Mission of the New York City Board of Education

Emerald Society

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*To preserve Irish Culture and Promote Contributions by Irish people to the United States of America and World Wide.

 

* Recognize the accomplishments of Irish Americans in Education including those who promote the history and understanding of Irish contributions and Irish diaspora worldwide.

 

* Encourage the teaching of the NYS Education Department Curriculum on the Great Irish Famine in all NYC Schools

 

* Celebrate Irish Diaspora

 

* Connect our membership with one another and with those of Irish descent or those who have a tangible connection or interest in Ireland and wish to establish a connection

 

* Provide an effective voice for our membership to their elected officials 

 

* Facilitate a network for our members

 

* Celebrate our accomplishments

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History of the New York City Board of Education

Emerald Society

 

The Emerald Society of the New York City Board of Education was founded September 1, 1969 by Dr. Philip A. Bolger, Educator and Statistician, Institutional Review Board of the NYC Board of Education, John Carroll, Custodial Engineer, NYC Board of Education and Dennis Mitchell, Custodial Engineer, NYC Board of Education.

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NYC DOE Emerald Society Past Presidents 

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John Reehill

Eileen Pryor

Mike Burke

Jackie Keane

Terry Egan

Bill Woods

Brian Bradley, Ed.D

Jeanne Bradley, Ed.D.

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