Background
Watnick, Rochelle was born on June 3, 1948 in New York City. Daughter of Alexander and Tillie (Ziskin) Ockun.
Watnick, Rochelle was born on June 3, 1948 in New York City. Daughter of Alexander and Tillie (Ziskin) Ockun.
Bachelor in Elementary Education, Brooklyn College, 1970; Master of Science in Urban Education, Brooklyn College, 1972; Master of Science in Reading, Brooklyn College, 1976; certified advanced study in education administration, Hofstra U., 1982.
Teacher grades 1, 4 and English as a second language, P.S. 113, New York City Board Education, 1970;
teacher grade 6, P.S. 86, New York City Board Education, 1977;
teacher grades 4-6, P.S. 183, New York City Board Education, 1978;
Astor teacher of the gifted, P.S. 183, New York City Board Education, 1981;
curriculum leader, CIMS Education Administrator, New York City, 1983;
reading teacher, P.S. 197, New York City Board Education, 1984;
director language arts, reading, District 27, New York City Board Education, 1988;
assistant principal, P.S. 42, New York City Board Education, 1990;
schoolwide projects coordinator, District 27, New York City Board Education, 1990;
assistant principal, P.S. 155, New York City Board Education, 1991;
assistant principal, P.S. 146, New York City Board Education, since 1992. Teacher Vacation Day Camp, District 19, New York City Board of Education, 1968-1973. Administrative intern District 27 Office of Reimbursable Funds, 1981.
Teacher in charge of Vacation Day Camp 60, 1982. Curriculum leader CIMS Education Administr., New York City, 1983. Site supervisor Summer Primary Program, Dist 27, 1986, 91.
Instructor whole language in-service course New York City Staff Development Training Program, 1988. Instructor children's literature in-service course New York City Staff Development Training Program, 1989.
Volunteer Hewlett-Woodmere Public School Parent-Teachers Association, 1979-1982. Fundraiser, organizing chairperson P.S. 155Q/146Q, 1992. Career trainer Business Kids T-shirts, P.S. 183Q, 1982.
Member supervisor advisory county Educators for Gateway, New York City Board Education. Member ASCD, National Council Teachers Mathematics Queensboro Reading Council (Executive Board directors, president), Phi Delta Kappa.
Married Philip Barry Watnick, Mar.28, 1970. 1 child, Erica Joy.