OWN 2 Elementary School
OWN 2 Elementary School (Howard Beach)
- Kindergarten - 5th Grade
 - 135-25 79th Street
 - Howard Beach, NY 11414
 - Phone: (347) 390-3290
 
- SPED Liaison
 - Heather Buonomo
Director of Student Support/SPED Coordinator
 - hbuonomo@owncs.org
 - (917) 966-6166
 
- For Admissions Information Contact
 - Terrence Mclean
Admissions Coordinator
 - admissions2@owncs.org
 - Office: (347) 390-3290
 - Cell: (718) 902-6436
 - Experience a VIRTUAL TOUR of our school
 
Our World Neighborhood Charter School 2, in Howard Beach is located right at the border of Brooklyn & Queens. It takes pride in bridging two communities. We are proud to serve a rich, culturally, and ethnically, diverse community. We truly embrace the concept of a liberal arts education. In addition to a solid academic foundation of Math, ELA, Science, and Social Studies which students study from K through 5th Grade, our students begin Kindergarten and continue through 5th grade with Art, Health, Music, Physical Education and Spanish.
Our World Neighborhood Charter School 2 is a candidate school* for the PYP. This school is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. IB World Schools share a common philosophy- a commitment to high-quality, challenging, international education- that we believe is important for our students. * Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme (DP), or the Career-related Programme (CP). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted. For further information about the IB and its programmes visit http://www.ibo.org.
The most fascinating thing about OWN 2 is the joy that is shared between students on a daily basis. Students are always eager and willing to learn when they come to school each day.
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Curriculum
Our World Neighborhood Charter Schools aims at offering all our students a broad and balanced curriculum that provides rewarding and stimulating activities to prepare them for the best social and cultural life.
STEAM
The elementary STEAM course creates an engaging experience through project-based learning, guiding students through the engineering design process. With a focus on creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration, we empower students to explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. Utilizing the esteemed Project Lead the Way Launch (PLTW) curriculum, our students delve into hands-on activities and real-world challenges, igniting their curiosity and fostering a passion for innovation.
School Leadership Team
TIffany McAfee
- Principal
 
Veronica Polanco
- Assistant Principal
 
Kamla Wallace
- Operations Manager
 
Faculty & Staff Directory
Kelvin Abraham
- 5th Grade Teacher
 
Orè Adelaja
- STEAM Teacher
 
Elizabeth Bastible
- Teaching Assistant
 
Julia Bohlman
- Kindergarten Teacher
 
Zhanna Braem
- 4th Grade Teacher
 
Crystal Braithwaite
- 4th Grade Teacher
 
Heather Buonomo
- Director of Student Support /OWN 2 SPED Coordinator
 
Giuseppe Callegati
- Physical Education Teacher
 
Mita Chakraborty
- ENL Teacher
 
Hiomaira Collado
- 3rd Grade Teacher
 
Alexander Diaz
- 4th Grade Teacher
 
Juliet Dowd-Artigas
- Kindergarten Teacher
 
Brianna Dumpson
- 2nd Grade Teacher
 
Jessica Falck
- 1st Grade Teacher
 
Tania Fanfan
- 3rd Grade Teacher
 
Hannah Figueroa
- Teaching Assistant
 
Kristyna Foglia
- 2nd Grade Teacher
 
Yamilet Gonzalez
- Teaching Assistant
 
Ahatashamul Hoque
- 4th Grade Teacher
 
Zimmadia Imam
- IB PYP Coordinator & AIS
 
Amelfi Inoa
- Kindergarten Teacher
 
Shaki Jannat
- Guidance Counselor
 
Alisha Jimenez
- 5thGrade Teacher
 
JoyAnn Jordan
- 3rd Grade Teacher
 
William Koske
- 4th Grade Teacher
 
Jared Leacraft
- Teaching Assistant
 
Winona Lee
- Teaching Assistant
 
Jeremy Levine
5th Grade Teacher
Abeni Mason-Draffen
- 5th Grade Teacher
 
Shane McCormack
- 4th Grade Teacher
 
Nicole McIntyre
- 1st Grade Teacher
 
Irena Michalcik
- Music Teacher
 
Julia Natale
2nd Grade Teacher
David Palacio
- Art Teacher
 
Giuseppina Pellerito
- 1st Grade Teacher
 
Mildred Peralta
2nd Grade Teacher
Habiba Phillip
- Teaching Assistant
 
Tashaya Reid
- Teaching Assistant
 
Yovanna Roa Reyes
- Reading Intervention Specialist
 
Nicole Richards
- 1st Grade Teacher
 
Rachel Robinson
- 2nd Grade Teacher
 
Samantha Roth
- Kindergarten Teacher
 
Susanne Sharkey
- School Librarian
 
Gabrielle Souvenir
- ELA Instructional Coach
 
Kwasie Thompson
- Spanish Teacher
 
Yaniree Valencia
- School Secretary
 
Meika Wallace
- Teaching Assistant
 
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Our World Neighborhood Charter Schools
Our World Neighborhood Charter Schools educate students to become independent thinkers and lifelong learners.

