World-Class Education at Challenge Charter Middle School
Education that Builds Their Future
The Middle School years represent an important transition in the educational journey. Children become more independent at this stage of life, and they need the support of family members and educators to grow to their potential. Our staff of leaders, seasoned principals, and deans, approaches this time with care and commitment. With an understanding of young teens, we help Grades 6-8 scholars look to what is ahead of them.
Challenge Charter Middle School
1520 Central Avenue
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Office Hours
Monday–Friday
7:45A-4:30P
Phone
(347) 716-5911
TEACHING STAFF
School Principal - 6-8
Gasner A. Vil
ADMINISTRATION
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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
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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
Leony Fernandez Hernandez - School Aide
Ski Henry - School Aide
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Catherine Warren McCray - 6-8 School Counselor
TBA - Social Worker
Dannielle Colón - Middle/High School Family Engagement Coordinator
Janelle Sanford - Parent Academy Coordinator
DOE Nurse
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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
TBA - Grade 7 Humanities TA
TBA - Grade 8 Humanities Teacher
Dionna Wright - Grade 8 Humanities TA
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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
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Simone Jones - Grade 6 Science Teacher
Shavonna Burke - Grade 7 Science Teacher
Steve Clarke - Grade 8 Life Science Teacher
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Shaquira Tramell - Grade 7 Social Studies Teacher/SETSS Teacher
TBD - Grade 8 Social Studies Teacher
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Kristyn Ortiz - Art Teacher
Indira Ramirez - Spanish Teacher
TBA - Family & Consumer Science
Lisa Pazos - PE/Health Teacher
Richard Trimmier - Dance Teacher
Leion Barrett - Engineering Technology Teacher