Professional Development Presentation and Gala Dinner

NYCESPA President Mitra W. Lutchman cordially invites you to the annual gala NYCESPA Welcome Back Professional Development evening that will be held Wednesday, Sept. 29, starting at 5 p.m. at Russo’s On the Bay, 16245 Cross Bay Blvd, Howard Beach, Queens.
This citywide event is our way of thanking you for your support in the past and to afford you, our members, a chance to speak with one another in an informal setting. Mark your calendars for an evening of professional growth and collegiality.
Dr. Jamal A. Cooks, educational consultant, researcher, associate professor at San Francisco State University, and author will present Language, Literacy and Culture: Making it Happen for All. Dr. Cooks presents innovative and creative approaches to build literacy skills. He uses hip-hop music and movies, among other popular culture offerings, to reach students and form a bridge to a classroom’s curriculum. Dr. Cooks' culturally relevant approach has been used in classrooms across the country.
Dr. Cooks is known both for the content of his lectures as well as his presentation skills. Following his talk, you are invited to enjoy a full three-course dinner featuring the renowned Russo’s cuisine.
Russo’s On The Bay is reached via Exit 17S on the Belt Parkway and is easily accessible from all parts of the city. NYCESPA members and newly assigned Interim Acting Principals are invited free as guests of the Association. Non-members and guests of members will be charged a nominal $20 fee. We encourage you to invite an Assistant Principal to join you. Due to limited space, only one guest per Principal is permitted.

Click here for the registration form.