DOE First Deputy Chancellor Junta introduces team and AI engagement context
Danielle Junta introduces herself as First Deputy Chancellor, describes her oversight of superintendents and key offices, and notes she is joined by colleagues from data privacy, DIIT, early childhood, and inclusive learning. She describes regular community conversations about AI and screen time.
Thank you.
Thank you, Chair Dinowitz, Chair De La Rosa, and members of the Committees of Education and Technology.
Good morning to our council members.
My name is Danielle Junta.
I am the first deputy chancellor of New York City Public Schools, serving under the chancellor of Kamar Samuels.
Prior to this role, I was a teacher, network leader, superintendent, and most recently, chief of school leadership development.
But my favorite role in New York City Public Schools was as a student.
I am a graduate of New York City Public Schools.
I now oversee superintendents and key offices, including academics and instruction, district planning, enrollment, new school development and design, policy and evaluation, and student pathways.
I'm also joined today by supervising superintendents, Dr.
Alan Chang and Dr.
Maribel Huller, who work directly with our superintendents and their school communities across the city.
And because AI spans multiple divisions and areas of expertise, I am also joined by colleagues from data privacy, the Division of Instructional and Information Technology, early childhood education, and the Division of Inclusive and Accessible Learning.