My name is Vincent J. Pompo. I am currently a doctoral student in the Teaching and Curriculum Program at Syracuse University. I began this program in the Fall of 2002 as a full-time student and graduate assistant. I completed 24 credit hours in that first year and since then I have become a part-time doctoral student. Over the past three years, I completed three more courses. Thus, as of now (August, 2006), I have completed thirty-three credit hours, excluding the 39 credit hours I have transferred from earlier course work earned at Syracuse University. This leaves me with about three more courses to complete before commencing with my dissertation. I am also formally enrolled in the C.A.S. program at S.U..
My full-time work is in the Vernon Verona Sherrill Central School District. I teach at VVS High School as a teacher of Global History and Geography and AP European History. I also serve as the Teacher Leader of Social Studies (PreK-12) for the district. This year (2006/2007) will be my ninth year teaching in the district and tenth year overall. I have also recently earned National Board Certification in Social Studies. One may notice through my background that one of my formeost beliefs about teaching is that growth as a professional is a necessity - without out this pursuit one becomes mired in mediocrity.
Below are some links that will guide you to files reflecting some of the work I have completed over the last few years. Some of my areas of interest include parental involvement in education, collaboration in the filed of education and the standards movement. The files I provide will familiarize you with these interests and my ability to articulate them in written form. They stand as I handed them in; no edits have been made. Accompanying these files is feedback from respective professors in regards to my efforts.
Before looking at these files, it may serve you well to read my personal statement that was part of the application process for gaining admission to the Teaching and Curriculum Doctoral Program at Syracuse University.
