Dear Friends, What an amazing few weeks! Between Global Teacher Prize and TEDxManhattan, we couldn’t possibly ask for more. But now, I’m thrilled to be back in the Bronx, back in school, right back with students and doing the work that needs to done daily. Today, we are so proud to highlight two outstanding students. On […]
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Dear Friends: On Saturday, March 7, my students and I spoke at TEDxManhattan to reveal the new mission and vision of Green Bronx Machine. Simply put, we received the most resounding STANDING OVATION of our careers – folks heard us loud and clear; THIS IS OUR MOMENT. At the venue, I implored my extended family […]
Dear Friends: Just back from Dubai and the Global Teacher Prize Ceremony; first and foremost my congratulations to Ms. Nancie Atwell. To be recognized and celebrated in the company of such dedicated, talented and committed individuals is more than I could have ever asked or hoped for. I am honored and grateful to be […]
Greetings All: By the time you settle in to read this, I will be well on my way to Dubai for Global Teacher Prize. Regardless of the outcome, I already feel like a winner and want to thank all of you for your support and kind wishes – we will surely keep […]
Greetings All: This past Saturday, at TEDxManhattan, the students and I took the stage and received a STANDING OVATION! What an honor. We revealed our vision for the National Health and Wellness Center here at CS 55 and you heard us loud and clear! Within CS 55, we are already […]
No one is more grateful and excited about TEDx Manhattan than I am. Be it a participant or a spectator – this is where the magic happens and BIG IDEAS are born and spread. Three years ago, I took the stage and spoke about the history of our work. Since then, we have worked […]
Green Bronx Machine was proud to host White House Chef Bill Yosses and Global Super Star and Celebrity Author / Advocate Reed Alexander to our school where we prepared vegetarian meals using the very ingredients we grew in school via our Tower Gardens. We debuted our very own Mex-I-Can Amer-I-Can […]
Dear friends, family and colleagues: Just this week I learned from Principal Torres that since starting our work at the school, year to date behavioral incidents and out of class time disciplinary actions have been reduced over 50%! In fact, on WPIX TV this week, 4th grader Mousa told all […]
Dear Green Bronx Machine Friends: Thrilled to report that our Founder, Stephen Ritz AKA “El Capitan” met with His Holiness, Pope Francis, last week at The Vatican. El Capitan was named with twenty other delegates to work with Scholas Occurrentes via Global Teacher Award and Varkey Gems. Their intent is […]
Dear Green Bronx Machine Friends, We are thrilled to announce that we have been chosen as the winner of the 2015 TEDx Manhattan Prize. This is a huge honor, and all of you who voted for us were the ones who made it happen – THANK YOU! Check out the […]
Dear Friends of Green Bronx Machine: If you haven’t voted for us yet, please take a moment – voting closes Sunday! Please VOTE GREEN BRONX MACHINE! It only takes a click! http://www.tedxmanhattan.org/2015-tedxmanhattan-award/ Si se puede!
Dear Friends of Green Bronx Machine: We’re thrilled to announce that we are finalists for the TEDxManhattan Award! We need your support! Please VOTE GREEN BRONX MACHINE! It only takes a click! http://www.tedxmanhattan.org/2015-tedxmanhattan-award/ Si se puede!