                \n\n                                                               \n                            <\/ul>\n                            <p><strong>B.A., University of Pennsylvania; M.S., NJIT; M.S., Harvard University<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ms. Agnes Sung is a math teacher at Bard Early College High School Newark. Her career began in computer science creating language teaching software for a small start up. She then entered a long career in Wall\u00a0Street&#8217;s financial technologies and aerospace&#8217;s software engineering. After realizing that God&#8217;s work for her was in education, she changed careers to teaching. She holds a B.A. from University of Pennsylvania specializing in classical Chinese writing, an M.S. from NJIT in Computer Science, and a second Masters\u00a0from Harvard University&#8217;s Mathematics in Teaching. Deeply committed to educational equity, she enjoys researching different teaching approaches that enable urban, suburban, and rural students to be successful in the classroom and in life. Ms. Sung lives in a forest preserve in New Jersey and enjoys visits from deer, groundhogs, chipmunks, bats, foxes, flying squirrels, racoons, and occasional black bears.<\/p>\n                            <button type=\"button\" class=\"close\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\">\n                                <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&times;<\/span>\n                            <\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <!-- end modal -->\n    <!-- Modal -->\n    <div class=\"modal fade\" id=\"modalbec_peopleblock_a4ef0065579f8e5b02f199e9cfcc926335\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"exampleModalLabel\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <div class=\"modal-dialog\">\n            <div class=\"modal-content\">\n                <div class=\"modal-body\">\n                    <div class=\"row\">\n                        <div class=\"col-md-4\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bhsec.bard.edu\/newark\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2024\/04\/91847246-2240003-e1758289353412.jpg\" class=\"card-img-top\" alt=\"Andrew J. 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Trevarrow<\/h3>\n                            <span>Assistant\u00a0Professor of English<\/span>\n                            <ul class=\"personal-info\">\n                                \n\n                                                               \n                            <\/ul>\n                            <p><strong>BA, Western Michigan University; MA, Illinois State University; MA, Ohio State University; PhD, Ohio State University<\/strong><\/p>\n                            <button type=\"button\" class=\"close\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\">\n                                <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&times;<\/span>\n                            <\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <!-- end modal -->\n    <!-- Modal -->\n    <div class=\"modal fade\" id=\"modalbec_peopleblock_a4ef0065579f8e5b02f199e9cfcc926336\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"exampleModalLabel\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <div class=\"modal-dialog\">\n            <div class=\"modal-content\">\n                <div class=\"modal-body\">\n                    <div class=\"row\">\n                        <div class=\"col-md-4\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bhsec.bard.edu\/newark\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/08\/Tumeh.jpg\" class=\"card-img-top\" alt=\"Lubna Tumeh\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"col-md-8\">\n                            <h3>Lubna Tumeh<\/h3>\n                            <span>Assistant Professor of Physics<\/span>\n                            <ul class=\"personal-info\">\n                                \n\n                                                               \n                            <\/ul>\n                            <p><strong>B.S. Yarmouk University, Jordan; M.S. University of Jordan, Jordan; Ph.D. Stevens Institute of Technology<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Tumeh is an assistant professor of Physics at Bard High School Early College in Newark. She began her teaching career in Jordan where she also received her Bachelor&#8217;s and Master&#8217;s degrees in Physics. Later in the U.S. she received her Ph.D. in Physics \/Engineering physics from Steven&#8217;s Institute of Technology in Hoboken, N.J. Since then she has taught undergraduate<br \/>\nphysics at all levels at Polytechnic Institute of NYU, Brooklyn, NY, Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ and at Manhattan College, Riverdale, NY. for 14 years . Since<br \/>\n2024, when she joined the faculty here at Bard High School Early College, Newark, NJ. her goal is always to bring the excitement of a rigorous physics education to her students who are looking forward to the promise of the Sciences in the 21st century. Dr. Tumeh gets her daily inspiration from teaching and supporting her students at Bard, just as she has always supported her own kids. Outside the classroom Dr. Tumeh enjoys walking and spending time with family and friends.<\/p>\n                            <button type=\"button\" class=\"close\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\">\n                                <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&times;<\/span>\n                            <\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <!-- end modal -->\n    <!-- Modal -->\n    <div class=\"modal fade\" id=\"modalbec_peopleblock_a4ef0065579f8e5b02f199e9cfcc926337\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"exampleModalLabel\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <div class=\"modal-dialog\">\n            <div class=\"modal-content\">\n                <div class=\"modal-body\">\n                    <div class=\"row\">\n                        <div class=\"col-md-4\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bhsec.bard.edu\/newark\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2021\/09\/HEADSHOT-Wood_1-rotated-e1727187772833.jpg\" class=\"card-img-top\" alt=\"Betsy Wood\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"col-md-8\">\n                            <h3>Betsy Wood<\/h3>\n                            <span>Assistant Professor of History<\/span>\n                            <ul class=\"personal-info\">\n                                \n\n                                                               \n                            <\/ul>\n                            <p>BA, Arkansas Tech University;\u00a0 MA, University of Arkansas; PhD, University of Chicago<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Wood is an American historian with\u00a0more than 15 years of teaching experience. Her work focuses on American labor, law, and politics from the 1850s to the modern era. Dr. Wood is interested in how culture and morality shape capitalism and capitalist society.