Regent Roger Tilles Reads Poetry at East School

Regent Roger Tilles recently visited East School in Long Beach, where he treated students to a poetry reading. Regent Tilles represents Long Island on the State Education Department’s Board of Regents, which oversees the educational activities across all of New York.

During his visit, Tilles shared the works of several well-known poets and engaged students in discussions about their meanings.

East School Principal Sean Murray introduced the important guest and explained his contributions to education.

“Regent Tilles makes decisions about the best ways for students to learn,” he said.

Tilles further described his role, noting that the Board of Regents sets policies for curriculum, testing and programming for colleges and universities. He also expressed his enthusiasm and passion for the public school systems that are preparing the country’s future generations.

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Tilles discussed the value of poetry as a form of literature.

“You get to use your imagination in ways that you wouldn’t otherwise,” he said.

He read an assortment of short poems by authors, including Robert Frost and Shel Silverstein, and showed his young audiences how their messages can range from humorous and lighthearted to more serious and dramatic.

Submitted by Long Beach Schools

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