User:Ted Bongiovanni

Ted is currently serving as the Director of Programs for MOUSE, an educational not-for-profit that develops technology and leadership programs for underserved urban youths. From 2001 to January 2006, Ted was the Production Director for Columbia University's Center for New Media Teaching and Learning (CCNMTL). In that capacity, he managed the budgeting, planning and execution of more than 60 educational projects, ranging from e-seminars about “Poverty, Wealth and History in London's East End” to Video Interactions in Teaching and Learning for Early Childhood Mathematics Education--a learning environment that consists of a digital video library and a curriculum , within an online community workspace.

Prior to joining CCNMTL, Ted was in charge of the production team at Fathom.com, where he created an editorial and production workflow that supported the creation of 800 original features from content partners including Columbia University, the New York Public Library, the London School of Economics and other leading educational and cultural institutions.

Before his tenure at Fathom, Ted produced the community section of New York Today, the New York Times' guide to New York City. Ted helped nonprofits to publicize events and programs by teaching them to create online calendars and marketing campaigns. While New York Today was in startup mode, Ted provided desktop and server support to editorial and sales teams.

As a Peace Corps Volunteer in Lithuania from 1995 to 1997, Ted taught English in grades 8 through 12. During his service, Ted was part of a team of educators that wrote "Essential English," a curriculum and student textbook designed to prepare students for the national English exam. He also spearheaded the effort to establish the Rietavas Youth Center, which featured after-school programs and a student-run computer lab.

Ted began his career as a Legislative Assistant to U.S. Representative Sam Coppersmith in Washington, D.C. He earned his B.A. from Susquehanna University and a Master of Public Administration from Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs. After completing his degree, he was a Coro Leadership New York Fellow.