ABOUT US

LONG ISLAND SCHOLARS is a newly formed  educational nonprofit [501(c)(3)] in Glen Cove, NY, dedicated to leveling the playing field for motivated, under-resourced public school students on Long Island. In our inaugural year (2019-2020) we will accept up to 10 Long Island Scholars by rolling application to receive up to $20,000 in free educational consulting through the end of their first semester in college.

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Dr. Shawn Marie Garrett

Associate Member, Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA)

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Advanced Graduate Certificate in Teaching Writing, Stony Brook University (in process)

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20 years' service on teaching faculties at Yale University (Theater, English); Barnard College, Columbia University (Theater) ; Stony Brook University (Writing and Rhetoric); and in private secondary education.

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D.F.A., M.F.A. with Honors, Dramaturgy and Dramatic Criticism, Yale School of Drama

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B.A. cum laude with Honors in English,

Duke University

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Mother of Samuel, age 14, grade 9, Glen Cove High School

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Register below for Long Island Scholars' launch event: a free College Essay Workshop offered in conjunction with the Yale Day of Service on May 11, 2019 in Glen Cove, NY (11am - 1pm; exact location provided to registrants):