Meet the Teachers

Faculty Directory

Teachers are organized by grade level. Staff listed below includes classroom educators, Special Education teachers, and instructional coaches.

Pre-K

• Ms. Velez
• Ms. Jardine
• Ms. Klis

Kindergarten

• Ms. Hyde
• Ms. E. Velez
• Ms. Ortiz
• Ms. Williams
• Ms. Brumaghin

1st Grade

• Ms. Carino
• Ms. Johnson
• Mr. Ward

2nd Grade

• Ms. Dieng

Instructional Support

• ELA Coach: Ms. Mendez
• Special Education teachers serving multiple grade combinations

Behind every thriving classroom is a team of educators devoted to helping young scholars soar. The teaching staff at this Bronx elementary school spans the earliest years of learning through upper elementary, guiding children from Pre-K through fifth grade. Special Education professionals and instructional coaches work alongside classroom teachers to ensure that every student, regardless of learning profile, receives thoughtful and individualized support. This collaborative structure is foundational to the school's mission of cultivating both heart and mind during the most formative years of a child's educational journey.

Faculty organization by grade level creates a clear pathway for families seeking to understand their child's daily learning environment. Pre-K and Kindergarten educators lay the groundwork for early literacy, social development, and school readiness, while first and second grade teachers build upon those foundations with expanding reading, writing, and mathematical thinking. Specialized staff members serving multiple grade combinations help bridge transitions and provide continuity across the elementary experience, reinforcing a sense of community and shared purpose among learners.

Beyond core classroom instruction, dedicated coaches enrich the academic program through targeted expertise in English Language Arts and differentiated learning strategies. These instructional support professionals collaborate with grade-level teams to strengthen reading and language development, identify emerging needs, and elevate teaching practices across the building. Their presence reflects the school's commitment to opportunities that prepare scholars not only for the next grade but for the broader journey of confident, capable learning that extends well beyond elementary school.