HOME OF THE KNIGHTS

Staff

SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM

Mr. Muhammed Chaudhry

Chief Executive Officer

MR. MAHMUD ENNIN

Chief Financial & Operations Officer

B.S. from CUNY Medgar Evers in Accounting
ACCA Financial Management Certification

Other Info:
Hobbies: Cooking, Traveling, Soccer

MR. CONOR HALE

Chief Academic Officer

Louisiana Scholars College, University of Georgia, Fordham University

I have degrees in Liberal Arts: Humanities and Social Thought from the Louisiana Scholars College (2005), a Juris Doctor from the University of Georgia School of Law (2008), a Masters of Science in Teaching from Fordham University (2014), and a Letter of Studies from the Université Libre de Bruxelles/Vrije Universiteit Brussel (2006).

Other info:
I have published two works: J.R.R. Tolkien: Literary Creator as Imitator of the Divine or The Hobbit Hubris, Thomas J. Watson Library (March 2004) and Official, National, Common, or Unifying: Do Words Giving Legal Status to Language Diminish Linguistic Human Rights? 36 GA. J. OF INT’L & COMP. L. 221 (2007).

Hobbies: I enjoy collecting antiquarian books, love all things Jim Henson and occasionally juggles torches and knives.

Mr. Matt Molloy

Interim Chief Student Services Officer

operations

MS. NICOLE DAVIS

Director of Operations

Norfolk State University/ Baruch College

I graduated from Norfolk State University with a BS in Biology and then I graduated from CUNY Baruch College with a Masters in Public Administration.

Other info:
As an adolescent I danced pointe, ballet, modern, jazz and tap.

Hobbies: Movies, restaurants, reading and spas

Mr. Wasiu Alimi

Operations Associate

B.A. Hunter College

Ms. Sandra Guinta

Office Manager

Mr. Eveld Manuel

I.T coordinator

Mr. Luis Padilla

School Aide

Mr. Armani Gonzalez

School Aide

Ms. Restrepo

Parent Coordinator

DEANS

Ms. Nieisha Crawley

Dean of Students

Ms. Jaskaren Duran

Dean of Students

MR. KYSHAWN PRICHER

Lead Dean of Students

Virginia State University

BS in Criminal Justice

Other info:
I’m a Great Cook.

Hobbies: Gaming, Cooking, And Camping.

Mr. Richard Uwangue

Dean of Students

Ms. Maat Bey

Dean of Students

Teachers

MS. ADRIENNE AGUILAR

Teacher

I am a Licensed Massage Therapist from CT Center for Massage Therapy.

Other Info:
Hobbies: Animals, Hiking, Travel, Anything Water-Related, Racing, Movies, New Foods, Amusement Parks, Music.

In Progress: Registered Nurse from Goodwin University.

MR. ANDREW BAKER

History Teacher

I graduated in Central Connecticut State University.

B.S. in Secondary Education/Social Studies

Other info:
I am an expert on Simpsons trivia & quotes.

Hobbies: Playing guitar and bass, building computers, walking my dog Kanga, and going to trivia nights.

MS. CARLY BAUMGARTEN

Teacher

Penn State University

I graduated with BS in Special Education from Penn State and Masters from Hunter in Educational Psychology pending.

Other info:
I have a nephew 🙂

Writing, Going to Concerts and comedy clubs.

MS. ASHANTI BLACKMAN

Director of Student & Family Activities

CUNY York College

I graduated with Bachelors of Science in Mathematics (Completed at CUNY York College) | Masters of Special Education (In Progress at Grand Canyon University).

Other info:
I love to relax by the water.

Hobbies: Baking, Cooking, and Crafting.

Ms. Trichia Cadette

Grambling State University and Virginia Tech

I graduated from Grambling State University with a B.A in Speech and Theatre, then I graduated from Virginia Tech with a Master of Fine Arts in Arts Leadership.

Hobbies: I enjoy Painting, Photography and Baking.

Mr. Gabriel Charles

Teacher

MS. YING CHEN

SpED Numeracy Lead

I graduated with B.S. in Psychology and a Minor Biology
M.A. in Special Education

Other Info:
When she isn’t spending her time in the magical world of numbers, Ms. Chen enjoys Yoga, Anime, and Arts & Crafts.

Hobbies: Did you know that Ms. Chen can do a few magic tricks? Ask her about it when you see her around!

Mr. Chris Estrada

Teacher

MR. SKYLER GANNON

Teacher

Molloy University/Relay GSE

I graduated from Molloy University with a BS in Psychology and then graduated from Relay GSE with a Masters in Education.

Other info:
I am a Father to Identical twin boys named Luke and Jace. They are my everything!

Hobbies: Playing softball, trying new restaurants with my wife and reading/collecting Comic Books (Punisher & Spider-man are my favorites).

Mr. Conor Harmon

Teacher

MS. ANNA HENEBENG

Director of College Readiness

I graduated with B.A. from St. John’s University in Psychology, and Minor in Chemistry

Other Info:
Hobbies: Music, Cooking, Traveling.

MR. JAMES HENKEL

Language and Literacy Lead

I graduated from Loyola University – B.A.: Spanish and History and Fordham University – M.A.: Medieval Studies

Other info
I once lived / worked in Spain and I’m bilingual.

Hobbies: Cooking, Outdoor Activities (Hiking, Sports, etc), and Travel.

Ms. Nyssa-Kay Henry

Teacher

Medgar Evers College

I graduated from Medgar Evers College with a Bachelors in Psychology. I’m currently finishing my Masters in Criminal Justice.

Other info:
I love try different cultural cuisine and enjoy listening to music.

Hobbies: Cooking, Drinking Coffee, Shopping.

