Janet Velez

Exhibited by Janet: Paraprofessional Train the Trainer: Level 2

Position/Title: Educational Associate

Name of School: P.S/ M.S. 206 Jose Celso Barbosa

DBN: 04M206 Superintendent: Alexandra Estrella

Personal Statement: I am the District #4 Paraprofessional Representative Coordinator. I was born and raised in East Harlem. I have a degree in Early Childhood, and Behavioral Sciences from Mercy College. I’ve spent over 30 years working with children.

As a parent, volunteer and community leader, I’ve dedicated myself to helping others. Train the trainer has help me to become pro-active in my professional development.

As I continue to build relationships, I hope that I am able to both learn and contribute from this opportunity.

Ages/Grades of students: 5^th & 6th

Number of years in school: 11

Years in education: 27