EXCELLENCE THROUGH EDUCATION - ETE
EXCELLENCE THROUGH EDUCATION (E.T.E) is dedicated to improving both the educational experiences and accomplishments of African American and minority youth through the development and use of motivational methods that increase levels of inspiration, attendance and overall achievement.
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Dr. Charisse Smith President Dr. Charisse Smith received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Rutgers University. She received her Master's Degree from Grand Canyon University in Curriculum and Instruction, with a specialization in Reading. In 2015 Dr. Smith presented her doctoral dissertation and was awarded her PhD in Education - Professional Studies at Capella University. Dr. Smith continued her studies in Educational Leadership at Rider University and holds certification as New Jersey Supervisor, Principal Certificate of Eligibility and Reading Specialist. Dr. Smith is currently employed by the Hamilton Township School District as the Title I Instructional Coach for Kisthardt, Klockner, and Kuser Elementary Schools. Dr. Smith began her career at the Hamilton Township School District at George E. Wilson Elementary School as a Kindergarten Teacher in 2009. As a Basic Skills & Title I Teacher, Dr. Smith assisted students from Kindergarten to 5th Grade at Greenwood Elementary in Literacy and Math. Her passions include engaging and empowering African-American students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math) learning and social justice. Dr. Smith spent 8 years teaching elementary students in the Trenton Public School District. Her role as President of E.T.E. began June 2017. “Start by doing what is necessary, then what is possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” St. Francis of Assisi |
Sharon L. Young Vice President Sharon L.Young is a product of the Trenton and Ewing school systems. She graduated cum laude from Delaware State University with a Bachelors of Science in Psychology. She subsequently continued her education and obtained a Master’s Degree (cum laude) in Education from Rutgers University. Sharon also holds a New Jersey Principal/Supervisor Certification as a result of additional courses taken at Trenton State College. Sharon began her career in education as a Resource Room Teacher in the Hamilton Township School System in 1977. That year she pioneered one of two elementary Resource Rooms in the district. As an elementary Resource Room Teacher, Sharon worked with “special needs” children in grades kindergarten through fifth and utilized a creative interdisciplinary approach which assisted her students in obtaining their behavioral and academic goals. Sharon began an annual Black History Program/Dinner with her students. Touched by the wisdom and guidance of founding ETE members, James Stevenson, Chuck Moore, Gary Gray, and Patricia Vincent, Sharon became a dedicated administrator in 1992. She served as Vice Principal at Grice Middle School and Hamilton High West, and Principal at Lalor Elementary School prior to becoming the Principal at Klockner Elementary School. She strives to be a positive and nurturing role model and encourages children, staff and school community to achieve their full potential. Sharon retired from the Hamilton School District in 2016. In addition to being an educator and community activist, Sharon is a lover of poems and quotations. The one that she believes expresses her philosophy about education is “You cannot teach a man/woman anything. You can only help him/her to find it within him/herself.” Galileo. |
