Michael Pisseri is an education leader and Social Studies teacher based in Fairfield, Connecticut. He has led elementary schools as a principal, presented STEM research at NASA, and is passionate about student leadership, academic excellence, and lifelong learning inside and outside the classroom.
Michael currently serves as a Social Studies and Intervention Teacher with New York City Public Schools and previously worked as an elementary school principal in Connecticut.
In 2024, Michael presented at a national STEM conference at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, reflecting his interest in science, problem-solving, and innovation in education.
Michael has completed two half marathons in Brooklyn and Fairfield, an achievement he connects directly to mindset.
In education, we talk a lot about curriculum, instruction, and outcomes. All of those matter, but one of the most powerful influences on a student’s life is mentorship. Mentorship begins
Today’s students face more pressure than ever. Academic expectations are high. Athletics demand time and energy. Social expectations add another layer. Many students are trying to balance all of this
Every student is born curious. Children ask questions constantly. They want to know how things work and why things happen. That natural curiosity is the foundation of innovation. In education,