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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)
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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
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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
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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