The Garden City Public Schools Board of Education is pleased to announce the appointment of Joanna Rogosich as Garden City’s new coordinator of science, starting in the 2023-24 school year.
Ms. Rogosich joins Garden City with 15 years of extensive experience as a science educator. Most recently, Ms. Rogosich was the instructional lead at the George J. Ryan Middle School 216 in Flushing Meadows.
Ms. Rogosich is highly experienced in developing middle and high school level STEM and NGSS aligned curriculum, interdisciplinary project-based learning and the integration of technology to support and empower all students. As an instructional lead, she conducted assessments for the science department and made recommendations for instructional shifts. She has also coached and mentored teachers to build competency in teaching strategies while working to develop new approaches to content standards.
Ms. Rogosich holds a bachelor’s degree in environmental studies from St. John’s University and a master’s degree in middle childhood education in earth science from Brooklyn College. She also holds an advanced graduate certificate in educational leadership from Stony Brook University.
“As a leader and science educator, I value a student-centered approach to instruction that creates opportunities for students to be actively engaged in science through interdisciplinary and project-based learning. I look forward to supporting staff in navigating the Next Generation Science Standards and am excited to join the incredible team in Garden City. I am honored to become part of this wonderful community!” said Ms. Rogosich. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kusum Sinha noted, “Ms. Rogosich’s experience in facilitating teachers’ professional growth and expertise in STEAM will be a great asset to our district. On behalf of our Garden City school community, I’m excited to welcome Ms. Rogosich as our new science coordinator!”