World-Class Education at Challenge Charter Elementary School

What’s Happening at Our Elementary School

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World Class Education

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Our Commitment to Scholars Includes

  • Rigorous instruction in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and classes Technology, Art, Music, and Physical Education

  • Extended school day for scholars, Monday through Thursday, and half-day Fridays to enable our teachers to have weekly Professional Development.

Looking for a school that prepares your child not just academically, but for success in the 21st century?

Look no further than Challenge Preparatory Charter School. Located in the heart of the Greater Far Rockaway community, Challenge offers a rigorous curriculum aligned with New York State and Next Generation Learning Standards. With a focus on intellectual, social, and ethical development, Challenge provides a safe, supportive, and technology-infused environment where students thrive

  • Enrichment activities during or after school and clubs such as Film/Photography, Art, Gym, Cheer, Basketball, Girl Scouts, and more.

  • One lead teacher and an assistant in every classroom

  • SMART board and laptops in every classroom

Challenge Charter
Elementary School

Grades K-1 Site
1279 Redfern Avenue
Far Rockaway, NY 11691

Grades 2-5 Site
710 Hartman Lane
Far Rockaway, NY 11691

Office Hours
Monday–Friday
7:45A-4:30P

Phone
(347) 716-5911

 
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School Principal
Humma Qureshi

K-1 Assistant Principal
Anwar Robinson

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ADMINISTRATION

3-5 Assistant Principal
Carolyn Thomas

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Teaching Staff

  • Melissa Lemaire | K-11 Teacher

    Sharon Rose | K-11 Teaching Assistant

    Cornetta Harry | K-12 SPED Teacher

    Margaret Ageloye | K-12 SPED Teacher

    Undra Williams | K-13 Teacher

    TBA | K-13 Teaching Assistant

    Jessica Perino | K-14 SPED Teacher

    Miriam Atiencia | K-14 Teacher

  • Candacy Pilgrim | 101 Teacher

    Maira Welcome | 101 Teaching Assistant

    Ericka McClean | 102 SPED Teacher

    TBA | 102 Teacher

    Nicole Angelino | 103 Teacher

    Shaqueena Spruill | 103 Teaching Assistant

    TBA | 104 Teacher

    Kayla Williams | 104 SPED Teacher

    Victoria Lakhan | 105 Teacher

    Shelby Deane | 105 Teaching Assistant

  • Khristie Proverbs-Gordon | 201 Teacher

    Nathaly Castillo | 201 Teaching Assistant

    TBA | 202 Teacher

    TBA | 202 SPED Teacher

    Naika Rodriguez-Salazar | 203 Teacher

    Shawna-Gaye Blidgen | 203 Teaching Assistant

    TBA | 204 SPED Teacher

    Carlina Alfonso Carrasco | 204 Teacher

    Tylicia Harris | 205 Teacher

    Shainy Alfonso | 205 Teaching Assistant

  • Keisha Roach | 301 Teacher

    TBD | 301 Teaching Assistant

    Deborah Lang | 302 Teacher

    TBD | 302 SPED Teacher

    Matthew Allwood | 303 Teacher

    Anisah Naissant | 303 Teaching Assistant

    Mark Newman | 304 Teacher

    TBA | 304 SPED Teacher

    Jordan Bastine | 305 Teacher

    Rachel Sanchez | 305 Teaching Assistant

  • Alitha Hodge-Papaso | 401 Teacher

    Nathalie Coby | 401 Teaching Assistant

    Catherine Alexander | 402 SPED Teacher

    TBA | 402 Teacher

    TBA | 403 Teacher

    Makye Barry | 403 Teaching Assistant

    TBA | 404 SPED Teacher

    Shaina Henry | 404 Teacher

    Marilyn Baker | 405 Teacher

    Bria Smith | 405 SPED Teacher

  • Gregory Jacques | 501 Teacher

    Kimani Duncan-Hinds | 501 Teaching Assistant

    TBA | 502 Teacher

    Damilola Ogundele | 502 SPED Teacher

    Latonia Woods | 503 Teacher

    Asana Jones | 503 Teaching Assistant

    Lonzil McLean | 504 SPED Teacher

    Kironde Kalibala | 504 Teacher

    Jourdan Hicks | 505 SPED Teacher

    Daniel Taylor | 505 Teacher

  • Shanice Welcome | Physical Education/Health K-1

    Stanley Saintil | Physical Education 2-5

    Ray Wondracek | Art K-1

    Alicia Muir | Art 2-5

    Kashawn Hernandez | Technology Grades 3-5

    Re’Kenya Watson | Dance K-1

    Camora Lumpris-Morgan | Dance 2-5

    TBD | Music K-1

    TBD | Music 2-5

  • Kentia Coreus | Senior Director of Elementary Teaching & Learning

    Humma Qureshi | Elementary Principal

    Anwar Robinson | K-1 Assistant Principal

    Carolyn Thomas | 3-5 Assistant Principal

    Bayo Fagbamila, Jr. | Dean of Students

    Kimtrell Jones | Associate Dean

    Lauren Jansen | Special Education & MLL Coordinator

    Jacqueline Ward-Brew | ELA Curriculum Specialist

    Denise Cummings | Math Instructional Coach

    Taylor Scaraglino | Literacy Instructional Coach

    Elizabeth Ofori | Data, Information & Assessment Specialist

    Jasmine Bethea | Academic Assistant

    De’Anna Meyers | SETSS Teacher K-1/ENL Coordinator

    TBA | SETSS Teacher Grades 2-3

    Timothy Kurz | SETSS Teacher Grades 4-5

    Krystan Rainone | Reading Specialist K-5

    Martha Ortiz | ENL Teacher

  • Melissa Harris | K-5 Social Worker

    Emie Castor | K-1 School Counselor

    Tasfi Alam | 2-5 School Counselor

    Cherry Daure-Wiggins | K-5 Family Engagement Coordinator

  • TBA | K-5 Operations Manager

    TBA | K-1 Operations Coordinator

    Kaydian Channer | 2-5 Operations Coordinator

    Therese Camporeale | Executive Assistant/K-5 Special Projects Coordinator

    Nicholson Megie | 2-5 Technology Coordinator

    Shanequa Gowins | K-1 Technology Coordinator

    Michelle Young | K-1 School Aide

    Rene Zabala Retana | K-1 School Aide

    Amoy Johnson | 2-5 School Aide

    Tamia Gordon | 2-5 School Aide