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 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.

Bachelors Degree - Child Study & Speech Communication  St. Joseph's College 

 

Ms. Brown loves to garden, wants to step foot on all 7 continents and is truly inspired by her students. 

 

 

MBA Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry

BS St. John's University

BA University of the West Indies

 

MSEd in Special Education from Adelphi University

Bachelor of Science in Early Education from Adelphi University

 

 

Ms. Buonomo has been an educator for 15 years in early childhood education.  As a teacher it is  her goal to make all her students feel as though they have the potential to become great learners.  She encourages all her students to think and be creative using what they are passionate about.  She has  3 boys of her own who keep her very active doing all the things she loves, like baking, arts and crafts and most of all going to the beach. Her philosophy of education is that teachers, parents, and faculty must work together in order to foster independent and motivated students.

MSED Childhood Special Education - Queens College

BA Childhood Education - LIU Post

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

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.

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

Stevenson High School

 

Ms. Daye is passionate about cooking. She loves to travel especially to tropical areas

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.

M.S. Education Metropolitan College of New York

 

B.A. Metropolitan Studies New York University

 

In Ms. FanFan's free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, friends and dog, Coco Chanel FanFan Rodriguez.

 

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.

Industrial Electrician

Computer Specialist

BMS (Buildings Management Systems)

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

B.S. Elementary Education

 

Miss Hall loves spending quality time with her children and the performing arts(esp. DANCE).  She can be found ‘jammin’ to classic oldies and jazz music. She loves reading books and writing poetry.

 

Favorite Quote:

 

 “If we are to teach real peace in the world… we shall have to begin with children.”- Gandhi

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.

B.A. in Political Science University of Hawaii - Manoa

Mr.  Kariapper came from a Higher Education background and has experience in both legal and governmental settings.  He enjoys traveling, music, hiking, trying new different cuisines, and reading.

MA Hunter College

BA Concordia College

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

MS Dowling College

BS SUNY Old Westbury

MS Long Island University

MA Long Island University

BA Adelphi University

B.S. Applied Mathematics and Statistics, Stony Brook University

MAT in Secondary Education, New York University

 

Ms. Lin loves traveling and enjoys trying new foods.  One of her favorite places to go is Central Park during the summer where she appreciates the scenery via a bike ride. 

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.

BS City College of New York

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

MBA American Public University System

BA CUNY Queens College

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.

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.

Master of Arts at Teachers College, Columbia University

Bachelor of Arts at Queens College

Ms. Parks loves traveling and spending time with her loved ones. 

BA City College

AAS Medgar Evers College

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

MA CUNY Queens College

BA SUNY Old Westbury

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

M. ED. Curriculum and Instruction University of Mississippi

B.S. Elementary Education University of Southern Mississippi

 

Ms. Rotondo is a culinary artist who enjoys a good Pilates workout.  She definitely enjoys traveling, with Greece especially being a must go. However, whether it be Greece or America, Ms. Rotondo loves spending time at the beach.

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.

MA Hunter College

BA Hunter College

Mrs. Stephanides takes pleasure in exploring different places around the world and spending quality time with her family. She is passionate about teaching and helping students gain their independence.

1. Advanced Certification in Literacy & Students with Disabilities

2. M.S. Ed. Queens College

3.  B.A. Hunter College

Ms. Tomici loves pizza, wants to travel to Antarctica and enjoys communing with nature. 

 

M.ed  Special Education

 

B.S. Biology

 

Mr. Visconti enjoys eating ribs and traveling to the Gulf Shores.  You can also find him sitting around a campfire, listening to his favorite tunes.  

LIU, LIU Post

 

Ms. Weiner enjoys spending time in the eastern part of Long Island.  She loves to travel and her favorite food is Sushi. 

My name is Derek Wolf. I am happy to be part of Our World Neighborhood Charter School. I am 6th grade ICT/SETSS teacher I have the belief that all students can learn, but it's up to the teacher to see how the student learns best in the classroom. If it is style of teaching or more time to process the material. Students learn through many different modalities, visual, auditory, and through movement. I am also big into using technology and hands on activities. In terms of behavior management, I am into building relationships with students and using positive behavior supports.  

 

I have a Bachelor's of Arts in history and education. I have a Master's from New York University in Reading and Literacy Education. I am a licensed reading specialist grades 5-12. I have another Master's degree in special education 6-12 grade. I am licensed in Students With Disabilities.

 

Prior to working at Our World Charter School, I was a SETSS provider at a Catholic school in Brooklyn for grades 5-12.   

 

My hobbies are playing basketball, running, and spending time with my family

M.A.T. NYU Steinhardt Math Education Grades 5-12 --- (In Progress)

B.A. Sociology Hunter College

Mr Yee's favorite place to go is the High Line in NYC, he enjoys tacos, and he wishes to visit Alaska experience the sight of the Aurora Borealis.