About Me
Current Positions
Classroom Teacher - English & Technology
Computer Coordinator
Head Coach - Varsity Wrestling & Softball
Contact Information
100 Essex Drive
Staten Island, NY 10314
Phone: 718-370-6900
rmiano@schools.nyc.gov
Education
B.A. in English with a minor in Communications from SUNY Albany , Albany, NY 1997
M.S. in Literacy from Touro College , New York, NY 2007
Certifications
English 7-12, Permanent Certification from the State of NY
Conflict Resolution & Negotioation Specialist
NYCDOE QTEL (Quatilty Teaching of English Learners)
NYCDOE Office of ELL
PSAL First Aid/CPR/AED
Honors & Awards
My Philosophy of Education
Before becoming a NY City Teacher, I worked in Information Technology. I started in technical recruiting, but moved into software training, project management and eventually became a CTO. I spent a majority of my experience working with banks, law firms, and media companies. As a teacher, I feel my most important job is to keep students engaged and interested in the classroom. To accomplish this, I rely on practical issues, technology, sense-of-humor and real life knowledge. Making the classroom a place where students connect to the real world and global community is vital to their educational enrichment. I became a teacher to give students the confidence and knowledge they need to achieve success in their personal, educational and professional journeys.
I Grew Up - I was born and raised in the Stapleton area of Staten Island.
My Hobbies
Sports, Reading, "catching a good flick", sitting on the beach, eating and exercising.I am a dedicated runner and new triathlete - look at some results here
Favorite Books
Catcher in the Rye, Raisin in the Sun, Langston Hughes Poems, Lord of the Flies, About the Author, Red Badge of Courage, and King Lear
Why I Do What I Do
Experiences make you realize that life is short. We should all want to make a difference, in ours and others' lives. Nothing is more rewarding to me then opening doors for students to all of life's challenges and possibilities. "Be the change you want to see in the world" - Ghandi
My Family - I come from a close-knit, Italian family who values culture, citizenship and relying on each other.
Additional Information
I have coached Baseball, Wrestling & Tennis at Lafayette High School in Brooklyn, JV football at Susan Wagner HS and am currently the head coach for the CSI HS Wrestling & Softball teams.
Classroom Teacher - English & Technology
Computer Coordinator
Head Coach - Varsity Wrestling & Softball
Contact Information
100 Essex Drive
Staten Island, NY 10314
Phone: 718-370-6900
rmiano@schools.nyc.gov
Education
B.A. in English with a minor in Communications from SUNY Albany , Albany, NY 1997
M.S. in Literacy from Touro College , New York, NY 2007
Certifications
English 7-12, Permanent Certification from the State of NY
Conflict Resolution & Negotioation Specialist
NYCDOE QTEL (Quatilty Teaching of English Learners)
NYCDOE Office of ELL
PSAL First Aid/CPR/AED
Honors & Awards
- Teachers Network Technology Grant - Summer 2009
- Teachnet Disseminator Grant 2007, Spring 2008 & Winter 2008
- Gotham Gazette Grant Winner - Winter 2008
- Founding member of the Teachnet Institute and has received a multiple awards for his work for unit plans from The Teachers Network. - Click Here to view the unit plans
- Member of the 2008-09 Teachers Network Teachnet Leadership Institute - Click Here
My Philosophy of Education
Before becoming a NY City Teacher, I worked in Information Technology. I started in technical recruiting, but moved into software training, project management and eventually became a CTO. I spent a majority of my experience working with banks, law firms, and media companies. As a teacher, I feel my most important job is to keep students engaged and interested in the classroom. To accomplish this, I rely on practical issues, technology, sense-of-humor and real life knowledge. Making the classroom a place where students connect to the real world and global community is vital to their educational enrichment. I became a teacher to give students the confidence and knowledge they need to achieve success in their personal, educational and professional journeys.
I Grew Up - I was born and raised in the Stapleton area of Staten Island.
My Hobbies
Sports, Reading, "catching a good flick", sitting on the beach, eating and exercising.I am a dedicated runner and new triathlete - look at some results here
Favorite Books
Catcher in the Rye, Raisin in the Sun, Langston Hughes Poems, Lord of the Flies, About the Author, Red Badge of Courage, and King Lear
Why I Do What I Do
Experiences make you realize that life is short. We should all want to make a difference, in ours and others' lives. Nothing is more rewarding to me then opening doors for students to all of life's challenges and possibilities. "Be the change you want to see in the world" - Ghandi
My Family - I come from a close-knit, Italian family who values culture, citizenship and relying on each other.
Additional Information
I have coached Baseball, Wrestling & Tennis at Lafayette High School in Brooklyn, JV football at Susan Wagner HS and am currently the head coach for the CSI HS Wrestling & Softball teams.
