Professional Development Opportunities at GatewayGateway National Recreation Area offers a number of professional development opportunities for educators throughout the year. Teacher workshops are also required prior to some onsite class programs. For general information about upcoming offerings and program requirements, call 718-354-4530 or look under Plan a Field Trip.

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Nena Shaheed

Gateway Welcomes 2010 Teacher-Ranger-Teacher Nena Shaheed

Teacher-Ranger-Teacher Nena Shaheed joins the Gateway team at the Jamiaca Bay Wildlife Refuge this summer. Take a closer look at her adventures by viewing her journal entries and photo album. She was selected through the Teacher-Ranger-Teacher program, and will wear her NPS uniform to school during National Park Week in April.

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Renay Moran-Kurklen

Gateway's First Teacher-Ranger-Teacher!

Follow the journey of Teacher-Ranger-Teacher Renay Moran-Kurklen as she spends her summer working at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. Renay was hired through the Teacher-Ranger-Teacher Program, which offers teachers a chance to work at select National Parks for eight weeks during the summer. During National Park Week in April, teachers wear their uniform to class and share their experiences with students. You can read her journal or watch her on our series of video podcasts!