Gabelli Center for Teaching & Learning
A Keystone of Institutional Commitment
Iona’s Gabelli Center for Teaching & Learning (GCTL) is envisioned as a catalyst for educational growth in people, pedagogy, and programs—a vibrant hub for institutional innovation, faculty development, and the promotion of student success.
As Iona meets the opportunities inherent in an evolving educational landscape, we continue to evolve with it and incorporate rapidly emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence into the classroom.
Iona’s mission-driven dedication to the transformative powers of teaching and learning continues to remain paramount and is reflected in this exciting initiative. Founded in 2024 through the generosity of Marc Gabelli and the EMG Madonna Foundation, the GCTL advances Iona’s leadership in Catholic education both on campus and off.
The Gabelli Center for Teaching & Learning will be a vibrant hub for institutional innovation, faculty development, and the promotion of student success.
The Teaching and Learning Hub will be a focal point for conversation, shared resources, and technological support.
Throughout the academic year, GCTL will sponsor workshops, seminars and speaker series.
Gabelli Certa Scholars Program
The Gabelli Certa Scholars Program provides Catholic schools in the tri-state area with a pipeline of well-prepared, passionate educators committed to teaching in K-12 Catholic schools.
Open to students with and without prior teaching backgrounds, this 30-credit program provides academically rigorous, spiritually rich experiences for early career professionals exploring a vocation in Catholic education.
Utilizing a cohort-based model, students complete the program within 2-3 years by taking 15 credits each year while working or teaching in an urban Catholic school. As they work towards their master’s degree, students receive free graduate tuition and an immersive experience of teaching and learning through partnerships with Catholic schools in the region. With the Gabelli Center for Teaching & Learning, the program further drives Iona's commitment towards Catholic educational excellence in the New York community.
Our first pair of Certa Scholars have been placed in local high schools:
- Melanie Erikson, Cardinal Spellman
- Gabriella Khan, Salesian High School
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For more information about the Gabelli Certa Scholars Program, please contact Shantell Smith at ssmith@iona.edu.
Faculty Development
As part Iona’s commitment to faculty development, the Gabelli Center for Teaching & Learning is proud to sponsor a number of Presidential Fellowships each year to fund research and innovation on various major topics, with associated grants to additional faculty in support of these pursuits.
Collaborative Inquiry and Thought Leadership
Throughout the academic year, the Center sponsors workshops, seminars, and speaker series drawing on Iona’s internal pool of talent as well as outside resources to advance its mission and promote interdisciplinary cooperation.
The GCTL also hosts conferences that bring together educators, technologists, and business and policy leaders to share Iona’s initiatives and innovations and to facilitate the exchange of ideas and innovations addressing the challenges of teaching and learning in the 21st century.
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