DR. CRISTINA COMPTON
Director of Program Development
cristina.compton@tc.edu
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​SPECIALTIES
Danielson
Guided reading
​Project-based learning

Meet Dr. Cristina Compton

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Dr. Cristina Compton received her doctorate in education from Teachers College, Columbia University in 2016, with a concentration in the teaching of English. She began her career in education as a NYC Teaching Fellow, teaching in a Title 1 school, while completing her Masters in Childhood Education.

At CPET, Cristina serves as the Director of Program Development, overseeing a wide range of school-based projects and the Student Press Initiative, which supports teachers and students in developing projects that culminate in professionally designed, print-based publications.

​When working with schools, she focuses on areas of strength and opportunities for growth, in an effort to develop highly customized and targeted professional development plans. In her on-site work, Cristina supports schools with curriculum design, unit planning, project-based learning, and developing literacy strategies that can bolster student achievement across the disciplines. ​

Work with Cristina


​Public professional development opportunities (listed below) offer an opportunity to connect with Cristina, as well as educators from other schools and organizations. For an opportunity to receive custom coaching from Cristina, please reach out to us at cpet@tc.edu!
Explore this highly effective approach to engaging and supporting readers at all levels.

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Develop instructional planning methods that support rigorous and engaging learning experiences.

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Move forward with your curriculum, without leaving your students behind.

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Design authentic, student-driven projects that make learning stick.

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Inspire your students to generate authentic, compelling pieces of writing by implementing innovative writing strategies in your classroom.
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