Brian Monahan
Clinical Associate Professor of Education
Brian Monahan, Ph.D.
e-mail: bmonahan@pace.edu
Office phone: 914-773-3257
Education
B.A. State University of New York at Albany
M.S. in Ed. Iona College
M.A. Columbia University
M.S. Pace University
Ph.D. Fordham University
Experience
Brian Monahan joined Pace's School of Education in fall 2009. He teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in education and school administration. Brian has spent many years in education, beginning as a teacher of English at Yonkers High School and continuing through teaching and administrative positions at the middle and high school levels. Prior to coming to Pace, Brian was Superintendent of Schools in the North Rockland Central School District. He has also been involved in numerous community activities and served three terms as Mayor of Dobbs Ferry where he lives.
Selected Publications/Presentations
“An Administrator’s Perspective on Early Literacy for International Students” Presentation at the annual convention of the International Reading Association, Orlando, May 2011.
“The Use of Technology to Improve Reading Skills of Second Language Learners”, Paper presented at the annual convention of the National Hispanic Caucus, Baton Rouge, February 2011
“Using Technology to Improve Reading Skills of Second Language Learners.” Conference of the National Association of Hispanic and Latino Studies. February 2010.
“Governor’s Town Hall Meeting.” November 2008, presentation of question of budget impacts on public education.
Grants/Awards/Community Service
Career Achievement Awards, President George W. Bush, The United State Congress and the New York State Legislature, 2009
Rockland County Executive’s Award for Service to the Children of Rockland, 2009
