Expertise:
Health education curriculum development
Hobbies/Sports:
Producing television and media events
Education Degrees:
Ph.D. in Leadership and Administration (K-12), Capella University (2009)
Affiliations Awards:
Zone Representative, New York State Council of Administrators; American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
Number Of Years In Profession:
35
Number Of Years In Current Position:
35
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to work ethic.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she was always interested in teaching and supervising.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Reiss is holding a fundraiser for the Friends of the Staten Island Green Charter School on June 15, 2011, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Colony Diner on Hyland Boulevard in Staten Island, N.Y. The fundraiser will facilitate the hiring of consultants to work on the school's green project. There will be a second fundraising event at 5 p.m. on June 17, 2011, at the Staten Island Ferry Terminal.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Overseeing schools throughout New York City; Coordinating with principals and teachers; Developing curricula for teaching yoga and tai chi to children
Education Certifications:
Certified Fitness Trainer; Certified Teacher of Physical Education; Certified School Administrator, States of New York and New Jersey
Awards/Honors:
Administrator of the Year Award (2009); Region IX Best Supervisor in Health and Physics Education (2003); Coach of the Year Award, Girls Track and Field, Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School (1983); Teacher of the Year Award, New York City (1979)
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Reiss hopes to become an executive director of Green Charter Schools Network.