Vincent Brancato

Vincent Brancato, Ph.D., has a diverse work experience spanning over many years. Vincent started their career as a Peer Tutor/Mentor, Resident Assistant, and Financial Aid Assistant at Five Towns College in 2004. In 2007, they worked as a Presenter-Intern at Walt Disney World. Vincent then joined the NYC Department of Education as a Music Teacher, where they also served as an Advisor for English, Math, Science, and Social Studies Test Prep, as well as for Concert Band and Keyboard Lab.

Following that, Vincent was a K-3 Music Teacher at Pope John Paul II Family Academy from 2009 to 2011, and then became a K-12 Music Teacher at Hyde Leadership Charter School from 2011 to 2012. In 2012, they joined Chongqing Bachuan International School as a Vice Principal, Founding GAC™ Director of Studies, and Founding Music Program Chair. Their responsibilities included overseeing various aspects of the school such as teaching standards, programs, resources, recruiting, and school life.

Vincent then worked as a Teacher at Arizona State University from 2015 to 2017, where they also served as a Student Teacher Supervisor and Graduate Teaching Assistant. Vincent then taught as a Teacher at Peoria Unified School District from 2016 to 2017, and at East Ramapo Central School District from 2017 to 2018.

Currently, Vincent serves as the Director of Information & Technology at the Newburgh Enlarged City School District, a position they have held since November 2021. Prior to this role, they were an Assistant Principal at the same district from 2018 to 2021.

Overall, Vincent Brancato, Ph.D., has a broad range of experience in education, including teaching, leadership, program management, and technology.

Vincent Brancato, Ph.D. has an extensive education history that includes multiple degrees and certificates. Vincent obtained their Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Music Learning and Teaching from Arizona State University in 2022. Prior to that, they earned a Master of Science (MS) degree in School Building Leadership from Mercy University in 2015, as well as a Graduate Advanced TESOL Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages from the same institution in the same year.

In 2011, Vincent Brancato completed a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Education from Queens College, and in 2008, they graduated with a Bachelor of Music (B.M.) degree in Music Teacher Education from Five Towns College. Additionally, they have a Graduate Certificate in Institutional Research Policy & Analysis from Arizona State University, an Orff-Schulwerk Certificate Level I from Hofstra University, and a Graduate Certificate in School District Leadership from the State University of New York at Plattsburgh.

Vincent Brancato also holds various professional certifications acquired through the New York State Education Department. These certifications include Music Teacher K-12 Professional, School Building Leader Professional, and School District Leader Professional. The specific dates of when these certifications were obtained are not provided.