Cynthia Turnquest-Jones

Cynthia Turnquest-Jones is currently a student at Long Island University studying for her master's in library science. She is currently a teacher assigned to The Arthur Tappan RobinHood Library. Cynthia known as “TJ” joined the New York City Department of Education learning alongside with students for the past twenty five years. You can find her sitting in the Arthur Tappan School RobinHood library surrounded by books and little readers. Her journey of joining in educational conversations, listening to expressions of dissatisfaction while coming up with ideas to cause an achievable solution is part of her DNA. She is known for pitching several successful unique ideas leading to a positive climate and cultural experience for young educators. Programming and events such as: Bronx Girls Rock, Literacy Night, Parents as Partners, Pep Rallies, Grab & Read, and Traveling Museums. Creating a space where Educational teams sit side by side with parents plus students, guiding them, and communicating with them in a nonjudgmental level, while building a rapport.