Mr. Robert Igartua

Teacher

Lehman College

I graduated from Lehman College BA – History / Political Science American College of Education Master of Education Teaching English Language Learners

Other info:
I am from the South Bronx.

Hobbies: Swimming , Hiking, Eating.

Mr. Will Jackson

Teacher

Ms. Lauren Lehrer

Teacher

UC Santa Cruz

I graduated from UC Santa Cruz with a B.S. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. Currently student for Masters of Teaching in Science Education at Brooklyn College.

Other info:
I have visited 17 countries around the world.

Hobbies: I enjoy writing/reading, cooking with friends, and painting.

Ms. Anna Limontes-Salisbury

Teacher

Ms. Ching-Yu Lin

Teacher

Mr. Juba Merchant

Teacher

CUNY Brooklyn College & Grand Canyon University

I graduated from CUNY Brooklyn College with a BS in Science and from Grand Canyon University with a Masters in Education Administration.

Other info:
I enjoy sci-fi movies.

Hobbies: Running, Soccer, Music.

Mr. Kevin Mora

Teacher

Mr. Gordon Nash

Teacher

MR. JOSHUA OTIS

Director of Instruction

I graduated with B.A. from Santa Clara University, English and Religious Studies an Latin Minor
M.T.S from Harvard Divinity School.

Other Info:
Interests: Long Distance Hiking.

James Patton

Teacher

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

I graduated from Cheyney University with a B.A. in English. Next, I graduated from Temple University, Beasley School of Law with a Juris Doctor. I recently graduated from Relay Graduate School of Education with a Master of Arts in Teaching.

Other info:
I played the piano in middle school.

Hobbies: I enjoy playing basketball, researching international banking laws, and listening to listening to podcasts.

MS. MARISA PROTO

Teacher

I graduated with a B.A. from Boston University in English and Women’s and Gender Studies.
M.A. from Rutgers University in English (Incomplete).

Other Info:
Hobbies: Running, Swimming, Biking, Playing Soccer, Reading.

Tiffany Reid

Teacher

Brooklyn College

I graduated from Brooklyn College with a BA in Theatre.

Other info:
I am a self published author and I also work in the beauty industry.

Hobbies: Three hobbies I enjoy outside of work are : Writing, going outdoors, and gathering with friends.

Lyllian Rodriguez

Teacher

Laguardia Community College

I graduated from Laguardia with a AS in Deaf Studies and I currently am in Queens College for a BA in Math education and Linguistics.

Other info:
I am fluent in ASL

Hobbies: Reading, exercising and cooking.

MS. CARLINA ROSARIO-SANANDRES

Teacher

I graduated in KBCC – A.S. Culinary Art, New York City College of Technology – BSed – Career and Technical Education, The City College of New York – M.S. Sustainability in the Urban Environment, Hunter College – M.S. ed – Special Education (in progress).

Other info:
I have performed at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center.

Hobbies: Reading, Photography, Baking.

Ms. Tayanna Rose

Teacher

University at Albany(BA) & St. Johns University(MA).

I graduated from University at Albany with a BA in Mathematics and then I graduated from St. Johns University with a Masters in Applied and Computational Mathematics.

Other info:
I am the youngest and only girl of 5 kids.

Hobbies: Trying new restaurants, watching anime, reading.

Mr. Nicolas Roye

Teacher

Mr. Robert Smith

Teacher

University of Central Florida

I graduated from the University of Central Florida with a BA in History and a dual certification in “Russian Language and Culture” and “Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)”. I also received a certification in Russian Language from Moscow State University and The U.S. Department of Defense.

I have been a professional certified bartender for seventeen years.

Hobbies: Hiking, Bartending, Pokemon.

Mr. Richard Stainton

Teacher

Fordham University and UCONN

I graduated with BA in Political Science from Fordham and an MA in Curriculum and Instruction from UCONN.

Other Info
I served in the U.S. Navy for 6 years onboard the USS Enterprise (CVN-65)

Rock climbing, Yoga, watching the NY Jets disappointment me year after year.

Ms. Tora Suber

US History Teacher

Mr. Dylan Sullivan

Teacher

George Mason University

I graduated with a BA in Theatre from George Mason University in May 2019. I minored in Audio Production.

Other info:
I play underwater hockey.

Hobbies: Cycling, Cooking, Playing CS:GO.

Mr. Dominick Torres

Teacher

Dominican University of New York

I graduated from Dominican University of New York with a BA in Psychology/Social Sciences.

Other info:
I’m a proud fan of the Mets and New York Giants!

Hobbies: Screenwriting, RC cars, and watching TV.

Ms. Tiara White

Teacher

SCHOOL COUNSELING

MR. ARVIN TAVAKOLI

Counselor

B.A. from DePaul University in Psychology.
M.A. from New York University in School Counseling.

Other Info:
Hobbies: DJing, Competitive Swim, Biking, Music.

Ms. Lucy Ramirez

Counselor

Framingham State University

I graduated from Framingham State University with a BA in Sociology and then I graduated from Boston University with a Masters in School Counseling.

Other info:
I have a free-roam bunny name Theodore! His name comes from Alvin and the Chipmunks because he is a little overweight for his breed and have the cutest, chubbiest cheeks!

Hobbies: Going out to eat, indoor cycling, and traveling.

Ms. Alicia Love

Social Worker

COLLEGE GUIDANCE

MS. WENDY GALEANO DIAZ

Social Worker

Susquehanna University

I attended Susquehanna University for undergrad, I majored in Political Science and minored in International Studies. I am currently perusing a Master’s in Cybersecurity.

Other Info:
I am a Mexican-American First-Gen student.

Hobbies: Landscape photography, Traveling, Listening to music.

SPED TEAM

Ms. Sheina McClendon

Director of Special Education