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Nilda Soto Ruiz, Ph.D.

Professor of Education
Director of Graduate Programs in School Administration and Supervision

 
Dr. Nilda Soto Ruiz has more than 30 years of experience as a teacher and administrator with the New York City Public School System. Dr. Soto Ruiz's accomplishments have distinguished her as a leading practitioner and advocate in the field of education. She is a product of the New York City public schools.

Dr. Soto Ruiz earned a baccalaureate degree from The City College of New York. She received her Masters and Doctoral Degrees from New York University.

Dr. Soto Ruiz has served students in New York City at all grade levels. She has also assumed administrative positions at the district level and at Central Board of Education. Among the numerous positions she has held are: Director of Bilingual Education, Chief Executive for Instruction and Superintendent for the Office of Monitoring and School Improvement.

Dr. Soto Ruiz has shared her expertise by educating future teachers and administrators as an adjunct professor at Hunter College, the College of New Rochelle, and New York University. She was appointed by Governor Pataki to serve as a member of the Board of Trustees of the City University of New York. She has served as Chair of the Board's Committee on Academic Policy, Program and Research and Vice Chair of the Committee on Fiscal Affairs. She has also worked on public school and university collaborative programs during her tenure as trustee.
Dr. Ruiz has a strong commitment to preparing school leaders for the future.