The Lighthouse

Democracy means not only that the representatives are freely elected, but also that the rule of law is applied equally to everyone.

Torn

I make change.
I give wisdom.
I’m one person valued as two.

Ermis Pantelatos

An Interview with Ermis Pantelatos

Professor Aránzazu Borrachero talks with Ermis Pantelatos, president of the International Student Club at Queensborough Community College.

Ermis, informed by his experience as a lieutenant in the Greek army, speaks broadly and deeply about the crisis in Greece, the future of Europe, his view of social justice, and his hopes for America, especially American students.

Class Matters

It was the mid-eighties. The Department of Education was frantically hiring bilingual teachers in response to the increasing number of Spanish speaking students enrolling in the public schools of New York City. I was one of those new hires.