The New York Nine's belief that "professional level attitudes produce professional level people" begins in the classroom. The goal of the New York Nine is to turn our student athletes into productive family men, motivated employees and first-rate citizens, with a solid educational base. The Nine stands behind core academic eligibility, and the importance of graduating with grades which make one eligible for scholarship opportunities at the next level- academic, athletic or both.
With this in mind, the New York Nine is proud to house our own Academic
Advisory Committee. The "committee" is comprised of members with deep
roots in the specific fields of education, social work and psychology- covering
all social classes and backgrounds that
our organization so gladly welcomes. Our
"in-house" educators and advisors are constantly working to develop and impliment systems which help our student athletes achieve academic success. Many
of our committee members have backgrounds in various sports, and feel that their
current success comes from the discipline learned through athletics. The New York Nine gladly offers academic assistance, supplies and personnel to help our athletes achieve their potential in the classroom.
(To help our young men achieve their full academic and athletic potential, click on the sponsor the Nine link, located on the "Today's Lineup" menu).
Below is our Academic Advisory Committee, with individual bio's and qualifications.
DIRECTOR - Danielle Maringo - MS English (Queens College, CUNY, 1999), MA English/Legal Studies (SUNY Buffalo, 1994), P.D. Administration (Queens College, CUNY, 2001). Currently the Principal of IS 30 in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. Served as Dean of Students at IS 25, Queens, from 1999-2000. Assistant principal, IS 25, Queens, from 2001-2006. For Region 7 (Brooklyn, Staten Island)- In charge of Academic Intervention for ALL middle and high schools (Region 7). Program focus included making sure students have enough credits to graduate high schools, and trained teachers to meet children's academic needs.
Committee
Nick Caviris, - MS History/Education (Queens College, CUNY, 2005), BA History/Education (St. John's University, 2002). Currently a teacher of history at IS 25, Queens. Wrestled at Bronx High School of Science, where he placed second citywide in the 159LB weight class, in 1998.
Ace Cuchapin - MS Arts/Education (NYU, 2003). BS English/Education (NYU, 2000). Currently a teacher of English/Language Arts at IS 25, Queens. Was a member of NYU's varsity swim team from 1996-1998 and 1999-2000.
Elisha Paul - MSW Social Work (CUNY Hunter, 2005), BA Psychology (SUNY New Paltz, 2001), LMSW (2006). Licensed NYS Social Worker with certification to work in public schools (grades K-12). Extensive background in mentoring programs with foster care/adopted clients and special needs children. Currently the Assistant Coordinator of the mentoring program at New Alternatives for Children (NAC) located in New York City, NY.
Michael Turo - MA Recreation (Lehman College, 1988), BA Physical Education (Lehman College, 1978). Present Athletic Director and supervisor of Health and Physical Education at James Monroe Campus HS, Bronx. Responsible for player eligibility, athletic department budgeting, supervisor of all Monroe HS coaches. Former PSAL Soccer Commissioner, where he was in charge of 105 city schools, organizing game officials, scheduling and verified player eligibility. 2001 winner of Frank McGuire award, recognizing TOP 5 high school coaches in the United States. 2003 winner of Steve Lembo award, presented by major league scouts for hard work and dedication to the game of baseball. Six time NYC Baseball Coach of the Year, and 5-Time PSAL city Champions (1993,2000,2002,2004,2006). Played baseball at Fordham University on full baseball scholarship.