Educational Workshops
The CW Higher Education Team offers a series of interactive and educational workshops for your students delivered right in your classroom.
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914.831.0336 • CHees@cw.edu
Christine Hees is the Coordinator of High School Partnerships at The College of Westchester. With more than three decades of experience as an educator, she works closely with high schools, counselors, educators, and community partners to help students explore college opportunities and build successful pathways to higher education.
Before joining The College of Westchester, Christine dedicated 34 years to the Yonkers Public School District, where she taught Social Studies and inspired generations of students. Her extensive experience in secondary education gives her a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities students face as they prepare for college and their future careers.
Christine earned a Bachelor of Science in Social Science and Secondary Education from Pace University and a Master of Science in School Administration and Supervision from The College of New Rochelle.
Outside of her professional role, Christine is a proud mother of two daughters. She is a passionate parent advocate for families of individuals on the autism spectrum, helping navigate the transition from public school to OPWDD services as students age out of the school system. She is also an avid runner who enjoys staying active and embracing new challenges.
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914.831.0397 • cblack@cw.edu
Cody facilitated many college and career readiness presentations during her time working as Program Director of a Middle School Afterschool Program and a high school Summer Youth Employment Program. After meeting her for the first time, you will see that she is 100% authentic when speaking with young people. Because of her compassionate approach and enthusiasm in assisting students with various subjects, her workshops are consistently valued by the high school teachers she supports.
Cody graduated from Mercy College in the Bronx with a BS in Community Health. A cool fact about Cody is that she is also a children’s party entertainer (aka. clown) who knows how to paint faces and make balloon animals!
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914-306-9082 • CRodriguez@cw.edu
Chrismary Rodriguez serves as the Assistant Director of High School Admissions at The College of Westchester. In this role, she leads high school recruitment efforts, strengthens school and community partnerships, and helps prospective students and their families navigate the college enrollment process.
Chrismary brings more than eight years of experience in higher education, with a background spanning admissions, financial aid, career development, student recruitment, and enrollment. As an entrepreneur, she also brings a creative, strategic, and relationship-driven approach to leadership, outreach, and student engagement.
As a first-generation college graduate, Chrismary understands the transformative power of education and access to opportunity. She is passionate about helping students recognize their potential, confidently pursue their goals, and feel supported as they take the next step toward their future.
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914.601.3772 • tmarrero@cw.edu
Taina brings a people-focused approach to her role as an Admissions Counselor at The College of Westchester. Throughout her career in banking, nonprofit work, and wellness, she has enjoyed building relationships, understanding individual needs, and helping others reach their goals. Her experience in banking gave her the opportunity to help clients navigate important financial decisions, while her nonprofit and wellness work allowed her to support individuals and contribute to the community.
Today, Taina is passionate about helping high school students take the next step toward their future. She especially enjoys working with high school seniors, getting to know their interests and goals, and helping them navigate the college decision-making process. She believes that choosing a college is a personal and exciting journey, and enjoys making students and their families feel welcomed, informed, and supported along the way.
Taina graduated from Ithaca College with a BS in Business Administration, with a concentration in Marketing. Outside of work, she is an avid Yankees fan and enjoys playing pickleball.
NEW! Resume Writing in the 21st Century
Today’s hiring process has evolved way beyond emailing resumes to human resources offices. Students will learn to break down the sections of the resume and find out how to develop their very own! In addition, applicant tracking systems (ATS) information is shared, how companies use them to help streamline their recruitment processes and what that means when writing a resume. And so much more!
Finding Your Passion
Self-assessment can seem like an overwhelming task to some. Students will have the opportunity to begin to understanding their personality traits and if they follow their passion, how that plays into leading a more meaningful and satisfying life. Points of discussion will include the Holland Hexagon and Myers Briggs tests.
WOW Factor: Developing Your Personal Brand
What is YOUR personal brand saying about you? Students will explore what a personal brand is, and how their experience, organizational skills, communication skills, dependability, ability to be a team player, and personal appearance all build personal brand. Students will also discover types of verbal and non-verbal communication and how just body position and facial expressions can dictate how a message is received. Regardless of who you are, and what you are looking to do, you will have the skills and knowledge to be successful in any environment.
High School to College Transition
What are the major differences between high school and college? Students will learn the biggest changes that they will encounter as they transition from high school and college. Students will explore essential and fundamentally important time management techniques and why degree/major matters when looking for a career path. Students will also discover what the differences between a college match vs. a college fit are, and how you can find which college fits you and your needs best.
Smart Money Moves in College – Personal Finance & Credit
Popular with High School Educators, this presentation covers the critical aspects of personal finance, including students making an investment in themselves, as they become college students. The importance of saving and investing for their future, handling credit/debit cards, and understanding the components of their credit score are also covered.
Powerful Public Speaking & Presentation Skills
This seminar is designed to help students overcome their fear of speaking in public and take them to the next level of their presentation skills. Students will learn specific tools for improving their public speaking and presentation skills and will be given techniques to create effective PowerPoint slides. Proper positioning on-camera in the online environment will also be reviewed.
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Program specific presentations are available in the areas of Business, Allied Health, Information Technology, and Digital Media & Marketing. Call 914.831.0207.
CW Federal School (FAFSA) Code: 005208
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) is the main form that a student is required to complete to be considered for student assistance from any of the Federal Title IV, HEA programs.