STATEMENT FROM BOROUGH PRESIDENT DIAZ -
“Dr. Betty Rosa is a longtime ally, close advisor and a dear friend, and I am proud that she has been chosen by her colleagues on the New York State Board of Regents to serve as our chancellor.
“I have worked closely with Dr. Rosa throughout my career as an elected official, first in the New York State Assembly and now as Bronx Borough President. Dr. Rosa is a fighter for our children, and during her years of service as a member of the New York State Board of Regents she has demonstrated her passion on education through her advocacy on a myriad of issues. She is fiercely independent, and has never shied away from criticizing the powers-that-be when she feels they have erred.
“Through her decades of experience as a teacher, superintendent and as a member of the Board of Regents, Dr. Rosa has demonstrated that she has been the right choice for the children of The Bronx and now for all of New York State.
“Dr. Betty Rosa is the very definition of a trailblazer—the first Latina to serve in this position, and the first Bronxite, as well—and I am proud and excited that my good friend has been selected as the Chancellor of the New York State Board of Regents. I look forward to continuing to work with her towards greater education outcomes for children not only in The Bronx, but across this city and this state,” Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.
Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz applauded the New York State Board of Regents for its election of Dr. Betty Rosa, an eight year veteran of the board, to be Chancellor.
“The election of Dr. Betty Rosa as Chancellor of the New York State Board of Regents is a huge victory for our schools and more importantly - the children who attend them. Dr. Rosa’s qualifications to serve as chancellor are unmatched,” said Assemblyman Dinowitz. “I was privileged to have nominated Dr. Rosa when she was first elected to the Board of Regents representing the Bronx back in 2008, and she has served in that position with distinction for nearly eight years. During her tenure as Superintendent of Community School District 8 in the Bronx she oversaw over 25,000 students in 30 schools, and founded M.S. 101, the Maritime Academy for Science and Technology, which would eventually become one of the top ranked middle schools in the City of New York. Her founding of the Office of Conflict Resolution in the Division of Special Education, in addition to the work she’s done for multilingual and special education students further exemplify her commitment to all students – especially those who need the most help. I can personally attest that Dr. Rosa has been an independent voice and a relentless advocate for school children on every issue that has come before her and I look forward to working with her in the coming years.”
Assemblyman Marcos Crespo, chairman of the Assembly Puerto Rican/Hispanic Task Force Said -
“Last week a joint Session of the New York State Legislature voted to confirm three new members to the New York State Board of Regents and today, the Board has chosen a new Chancellor of the Board in the selection of Dr. Betty Rosa. There is great optimism that long-sought reforms to improve our children's academic attainment will be reached,"
Statement from State Senator Gustavo Rivera
"Throughout her distinguished career, Dr. Betty Rosa has demonstrated a deep commitment to improving the quality of education for the Bronx and all of New York State, while being a tireless advocate for our most vulnerable students. I am very proud that a fellow Bronxite has been appointed to be the first Latina to serve as the Chancellor of the Board of Regents and I look forward to working with her to ensure all the children in our State receive the education they need and deserve."
