Greg Gerkens works as a special education and science teacher in Wyandanch, New York. He has additional experience as an assistant principal at Eastern Suffolk High School in Centereach. In his free time, Greg Gerkens enjoys following a number of New York sports teams, including the New York Islanders. The New York Islanders joined the National Hockey League (NHL) as an expansion team ahead of … Continue reading The New York Islanders’ Dynasty
A graduate of Long Island University with a master of science in literacy education, Greg Gerkens has more than 10 years of experience in the field of education. Complementing his work in education, Greg Gerkens contributes to charitable organizations such as Autism Speaks. Dedicated to advancing research on autism spectrum disorder and providing solutions that improve the lives of those on the spectrum, Autism … Continue reading Autism Speaks Awards $105,000 to Improve Employment Access
Greg Gerkens is a special education administrator who has directed programs that assist youth in overcoming serious behavior management hurdles. Community-focused, Greg Gerkens supports charitable organizations such as Special Olympics and Autism Speaks. The latter nonprofit recently announced it would no longer include “seeking a cure” for the disorder as part of its mission statement. This change of emphasis reflects a realization within the scientific … Continue reading Autism Speaks Looks Beyond “Finding a Cure” to Emphasizing Acceptance
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