Bronx Borough Office Leadership

Dr. Erika Tobia began her career in the Bronx over 30 years ago, having been afforded a variety of roles as teacher, assistant principal, principal, and most recently superintendent of district 8. She believes that educational leadership requires a strategic vision, which incorporates the use of data, research, daily action, and relationship building; and her beliefs have defined her time as superintendent. Dr. Tobia looks forward to continue the work of our current Chancellor Meisha Porter, and her priority remains to ensure that we provide our children an excellent and equitable education. She wants us all to #BelieveintheBronx and has already began promoting many events for our students and families for National Minority Health Month!

Nancy serves as the Executive Director of the Bronx Borough Office. Previously she served as the Deputy Cluster Leader of Cluster 6 for five years. Prior to that, she was the Director of School Improvement, Assessment & Accountability for the Leadership Support Organization and Region 2. In addition, she served as the Director of Funded Programs in Community School District 11. A lifelong resident of the Bronx, Nancy began her career as a teacher at PS 96 in District 11.

Raymond serves as the Director of Student Support Services. Raymond began working with the DOE in 1980 in the Office of Pedagogic Compensation and transitioned to the instructional side in 1990 as a teacher of Social Studies. He has held a number of administrative and supervisory roles including, Director of Student Services in the Children First Network, Senior Youth Development Manager, Principal, Assistant Principal of Guidance, and Coordinator of Student Affairs.

Anthony serves as the Director for Student Services of the Bronx Field Support Center. Anthony began in District 12 and has spent his entire career in The Bronx working with students at every grade level from Pre-K through 12. He has served as an Elementary School Teacher, Middle School Dean, Secondary School Assistant Principal, and CFN Director of Safety and Youth Development.

Cristina serves as the Director of Operations at the Bronx Field Support Center. Previously she served as a Network Leader for five years, supporting 25 schools, grades 6-12, with expertise to assist with instructional needs and operational priorities. Cristina Jimenez started her work with the DOE in Brooklyn working with schools in Region 8 and eventually moved on to become Director of Operations in the Children First Network where she worked closely supporting schools so that they can increase student achievement.

Kris began his career in education as a custodian, teacher’s aide and then a Social Studies middle school teacher in the Bronx. Kris served as a Social Studies and English Department Chairperson at a Special Act school and was a Middle School Associate Principal in a New York suburban setting. Recently Kris has partnered with the Carnegie Foundation and is currently a Doctoral candidate in the Fordham University Education, Leadership and Policy program. The focus of his research is on using improvement science to create equitable structures within our school system.

Stephanie joins the Bronx Borough Office after working for five years in Student Disability Services at Columbia University and Lehman College. Stephanie was born and raised in the Bronx, and attended New York City public schools her whole life. Her passion for education reform led her to pursue a M.A. degree in Education Policy from Teachers College, Columbia University. Stephanie is thrilled to be working at the Bronx Borough Office where she will be able to support the NYC DOE’s vision of building better schools and achieving success for all students.