Yolanda Carrion

Yolanda Carrion brings 42 years of experience as an educator. Started as an ESL teacher and Supervisor of English in Puerto Rico. Upon returning to the Bronx, taught grades K-6. Founded and directed the first free-standing ESL school in the Bronx. This K-8 experience led to promotion as principal of elementary and middle schools in the Bronx. After 10 years as principal, became Community Superintendent for District 7 in the Bronx.

She has also been named Executive Superintendent of the Office of Family and Community Engagement (FACE), under the leadership of Chancellor Carmen Farina.