Project Description

David Newman, Fellow

Brooklyn Technical High School

Brooklyn, NY

David Newman is the Principal of Brooklyn Technical High School. David is the past President of the Social Studies Supervisors Association of New York City (SSSA) and the 2014 recipient of the Bernard Cohen award for Assistant Principal of the Year for New York City. Brooklyn Technical High School is the largest specialized public high school for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in the United States, as well as having the largest student population of any high school in the country at over 6,000 students. Brooklyn Tech has the largest college credit bearing Advanced Placement program in the world. The school has recently been recognized in U.S. News and World Report as the 22nd ranked High School in the nation, 2nd in New York State, and 2nd in New York City. The school has been awarded a distinction of being a “Respect For All” school based on David’s efforts and initiatives around equity and inclusion.

Dr. Judith Jeremie, Ally

I.A. Assistant Principal of Social Studies
Brooklyn Technical High School

Brooklyn, NY

Dr. Judith Jeremie is the Interim Acting Assistant Principal of Social Studies at Brooklyn Technical High School. She has taught at the high school level for over 12 years, specializing in World History and US History courses. In addition, she is a Social Studies Curriculum Writer for the New York City Department of Education. Judith received her Bachelor of Arts degree in History and French at The College of New Rochelle, her Masters of Arts in History at Minnesota State University, Mankato, her Masters of Science in Education at Long Island University, Brooklyn, and her Doctorate in Education at St. John's University. Her goal is to foster a love of history, collaboration, and active citizenship.

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