New York City Schools Chancellor Joel I. Klein announced the appointment of Carmen Fari–a as the Department of Education's Acting Deputy Chancellor for Teaching and Learning. Ms. Fari–a has served as the Regional Superintendent for Region 8 since January 2003.
Chancellor Klein said, "Carmen Fari–a is an outstanding educator with a lifelong commitment to the students of New York City's public schools. I am delighted that she has agreed to expand her role with us and take on new challenges at the Department. Carmen will work closely with me as we implement all of our initiatives in Teaching and Learning including our Secondary Reform strategy."
Ms. Fari–a has been a public school educator for over 35 years. She spent over 20 years as a classroom teacher, and served for 10 years as principal at P.S. 6 in Manhattan
Ms. Fari–a served as the Superintendent of District 15 and on the faculty of the Bank Street College Principal's Institute.
In her years in public education, Ms. Fari–a has won many awards including: the Outstanding New York City Public Servant Award from the Fund for the City of New York; the UFT "Shining Star" Award for contributions to teacher professionalism; the Distinguished Educator's Award from the New York City Association of Supervisors and Curriculum Department; and the NYC Teacher of the Year Award (Reliance Award).#