About the Author

Robert Schreier was the Principal of Middle School 118 in the Bronx's southernmost section of Community School District Ten. Under his leadership, Middle School 118 stood at the center of this community and ranked in the top 10% of all middle schools in the City of New York. With his leadership, the staff was allowed to create alternative programs, which became mini-schools in their own right and extended the concept of family within a relatively sizeable educational institution (Enrollment: 1350 students, Special Education Enrollment: 150 students in 12 classes “5 classes are Inclusion”, seven mini-schools and a Bilingual Program).

 The results of this approach can be seen in improved reading and math scores. Many Middle school students were admitted to New York’s finest high schools, including Stuyvesant High School, The Bronx High School of Science, Brooklyn Technical High School, and Fiorella LaGuardia High School for Music and Art, as well as private schools and parochial schools.

PACE Academy for Creative Expression – Talent & Gifted Program (450 students)

·   The PACE Academy offered an enriched, challenging, and accelerated three-year course of study for college-bound students. 100% of PACE graduates have been accepted to specialized public high schools and programs.

·   Accelerated math and science curricula lead to Regents exams in Course I Math and Earth Science.

·   A literacy-based technology program spanned the entire three-year curriculum.

·   Activities included band, chorus, drama, ceramics, fine arts, chess, constitutional law, sports, environmental science program,

·   Middle School 118 partnered with Yale University (Mt. Forest), the Summerbridge Program at Riverdale Country School, Summer on the Hill, the Fieldston Enrichment Program, and the Math and Science Institute at the Bronx High School of Science.

·   More than 40% of the students received over $800,000 worth of scholarships to private and parochial schools. 

Recognition received as Principal for creating a Blue-Ribbon Middle School:

·       Chancellor of NYC – Board of Education Honor Roll for five years.

·       Mayor of NYC – Cool School Award for Academic Excellence.

·       Borough President Ferrer and NYC Board of Education representative Mrs. Sandra Lerner – Outstanding School in District 10.

·       Ms. Randy Weingarten – UFT President – A Model Learning Environment for Children in New York City.

·       Police Commissioner Kerik - Safe School award.

·       Grants Received From - Constitutional Works, Chess in the Schools, Classroom Inc., Christordora Foundation, and Fordham University.

·       Clara Hemphill - Highlighted MS 118 in “NYC Best Public Middle Schools” 1998 - 2002.

·       “Advocates For Children” – Robert Schreier co-hosted a cable documentary on “Inclusion Education” with “Advocates for Children.”