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.

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 

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.

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

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."

Industrial Electrician

Computer Specialist

BMS (Buildings Management Systems)

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

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 - Physical Education - SUNY Cortland

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

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.

Ms. Jeanty loves spending time with her daughter who shares her love of dance. She believes if you have a passion in life, you should follow it and share that passion with others. Teaching is her passion! Ms. Jeanty also loves to read and writes poetry in her spare time. Her favorite saying is, "Its not how you start, it's how you finish and together we can finish strong!"

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 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.

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. 

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.

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.

MLS - Queens College

BA - History - Queens College

Mrs. Sharkey enjoys traveling, being with her family, and reading!

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.

MS University of Phoenix

BS St. John's University

Mrs. Torres is a committed advocate of children. She enjoys spending time with her spouse, daughters, and grandsons. She enjoys reading, dancing, and entertaining friends and family.

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. 

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