Monthly we will be spotlighting a member of the Creative Revolution. This will offer us all a way to get to know each other better, inspire each other, and appreciate the work we are each doing offline.
This month’s member spotlight is on Dr. Michael Hynes (@michaelhynes), Superintendent of School in Port Washington, NY, USA. Additionally, he is a Fulbright Specialist and an associate professor of education and leadership at Long Island University and Stony Brook University. His mission is to spread the message of the importance of a holistic approach to educating children. He received his undergraduate degree in psychology from Bethany College and doctorate in educational administration from Dowling College.
We are so honored that Dr. Hynes is a member of this community, and so grateful for the work he does daily to impact students and educational outcomes. We hope you enjoy reading and are inspired by the answers to his spotlight survey.
Name
Michael Hynes
City of birth
Bay Shore, NY
City of current residence
Sayville, NY
Why did you join TCR?
What’s your favorite part of being a member of TCR?
Dream Creative Revolution podcast guest?
I have a few…Sam Harris, Rich Roll, Diane Ravitch, Lenore Skenazy, Jay Shetty.
What is your current occupation?
What do you love most about your industry?
How do you define success?
Who inspires you?
How do you connect with your creativity?
Favorite quote right now?
When you point your finger at someone, you have three fingers pointing back at you.
If you could choose anyone as a mentor, who would you choose and why?
I would choose Betty Rosa who is our New York State Commissioner of Education. She has served as a teacher, Superintendent of Schools, the Board of New York State Regents President and now Commissioner. She has so much knowledge to share for sure!
What advice would you give to someone who wants to enter your field?
What’s one thing — either industry-related or not — you learned in the last month?
How to raise baby chicks! We now have eight.
What’s something about you (a fun fact) that not many people know?
What’s the last book you read?
What is your favorite hobby?
If you had a different job, what would you choose?
Priest
What’s the next place on your travel bucket list?
What’s one item you can’t live without?
If you are interested in answering these spotlight questions to be featured as revolutionary member, please reach out to me (@scout)