"A scholar, mentor and administrator, Dr. Farkouh devoted her life to public education in New York City. She served for a decade as principal of Fort Hamilton High School in Bay Ridge and previously held leadership roles at Curtis High School in Staten Island and Prospect Heights High School in Brooklyn. She began her career as a mathematics teacher, a subject she championed throughout her professional life, firmly believing that every student could succeed with the right support."
"Dr. Farkouh earned her doctorate in education from Teachers College, Columbia University, and held advanced degrees in mathematics and educational administration. Beyond the city's public schools, she held senior roles at Poly Prep Country Day School, Adelphi Academy, and the College of Staten Island, and contributed to national mathematics publications and textbooks. In 2010, she released her memoir, " Never Say You Can't: Memoirs of a Lebanese-Syrian American Educator," where she told the story of her personal educational journey."
Dr. Alice Farkouh, 86, dedicated her life to public education in New York City as a teacher, principal and administrator. She led Fort Hamilton High School for a decade and held leadership positions at Curtis High School, Prospect Heights High School, Poly Prep Country Day School, Adelphi Academy, and the College of Staten Island. She earned a doctorate in education from Teachers College, Columbia University and advanced degrees in mathematics and educational administration. She authored a 2010 memoir, advocated for mathematics education, and guided A. Fantis School from near closure to renewed stability, setting high standards for student achievement.
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