Ms. Adams
8th Grade Mathematics Teacher
EMAIL: RAdams3@schools.nyc.gov
Mr. Berardi
7th Grade Social Studies Teacher
EMAIL: nberardi2@schools.nyc.gov or mrberardi@25q250.gsuite.nyc
Teaching Philosophy Quotes:
"Learning should be an interactive experience that allows students to create their own meaning in their education."
Fun Fact:
I love to travel and have been to twelve different countries!
Mr. Berezovsky
8th Grade Social Studies Teacher, 6th & 8th Grade Advisory teacher
EMAIL: Mberezovsky@schools.nyc.gov or MrB@25Q250.gsuite.nyc
Teaching Philosophy:
"Maximum effort gets you very far in life" - Mr Berezovsky
Fun Fact:
I have lived in four different countries and dreamed of becoming a professional wrestler.
Ms. Debellis (Mrs. Campos)
6th and 7th grade ENL/ELA Teacher
Email: adebellis3@schools.nyc.gov or msdebellis@25q250.gsuite.nyc
Teaching Philosophy Quotes:
"People are constantly learning and evolving. I want my students to become lifelong learners who seek knowledge about the world and leave a positive mark on it." ~ Ms. Debellis
Fun Fact:
I love learning about different cultures and new languages. I have traveled to various continents and visited schools around the world.
Mrs. Emerick
6th Grade Science & 7th Grade Math
EMAIL: JEmerick2@schools.nyc.gov
Mr. Goldstein
Math and Special Education
E-mail: DGoldstein6@schools.nyc.gov or gold422@gmail.com
Teaching Philosophy Quotes:
"If at first you don't succeed, keep trying and finally you will achieve success. Never give up."
Fun Fact:
I am an avid soccer fan who constantly watches soccer from all over the world.
Mrs. Hohmann
6th Grade Mathematics Teacher
EMAIL: JHohmann@schools.nyc.gov
Mrs. Idez
6th & 8th Grade ELA Teacher
EMAIL: AIdez@schools.nyc.gov
Teaching Philosophy Quotes:
"Leadership is communicating people's worth and potential so clearly, they are inspired to see it in themselves." - Dr. Steven R. Covey
Fun Fact:
I can say the alphabet backwards.
Mr. Johnson
Science and Special Education
EMAIL: BJohnson20@schools.nyc.gov
Teaching Philosophy Quotes:
"Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself." John Dewey
"We can learn and have fun, trust me!" - Mr. Johnson
Fun Fact:
I love sports, music, movies, and cooking.
Ms. Kalberer
6th, 7th & 8th Grade Special Education Teacher
EMAIL: akalberer@schools.nyc.gov or mskalberer@25q250.gsuite.nyc
Teaching Philosophy Quote:
“Teaching is a work of heart.”
Fun Fact:
Some of my favorite parts of my day are my son, anything to do with animals, and laughter!
Ms. Kokoronis
6-8 ENL/ELA
EMAIL: Ekokoronis@schools.nyc.gov and ms.koko@25q250.gsuite.nyc
Teaching Philosophy Quote:
“If we teach today’s students as we taught yesterday’s, we rob them of tomorrow” - John Dewey
Fun Fact:
I attended and graduated high school in Greece - Thessaloniki.
Ms. Kopatsis
Speech Therapist/Teacher
EMAIL: AKopatsis@schools.nyc.gov
Mr. Laurie
Special Education/Social Studies Teacher
EMAIL: RLaurie@schools.nyc.gov
Teaching Philosophy Quote:
"Human kindness has never weakened the stamina or softened the fiber of a free people. A nation does not have to be cruel in order to be tough." -Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Fun Fact:
I ran one half marathon and will not be running another half marathon.
Mrs. Lauro
Special Education/ELA Teacher
EMAIL: KLauro@schools.nyc.gov
Mrs. Lenneberg
8th Grade ELA Teacher
EMAIL: ALenneberg@schools.nyc.gov
Ms. Martinovic
Special Education/ELA Teacher
EMAIL: NMartinovic@schools.nyc.gov
Mr. Mars (Meagher)
7th & 8th Science Teacher
EMAIL: DMeagher@schools.nyc.gov
Teaching Philosophy Quote:
“Chance favors the prepared mind.” - Louis Pasteur
Fun Fact:
Member of the world famous Academy of Magical Arts & Sciences (aka “The Magic Castle”) in Hollywood, CA.
Mrs. Mercedes
7th & 8th Grade Science Teacher
EMAIL: MMercedes@schools.nyc.gov
Mr. McNamara
7th Grade ELA Teacher
EMAIL: SMcnamara@schools.nyc.gov
Ms. Rankel
Special Education/Mathematics
EMAIL: CRankel@schools.nyc.gov
Mr. Schwartz
6th Grade Social Studies Teacher
EMAIL: DSchwar7@schools.nyc.gov
Mr. Siedman
Physical Education Teacher
EMAIL: JSeidma2@schools.nyc.gov
Mr. Vasquez
8th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
EMAIL: dvasque2@schools.nyc.gov or mrvasquez@25q250.gsuite.nyc
Teaching Philosophy Quote:
“Those who know, do. Those that understand, teach.” ― Aristotle
Fun Fact:
I enjoy photography and spending time with my family.
Mrs. Zimmerman
7th & 8th Grade Mathematics Teacher
EMAIL: JZimmerman4@schools.nyc.gov