Carmen Fariña
| Carmen Fariña | |
|---|---|
| New York City Schools Chancellor | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2014 | |
| Appointed by | Bill de Blasio |
| Preceded by | Dennis Walcott |
| New York City Deputy Schools Chancellor for Teaching and Learning | |
| In office 2004–2006 | |
| Mayor | Michael Bloomberg |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | United States |
Carmen Fariña (born 1942 in Brooklyn, New York City) is the current New York City Schools Chancellor, the head of the New York City Department of Education.[1] She is a former teacher, principal of PS 6, and Deputy Chancellor and is known as a skeptic of the ability of competition and standardized testing as a means of improving schools. The announcement of her selection by Mayor Elect Bill de Blasio occurred on December 30, 2013. She is the first New York City Schools Chancellor to have had schools supervision training and experience since Board of Education chancellor Rudy Crew.[1]
Fariña was the Deputy Chancellor from 2004 to 2006.[1]
Controversy
On February 13, 2014 the East Coast was hit with heavy snowstorms. Under Ms. Fariña and Mayor DeBlasio's instruction, NYC public schools were kept open despite area wide travel advisories issued for residents to stay home. This decision was criticized by teacher unions, parents and on social media websites. Ms. Fariña was quoted stating "it's a beautiful day outside". Her statement came under fire as the city saw up to 9.5 inches of snow that day.[2][3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Hernández, Javier C. (December 29, 2013). "Veteran of City School System Is Said to Be Next Chancellor". The New York Times (New York City: The New York Times Company). Retrieved January 2, 2014.
- ↑ "Winter Offensive takes toll on East Coast". Marc Santora of The New York Times. February 13, 2014.
- ↑ "Rage as De Blasio keeps schools open in storm". The New York Post.
External links
- http://www.capitalnewyork.com/article/politics/2013/12/8538019/playbook-new-school-chief-testing-skeptic
- http://gothamschools.org/2013/11/12/ex-doe-official-with-de-blasio-ties-offers-a-nyc-schools-vision/
- http://www.capitalnewyork.com/article/city-hall/2013/12/8537832/carmen-farintildea-head-doe
- http://schools.nyc.gov/Offices/mediarelations/NewsandSpeeches/2013-2014/Carmen_Farina_20131230.htm
| Preceded by Dennis Walcott |
New York City Schools Chancellor 2013–present |
Incumbent |