The Column

Our team of student journalists just published the print edition of Volume 4, Issue 1 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...]

On 10/4/21, WHSAD’s CTE department and industry partners will begin our in-person/hybrid after school clubs. All students are encouraged to join and learn more about the variety of projects available to them. All clubs are open to all grades and are an excellent opportunity for students to network with our partners and engage in projects that can potentially lead to paid internships though our SYEP program. See the below flyer for more information. … [Read more...]

On Tuesday August 3rd the WHSAD Summer Bridge program went to the Putting Green Mini Golf course as a session field trip. The overall theme of the golf course was global warming and the effects of climate change. Each golf course was based around a current issue or solution regarding global warming.  The students who attended the golfing trip wrote about their experiences at the golf course- their stories are listed below. Summer Bridge- Mini Golfing by Kimberly Castro on Tuesday August 3rd, 2021 Today, Tuesday August 3rd  the summer bridge students and SYEP workers took a trip to a miniature golf course with the guidance of our teachers. I personally loved it! I’ve never been mini golfing before and having the … [Read more...]

When we go out we always get distracted with a beautiful view. We sometimes even stop and take a picture. However not many people notice that we fix things up in order to make our community look better. Especially if it's in front of a school building. Below are some experiences from students and interviews from the teachers who helped. I am so happy to say that I was part of fixing the garden. To be honest, when I saw the garden I thought that we would not be able to fix it that much since the bushes were overgrown and some trees were dead. When we started to trim the bushes, it wasn’t that hard because Mr. Codio had bought some supplies from his house. Later we started to take out some roots that we didn’t need for the garden. We also … [Read more...]

We can all agree that the Coronavirus pandemic was a major stop in all our lives, but WHSAD made sure its students didn't suffer the consequences of not being in school or having a lack of access to design platforms as architecture students. The teachers and students had to adapt to this new layout of the school year but didn't let the circumstances stop them from striving for success. Below are the interviews from some teachers and students. Teachers: Abraham Rodriguez and Ira Geringer-Freshmen Architecture How has the layout for your class changed as a result of the pandemic? "Since we saw how the pandemic affected how and where we are located, digital literacy should be an important part of the design curriculum. The … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]