GC Social Studies Department Head Earns National Recognition

GLEN COVE, NEW YORK — The Glen Cove City School District would like to congratulate Dr. Sheena Jacob, District Coordinator for Social Studies K-12, on her recent appointment by the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) as Advisory Council President for Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society.

Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society is the only national organization for high school juniors and seniors that recognizes excellence in the field of social studies. Any accredited public or private high school can apply for a local chapter, through which individuals will be inducted into Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society.

“Our District is lucky to have an individual who is heavily involved in the National Committee for Social Studies leading our social studies department districtwide,” said Dr. Maria Rianna, Superintendent of the Glen Cove City School District. “We are very proud of Dr. Jacob’s accomplishment. She has done a wonderful job implementing the Rho Kappa programs at both the high school and middle school levels.”

Dr. Jacob has been on the Advisory Council for three years before being appointed to this leadership position. As a member of the Council, she disseminated information to local chapters in her region, encouraged and stimulated active chapters, and encouraged the formation of new chapters.

“We’ve not only successfully implemented Rho Kappa in Glen Cove at the high school level, but Jr. Rho Kappa at the middle school level as well,” said Dr. Jacob. “I’m looking forward to ensuring that we continue to grow, support our local chapters and provide them with guidance and opportunities to work collaboratively.”

When asked what her goals were for this new position Dr. Jacob stated, “I want to continue to develop the community civic education component, giving students an action item to do through Rho Kappa and Jr. Rho Kappa. I also want to ensure that we have a network for support and collaboration amongst the advisors and bring in our administrators to allow them to get to know who we are as an organization and what we consist of.”

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