The Joseph Murphy Institute LEAP TO TEACHER Program (LTT) A unique program for UFT-PARAPROFESSIONALS interested in undergraduate or graduate studies RSVP The Joseph S. Murphy Institute for Worker Education offers higher education programs for working adults and union members, and serves as a resource center for those who are seeking a deeper understanding of labor and urban issues. Brooklyn College Dr. Sassy Sasson 718-951-5214 ssasson@brooklyn.cuny.edu Leap to Teacher is a program that enables paraprofessionals working for NYCDOE to pursue their education further and advance their careers in teaching or any other field of study. College of Staten Island Dr. Judit Kerekes 718-982-4112 Kerekes.judit@gmail.com Students can enroll in the undergraduate (Bachelor’s) or graduate (Master’s) programs. Jasmary Alfonso-Andaluz 718-982-4081 Jasmary.Alfonsoandaluz@csi.cuny.edu Leap to Teacher support services: (services may vary by campus)    Queens College Undergraduate Programs Francine Sanchez 718-997-3060 Francine.Sanchez@qc.cuny.edu Graduate Programs Heysel Rodas 718-997-3060 Heysel.Rodas@qc.cuny.edu      Lehman College Dr. Michael Shapiro 718-960-7861 Michael.Shapiro@lehman.cuny.edu CUNY-Wide LTT Senior Coordinator Iris DeLutro, 718-997-3060 Cellphone: 631-704-1096 Iris.Delutro@qc.cuny.edu     Pre-application & application advisement Financial aid Assigned academic advisor for each student upon admission to the program A supportive faculty, staff and student community Flexible course scheduling with most majors offered in early evening hours Academic and career advisement Professional development opportunities Free on-line teacher certification exam preparation Information about NYS requirements for teacher certification Tutoring sessions Writing support Special grant opportunities for graduate applicants interested in pursuing a Master’s of Science degree in a shortage area (the BOCES, Project I-CARE &Teach Grants, if eligible). Open House For more information about the program, grants and scholarships, and eligibility requirements come to an Open House sessions at the campus of your choice. Please call to RSVP. (Note: The Department of Education will not be able to respond to requests for information). Brooklyn Bronx Staten Island Queens Brooklyn College Lehman College College of Staten Island Queens College 6:00pm – 7:30pm 4:30pm - 6:00pm 4:30pm – 6:00pm 6:30pm – 8:00pm 2900 Bedford Avenue Brooklyn, NY 250 Bedford Park Blvd. W. Bronx, NY 2800 Victory Blvd. Staten Island, NY Education Building (3S) 64-19 Kissena Blvd. Flushing, NY Kissena Hall 1, Room 224 Monday, April 20 Wednesday, April 22 Tuesday, April 28 Tuesday April 21 Tuesday May 5 Wednesday, May 20 For location contact Ssasson@brooklyn.cuny.edu Whitehead Hall, Room 222 Tuesday, May 12 Whitehead Hall, Room 222 Tuesday, June 9 Wednesday, July 8 For location contact Michael.Shapiro@lehman.cuny.edu Monday, June 8 Tuesday, July 14 Room 208 Thursday, May 14 Room 208 Wednesday, June 10 Wednesday, June 10 Monday, June 22 Room 201 Monday, July 6 Room 201 Tuesday, July 7 Wednesday, July 22