Who are you? My name is Ms. Como. I've been teaching 10th-grade global history for four years. I attended Hunter College for my bachelor's in Social Studies Adolescence Education and received my master's degree in Educational Psychology. History has been my favorite subject since I was a little girl, and I love teaching it to others. In my free time, I like to cook, read, waste time on TikTok, catch up on new movies and tv shows, and spend time outdoors with my dogs. What’s the Curriculum like? (Pre-Quarantine and Post-Quarantine). Our curriculum covers topics in world history between the years 1750 - present day. We begin the school year with a bit of review, but our … [Read more...]
The Column
Archived here is every article written for WHSAD's student run newspaper, The Column.
Fundamentals of Junior Building and Design class
Who are you? Hi I am Ms. Moos. I am a visual art and design teacher. My interest is in helping students tap into their creative potential and see how design thinking applies to a wide range of professional opportunities. The studio is centered around the question of how to communicate ideas through different methods of visualization, digital or physical in regards to product design, fine arts or architecture. I hope to facilitate an environment where students develop their voice, their civic engagement, and understanding of sustainability. My name is Mr. O'Brien I am a Career Technical Educator specialized in electrical installation. I have been teaching since 1991. I have been working in a wide variety of educational work based … [Read more...]
Martina Rojo Reflects on her Bushwick Gem Presentation
In this article, WHSAD 2021 graduate, Martina Rojo, writes about her experience in the Bushwick Generator design competition. To see the highlight video, click here: What is your project? My project is Bushwick Generator w/ Heritage Equity & HWKN. Our mission is to create a concept and design for the activation of the building’s base and underground floors. The Bushwick Gem will be a center that will encourage interaction between neighbors and building tenants. Who is/are your stakeholder mentor(s), what is his/her/their professional title(s)? My stakeholder mentor is Jessica Knobloch. She is an architect working with HWKN What are some suggestions the stakeholder mentor(s) has provided (be specific!)? Jessica has … [Read more...]
Fundamentals of Freshman English Language Arts
This article is an overview of Freshman English class. Below, English teacher, Ms. Newton talks about what the class will cover and what to expect. Who are you?My name is Jacqueline Newton. I am the Freshman English Language Arts teacher at Williamsburg High School for Architecture & Design. I was born in Georgetown, Guyana South America and now reside in Brooklyn, New York. I attended Brooklyn College (CUNY) where I obtained my Bachelor of Arts Degree in Speech Communication Arts & Sciences and my Master of Science Degree in Education with a concentration in Reading. I have been teaching at WHSAD as the Freshman ELA teacher for the past 12 years. What is the Freshman English Curriculum like?The … [Read more...]
Summer Open Studios @ Park Avenue Armory
WHSAD students are invited to attend SUMMER OPEN STUDIOS at Park Avenue Armory in July. These sessions are a great opportunity for students interested in learning more about the Armory's artistic programming, working as part of the Armory's Youth Corps program, or just making art! See details below, and the attached flyer. SUMMER OPEN STUDIOS Make art in community, inspired by the Armory’s unconventional artists Wed, July 7 / Wed, July 14 / Wed, July 21 / Wed July 28, all 3-4 pm Drop-in for one, a few, or all of the above open studiosJoin students from your and other high schoolsYou don’t have to be an artist to participateReceive a $15 Amazon gift card for each session you joinOpen Studios are online (but Zoom doesn’t limit … [Read more...]
Fundamentals of English and Algebra class
This article is an overview of the English and Algebra classes. Below Ms. Spaziani talks about what the two classes will cover and what to expect. Who are you? My name is Ms. Spaziani, and I am an Instructional Support Teacher who works with the freshman students. I work primarily in the English and Algebra classes, but I also offer tutoring and support in other subjects as well during my office hours. I have been teaching for 15 years and most of those years have been with high school students. My focus is on helping students discover how they best learn and then helping them find new ways to approach assignments, projects, and other classwork so that they are can succeed, even in their most difficult subject areas. What’s the … [Read more...]
The Column Volume 3 Issue 6
Our team of student journalist just published the print edition of Volume 3, Issue 6 of The Column. You can read The Column here or download it as a PDF. If the document takes too long to load on your device, please select “open in new tab” at the bottom of the loading document. … [Read more...]
Sophomore, Richard Hernandez, Reflects on his Richmond Terrace Esplanade and Katherine Walker Statue Design Project Presentation
What is your Project? My project is the Richmond Terrace Esplanade Beautification/ Katherine Walker Statue Memorial Project, both of which are on Staten island. Our objectives for this project are to beautify and add more activities to the esplanade so that people can have a better experience, and so that we can attract more people to the esplanade. As for our objectives for the Katherine Walker statue, we aim to make sure that the people know who she was and what she did by dedicating a statue to her on the esplanade. Who is/are your stakeholder mentor(s), what are his/her/their Professional titles? My stakeholder is Manager of Communications and external affairs at Staten Island borough hall, Colleen Siuzdak. What are … [Read more...]
Fundamentals of Geometry
Who are you? My name is Ms. Decker, and this is my second year teaching high school Geometry. I grew up in Washington, D.C. and attended the University of Chicago for college. (If you want deep dish pizza recommendations, email me!) I worked for a math education non-profit organization for a couple of years before I decided I wanted to get back in the classroom and teach. I moved to New York City for graduate school in 2017, and I am so thankful to have found a place here at WHSAD! What’s the Curriculum like? (Pre-Quarantine and Post-Quarantine). Geometry is the study of shapes and space, and it’s the first math class where students begin composing proofs of mathematical theorems and statements. … [Read more...]
WHSAD and Newtown Creek Alliance Garden Project
Over the last couple of weeks, students and teachers have been working on a garden project. They had transformed a weedy piece of land into a beautiful site. I was one of the students who took part in beautifying it. Students from all grades were involved. During the meets we got to talk to different people and just have fun. During the pandemic, students weren’t able to meet in person. This limited them from doing hands-on projects like building models, community service, and much more. Over the last couple of months, schools were reopened and that opportunity slowly came back. Below is some of what we accomplished and did during the last couple of weeks. The first day, we gathered together at the back of the school and discussed what … [Read more...]