Anita Skop, the Senior Advisor to the Deputy Chancellor for Literacy and Implementation, served as Community Superintendent of District 15 in Brooklyn for the past 13 years and as an educator in the New York City school system for 37 years. A committed early childhood advocate, Anita believes all children can succeed if they are nurtured and challenged with joyful, equitable learning experiences. The mother of four daughters and grandmother of twelve, she is grateful for the opportunity to support the growth and academic learning of children throughout her career.

Education

• BA, English and Education, Brooklyn College (1966-1985)
• MS, Education, Special Education, Adelphi University (1992-1993)
• Professional Diploma in Curriculum and Supervision, Brooklyn College (1998-1999)
   

Honors and Awards

• Who’s Who in America-Humanitarian Award - 2023 
• AMNY-Power Women List – 2022 
• Educators for Student Success Educational Leadership Award-2022
• Shirley Chisholm Women of Excellence Award – 2018
• NYCASCD-Distinguished Educator Award - 2002
• Fulbright-Hays Seminar Abroad Program - India - Summer 2000
• New York State Teacher of the Year - 1994
• UFT Outstanding Educator – 1994
• The Reliance Award for Excellence in Education - 1993
• CSA V.I.P. Award - June 1992
• WNET Master Teacher 1994
• ICE Science Seminar - 1994
• Kappa Delta Pi - National Education Honor Society 

Professional Service

• 2022 –2023 Senior Advisor to the Deputy Chancellor-New York City Department of Education
• 2009 –2022 Community Superintendent- District 15-New York City Department of Education
• 2007-2009 Lead Senior Achievement Facilitator-New York City Department of Education
• 2004-2007 Local Instructional Superintendent Region 5-New York City Department of Education
• 2003-2004 Regional Instructional Specialist, Region 5-New York City Department of Education
• 2002-Present Educational Advisor/Adjunct Professor - Touro University-School for Lifelong Education 
• 2001-2003 Director of Literacy and Social Studies, Community School District 19 
• 1996-2001 Staff Developer, Community School District 21-New York City Department of Education
• 1994-1996 Globe Center Teacher/Coordinator, P.S. 199, Community School District 21, Brooklyn
• 1991-1994 Second Grade Teacher, P.S. 199, Community School District 21, Brooklyn
• 1985-1991 First Grade Teacher, P.S. 199, Community School District 21, Brooklyn 
• 1990-1995-Adjunct Professor - Touro College - English as a Second Language for Russian Immigrants 

Memberships and Affiliations

• Chancellor’s Middle School Initiative-2001-2007 
• Professional Development Design Institute - 2001-2004 
• NYC Elementary School Standards Initiative - 1999-2003 
• Customization Committee for NYC New Standards in English Language Arts 1997 - 2000
• Presenter, Citywide Project Read Workshops 1998-2001
• RFP Evaluation Committee - Office of Instructional Support -Present
• Monitor-Summer Literacy Program-Office of Instructional Support - 1999
• Chancellor’s Writing Task Force 1995-1997
• Chancellor’s Committee on Special Education 1995
• President, New York State Chapter, National Teachers of the Year 1995
• New York State Teacher of the Year Selection Committee - 1995-1996
• New York State School Improvement Team - 1995-1997
• EXCEL Training and Coaching Program
• Renzulli Gifted and Talented Training
• Talents Unlimited