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About The Principal, Rria Cruz-Soto
Mrs. Rria Cruz-Soto is in her second year as principal of Seymour Dual Language Academy. She has also served as a Vice Principal at Seymour for one year and a Middle School Dean/Administrative Intern for two years in the Hamilton Central School District. She began her career in education as a High School Spanish Teacher at Hamilton Central School. In her six years of working in the Hamilton Central School District, she also served as a sixth grade teacher and as a teacher leader. Ms. Cruz-Soto states “Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today.” (Malcolm X) Mrs. Cruz-Soto holds a Bachelor’s degree from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania in Elementary Education/Urban Education, Master’s degree from Utica College in Educational Leadership and Administration, New York State School Building Leadership Certification and New York State School District Certification from Utica College.
La Sra. Rria Cruz-Soto está en su segundo año como directora de Seymour. La Sra. Rria Cruz-Soto tambien sirvió como un Vice-Directora en la Academia de Seymour de Dos Idiomas por un año y una Administrativa Interna durante dos años en el Distrito Escolar de Hamilton Central. Ella comenzó su carrera en educación como maestra de Español secundaria en la Escuela de Hamilton Central. En sus seis años de trabajar en el Distrito Escolar de Hamilton Central, también ha sido maestra de sexto grado y como líder de maestras. Rria Cruz Soto afirma que "La educación es nuestro pasaporte al futuro, mañana pertenece a las personas que preparan hoy." (Malcolm X) La Señora Cruz Soto tiene una Licenciatura de Kutztown University de Pennsylvania en Educación Elemental/Educación Urbano, Maestría de la Universidad de Utica en Liderazgo Educativo y Administración, Certificación del Edificio Escolar del Estado de Nueva York de Utica College y Certificación del Distrito Escolar del Estado de Nueva York de Utica College.
About The Vice Principal, Stephen Polera
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Mr. Stephen Polera has served as Vice Principal at Seymour Dual Language for one year and a Administrative Intern for two years in the Utica City School District. He began his career in education as a High School Math Teacher at Thomas R. Proctor High School. In his seven years of working in the Utica City School District, he also served on numerous school and community committees including the roll out and implementation of the new Common Core Algebra Curriculum in 2013. He has also had many opportunities to offer professional development to teachers through the Mohawk valley Writing Project at Utica College and has been trained as a teacher leader in the Integrated Co-teaching model though BOCES. Mr. Polera holds a Bachelor’s degree from Utica College in Math Education, Master’s degree from Utica College in Educational Leadership and Administration, and New York State School Building Leadership Certification.
Vision
Students attending Seymour Dual Language Academy will be empowered to use the academic, social, technological, and cultural skills developed at Seymour to meet the demands of a competitive global community.
Mission
The mission of Seymour Dual Language Academy is to develop our students’ academic, social, technological and cultural skills through excellence in teaching and challenging curriculum. We engage students in rigorous learning experiences aligned to Common Core Learning Standards.
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School News
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#SCSDGivesThanks for Our Vice Principals:
In celebration of National Assistant Principal Week (April 10-14, 2017), principals and secretaries nominated vice principals that they think are exceptional to be recognized!
Frazer
Frazer Principal Wil Mecum wanted to celebrate his vice principals this week in celebration of National Assistant Principals Week! “I know this will sound a little over-the-top,” he said. “But all three of Frazer’s Vice Principals are truly exceptional, in the ...
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Redhouse Shareformance:
Costume Shareformance
Monday, October 31 in the gymnasium
11:00am - 12:00pm Third and Fifth Grade
12:05pm - 1:05pm Fourth Grade and Kindergarten
1:10pm - 2:10pm PreK, First and Second Grade
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SCSD Schools Begin Transition to Opportunity Culture Model:
As part of a Districtwide strategy to provide more time for teacher collaboration, a focus on excellent teaching and an overall positive change in school culture, SCSD schools are transitioning to an Opportunity Culture staffing solution.
In its second year at Bellevue, Clary, Grant and Seymour and its first year at Franklin, Huntington, Lincoln and Meachem, the model will begin in 2016-2017 at Danforth, Dr. King, Frazer, Henninger, HW Smith, Nottingham, Van Duyn and Westside Academy ...
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Seymour Students Experience College at SU Shadow Day:
“Today is better than Sea Breeze,” a Seymour fifth grader exclaimed as he boarded the bus back to school.
For the 17 th year, Seymour fifth graders enjoyed Shadow Day, an opportunity to spend the day at Syracuse University. There, they enjoyed a welcome reception at the Chancellor’s house, a ‘Fun with Engineering’ project at the College of Engineering, lunch in the Schine student center and a campus tour, wrapping up at the Carmelo Anthony Basketball Center. ...
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SCSD Students Benefit from College Mentor Visits:
Across the SCSD, students in elementary and middle school are benefitting from visits with college students. At HW Smith, Ed Smith and Grant, about 40 Syracuse University students rotate through seventh and eighth grade classrooms, talking with students about peer pressure, drugs, alcohol and making smart decisions. The group hopes to expand into three more middle schools in the near future.
The SU students, led by SU Student Association member Obi Afriyie, engage the students in themed ...
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