Our School's Leadership
White ha formado parte de la junta ejecutiva de la Asociación de Consejería Escolar del Estado de Nueva York como Gobernador Regional desde 2018 y también fundó el Grupo de Consejeros de Color Infinity del estado en 2019. En 2019, White también fue reconocido por NYSSCA por el Programa, Práctica o Premio al proyecto. White se presenta habitualmente en la conferencia anual de consejería escolar del estado e incluso también se ha presentado en conferencias nacionales. White presentó en la Conferencia Nacional de Liderazgo en Consejería Escolar en San Diego, CA, en 2020 y 2022, y en la Asociación Nacional de Consejeros Escolares de Estados Unidos en 2023.
El Sr. White obtuvo su certificación a nivel de edificio y de distrito de SUNY Plattsburgh. White obtuvo previamente su maestría y su Certificado de Estudios Avanzados en Consejería Escolar de The Sage Colleges. Completó sus estudios universitarios en la Universidad Luterana de California, donde participó en fútbol interuniversitario y fue miembro del equipo campeón de la Conferencia Atlética Intercolegial del Sur de California (SCIAC) en 2007.
Al Sr. White le apasiona la educación y trabajar con todos los estudiantes, al mismo tiempo que tiene un gran interés en trabajar con estudiantes con discapacidades, estudiantes económicamente desfavorecidos y estudiantes de color. Su filosofía como líder es “liderar con empatía centrándose en la equidad”. Está entusiasmado por unirse a la comunidad de Green Tech.
El Sr. White creció en Saratoga Springs y actualmente reside en Troy. Tiene un hijo de seis años, Nathaniel. Fuera de la escuela, le gusta jugar en una liga de kickball para adultos, viajar, probar nuevos restaurantes y pasar tiempo con su hijo.
Jaymes White
Principio y director ejecutivo
Jaymes White se une a la familia Green Tech después de trabajar como subdirector en la escuela secundaria Tamarac durante los últimos tres años. Mientras estuvo en Tamarac, White jugó un papel decisivo al abogar por la incorporación de un consejero escolar en la escuela primaria y liderar los esfuerzos de diversidad, equidad e inclusión del distrito. Antes de convertirse en subdirectora en 2020, White pasó seis años como consejera escolar en los niveles de escuela intermedia y secundaria en diversas funciones y responsabilidades. Durante el tiempo que White estuvo en la escuela secundaria Saratoga Springs, White creó el programa "Asesoramiento académico" que fue diseñado para ayudar a los estudiantes en riesgo. Debido a su éxito, la inscripción al programa aumentó un 70% del año uno al segundo.
Dr. Andrea Lowe
Director asociado
Dr. Andrea Lowe joined the Green Tech family five years ago as the Director of Academics before moving into her current role as Principal of the High School. Prior to her time at Green Tech, Dr. Lowe served as an elementary principal in the Capitol Region. Originally from Memphis, Tennessee, she held various positions there, including Assistant Principal, Dean of Students, Title I Facilitator, English as a Second Language Teacher, Elementary Teacher, and Special Education Teacher. She also spent two years in ShenZhen, China, as an English as a Foreign Language Teacher. In Memphis, Dr. Lowe was nominated as New Teacher of the Year and was actively involved in the Shelby County School teacher’s union. For the past ten years, she has also been an adjunct professor at Belhaven University.
Dr. Lowe holds several degrees, including a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from The University of Memphis, which led to her school administrator’s certification. She earned two master’s degrees—one in Curriculum and Instruction from Cumberland University and another in English as a Second Language from The University of Memphis, leading to a teaching certification in ESL. Her undergraduate degree in Elementary Education is also from The University of Memphis.
Dr. Lowe is passionate about education and strives to instill this love in the students of Green Tech. Working at an all-boys urban middle and high school is incredibly fulfilling for her, as it allows her to play a pivotal role in shaping the lives of young men in an environment tailored to their unique needs. The vibrant energy and camaraderie among GTH students create a dynamic and engaging atmosphere where holistic education addressing both academic and personal growth is prioritized. Being part of a community dedicated to nurturing resilience, leadership, and a strong sense of responsibility is deeply rewarding. Dr. Lowe is continually inspired by the opportunity to witness and contribute to the transformative journeys of students, guiding them to become confident, compassionate, and well-rounded individuals prepared to face future challenges.
Outside of school, Dr. Lowe, who grew up as an only child in Memphis, TN, enjoys spending time with her fur-baby, Archie. She is actively involved in her community, volunteering at the Albany Mission, the Hudson Humane Society, and serving on the Board of the Capital Region Habitat for Humanity.
Dr. Kimberly Davis
Director de escuela secundaria
Dr. Davis has worked in education for the past seventeen years, with the most recent five being spent specifically in educational leadership positions. Prior to coming to Green Tech she had many educational experiences, including: being both a middle school and high school classroom teacher, a college level teacher mentor, and an instructional coach in school districts within Tennessee, Arkansas, and New York.
As for Dr. Davis’s personal education, it includes a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology, a Master of Arts Degree in Secondary Education, and a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership with an Emphasis in Organizational Development. By pursuing lifelong learning, she intends to set an example to students and teachers alike to never stop learning and striving for continuous self-improvement.
At her heart Dr. Davis still considers herself a teacher with a passion for education. Throughout her career she has worked with disadvantaged and underserved scholars and has received recognition for her ability to improve students’ academic achievement. She fuels her passion with her effectiveness in increasing student academic achievement through her expertise in effective planning, implementation of best practices, and identification of teachers’ professional needs and students’ academic needs. She specializes in identifying gaps in instructional preparation, instructional delivery, and student learning, and then formulating a plan that addresses those gaps. She also has extensive expertise in teacher preparation and new teacher training to ensure that teachers have a solid foundation to effectively serve their students.
Dr. Davis considers leading the many talented teachers and students at Green Tech Middle a privilege. She has high expectations for Green Tech Middle students, because she wants to see them excel and become productive human beings, who have ample opportunity to become whatever they want to be when they grow up. Her goal is to continue to provide a supportive and safe climate and culture that is conducive to teaching and learning; so that each individual student and teacher can grow to their maximum potential.
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