Carolyne Quintana

Carolyne V. Quintana, Deputy Chancellor of Teaching and Learning for New York City Public Schools, has worked across the nation in service of creating the ecosystems and expectations needed for high quality schools and educational experiences for all young people. Her studies at the University of Texas (BA), The New School Graduate Faculty (MA), and Bank Street College of Education (MS) provided her with the learning philosophy and approach to leadership she has applied across her career.

Since joining NYCPS in 2003, Carolyne has been a teacher, coached and coordinated literacy efforts K-12, developed and guided new and struggling principals across the city, and led Bronxdale High School, in the Bronx. She went on to lead the Affinity District, where she worked alongside three superintendents and six community partners to oversee the instructional and social emotional progress of 164 progressive public schools.

Her focus on adult development and the integration of the social and emotional into and with the academic led her to join the Institute for Student Achievement, where Carolyne led the Carnegie-funded SEAD work for a range of districts across the US. Carolyne was called back to NYC Public Schools by the Chancellor’s vision for a school system that ensures each student graduates on a pathway to a rewarding career, with long-term economic security, and equipped to be a positive force for change. Together with her amazing team, she is on a mission to create high-quality, inclusive, and equitable school experiences for every learner.

Carolyne is currently pursuing her doctorate at Fordham University. If you follow Carolyne on Twitter, you will learn that she is proud to be a three-legged race champion, mom of two squirrelly kids, and someone who asks lots and lots of questions.