Education

Jennifer King succeeds Leo Cosgrove, moving up to principal at South Side school After serving as vice-principal for six years, Jennifer King, 38, takes on a new role. She sat down with The Stand Aug. 5 for a conversation. This is an edited transcript. TS: Tell us a little bit about yourself. JK: I was raised here in Syracuse. My …

The Corcoran High School Class of 2014 received their diplomas Sunday, June 29, at the John H. Mulroy Civic Center.

Marshella Mason helps enrich students’ lives through music When Marshella Mason arrived at Corcoran High School three years ago, the incoming band director had one mission: grow the program. Since then, the number of students enrolled in the school’s band has more than tripled — from 15 to 47. “The arts are important anywhere regardless if it’s in the Syracuse …

Corcoran High School seniors reflect on a successful four years Graduation is only a semester away, and the following six Corcoran High School students are on their way to graduating at the top of their class with full International Baccalaureate diplomas. They talk about what has inspired them during high school, and share their plans for the future.

Library is last in Syracuse to be renovated; its open space will remain The Mundy Branch Library won’t lose its one-room charm, but it will undergo changes as renovations are made early next year. The library, located at 1204 S. Geddes St., in Syracuse’s Skunk City neighborhood, is the most recent Onondaga County Public Library to be approved for renovations, …

News principal works to turn around Danforth Middle School Danforth Middle School’s new principal, Dr. Ronardo Reeves, is not new to challenges. He has a new year ahead of him, a building with new staff and opportunities to exceed expectations alongside other new principals in the district —all nine of them. He is actively on call or frequently engaged away …

Media teacher Nick Lisi shares his photo experience & will lead The Stand’s Photo Walk Nick Lisi seems to have adapted to his first year in high school faster than most “freshmen.” Maybe it’s the quarter-century he spent previously as a professional photographer at The Post-Standard, just a few blocks away, or his own experience being around other kids. His …

Thomas J. Corcoran High School graduated over 200 students at the Civic Center Thursday, June 20. The class speakers delivered big in spirit and speeches regarding their cohorts abilities to perform better in athletics, arts and academics. Corcoran students reminded each other of their contributions to the district’s successes. Three of the top academic averages on the districts combined volleyball …

Southside Academy Charter School’s leader reflects after his first year: ‘The job doesn’t stop’ After students experienced a long day of state testing at Southside Academy Charter School, principal Delvin Vick decided to give them a reward for their hard work. While the students in third through eighth grades spent the afternoon preparing for the next morning of testing, Vick …

Teachers of Tomorrow leads professionals in careers helping students When she emigrated from Cuba to the United States, Rosalina Fonseca hoped to stick with her career as a teacher. She had taught math for nine years in her native country and hoped to do so here. “I didn’t know any English, but I wanted to be a math teacher in …