Dr. Steve Yavner is a former Assistant Professor of Journalism at Central Connecticut State University, where he created and ran the Sports Journalism concentration. He was a sports anchor and reporter for 10 years in Florida and at CNN Sports in Atlanta. He spent an additional 15 years as a news anchor, reporter, producer, and manager in Florida, Boston, and Philadelphia, including running the CBS4 newsroom in Miami for eight years. He taught previously at the University of Miami and Fairfield University. Steve earned his Ph.D. from New York University. Steve and his wife live in Darien, and went through the college process with their four children.
Classes
ACT
April 5th Test Date
ACT April 2025 Course
Course Description
The ACT Course is eight sessions and provides a complete overview of the content, skills, and strategies required for success on the paper-based ACT. The course includes two practice tests and optional extra help sessions.
Schedule:
1. Wednesday, 2/26: 6:00pm - 9:00pm (in-person)
2. Sunday, 3/2: 9:00am - 12:00pm
3. Sunday, 3/9: 9:00am - 1:00pm (Practice ACT)*
4. Wednesday, 3/12: 6:00pm - 9:00pm (online)**
5. Sunday, 3/16: 9:00am - 12:00pm
6. Sunday, 3/23: 9:00am - 12:00pm
7. Sunday, 3/30: 9:00am - 1:00pm (Practice ACT)*
8. Wednesday, 4/2: 6:00pm - 9:00pm (online)**
*Practice Tests: The paper-based practice ACTs are timed, proctored, and administered at Greenwich Country Day School. The practice ACT begins at 9:00am for those students with Standard Time and at 8:00am for students with 50% Extended Time. Students are encouraged to take the practice tests in person to simulate the actual test day experience. Students who cannot attend in person can take the test online with a remote video proctor.
**Some weeknight classes for this course will be held online via Zoom.