MSEd  (Special Education) St. Joseph’s College

BA St. Joseph's College

Ms. Adams likes to read and write non-fiction. She is  a self-published author. She enjoys traveling, diverse music, theater, tasting new foods, and being with her family.

 

JD University of Virginia

MSEd Fordham University

BA Fordham University

Mr. Alcruz enjoys spending time with his family, playing fingerstyle guitar, and exploring the Catholic spiritual tradition. He loves to experience authentic international cuisine, and is drawn to anything relating to the Philippines and Poland.

MSEd College of Saint Rose

MSEd Lehman College

BA Manhattan College

Ms. Angrum has worked in the field of education for 25 years as a teacher, staff developer, curriculum and assessment coordinator, and dean of students. She enjoys traveling, playing Words With Friends, and spending time with her daughter.

BA St. Joseph's College

MA SUNY Stony Brook

BA SUNY Stony Brook

Mrs. Bobcombe enjoys traveling, photography, and spending time with family.

MA Adelphi University

This is my first year at OWNCS and I am excited to create an environment that allows students to learn about, and participate in, various sports, games, and activities. My goal is to provide the students with a foundation of knowledge and skills that will allow them to be active and healthy throughout the durations of their lives.

MBA Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry

BS St. John's University

BA University of the West Indies

 

MA - Urban Education - New Jersey City University

BA - Family and Child Studies - Montclair State University

This is Ms. Burns' 11th year teaching her favorite grade, first grade! She enjoys spending time withher friends, family and dogs.

BA York College

s. Carve has her general education certification in grades 1 - 6. She graduated with a bachelors degree in both History and Childhood Education with a middle school extension. She enjoys traveling and spending time with family.

MSEd City College of NY

BA University of Georgia

Mrs. Clancy loves spending time with her family, rooting for the Georgia Bulldogs and the NY Giants, and spending time at the beach.

BA St. Joseph's College

Mr. Clendenning has a deep passion for teaching history and giving students the tools to decipher the world around them. He believes that to have a informed citizenry it is essential that students can objectively learn by looking at all sizes of different historical issues to come to their own understanding and become lifelong learners.

MS The New School

BS Towson University

Mr. Crusante enjoys traveling around the world and immersing himself in new cultures. An avid sports fan, he travels frequently to Washington D.C. during the Fall as a season ticket holder and avid fan of the Washington Redskins.

MA Syracuse University

BA Syracuse University

Mr. Franks enjoys reading, keeping up to date on science discoveries, coaching and staying active, and taking his dog to the park.

MSEd Queens College

BA Plattsburgh State University

Ms. Lonergan-Gagliano enjoys spending time with her family, friends and pets! She enjoys reading and learning new things.

MSEd CUNY Queens College

BS George Washington University

Mr. Goffner is a lifelong resident of Forest Hills. He enjoys playing handball (competing in tournaments), poker, ping-pong, and air hockey. He also enjoys traveling and is currently on a mission to see all 50 states and all 30 baseball stadiums.

Industrial Electrician

Computer Specialist

BMS (Buildings Management Systems)

Mr. Guerrero  has 15 years of experience in Facilities custodial activities.

MSED- Teaching and Education - Colorado State University

BA - Economics - University of Kansas

Mr. Hays loves riding his bike and traveling. He enjoys learning to cook different cuisines.

AA & AS

Ordained, active clergy in Christianity and Messianic Judaism. Published writer, with several projects underway. Former Columbia University and City College Adjunct Professor who enjoys videography and study of ancient cultures.

BA Hunter College

Mr. Javaid loves playing basketball, working out, eating great food, and enjoying good company.

MA Hunter College

BA Concordia College

Ms. Kimball enjoys traveling, reading, cooking, and spending time with her daughter.

MSEd Hunter College

BS STAC

MA Art and Art Education - Teachers College Columbia University

BA Art History - University of Vermont 

Before becoming an art teacher, Ms. Lawrence managed visitor services at the Museum of Modern Art in NYC. She loves art and sharing her interest in art with others.

MSEd Grand Canyon University

MBA Findlay University

BA Capital University of Economics and Business

Ms. Li's motto is "Work work hard, Play play hard."

MS Music Education

BA Political Science

Mr. Makarowitz grew up on Long Island. Music has always been a very important part of his life. He draws his inspiration from his wonderful family and friends.

MBA American Public University System

BA CUNY Queens College

BA Baruch College

AAS Laguardia Community College

Ms. Montaque believes in living everyday to the fullest!

BA Brooklyn College

Ms. Newman's interests include working together with people living in Tanzania and Haiti to help develop opportunities for education and sustainability.

BS Brooklyn College

MA Hofstra University

BA University of Rhode Island

Ms. Pabon enjoys spending time with her family and friends and watching her two boys grow up. She absolutely loves what she does, loves working with all of her students, and having the opportunity to teach them how to be healthy and physically fit.

MSEd CUNY Queens College

BS Farmingdale State

Mr. Palmisano enjoys having the opportunity to help others. He also enjoys spending as much time as he can at the beach.

BA City College

AAS Medgar Evers College

Cooking, Criminal Minds and PBS are Mr. Rawls' passions.

MA Queens College

BA Queens College

Ms. Jagarnauth enjoys any water activity, especially swimming. She also enjoys trying new foods and going to new places.

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