Educator and community advocate Collin Thompson announces his candidacy for New York City Council District 5, which includes the Upper East Side and Roosevelt Island. A former teacher, principal, and education policy advisor, Collin will bring pragmatic leadership to a city government that has struggled to deliver for New Yorkers.
As a teacher, dean, and principal in Harlem and the Bronx, Collin worked to strengthen schools, empower students, and expand educational opportunities. He has built a reputation as a pragmatic leader who listens, collaborates, and delivers results — earning the trust of teachers, parents, and students alike.
Educator and community advocate Collin Thompson announces his candidacy for New York City Council District 5, which includes the Upper East Side and Roosevelt Island. A former teacher, principal, and education policy advisor, Collin will bring pragmatic leadership to a city government that has struggled to deliver for New Yorkers.
As a teacher, dean, and principal in Harlem and the Bronx, Collin worked to strengthen schools, empower students, and expand educational opportunities. He has built a reputation as a pragmatic leader who listens, collaborates, and delivers results — earning the trust of teachers, parents, and students alike.