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Lisa Genaro

Early Childhood Educator

I am an early childhood education specialist and educational & behavioral consultant with over 10 years of experience supporting children ages 2–15 in school, home, and community settings. I hold a bachelor's degree in psychology from Saint Francis College and a master's degree in early childhood education. My background in child development, behavior, and education allows me to create individualized plans that help children succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. I specialize in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), executive functioning, the Orton-Gillingham multisensory approach, study skills, behavior support, and private school entrance exam preparation, including the ISEE. Through my private educational consulting practice, I partner with families to provide personalized academic and behavioral support tailored to each child's unique strengths and needs. My goal is to empower children with the skills, confidence, and strategies they need to become successful, independent learners while supporting families every step of the way

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Cover image for Dear Preschool Teachers: They Already Know It’s Raining
Education PK-12
Dear Preschool Teachers: They Already Know It’s Raining
<p class="mb-4">Before there were weather charts, calendar songs, Letter of the Week and teachers asking a group of three-year-old's, “What day comes ...
September 7, 2026Read article
Cover image for The First Day Is Coming. The Money Isn't. Why NYC Preschools Are in Crisis
Education PK-12Advocacy
The First Day Is Coming. The Money Isn't. Why NYC Preschools Are in Crisis
<h3 class="mb-4 mt-6"><em>You Can’t Run Universal Pre-K on an IOU</em></h3><p class="mb-4">The First Day Is Coming. The Money Isn't.</p><p class="mb-4...
August 27, 2026Read article
Cover image for Put Down the Worksheet. Take Students to Broadway
Education PK-12Theatre and the Arts
Put Down the Worksheet. Take Students to Broadway
<p class="mb-4">I have seen <em>Hamilton</em> twice. And yes, I paid to see it twice. I am an avid Broadway goer. I try to see at least two shows a mo...
August 19, 2026Read article
Cover image for More Than a Preschool: Why New York City Cannot Afford to Lose Its CBOs
Education PK-12
More Than a Preschool: Why New York City Cannot Afford to Lose Its CBOs
<p class="mb-4">At the small preschool where I work in Park Slope, the most important thing we build isn't something you will find written in a curric...
August 14, 2026Read article
Cover image for Reading Scores Dropped in NY...But Are Tests Measuring What Really Matters?
Education PK-12
Reading Scores Dropped in NY...But Are Tests Measuring What Really Matters?
<p class="mb-4">This week, New York’s reading scores came out, and they were hard to ignore. Preliminary results show a real decline in ELA performanc...
August 10, 2026Read article
Cover image for The New NYC Preschool Special Education Initiative: A Blueprint for Families
Education PK-12AdvocacyYouth Services
The New NYC Preschool Special Education Initiative: A Blueprint for Families
<p class="mb-4">As an educational consultant working with families across New York City, I hear the anxiety in parents' voices every single day. For y...
August 6, 2026Read article
Cover image for One Curriculum Doesn't Fit Every Child: What NYC's Preschool Shake-Up Means for Teachers
Education PK-12
One Curriculum Doesn't Fit Every Child: What NYC's Preschool Shake-Up Means for Teachers
<h2 class="mb-4 mt-6"><strong>A New Direction for Early Childhood Education</strong></h2><p class="mb-4">The best conversations in education rarely be...
August 3, 2026Read article
Cover image for Before You Roll Your Eyes at Baby Shark, Read This
Education PK-12
Before You Roll Your Eyes at Baby Shark, Read This
<p class="mb-4">Confession: if I hear&nbsp;<em>Baby Shark</em>&nbsp;one more time, there's a good chance I'll start singing it before I even realize i...
July 31, 2026Read article
Cover image for Why the Best Preschool Classrooms Look Like a Disaster
Education PK-12
Why the Best Preschool Classrooms Look Like a Disaster
<p class="mb-4">Paint on the Floor. Glitter in Their Hair. Learning Everywhere.</p><p class="mb-4">Walk into the best preschool classroom, and your fi...
July 27, 2026Read article
Cover image for Universal 2s? I’m All for It…But Has Anyone Met a Two-Year-Old?
Education PK-12
Universal 2s? I’m All for It…But Has Anyone Met a Two-Year-Old?
<p class="mb-4">As someone who has spent more than twenty years in early childhood education, I should probably start by saying this: I love toddlers....
July 24, 2026Read article