Office of Instructional Technology

Teresa Bader // TBader@schools.nyc.gov

Borough Instructional Technology Director - Manhattan

Teresa Bader has been involved in the field of instructional technology for over 20 years. Along with her responsibilities as the Manhattan Instructional Technology Director, she is also leading the charge to develop iSite, the Office of Instructional Technology's robust web portal. Ms. Bader has presented at city, state, national, and international conferences and brings to her position a strong background in curriculum, effective instructional strategies, computer science and technology-integration skills.

Amy Reynolds // AReynolds@schools.nyc.gov

Borough Instructional Technology Assistant Director - Manhattan

Amy has served the Department of Education as a teacher, library media specialist, Title IID Grant manager and an Instructional Technology Specialist. Her work with the Manhattan Office of instructional Technology is focused on working with her team to develop and provide professional development inquiry-based curriculum that incorporates successful instructional strategies while integrating technology.

Beth Richards // BRichar4@schools.nyc.gov

Borough Instructional Technology Specialist - Manhattan

Beth's teaching experience includes working as an elementary classroom teacher, computer teacher and Instructional Technology Specialist. Her work focuses on enhancing the 2nd and 3rd grade curriculum with project-based learning.

Carolyn Semet // CSemet@schools.nyc.gov

Borough Instructional Technology Specialist - Manhattan

Carolyn has been with the NYC Dept of Education for 16 years. She has been an elementary classroom teacher, a computer teacher, and currently an Instructional Technology Specialist. Her expertise is in integrating technology into the curriculum using current technology tools. She is a firm believer in project-based and multi-disciplinary learning infusing technology to enhance learning and actively engage students.

Joshua Wolff // jwolff@schools.nyc.gov

Borough Instructional Technology Specialist- Title IID- Manhattan

Joshua has been a classroom teacher for 7 years. Within that time he has worked

as an ESL teacher in Japan, an ELA and Math teacher in the Bronx, and a Social 

Studies teacher in Queens. He also produces non-fiction media both in New York

and abroad. He is currently directing a documentary film about deep sea lobster

divers in Nicaragua. Bridging video technology and web 2.0 tools with content areas

is something Joshua believes enhances both learning and

participation within the classroom.

Everbell Boampong // eboampo@schools.nyc.gov

Borough Instructional Technology Specialist- Title IID- Manhattan

Everbell has been a classroom teacher for 8 years. During this time she has been a Math Lead Teacher, First Lego League Robotics Coach and Chariperson of the Education Committee of Community Board 5.

Eric Siler // ESiler@schools.nyc.gov

Borough Instructional Technology Technician - Manhattan