BA Queens College

BA CUNY (Queens College)

AS Manhattan Community College

BA CUNY Queens College

AS CUNY Laguardia Community College

Ms. Antunovic is a certified Art teacher, and includes Visual Arts in her STEM classes. She enjoys painting and drawing, and building up her jewelry store with her partner.

BA Lehman College

Ms. Astacio enjoys spending time with her family and close friends. She oves good active walks, good music and many laughs!!

MS - Gen/SpED Birth to Grade 2 - Touro College

BS - Education - St. Bridget's College

Mrs. Barrios enjoys spending time with her family and being around children. She loves singing and dancing.

MSEd - Adolescence Education in Social Studies - St. John's University

BA - History - SUNY Albany

Mr. Bernal is huge sports fan, a diehard fan of the Yankees and the Jets. He is also an avid amateur photographer, enjoys running road races, and traveling to new places.

BA St. Francis College

Mr. Brown enjoys watching tv, traveling, being with friends and family, listening to music, coaching, going to the gym, playing and watching basketball and football.

BS City College of New York

MSW Fordham University

BSW Concordia College 

MSED Childhood Special Education - Queens College

BA Childhood Education - LIU Post

During her free time Ms. Casano enjoys being outdoors and trying new foods.

BA - Communications - Dominican College

Ms. Collins loves dancing ( tap, jazz, ballet, hip-hop) and traveling! She has a passion for seeing children succeed and grow!

MA - SUNY Stony Brook

BA - SUNY Stony Brook

Mr. Cota is a father of 3 and loves playing darts, volleyball, golf and hiking.

MA The New School

BA Emory University

MS Touro College

BS SUNY Old Westbury

Mrs. Ditzel enjoys spending time with her family and friends, reading and traveling to different parts of the world.

MA St. Joseph's College

BS SUNY Oneonta

Ms. Escoda enjoys traveling, discovering new food places, and relaxing at the beach with friends and family.

MS St. John's University

BS St. John's University

A favorite quote of Mr. Fung is: "Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime."

MSEd - TESOL - Touro College

BA - Child Study - St. Joseph's College

Ms. Giaccone enjoys going on adventures, traveling and spending time in the sun.

MA Teachers College, Columbia University

BA Queens College

Ms. Guridis is a traveler, food lover, enjoys reading aloud to youth, and believes in turning ideas into realities. 

BS SUNY Cortland

Ms. Herbst enjoys helping others and spending time with family and friends.

BA - Physical Education - SUNY Cortland

Mr. Hughes enjoys staying active and playing a variety of sports!

MA Hofstra University

BA Adelphi University

Ms. K loves spending time outside, traveling, and arts & crafts. She is a food-lover  and lifelong learner who enjoys meeting new people, learning new things, and spending time with those who are important to her.

MSED - CUNY Queens College

BA - New York University

Mr. Lam likes to watch movies, is interested in gadgets and tech, and loves playing basketball.

MS Dowling College

BS SUNY Old Westbury

MS Long Island University

MA Long Island University

BA Adelphi University

MS NYIT

BS SUNY Cortland

Mrs. Linsalata enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, listening to music, and trying new foods.

MS Touro College

MSc Ranchi University

BSc Ranchi University

School has been Ms. Majumdar's favorite place since she was 4 yrs old. She loves to travel and make friends.

BS City College of New York

Ms. Manjarrez loves to listen to music, dance, travel, and spend time with her loved ones.

MS City College of NY

MA City College of NY

BA City College of NY

Mr. Paladino enjoys witnessing students learn the power and precision of mathematics. He also enjoys family, tennis, golf, fishing, hiking and biking.

MS CUNY Queens College

BS C.W. Post

Mrs. Patino has a passion for teaching and reading! She enjoys spending time outdoors and making memories with her beautiful three children.

PHD Columbia University

MA Brooklyn College

BA Brooklyn College

MA San Diego State University

National University

Mr. Ricketts has been an educator for over 18 years serving in capacities of teacher, consultant, and Principal. He believes all students should have opportunities to excel in innovative classrooms that promote student voice and critical thinking.

MS Literacy & Cognition - St. Joseph's College

BS - SUNY Oneonta

Ms. Romano loves spending time at the beach, going out to dinner and watching movies with family and friends.

MA CUNY Queens College

BA SUNY Old Westbury

Mrs. Rossello enjoys spending time with her family, reading thirllers, and hiking.

MA Touro College

BA SUNY Geneseo

Mr. Rubel enjoys spending time with friends, playing sports, and going to concerts.

MSED Queens College

BA Queens College

Ms. Sestan was born and raised in Astoria, NY. She enjoys spending time with her loved ones, traveling every summer to Croatia to visit her family and friends, shopping, and exploring NYC.

SBL & SDL Hunter College, New York City

MA Columbia University, Teachers College, New York City

BA John Jay College, New York City  

For more than fifteen years Rod Wilkins has provided leadership in education. He began his career in education as an elementary school teacher. As an administrator, he developed programs to improve schoolwide systems. Prior to joining OWNCS as Principal of OWN 2, Mr. Wilkins supported the work of seven Districts and Building Administrators as a Senior Project Associate at NYU’s Metropolitan Center for Urban Education. Mr. Wilkins, has developed curriculum, created professional development content, built Early Warning Systems, coached, mentored and provided critical solutions for complex educational problems. His professional experience includes: Regional Summer School Principal H.S., Associate Principal H.S. and Assistant Principal Elementary. Mr. Wilkins has also founded a not for profit corporation, served as Cooperative Board President, and worked in financial management and investment. 

BS SUNY Oneonta