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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

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Nicole Tancredi, Principal
Ntancredi@schools.nyc.gov

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Student Support Services Team

Guidance

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Marcos Garcia  
MGarcia59@schools.nyc.gov

Lizette Moore  LMoore11@schools.nyc.gov

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

Social Worker

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

Speech

School Psychologist

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Kristal McCollough  kmccollough3@schools.nyc.gov

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Marcelle Bichotte, Speech Pathologist  MBichotte3@schools.nyc.gov

Support Staff

Parent Coordinator

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

Secretary

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Ms. Rodriguez, Secretary ARodriguez50@schools.nyc.gov

Paraprofessional

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Ashley Foston, Paraprofessional afoston@schools.nyc.gov

Teacher Assistant

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Bianca Christopher, Paraprofessional BChristopher5@schools.nyc.gov

Community Associate

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School Aides

Ajana Bourdeau, Student Support abourdeau@schools.nyc.gov

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Sean Thompson, Dean Support SThompson35@schools.nyc.gov

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Telson Lafontant, Community Associate/Basketball Coach  
tlafontant@schools.nyc.gov

Instructional Staff

Science Department

Olivia Jetawo, Special Education/Science Scienceojetawo@schools.nyc.gov

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Kendra Jackson,Biology kjackson59@schools.nyc.gov

Katherine Bedneau, Special Education
KBedneau@schools.nyc.gov

Alfredo Cruz, Chemistry
ACruz76@schools.nyc.gov

Maria Diangco, Science Department Lead
MDiangco@schools.nyc.gov

Math Department

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

Anushka Vishnu, Math Department Lead AVishnu@schools.nyc.gov

Jacqueline Farley, Special Ed JFarley4@schools.nyc.gov

Donell Alonso, Math
DMalubay@schools.nyc.gov

Social Studies Department

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

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

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James Johnson, Special Education
JJohnson56@schools.nyc.gov  

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

English

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         Gema Rivera, English
GRiveramunoz@schools.nyc.gov 

Shorna Shaw, ELA Department Lead/Special Education
SShaw17@schools.nyc.gov

Enl Department

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Jeanette De Leon, ENL Department Lead/PCT
JDeLeon11@schools.nyc.gov

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Shakira Williams, ENL    swilliams110@schools.nyc.gov

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

Performing Arts Department

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

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Nathalia Griffith, Art, Mixed Media, Stage Craft   ngriffith@schools.nyc.gov

Physical Education Department

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Donagh Ogrady, Dean Physical Education 

DOgrady2@schools.nyc.gov

Alexis Noest, COSA, Physical Education 

aNoest@schools.nyc.gov

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