Elsa Kortright-Torres, Ed.D.

Elsa Kortright-Torres, Ed.D.

Elementary School Principal

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Executive Director for Teaching and Learning@ Hudson City School District

  • Education

    • Hunter College

      1990 - 1994
      Master of Science (MS) Bilingual and Multilingual Education

      Studied psychology and elementary education

    • Hunter College

      1984 - 1990
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Elementary Education and Psychology
    • Northcentral University

      2020 - 2022
      Doctor of Education (EdD) Educational Leadership and Administration, General 4.0 GPA
    • Mercy College

      2000 - 2002
      Professional Diploma School/District Administration

      Studied school and district administration.

  • Experience

    • Newburgh Enlarged City School District

      Jan 2003 - Jan 2011
      Elementary School Principal

      Leader of a K-6 building with an enrollment of 1000 students and 150 faculty/staff members. Provided professional development to teachers on a variety of topics such as Differentiated Instruction, Response to Intervention, and Data Driven Instruction. Worked collaboratively with parents, teachers, and staff to institute Positive Behavior Interventions & Support; a program that provides lessons to students on appropriate behavioral expectations in school to create a positive culture of respect and conducive to learning. Supervised and evaluated teachers to provide feedback on effective educational practices. Show less

    • Elmsford Union Free School District

      Jul 2011 - Jul 2012
      Elmsford UFSD

      Principal K-6

    • Pawling CSD

      Jul 2012 - Jun 2014
      Assistant Superintendent for Instruction

      Oversee all aspects of developing curricula to meet the needs of all students and ensure proper alignment to the Common Core Learning Standards. Provide and support quality professional development for teachers and administrators on components of the NY Regents Reform Agenda. Work closely with the Superintendent to ensure compliance with all aspects of the New York State Reform Agenda. Implement the Annual Performance Professional Review in order to recruit, retain, and support highly effective teachers and principals. Form productive relationships with all constituents to collaborate on initiatives to prepare students to graduate with essential skills to be productive members of society and independent problem solvers. Show less

    • Hillsborough County Public Schools

      Feb 2016 - Jan 2018
      High School Assistant Principal
    • NYC Department of Education

      Jan 2018 - Jun 2024
      Director, Office of School Quality
    • Hudson City School District

      Jun 2024 - now
      Executive Director
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Https://app.nsls.org/members/public/badges/4062499/share

      The National Society of Leadership and Success
      Sept 2022
    • Bilingual Extension

      New York State Education Department
      Sept 1994
    • NYS Teacher N-6

      New York State Education Department
      Sept 1994
    • School District Administrator

      New York State Education Department
      Jan 2001
    • School Building Admistrator

      New York State Education Department
      Sept 1994
  • Volunteer Experience

    • After-School Coordinator

      Issued by Project Jumpstart on Oct 2014
      Project JumpstartAssociated with Elsa Kortright-Torres, Ed.D.