Self Portrait
Peggy Aw, Grade 8
After 30 years as a successful New York City teacher and principal, Harvey followed in the footsteps of his colleagues Sy Fliegel and John Falco to become Assistant Superintendent and Director of District 4’s option schools from 1995 to 1999. During this time, he was also Director of Assessment and Supervisor of Plant Operations. It was during this period that he helped found The Young Women's Leadership School. While teaching in the 1960's, Harvey was selected as a National Defense Fellow to focus on urban education, after which he became a guidance counselor and school administrator. For 13 years he headed the East Harlem Block School, which was a community-founded and supported public elementary school.
This background helped prepare him for his current position as Director of CEI-PEA's Charter School Technical Assistance Center. In this role, Harvey helped secure passage of the New York State Charter Law and assisted the first New York State charter schools in their application and opening. He also oversees the CEI-PEA Coalition of Charter Schools, which serves as a forum for New York State charter schools to share information and receive technical assistance. In addition, Harvey serves on the board of a number of charter schools and provides direct operational assistance to schools throughout the region.