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Crisis Intervention Teachers
Mr. Wilbur Valdez, International Studies, Mr. Michael Burgess, Office Management/Marketing, Mr. Russell Labruno, Attendance, Ms. Gloria Lloyd, Hospitality and Tourism, Mr. Harry Lerner, Business Finance, Mr. Gilbert Moore, Teacher Assistant.
The Crisis Intervention Teachers enforce the school regulations and district's code of conduct. Working with Mr. Skowronski the Vice Principal in charge of discipline, they meet with students to resolve conflicts that might disrupt the educational process. Their responsibilities include: Mediating conflict resolution sessions between students, assisting administration with providing an environment that is conducive to learning, and handling all disciplinary problems that might occur in the classroom.
Under the JC HIP 6-12, Ferris High School administration has assigned each CIT to be part of an SLC. Acting in coordination with the teachers and the guidance department, CIT's assist in planning activities for each small learning community. For example, the Business and Finance Teachers working collaboratively with Ms. Dolan planned a Meet and Greet Session for their students in the gymnasium which contained a number of activities where students could receive prizes for their performance. Ms. Andino and The House of International Enterprise held a celebration for the Chinese New Year. These two examples highlight a year's work of worth in assisting each SLC in developing a culture both inside and outside of the classroom.
Providing a safe and secure learning envrironment for both staff and students is the primary goal of the Ferris High School Administration. The CIT's acting in accordance with the Secondary School Initiative and the prospective teachers within each SLC is vital in helping Ferris High School attain this vision.
Mr. Michael Burgess
Marketing SLC
201-915-6877
Mr. Michael Burgess was an Industrial Arts Teacher at William L. Dickinson before being appointed to the position of CIT at James J. Ferris High School.
Mr. Burgess has been a track coach at St. Peter's Preparatory School where he has been selected as Hudson County Coach of the Year on numerous occasions.
Mr. Burgess served in a number of capacities at James J. Ferris High School. He was voted on to the school leadership team and also served as a Head Teacher for the Fifteen Together Program. He currently services students in the Marketing SLC.
Mr. Harry Lerner
Business and Finance SLC
201-413-6941
Mr. Harry Lerner is a product of the Jersey City Public School system having graduated from James F. Murray School PS #38 and Snyder High School. He has accumulated 34 years of service in the system. Part of that time he served as football coach on the high school level at both Snyder and Ferris where his teams won 16 City Championships, 2 County Titles, and made 5 State Championship Playoff Appearances. Furthermore, Mr. Lerner was a scout for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League.
After a career of classroom and physical education instruction, Mr. Harry Lerner is currently a crisis intervention teacher in charge of the Business and Finance SLC and all students with last names E through L. Incidentally, Mr. Lerner was the first Teacher of the Year in the district and had lunch with then Governor Kean. A plaque still stands in Whitney M. Young school in his honor.
Mr. Wilber Valdez
International Studies SLC
201-915-6677
Wilber Valdez graduated Hoboken High School in 1996 and earned a scholarship to the University of Miami. He graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Sociology and lettered on the Miami Hurricanes football team. He began teaching in 2000 as a Math teacher at PS #9 and then was appointed to the CIT position. In 2005, he became a CIT at the new MS #4 before finally transferring to Ferris.
In 2004, he was named the head coach of Ferris High School Football Team. During his tenure as head coach, the team had 4 consecutive winning seasons, 5 consecutive city championships and 7 football players have received athletic scholarships.
Mr. Valdez has been the recepient of numerous awards including 2005 Hudson County Coach of the Year. He currently services students M through Rivera along with students in the International Studies SLC.
Mr. Russell Labruno
Attendance CIT
201-915-6671
Mr. Russell Labruno was a Physical Education Teacher at James J. Ferris High School where he served the school in a number of different positions. Currently, he is the Boys' and Girls' Bowling Coach.
In the past, Mr. Labruno has worked with the baseball program as well as mentoring with the Fifteen Together Program.
He currently handles all attendance appeals and works collaboratively with the administration to provide an environment that is conducive to learning.
Ms. Gloria Lloyd
Hospitality and Tourism SLC
201-521-5973
Ms. Gloria Lloyd was a Home Economics Teacher at James J. Ferris High School before being appointed to the position of CIT. Ms. Lloyd also serves as the Ferris High School Boys' and Girls' Head Track Coach. She currently services students who are associated with the Hospitality and Tourism SLC.
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