Seven Bridges Gets New Assistant Principal

From Chappaqua Schools: On October 11th, the Chappaqua Central School District Board of Education appointed Ms. Nicole Mangiere as the new Assistant Principal of Seven Bridges Middle School, effective November 26, 2018.

Currently serving as the assistant principal at Putnam Valley Middle School, Ms. Mangiere began her education career in 2008 where she taught third and fourth grades at The Theodore Schoenfeld School in the Bronx. In 2010, she joined the KIPP Academy in New York City, where she served as a learning specialist and taught reading and writing to students in grades 5, 6 and 8. During her time at KIPP, she also served as the Academy’s Director of Leadership Development and Grade-level Chair. In these roles, Ms. Mangiere collaborated with school leaders to ensure vertical alignment of curriculum and implemented a school-wide advisory program that focused on life-skills and the social-emotional learning of all students. In addition, she also spent two summers with Teach For America as a Curriculum Specialist and School Director at the Bronx Lighthouse Charter School.

A close colleague of Ms. Mangiere described her as a passionate educator and engaged instructional leader who dedicates herself to supporting students and staff in their daily learning. Furthermore, she has nurtured positive relationships with all members of the community thanks to her strong work ethic, which speaks to her overall professionalism.

“Nicole possesses an extensive knowledge of curriculum, assessment, and instruction and values the importance of collaboration and teamwork,” said Dr. Christine Ackerman, Superintendent of Schools. “Given her public school, charter school, and Teach For America experiences, she will be a fantastic addition to our school leadership team.”

Ms. Mangiere received a degree in Communications with a minor in Education from Cornell University and holds two master’s degrees from Bank Street College, one in Childhood General and Special Education and one in Leadership for Educational Change. She currently is pursuing a doctoral degree in Educational Leadership at Manhattanville College.

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