On Tuesday, August 26 New Teacher Week Kickoff Day, NYCPS welcomed close to 3000 new teachers at Barclays Center. The theme of the day was "It Takes a Village." This theme was heard through the inspiring and warm welcome led by Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos, UFT President Michael Mulgrew, Patrick Fagan, Chief Talent/Human Resources Officer, and panelist conversations. In addition to the outstanding performances by the Tottenville High School Band of Staten Island and the Jazz House Fellows Teacher Big Band.
NYCPS also partnered with BetterUp and New York Road Runners, who shared words of inspiration and encouragement as new NYCPS teachers prepare for their first day of School on Thursday, September 4.
It was truly an inspiring day welcoming new NYCPS teachers. Cheers to a new school year as we welcome teachers, students, school staff, families, and communities across the five NYC boroughs!