Meet Our Team

Our Challenge Charter School staff is comprised of a diverse group of people from a variety of backgrounds to accomplish great things together. Leaders and administrators are listed below. For site specific staff listings, visit our Elementary, Middle or High School pages.

CEO/FOUNDER

The Rev. Dr. Les Mullings is our Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). It was his tireless vision to develop and create Challenge Preparatory Charter School to serve the needs of the Far Rockaway community. As Founder, he led the school through every stage of our development. As Lead Applicant he chaired the Planning Team and navigated the team through the extensive charter process.

ADMINISTRATIVE LEADERSHIP

  • Kentia Coreus

    Senior Director of Elementary Teaching & Learning

  • Dr. Mavgar Mondesir-Gordon

    Senior Director of Secondary Teaching & Learning / High School Principal

  • Tameeka Richards

    Director of Pupil Personnel Services & COVID-19 Coordinator

  • Kimberly Messer

    Director of Marketing & Communications

  • Dale Richardson

    Director of Technology

  • Janisa Vaughn

    Director of Enrollment & Retention

  • Donna Webster

    Director of Finance & Human Resources

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

  • Shanique McFarlane

    CEO Chief of Staff

  • Lisa Luton

    Associate Director of Operations

  • Janelle Sanford

    Parent Academy Coordinator

  • Vicky Rosario

    Enrollment & Retention Coordinator

  • Jason Brown

    School Security Manager

  • Kareen Bruce

    Staff Accountant

  • Ciara Myers

    Intern

CUSTODIAL STAFF

  • Courtney McMillian

    Elementary K-1

  • TBA

    Elementary K-1

  • Jeffrey Brown

    Elementary 2-5

  • Rohan Stewart

    Elementary 2-5

  • Gary Bennett

    Middle School

  • Evrol Clarke

    Middle School

  • Patrice Fagan

    Middle School

  • Tito Retana Zavala

    Middle School

  • Hugo Retana Garcia

    High School

  • Edgardo Ocasio

    High School

  • Leonor Centeno

    High School

  • TBA

    High School

  • Terri Mims

    Part-time

  • Devante Murray

    Part-time

  • Rene Zabala Retana

    Part-time

  • John Taylor

    Part-time

Want to work at Challenge?

We are always looking for talented, passionate people to join our team. Click the button to see our current job openings.