Superintendent of Schools 
Education
About Us
The mission and purpose of the Education Department of the Greater New York Conference is to provide a Christ-centered education, guiding students to academic and life-long success that is centered on building a relationship with God and shaping a character transformed into the image of God.
The Team
Superintendent of Schools 
Administrative Assistant 
Donate
You may donate via one of the options below and indicate The Pursuit of Excellence tuition assistance fund:
- Phone: 516-627-9350
- Mail to Greater New York Conference, 7 Shelter Rock Rd. Manhasset, NY 11030-3222
- Online Giving: Click Here
- The Tithe Envelope in your local church
Scholarship Applications for 2025-26 School Year
Three Way Scholarship applications and guides for the current school year.
Our Schools
Bronx-Manhattan School
The BMSDA School family exists to show children Jesus, nurture their love for Him and others, teach them to think, and empower them to serve.
Visit Website →Brooklyn School
Committed to providing quality education in a Christ-centered environment.
Visit Website →Greater New York Academy
Offering a holistic secondary educational program to prepare students for service to family, community, and God.
Visit Website →Jackson Heights School
Teaching students to love Jesus through high-quality education with opportunities to develop their gifts.
Visit Website →Middletown School
Nurturing hearts, minds, and spirits in a Christ-centered environment where every child thrives.
Visit Website →Oakview School
Striving to develop the whole person: spiritual, intellectual, physical, psychological, and social.
Visit Website →Poughkeepsie School
True education develops the physical, mental, spiritual and social strength of each student.
Visit Website →South Bay Junior Academy
The best education results when Christ is at the center, the Bible is our foundation, and students learn through a whole child approach.
Visit Website →Whispering Pines
A world-class education within a nurturing Christ-centered environment.
Visit Website →Education Ministries
1Upward in Christ
- Establish an active REACH program in our schools.
- Create a database of student performance from MAP tests and state tests; analyze and develop strategies for improvement.
- Create STEAM programs in schools and train faculty.
- Participate in Spelling Bees, Science Fairs, EXPO, Leadership and Mentorship programs.
- Create a group of professionals from various churches to mentor and guide students.
- Establish career days and internship programs.
- Establish Junior Honor Society for K-8; continue National Honor Society for academy.
- Present quarterly Honors certificate awards in all schools.
- Provide professional development courses for all teachers each August.
- Increase Conference-paid teachers to offer better benefits and reduce financial burden.
2Inward in Connection
- Provide Bibles for every student.
- Implement Special Religious Emphasis Time Blocks: Fall Week of Prayer, Spring Week of Prayer, Health Emphasis Week, Spirit of Prophecy Emphasis Week, Evangelism Week, Pastor Appreciation Month.
- Encourage yearly baccalaureate service during the divine worship hour.
- Enhance relationships between school board members and school staff.
3Outward in Commission
- Encourage pastors to be more active in their district school.
- Brainstorm ways for all school-age church members to attend GNYC schools.
- Promote our schools in all GNYC churches.
- Ensure all principals and teachers meet NAD requirements for Minister of Teaching credentials.
- Identify potential donors and pursue fundraising opportunities to increase scholarships.
- Encourage each school to conduct an annual alumni meeting.
4Forward in Completion
- Ensure compliance with NAD, Union, GNYC, and New York State building code and fire-safety requirements.
- Develop fundraising initiatives for Corporation-approved capital improvements.
- Annually review safety plans; implement a Zero Tolerance policy.
- Meet NAD accreditation standards and conduct regular school evaluations.
- Ensure teacher compliance with NAD certification standards.
- Conduct principal and teacher evaluations to maintain quality control.
- Establish an ESL Institute for constituent members.