About

The Principal of Middle School 322 in New York City, Erica Zigelman has dedicated her professional life to performing as a teacher and educational administrator. Throughout her extensive career with the New York City Department of Education, Zigelman has acquired experience in many areas, including administrative duties, community outreach, student assessments, and event planning. Responsible for interacting with numerous parties, she obtained tenure within the New York City Public School System, and holds permanent certification as a New York State School District Administrator, as well as in Performing Arts Dance: Classical Ballet and Orchestral Music. In 2012, Erica Zigelman was invited as one of 17 principals to attend the Wallace Foundation's prestigious Exemplary Principals Meeting.

Committed to enhancing her skills, Erica Zigelman has participated in numerous programs. As an undergraduate, Zigelman attended New York University and garnered a Bachelor of Science in Music Education before completing her Master of Arts in Interrelated Arts in Education from the same institution. The recipient of a Professional Diploma in School District Administration from Iona College, she also participated in the New York City Leadership Academy for Aspiring Principals, the Accelerated Literacy Learning Summer Institute for Principals, and various United Federation of Teachers endeavors.

At Middle School 322 as Principal since 2005, Erica Zigelman has initiated numerous programs to benefit students, parents, and teachers. Examples include a school-wide uniform policy, an after-school program, a literacy group, and a Saturday academy. Overseeing the curriculum, Zigelman developed state-approved Regents classes in science and math. Moreover, she earned the institution the titles of School in Good Standing by the State Education Department, First Amendment School by the First Amendment Center, and a Region 10 Model School for Science.