<\/p>\n<p>After graduating with her Ph.D. from the University of Chicago, Dr. Wood taught American history and labor at the University of New Hampshire, Cornell University&#8217;s School of Labor and Industrial Relations, and the Hudson County Community College in Jersey City, NJ. She joined the faculty at Bard-Newark in 2021 where she teaches History of the Americas, History of U.S. Social Movements, and the Bard Seminar. She also serves as the faculty advisor for the National Honor Society.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Wood was named Bard-Newark&#8217;s 2023-2024 Teacher of the Year.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Wood&#8217;s book,\u00a0<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Upon-Altar-Work-American-Sectionalism\/dp\/0252043448\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Upon-Altar-Work-American-Sectionalism\/dp\/0252043448&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1727272919216000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3mNd-eXo_V5eIQScGP8NOx\">Upon the Altar of Work: Child Labor &amp; the Rise of a New American Sectionalism\u00a0<\/a><\/em>(University of Illinois Press, 2020) examines how the issue of child labor in America was debated in the context of moral,\u00a0ideological, and legal disputes over slavery.\u00a0<i>Upon the Altar of Work\u00a0<\/i>was published as part of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.press.uillinois.edu\/books\/find_books.php?type=series&amp;search=WCA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.press.uillinois.edu\/books\/find_books.php?type%3Dseries%26search%3DWCA&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1727272919216000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0BZWD-Ws2NEwkTC83GbEL7\">&#8220;The Working Class in American History&#8221;<\/a>\u00a0series, the premiere press for labor history in America. Dr. Wood&#8217;s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.press.uillinois.edu\/books\/GutmanPrize.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.press.uillinois.edu\/books\/GutmanPrize.html&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1727272919216000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1gZYJ1CsHM9xOJk3EG_KiF\">award-winning research<\/a>\u00a0has been widely acclaimed in academic journals and national media.\u00a0<i>Upon the Altar of Work<\/i>\u00a0was recently featured in a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/upon-the-altar-of-work\/id1437327295?i=1000562276916\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/upon-the-altar-of-work\/id1437327295?i%3D1000562276916&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1727272919216000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0R2bJCny-BIe0hlU3-v5Bf\">podcast interview hosted by the Society for the History of Children and Youth<\/a>. In the wake of recent efforts to roll back child labor laws in America, Dr. Wood has received national attention for her expertise. She was 1 of 13 national leaders invited to discuss this issue at the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/news.uark.edu\/articles\/66294\/national-leaders-to-discuss-u-s-child-labor-laws\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/news.uark.edu\/articles\/66294\/national-leaders-to-discuss-u-s-child-labor-laws&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1727272919216000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1N8kCe_aEgE42V-Yl1U2hZ\">University of Arkansas Law School Symposium on Child Labor<\/a>\u00a0in the fall of 2023. In the spring of 2024, she was invited to speak at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.georgetown.edu\/poverty-journal\/symposium\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.law.georgetown.edu\/poverty-journal\/symposium\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1727272919216000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3mFuBG_vJAl0u1CnOrsz2F\">Georgetown University&#8217;s 2024 Symposium on Work and Poverty<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Wood&#8217;s work has appeared in many national publications, including\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/time.com\/6970389\/child-labor-amendment-forgotten\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/time.com\/6970389\/child-labor-amendment-forgotten\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1727272919216000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1qMliZA_tjMfLNwNiGcr4c\">TIME Magazine<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2012\/05\/08\/opinion\/pitting-child-safety-against-the-family-farm.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2012\/05\/08\/opinion\/pitting-child-safety-against-the-family-farm.html&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1727272919216000&amp;usg=AOvVaw15yrBud9IhMx5tvi4EGXgW\">The New York Times<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/outlook\/2021\/01\/19\/businesses-have-turned-against-trump-his-allies-is-it-too-little-too-late\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/outlook\/2021\/01\/19\/businesses-have-turned-against-trump-his-allies-is-it-too-little-too-late\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1727272919216000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3AEMwswi0P09WDafrTcloZ\">The Washington Post<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/opinion\/op-ed\/la-oe-wood-university-presidents-pay-20140530-story.