Department of Teacher Education
Teachers prepared by the York College Department of Teacher Education demonstrate caring and ethical professional behavior in order to build teaching and learning environments that draw on the strengths of students
York College Mission
York College enriches lives and enables students to grow as passionate, engaged learners with the confidence to realize their intellectual and human potential as individuals and global
Teacher Education Vision
The vision of the Department of Teacher Education builds upon the vision and mission of York College. The department's vision is to develop a cadre of professional educators who, having been taught by models of good teaching, are prepared with an array of theories, tools, and skills necessary to create rich learning environments in which urban children and youth can strive for and reach success.
Teacher Education Mission
Teachers prepared by the York College Department of Teacher Education demonstrate caring and ethical professional behavior in order to build teaching and learning environments that draw on the strengths of students’ diverse cultures, languages, exceptionalities, multiple intelligences, and learning styles. By providing our students with learning experiences that develop deep and broad content knowledge and life skills, our teacher candidates become effective practitioners who will:
The Department of Teacher Education is open Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Teacher Education
Room AC-1D12
718-262-2450
Dr. Keiler
Chairperson
Regina Misir
Academic Accreditation Specialist
Ramaina Prashad
CUNY Office Assistant