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.

MBA Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry

BS St. John's University

BA University of the West Indies

 

Bachelor of Science in Early Education from Adelphi University

MSEd in Special 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.

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.

BA - Latin and Ancient Greek - New York University

MA - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) PreK-12 - Teachers College, Columbia University

 

Amanda Evans is a lifelong language learner, who outside of school enjoys bike-riding throughout Brooklyn and Queens. On rainy days, Amanda Evans looks forward to reading a good book with a hot cup of coffee and cat, Mallomar.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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 - 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 with her friends, family and dogs.

BA Hunter College

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

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.

MA in TESOL- LIU Post

BS in Childhood Education- LIU Post

Ms. LaCasse enjoys spending time with family, friends, and her dog.  She loves to travel the world, learn new cultures, language, food, and traditions.  

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 Ed in Early Childhood Education (B-2nd grade) in General and Special Education at Touro College

BS Ed in Childhood Education (1st- 6th grade) with a minor in Psychology at City College

In Ms.  Manbahal's free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, doing DIY projects, cooking and shopping.

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 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!

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

BS SUNY Oneonta