Staff Directory

Alex Edwards

Instructional Guide, Crew Leader – 10th
Email: [email protected]
Room: 251
Extension: x2511

Naiema Abdullah

Paraprofessional
Email: [email protected]

Jim Martucci

Building Social Worker
Email: j[email protected]
Room: B53
Extension: x5533

Kevin Mears

History – 10th, Crew Leader – 12th, 10th Grade Team Leader
Email: [email protected]
Room: 2037
Extension: x2371

Lauren Moffett

Science – 9th, Spanish, Crew Leader – 11th, ENL Coordinator
Email: [email protected]
Room: 233
Extension: x2331

Brandon Lotti

Math – 10th, Crew Leader – 12th, Programmer
Email: [email protected]
Room: 252
Extension: x2521

Veda Myers

Art, History – 10th, Crew Leader – 10th
Email: [email protected]
Rooms: 227, 237
Extension: x2271, x2371

Dana Nelson

English – 12th, Crew Leader – 12th, Peer Mediation, English Department Facilitator
Email: [email protected]
Room: 245
Extension: x2451

Rebecca Park

History – 12th, Crew Leader – 11th, History Department Leader
Email: [email protected]
Room: 243
Extension: x2431

Tommy Reihl

Math – 10th, ENL, Crew Leader – 11th
Email: [email protected]
Rooms: 250, 252
Extension: x2501, x2521

Yaret Ruiz

Paraprofessional
Email: [email protected]

Nicole Santiago

Building Psychologist
Email: [email protected]
Room: B53
Extension: x5534

Tasha Henry Wilson

College Counselor, College Dreams
Email: [email protected]
Room: 270
Extension: x2701

Veronika Kuksa

Paraprofessional
Email: [email protected]

Aurora Kushner

NYC Outward Bound School Designer
Email: [email protected]

School Safety

Front Desk
Extension: x1000

Academic Departments

History

The History department engages students in expeditions and case studies that support students developing an in-depth knowledge of history while also applying their knowledge to current events. Students act as historians and researchers, writing PBATs and presenting their work to an authentic audience.

English

The English Department stresses reading, writing, and listening. Students read texts for meaning, make connections between texts, and explore how texts relate to their lives and the world around them. The English Department supports all students in becoming lifelong readers, and teaches students not only how to write analytical essays, but to write across multiple genres and speak confidently about literature.

Last year, as part of EL Education selected 18 exceptional Better World Projects from 50 submissions by student-teacher teams across the country. From documenting the lives of immigrants in their communities, to initiating courageous conversations with city council members about police violence, these projects became shining examples of what can happen when student learning serves a larger purpose. See our students’ incredible project here.

Math

Instead of having students simply memorize procedures, the Math Department challenges students to grapple with non-routine problems and creatively apply the mathematics they have learned to complete interesting projects. Through collaboration and dialogue, students construct an understanding of mathematics and recognize that it is a powerful tool. Our challenging curriculum moves from algebra through calculus.

Science

The science department engages students in hands-on laboratory work and fieldwork where students can learn the techniques and approaches that real scientists use through experimentation. Course offering reflect that diversity of disciplines in the natural, biological, and physical sciences.

Electives

Students will have the opportunity to choose from several elective courses of their choice, many of which will offer credits towards their high school graduation. We also offer AP Human Geography, AP Environmental Science, AP US History, and AP Calculus.

Fall 2018 electives include:

• Photography
• Dance
• Robotics
• Weight Training
• Poetry
• Screen Printing
• Computer Science
• Theater