Amy Sacks

Exhibited by Amy: Make-a-thons

Position/Title: Technology Teacher

Name of School: P.S. 15 Roberto Clemente

DBN: 01M015 Superintendent: Daniella Phillips

Personal Statement: Creativity truly is the journey and the destination in Amy’s PS15 program. She has launched CS4All programs, including coding, robotics, and 3D design. Students create digital art and animations, and a number of projects have been selected for the borough arts festivals. Amy has partnered with MFSC and D1 to support STEAM. She hosted a District Make-A-Thon, involving families throughout District 1. She has co-authored and secured a grant to create a Maker Space to expand PS15’s STEAM learning opportunities. Amy also runs a MOUSE Squad to develop student leadership and communication skills through technical assistance and troubleshooting for the school.

Ages/Grades of students: K-5^th grades

Number of Years in school: 2

Years in education: 17