Rachel Schnur, Ed.D

Phone: 845-357-1515 Ext. 102
Email: rschnur@ashar.org
Department/Classes Taught: General Studies Principal, English Language Arts


Bio:  Rachel Schnur has been in the field of education for 35 years. She has taught almost every grade, from kindergarten through college. She began her teaching experience at ASHAR, as an assistant teacher, many years ago. She taught language arts at Hunter Elementary School for Gifted Students, and was a curriculum writer for Carnegie Hall's Education Department. Previous to last year when she came on board again at ASHAR, Dr. Schnur was an employee of the New York City Board of Education, where she worked as a coordinator, then was promoted to assistant principal and then to principal. 

Dr. Schnur graduated from Washington University in St. Louis, Mo. with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and English, and completed her Master of Education degree in counseling from the University of Missouri. In 1998 she received her Doctor of Education degree from Columbia University's Teachers College in NYC. Dr. Schnur was awarded a merit scholarship to attend Teachers College, and was listed in Who's Who in American Education. She is a published writer. She won the MENSA award for Excellence in Research, and the National Association for Gifted Children Research Paper of the Year 2000, for one of the journal articles that she co-authored. Dr. Schnur's chapter on gifted readers and writers has been included in the recently published International Handbook on Giftedness.Dr. Schnur holds certifications in gifted education, elementary education, special education, and school administration and supervision.

Dr. Schnur loves to read, write, draw, and play the piano. She is a lifelong learner, and hopes to instill her passion for learning in ASHAR's students.
   

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