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Rockland Jewish Academy Hires Nellie Harris, longtime educator at Schechter Westchester as its first Principal

Thursday, 02 May 2013 05:19
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Continuing its first year of rapid growth, Board of Directors decides to bring on a full time Principal. Nellie Harris, RJA's first full time Principal has a distinguished career in General Studies and Jewish Education

 

The Board of Directors of the Rockland Jewish Academy announced today that it has hired Nellie Harris as its first Principal. Following an incredibly successful first academic year the Board determined that the school in order to continue its rapid growth would hire a full-time Principal. "As President of RJA I am pleased that we have been able to attract someone with such a professional track record of educational achievement. The addition of Nellie Harris to our staff will simply propel RJA even further in its academic achievement." said RJA President Brenda Lender.

 

 

Most recently Ms. Harris was Curriculum and Instruction Director of the world-class Solomon Schechter Upper School, Hartsdale, NY. Her primary role in her most recent position was to transform instruction by creating and utilizing varied modes in leading professional development. She also led the effort to articulate Standards for Professional Practice (SPP) based on educational research and the school's strategic plan. She spent five years as a Teacher and nine as principal at Schechter Westchester.

 

During her three decades as a professional educator she has held numerous positions as a teacher , teacher educator, curriculum developer and principal across numerous schools and institutions.She is excited to join RJA staff in shaping a school culture that places students and learning at the center of its mission. "Collaboratively, we are given the opportunity to set a new and innovative model for a Jewish Day School. We must take advantage of our "infancy" to create an innovative, 21st century school; while building on current best practices, we will actively look for creative ways to respond to our community's needs, set high academic standards and seek a sustainable economic paradigm." said Ms. Harris about her new role at RJA.

 

Ms. Harris received her BA in Hebrew Literature from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, Isarel in 1981. She continued her education and achieved an MA in Jewish Letrature from the Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS) in 1997. She is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Education from JTS.

 

Nellie is married to Dr. Robert Harris a Professor at the Jewish Theological Seminary; together they have two children. 

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May 2 – Criminal Justice Open House at RCC

Wednesday, 01 May 2013 06:36
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Ramapo- For everyone considering a career in law enforcement, homeland security, fire service, or emergency management, you and your families are invited to attend Rockland Community College’s free Criminal Justice Open House on Thursday, May 2. Come and learn about the different degree options in Criminal Justice at RCC and the most cost effective paths to earning your degree.

Thursday, May 2, 2013
Criminal Justice Open House
5:30 – 8:00 pm
Technology Center – Ellipse (Room 8180)
Rockland Community College
145 College Road, Suffern, NY 10901
Contact Kevin Barrett at 845-574-4320 for more information.

 

Faculty members will be on hand at the Open House to explain the benefits of different Criminal Justice degree programs at RCC. Staff members from Admissions and Financial Aid will also be on hand to assist interested applicants and their families. Of  the ten Police Chiefs in Rockland County.... eight of them are RCC graduates! Come to the Open House and take the first step towards an exciting new career.

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RCC Enrollment Services Offers Weekend Hours

Thursday, 21 June 2012 13:54
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Ramapo, NY –For the first time, Rockland Community College is offering enrollment services on several weekends this summer. On these four Saturdays and one Sunday,  enrollment services, (Admissions, Advisement, Financial Aid and Registration) will be a “one stop shop” with streamlined services all available on the first floor of the Technology Center from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Summer Weekend Dates:

July 14
July 22
July 28
August 11
August 25

These hours are in addition to the standard summer schedule for enrollment services - Monday through Thursday from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm, and Fridays from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The Fall semester begins September 1, 2012.

For more information please call 845-574-4224.
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Kids College and Sports Academy

Thursday, 21 June 2012 11:57
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Ramapo, NY – There are only two days left to register for Kids College or Sports Academy 2012 at Rockland Community College.

The Sports Academy and Kids College are for children in second through eighth grade and runs for six weeks each summer at RCC. Children can attend both or either of the (2) three week sessions. Session I begins on July 2, and runs through July 20. Session II runs from July 23 to August 10.

This year marks the 40th Anniversary of the Sports Academy at RCC! Many current campers represent multiple generations who have attended, with parents and grandparents wanting to share their positive sports camp experience with new generations. Here, the emphasis is on giving campers an opportunity to try many different sports, to develop their skills at their own pace, and to develop good sportsmanship. A highlight of each session though is the visit from a major league baseball player, with notable past visitors that include Darryl Strawberry, Lou Piniella, Ron Guidry, Catfish Hunter and Mariano Rivera.

Some kids would rather spend their summer doing other things besides sports though, and so 10 years ago Kids College began utilizing the college campus to offer so many interesting activities for kids! With Performing Arts (in a professional level theater), Computer Camp, Art Institute (in a real studio), Awesome Science (robots and rockets!), and options for afternoon activities that include sign language, cooking, photography, swimming, and so much more, Kids College has become a popular summer alternative for Rockland County children and their families.
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A Concert for Paula Bohovesky – A Celebration of a Life

Wednesday, 04 April 2012 11:17
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Pearl River, NY   - A concert to celebrate the life of a beloved Pearl River teen will be held on Saturday, May 5th, 2012, 7:00 p.m. in the Pearl River High School Auditorium. Paula Bohovesky, a 16 year-old PRHS sophomore was on her way home from an afterschool job in the early evening of October 28, 1980, when she was brutally attacked from behind and murdered.

 

“The concert will be a celebration of a life,” said Rockland Legislator John Murphy, one of the event organizers and the father of a classmate of Ms Bohovesky.  “A life, unfairly cut short, but a life that showed the promise of much potential and beauty, and a life that is still recalled with great admiration.”

 

Every two years since 2005, Murphy has spearheaded a petition drive to collect thousands of signatures to protest the parole of the murderers. More than 13,000 signatures were collected during the 2011 petition drive. The net proceeds from the concert, which will spotlight local talents including former classmates of Ms. Bohovesky, will be used to sustain PetitionForPaula.com, the official established website maintained for the petition drives; to support a performing arts scholarship previously established in her name and an existing memorial on the grounds of the high school.

 

Murphy stressed that the concert will be a cheerful, entertaining event.  “Many of Paula’s classmates and friends are lending their time and talents to make this a spectacular celebration. Paula was a talented and artistic honor student, an innocent gentle soul, wise beyond her years with a deep love of life and family,” said Murphy.  “It is a life worth celebrating and a tribute to a beautiful human-being.”

 

Tickets for the performance are available on line at PetitionForPaula.com or at the door on the evening of the concert.

 

Performances include:

  • Rockland Conservatory of Music String Orchestra - Anna Teigen, Conductor
  • Pearl River High School Choir - Shereen Way, Director
  • Shirley Crabbe, Singer, Class of 1981
  • Mary Ellen Nelligar Petti, Singer, Class of 1982
  • John Carson & Ed Walters, Singers, Class of 1982
  • Chris Murphy & Friends
  • Eileen Ivers - Renowned International Violinist
  • Special Guests:
  • Lois Bohovesky - Paula's mom - Poetry Reading
  • Sharon Klass - Paula's Art Teacher - Refections
  • Sheila Schonbrun - Paula's Singing Coach - Reflections
  • A Journalist's Journey - Historical Reflections
  • District Attorneys – Hon. THomas Zugibe and Hon. Kenneth Gribetz - Petition Proces
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