P53K @ Main M.S. 88

Teacher -6:1:1

Hello! I have been with P53K since 2007. I graduated Centenary College with a degree in Psychology and a Master’s in Students with Disabilities from Pace University. I love helping students think outside the box and use a great deal of project-based learning to help motivate students to be as independent as possible. When not in school, I can be found reading books and comics, telling bad jokes, riding my bicycle, and enjoying my time with my wife and two daughters.

Teacher 12:1:4

I have been with P53K since 2016. I have taught in an 8:1+1 setting, Music for all settings, and currently teach a wonderful 12:1+4 class. I received my bachelors from SUNY Empire state in Labor Studies, my 1st Masters in Organizational Leadership from Baker University, my 2nd Masters in Special Education through CUNY Hunter and New York City Teaching Fellows, and I am currently working on my 3rd Masters in Educational Leadership. Prior to all of this I completed a 4-year apprenticeship through the NYC District Council of Carpenters and worked commercial construction for 5 years in Brooklyn Local 926. I also worked as a Corrections Officer in a Juvenile Facility where we implemented PBIS as a form of outreach and support for at risk youth. I have the best job in the world because I get to support my students to climb mountains each day and provide opportunities for them to become more in touch with who they are and all they can accomplish. On my time I enjoy carpentry/building projects, playing music (singing, guitar, piano, saxophone), playing board/card games, and going camping (even in the winter!).

Teacher 6:1:1

Hello! I have been with P53K since 2005. I went to SUNY Downstate medical center and worked there as well with children with multiple disabilities. I like helping children with special needs. In my spare time, I like to play video games, build computers and paint.

Teacher 6:1:1

Hello! I have been with P.53K since 2015. Before joining the Department of Education as a New York City Teaching Fellow in 2011, I attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison where I studied Communicative Disorders. While I was completing my degree, I served 3 years as an AmeriCorps Corps Member and Team Leader where I gained experience in early childhood development and education as well as, became interested in educational policy and advocacy. When I’m not teaching, you can find me exploring the outdoors with my family, at a playground with my kids, or enjoying a cup of coffee and a good book!

Teacher 12:1:1

Hello! I began working at P53K in 2012; teaching since 2016. Before joining the Department of Education as a NYC Teaching Fellow, I was working in Finance at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan. I earned my Bachelor’s Degree as well as my Master of Business Administration from St. John’s University and my Master of Science in Education from Pace University. When I am not teaching you can find me on the beach with my family.

Teacher 12:1:1

Hi! I have been working at P53k for the last 23 years. I have had the opportunity to work in a variety of classroom settings including 12:1:4, 12:1:1 as well as ADL. Before working at the DOE, I worked in Human Service positions at AHRC where we supported people who are neurodiverse physically, emotionally, and socially. When I am not working, you can find me playing drums with an all-women’s Brazilian drumming group.

English as a New Language Teacher

Hi! I have been having the pleasure of working with the students of P53K for 4 years. Before I was working at P186X in the Bronx for 11 years. I have been teaching for 31 years. I am Ukrainian, graduated from the Minsk State Linguistic University in the capital of Belarus, Touro College in NYC, and I got my Administrative Degree from the College of St. Rose in Albany, NY. When I am not working, I read, hike, visit museums or watch movies.

Teacher 8:1:1

Hi! I’m a first-year teacher at P53K, and am working through my M Ed as a NYC Teaching Fellow. Prior to Elementary/Middle School education, I: -Worked as a full-time bartender for 15 years -Taught summer Drawing Fundamentals at Parsons the New School for Design -Had my own studio art practice. I have a BFA from Concordia University in Canada and an MFA from The New School.

Adaptive Physical Education

Hola! I have been teaching for 14 years and have been in the P53K family since 2015. I love coming to work every single day because I never know what the day will bring. I am Dominican, graduated from York College with a degree in Physical Education Pre-K-12th grade and a master's degree in Secondary education from Brooklyn College. When I am not working, I am usually traveling the country seeing every baseball stadium in the country (19 so far), running, or being active in some other way.

Art Teacher

My name is Rebecca Rembert, and I am the art teacher at P53K@MS88. I am a graduate of Pratt Institute with a BFA/MS majoring in Illustration and Art History. I am a multi-faceted artist, equally comfortable with a pencil, paintbrush, or sculpture. I live life as a teacher, painter, illustrator, set designer, and mural painter. I designed the sets and worked with a crew to paint the various P53K theatre productions. I have been working for the NYCDOE for nearly twenty years, teaching art to middle school students both in general and special needs educational settings. As a teacher, I believe in the importance of art theory and the power of art making. Encouraging my students to create works as they discover their own artistic voices is my primary goal. Art, in all beautiful and complex forms, is the soul of culture and the cornerstone of the human experience. Central to my teaching is the concept of educator as lead learner and chief collaborator. As an educator, my passion for the arts informs my teaching and my understanding of what it takes to be an artist. I believe that anyone can make something amazing. I have come to learn that through the arts, especially the performing arts, we learn about the human condition in conjunction with others causing us to live more enriched, social, and equitable lives.

Teacher Development Facilitator

Hi! I have been working with P53K since the start of my teaching career in 2017. Before joining the Department of Education, I was working in Fashion Merchandising and Design at in Manhattan. I have a Bachelor of Professional Studies from Marist College and a Master of Science in Education from Hunter College. I have taught a variety of class settings and currently mentor new teachers and support all staff and students as an instructional coach. When I am not working you can find me traveling, at the beach with friends or staying active by enjoying a workout class!

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