About Us
Bridging Classical Knowledge with Innovation
Bridging Worlds: Where Humanities and Technology Converge: At School for Classics, we embrace a transformative educational philosophy that synthesizes the critical thinking and cultural foundations of humanities with the innovative problem-solving of STEM, enhanced by cutting-edge AI integration and immersive experiential learning.
Our Vision & Mission
School for Classics empowers diverse learners through an innovative curriculum that integrates humanities and technology. We foster critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and ethical leadership by connecting classical knowledge with contemporary tools. Through AI-powered learning, immersive technologies, and forward-thinking practices, we prepare students to not only navigate but actively shape an increasingly complex digital future, becoming thoughtful contributors who harness both timeless wisdom and emerging innovations.
As a nurturing community dedicated to fostering confidence, empathy, and academic achievement for each individual student, we envision a learning community where students masterfully navigate between humanistic inquiry and technological innovation.
Meet Our Team
Leadership Team

Nicole Tancredi, Principal
Ntancredi@schools.nyc.gov

Cindy Chambers,
Assistant Principal
Cchambers2@schools.nyc.gov

Marcos Garcia Assistant Principal IA
MGarcia59@schools.nyc.gov

Mr. Alatorre
Lizette Moore LMoore11@schools.nyc.gov
Social Worker

Mackenzie McBride, Social Worker
MMcbride3@schools.nyc.gov
School Psychologist

Kristal McCollough kmccollough3@schools.nyc.gov
Speech

Marcelle Bichotte, Speech Pathologist MBichotte3@schools.nyc.gov
Support Staff
Parent Coordinator

Ellison Ivory, Parent Coordinator
IEllison2@schools.nyc.gov
Secretary

Shaunda Lee, Secretary
SLee125@schools.nyc.gov
Paraprofessionals

Chrysanthius Spann , Sub Para Professional
CSpann2@schools.nyc.gov

Ashley Foston, Paraprofessional afoston@schools.nyc.gov

Beanca Christopher, Paraprofessional BChristopher5@schools.nyc.gov

Noelle Mingo, Sub Para Professional
nmingo13@sljhs.org
School Aides


Ajana Bourdeau, Student Support abourdeau@schools.nyc.gov
Sean Thompson, Dean Support SThompson35@schools.nyc.gov
Community Associate
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Telson Lafontant, Community Associate/Basketball Coach
tlafontant@schools.nyc.gov
Instructional Staff
Science Department



Katherine Bedneau, Special Education
KBedneau@schools.nyc.gov
Alfredo Cruz, Chemistry
ACruz76@schools.nyc.gov
Maria Diangco, Science Department Lead
MDiangco@schools.nyc.gov
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Olivia Jetawo, Special Education/Science Scienceojetawo@schools.nyc.gov

Kendra Jackson,Biology kjackson59@schools.nyc.gov
Math Department


Isabella Prosperi, Math
Donna Limoli, Special Education Coordinator
DLimoli@schools.nyc.gov


Kalayaan Raguso KRaguso@schools.nyc.gov

Student Support Services Team
Guidance

Luis Jimenez
Anushka Vishnu, Math Department Lead AVishnu@schools.nyc.gov
Social Studies Department

Kellin Hassan, SS Department Lead/MT KHassan@schools.nyc.gov

Elijah Perez-Mendez
EPerezmendez@schools.nyc.gov

Numan Ghuman, Us History NGhuman@schools.nyc.gov

Antoine Clyburn Jr., Global History AClyburnjr@schools.nyc.gov

Khadeidra Smith, US History



Caitriona Delumpa, Special Education
Nina Hana, US History
English/Spanish


Shorna Shaw, ELA Department Lead/Special Education
SShaw17@schools.nyc.gov
Gema Rivera, English
GRiveramunoz@schools.nyc.gov
Amalfie
Richard, Spanish
ARichard@schools.nyc.gov
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Amalfie
Richard, Spanish
ARichard@schools.nyc.gov

Matthew Lasusa, Social Studies
Enl Department



Marian Awadallah, ENL Teacher
LMolina9@schools.nyc.gov

Donna Davis
DDavis31@schools.nyc.gov
Jeanette De Leon, ENL Department Lead/PCT
JDeLeon11@schools.nyc.gov
Marisha Sampson
MSampson7@schools.nyc.gov
Physical Education Department


Alexis Noest, COSA, Physical Education
Donagh Ogrady, Dean Physical Education

Nicholas Sperazza Physical Education
Performing Arts Department

Donzell Evans, Department lead DEvans17@schools.nyc.gov

