World-Class Education at Challenge Charter Middle School

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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
Middle School

1520 Central Avenue
Far Rockaway, NY 11691

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

Phone
(347) 716-5911

 
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TEACHING STAFF

School Principal
Gasner A. Vil

ADMINISTRATION

  • Gasner Vil - Middle School Principal

    Africa Gaillard-Fannis - Assistant Principal 6-8

    Cornelia Sylvester - AP for SPED 6-12

    Kevaun Thomas - Dean of Culture, Grade 6

    Dwight Curwen - Dean of Culture, Grades 7-8

    Renee Johnson - Middle School Principal Administrative Assistant

  • Michelle Tomlin - 6-8 Operations Manager

    Latoya Smith - 6-8 Academic Assistant

    Johnathon Mullings - Middle School Technology Coordinator

    Jahnae Brown - Academic Assistant

    Plesette Baxter - School Aide

  • Catherine Warren McCray - 6-8 School Counselor

    Dinesha Ellison - Social Worker

    Dannielle Colón - Middle/High School Family Engagement Coordinator

    Janelle Sanford - Parent Academy Coordinator

    DOE Nurse

  • Ana Gomez - 6-12 ENL Coordinator

    Corine Vidal - 6-12 SPED Coordinator

    Cindy Golden - 6-12 ENL Support Specialist

    Jennifer Kunin- 6-12 Speech Teacher

    Shannela Isaacs - Grade 8 SETSS Teacher

    Shaquetta Ashe - 6-12 Para

    Tequan Henry - 6-12 Para

    Tyrabia Smallwood - 6-12 Para

Assistant Principal
Africa Gaillard-Fannis

AP SPED 6-12
Cornelia Sylvester

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  • Shanice Wynter - Grade 6 Humanities Teacher

    Tianna Hammond Copeland - Grade 6 Humanities TA

    TBD - Grade 6 Humanities TA

    Mildred Mondesir - Grade 7 Humanities Teacher

    Herbert Chastanet - Grade 7 Humanities TA

    TBA - Grade 8 Humanities Teacher

    Dionna Wright - Grade 8 Humanities TA

  • William Poppe - Grade 6 Math Teacher

    Jaenique Bryant - Grade 6 Math TA

    Debby Ann Bernard - Grade 7 Math Teacher

    Taffiel Daniels - Grade 7 Math TA

    Timoleon Ziogkas - Grade 8 Math/Algebra I Teacher

    Precious Nnodim - Grade 8 Math TA

  • Simone Jones - Grade 6 Science Teacher

    Shavonna Burke - Grade 7 Science Teacher

    Steve Clarke - Grade 8 Life Science Teacher

  • Shaquira Tramell - Grade 7 Social Studies Teacher/SETSS Teacher

    TBD - Grade 8 Social Studies Teacher

  • TBA - Art Teacher

    Indira Ramirez - Spanish Teacher

    TBA - Family & Consumer Science

    Lisa Pazos - PE/Health Teacher

    Richard Trimmier - Dance Teacher

    Leion Barrett - Engineering Technology Teacher