Background
Ostrosky, Deborah Helene was born on December 5, 1955 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Daughter of Raymond Joseph and Peggy Louise (Polkowski) Ostrosky.
Ostrosky, Deborah Helene was born on December 5, 1955 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Daughter of Raymond Joseph and Peggy Louise (Polkowski) Ostrosky.
Bachelor in Elementary Education and Environmental Studies, Antioch College, Yellow Springs, Ohio, 1981. Master of Science in Reading, Bank State College Education, 1984. Master of Arts in Teaching English as Second Language, Adelphi University, 1992.
English as Second Language teacher, Meyer Institute, Bogotá, Colombia, 1980-1981;
pre-kindergarten and kindergarten teacher, Open House Early Childhood Center, Brooklyn, 1981-1983;
reading and learning disabilities specialist, Collegiate School, New York City, 1984-1987;
Adjunct Professor in education and reading methods, Bank St. College Education, New York City, since 1987;
reading teacher, West Hempstead (New York) High School, 1987-1990;
English as Second Language and reading teacher, West Hempstead (New York) High School, since 1990. English as Second Language consultant New York City Board Education, 1991-1992. Private tutor, New York City, Queens, Nassau County, New York, since 1984.
Consultant, leader workshops in field.
Member International Reading Association, Orton Dyslexia Society, National Council Teachers English, Teachers English as Second Language.
Married Richard Paul Schmit, August 6, 1983.