Background
Acosta-Sing, Mirian was born on December 21, 1948 in New York City. Daughter of Herbert and Otilia (Hernandez) Acosta.
Acosta-Sing, Mirian was born on December 21, 1948 in New York City. Daughter of Herbert and Otilia (Hernandez) Acosta.
Bachelor of Science in Education, City College of New York, 1970; Master of Science in Education, City College of New York, 1973; Master of Science in Administration and Supervision, City College of New York, 1975; Doctor of Education, Columbia University, 1993.
Bilingual teacher, P.S. 192-District 6, New York City, 1970-1973;
team leader, Teacher Corps Program, City College of New York, New York City, 1973-1977;
assistant director, Teacher Corps. Program, New York City, 1977-1979;
director, Teacher Corps. Program, New York City, 1979-1981;
coordinator reading, District 6 Board Education, New York City, 1981-1983;
director bilingual education, District 6 Board Education, New York City, 1983-1986;
principal, Mott Hall School for the Gifted District 6, New York City, since 1986.
Adjunct instructor School Education City College of New York, 1974-1976. English as Second Language coordinator Bilingual Mini-School P.S. 192 Manhattan, New York City, summers 1970, 71, 72. Curriculum specialist Bilingual Teacher Corps Center for Bilingual Education, Brooklyn, summers 1973, 74, 75.
Assistant to board examiners Board Education, Brooklyn, since 1983.
Board trustees Teach for America. Member City College of New York Principal Center (co-chairperson 1987-1991).
Married Louis Sing, August 20, 1978. Children: Christian, Jason.