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/opinion\/op-ed\/la-oe-wood-university-presidents-pay-20140530-story.html&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1727272919216000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2NOwAsip1JgLNvlIeql5ed\">The Los Angeles Times<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usnews.com\/news\/best-states\/articles\/2023-06-26\/states-are-loosening-child-labor-laws\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.usnews.com\/news\/best-states\/articles\/2023-06-26\/states-are-loosening-child-labor-laws&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1727272919216000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1Ccly4FogvZeX0NEk0YHve\">U.S. News &amp; World Report<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/theconversation.com\/abolishing-child-labor-took-the-specter-of-white-slavery-and-the-job-markets-near-collapse-during-the-great-depression-144454\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/theconversation.com\/abolishing-child-labor-took-the-specter-of-white-slavery-and-the-job-markets-near-collapse-during-the-great-depression-144454&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1727272919216000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1So_13ZyAPjHHt4uVJHo7j\">The Conversation<\/a>, and dozens of local newspapers nationwide. She regularly provides historical expertise and commentary about the status of child labor laws in the U.S. and has recently been interviewed by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/stateline.org\/2024\/07\/23\/steep-fines-in-iowa-set-off-state-federal-showdown-over-child-labor-laws\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/stateline.org\/2024\/07\/23\/steep-fines-in-iowa-set-off-state-federal-showdown-over-child-labor-laws\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1727272919217000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0G9e-mUbedU0q_RQB0Yi07\">Stateline News<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/law\/2023\/jul\/31\/republicans-child-labor-bars-alcohol-service-age-wisconsin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/law\/2023\/jul\/31\/republicans-child-labor-bars-alcohol-service-age-wisconsin&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1727272919217000&amp;usg=AOvVaw24uwsN1caMDLgYm5VFHRFt\">The Guardian<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/audio\/2023-05-03\/why-some-states-are-loosening-child-labor-laws-podcast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/audio\/2023-05-03\/why-some-states-are-loosening-child-labor-laws-podcast&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1727272919217000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0n1cSPid6ucorK0gDuOJFj\">Bloomberg News on \u201cThe Big Take\u201d<\/a>\u00a0podcast,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.yesmagazine.org\/economy\/2023\/04\/27\/child-labor-laws-protections\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.yesmagazine.org\/economy\/2023\/04\/27\/child-labor-laws-protections&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1727272919217000&amp;usg=AOvVaw02k3wtkk_AvFjewhluevMi\">YES! Magazine<\/a>, \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/risingupwithsonali.com\/thanks-to-gop-child-labor-makes-a-comeback\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/risingupwithsonali.com\/thanks-to-gop-child-labor-makes-a-comeback\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1727272919217000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0Wb0ijV6Oulto35lLtJHcv\">Rising Up with Sonali<\/a>\u201d syndicated news program,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=mtEtpvaFfu0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v%3DmtEtpvaFfu0&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1727272919217000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3UmzjH82igen9FXX2cIzTh\">the DNA of the News \/ El ADN de las Noticias<\/a>\u00a0international news program, and others.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Wood has long worked at the intersection of academia and policy. Prior to teaching, she worked as a policy and research analyst in Washington, D.C. at the Institute for Policy Studies, the oldest progressive think tank in the country. At IPS, Dr. Wood published\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ips-dc.org\/ips_author\/marjorie-wood\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/ips-dc.org\/ips_author\/marjorie-wood\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1727272919217000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3lUJX25DcKdcK-unjtC84B\">major policy reports<\/a>\u00a0and served as a media spokesperson about income and wealth inequality. She also helped to launch and manage\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/inequality.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/inequality.org\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1727272919217000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3hqHe5wf2ClF4pApzzGE38\">Inequality.org<\/a>, a project that bridges academic expertise with political activism. While in D.C. she served on the Advisory Board of the Labor and Research Action Network (LRAN) which connects academic experts to labor organizers. Dr. Wood&#8217;s work in D.C. led to Rutgers University where she helped launch the Center for Innovation in Worker Organization (CIWO) to provide strategic support for labor organizations.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Wood&#8217;s current research projects include a biography of American businesswoman Vivien Kellems who popularized tax evasion as a form of civil disobedience. Dr. Wood has received a Bard Early College Research Grant for this project.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                            <button type=\"button\" class=\"close\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\">\n                                <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&times;<\/span>\n                            <\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <!-- end modal -->\n    <!-- Modal -->\n    <div class=\"modal fade\" id=\"modalbec_peopleblock_a4ef0065579f8e5b02f199e9cfcc926338\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"exampleModalLabel\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <div class=\"modal-dialog\">\n            <div class=\"modal-content\">\n                <div class=\"modal-body\">\n                    <div class=\"row\">\n                        <div class=\"col-md-4\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bhsec.bard.edu\/newark\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2021\/03\/Biyuan-Yang.png\" class=\"card-img-top\" alt=\"Biyuan Yang\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"col-md-8\">\n                            <h3>Biyuan Yang<\/h3>\n                            <span>Assistant Professor of\u00a0Chinese<\/span>\n                            <ul class=\"personal-info\">\n                                \n\n                                                               \n                            <\/ul>\n                            <p><strong>BA, China Central University of Nationalities; MS, University of Bridgeport; PhD, New York University<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Yang is an assistant professor of Chinese at Bard High School Early College. 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A perpetual adventurer at heart, her academic interests are in promoting intercultural exchange by finding new, innovative, and interactive methods to teach language, history, Mathematics and heritage to non-native speakers. 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