District Office Staff

Dr. Hoa Tu

htu@schools.nyc.gov 

Superintendent

Contact me about how we can improve your learning experiences at our schools.

A fun fact about me is that I am a white belt in Brazilian Jiujitsu. 

Dr. Lenneen Gibson

lgibson4@schools.nyc.gov 

Deputy Superintendent

Contact me about our instructional program.  I am responsible for effective and efficient operation of the curriculum, instruction, assessment, and staff development.

My fun fact is that I am a lover of jazz music.


Anthony Stiffler

astiffl@schools.nyc.gov 

Executive Director of School Support and Operations

Contact me about district team operations and to share ideas on how we can better serve you.

A fun fact about me is that I play the guitar.

Cherridon Johnson

cjohnson100@schools.nyc.gov 

Administrative Assistant

A fun fact about me Like to set up a warm ambience for our team and principals' meeting. 


Jordan Barnett

jbarnett2@schools.nyc.gov
Student Services Manager

Contact me about  Child Abuse prevention/intervention, suicide school climate/culture, social-emotional learning, school counseling support, at-risk counseling, students in temporary housing, (bullying), LBGTQIA supports,  My brother's keeper/My sister's keeper.

A fun fact about me is that I've played the violin as a 1st violinist for 11 years

Shermila Bharat

sbharat@schools.nyc.gov 

District Achievement and Instructional Social Studies Specialist

Contact me about social studies instruction, Regents exams and Passport to Social Studies and Civic for All Curriculum. 

A fun fact about that is that I am a farmer at the beach!

Gina Ceparano

sbharat@schools.nyc.gov 

District Achievement and Instructional Literacy Specialist

Contact me about research based strategies in learning and help close the achievement gap.

A fun fact about me is that I am a mom of boy/girl twins that were born on Halloween. 

Anna McDonald

amcdonald13@schools.nyc.gov 

District Achievement and Instructional Science Specialist

Contact me about science instruction, shifts in the NYS Science Learning standards and CRSE aligned pedagogical practices. 

One fun fact about me is that I love scuba diving and home improvements. 

Eduardo Duarte

eduarte@schools.nyc.gov

Family Support Coordinator
718-281-3408

Contact me about issues or concerns at your child’s school that you cannot resolve with school staff.  I also work closely with Parent Coordinators scheduling monthly professional development to support parent and community engagement in our schools.

A fun fact about me is that I really dig plants! 🌱🌿  

Pazzy Quiroz

pquiroz@schools.nyc.gov 

Academic Policy, Performance and Assessment Specialist

Contact me about STARS, Academic Policy, ATS, Performance & Assessment tasks 

A fun fact about me is that I play softball on weekends and love all sports.  I have been working for the NYCDOE since 2000.   

David Swift

dswift@schools.nyc.gov

Family Leadership Coordinator

Contact me about any questions and concerns regarding PA/PTA, SLT, Title 1, MBK/MSK, Parent Coordinator and Family Engagement.  

A fun fact about me is that I love  Football! 🏈 

Michael Tancredi

mtancre@schools.nyc.gov 

Academic Policy & Systems Lead

I support  schools in grading, programming, promotion, and graduation processes that support educational equity.   

A fun fact about me is that I love bowling.

Abigail Lovejoy

alewis22@schools.nyc.gov

Administrator of Special Education

Contact me about supporting students with IEPs, their families and special education programs within our schools.

 A fun fact about me is that I’m a proud mom of three King Charles Cavaliers, Violet, Poppy and Bluebell 🐶 ❤️  

Jeffrey Mardy

JMardy2@schools.nyc.gov

Attendance Manager

Contact me about attendance, data, discharges and alternative paths to graduation.  

A fun fact about me is enjoy playing the keyboard.


Doshka Truick

dtruick@schools.nyc.gov

ML/ELL Services Administrator

Contact me about all your High School Multilingual & English Language Learner Support Needs.

A fun fact about me is that I love to travel overseas!

Abdul Mutakabbir Khurshid

kmutakabbir@schools.nyc.gov 

Future Ready


Michelle Roberts Bacchus 

mrobertsbacchus@schools.nyc.gov 

Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment