Department of Instructional Support Services
Elizabeth Klein, Assistant Principal
Room 132
The department of Instructional Support Services offers a personalized, caring environment for students with disabilities. Our team consists of teachers, counselors and support staff. Courses offered are for students who need Self-Contained classes, Collaborative Team Teaching in various subjects and Resource Room. Support services are also available according to the IEP needs of students.
Students interested may apply to the Agriculture program. Those who qualify must fulfill the summer school requirements of the program. Students in this program may also qualify for Horticulture, Floriculture and Small Animal Care classes. All freshmen are required to take double periods in English and Math.
Teachers : Fran Alcabes, Lillian Baietto, Michael Berman, Vanessa Boodhoo, Judy Curiale, Claudine Eubanks, Leslie Falk, Linda Ferro, Harry Fishman, Laurie Barnes Holden, Michael Leal, Noah Lederman, Amy Levine, Marilyn Levy, Nick Perez, Mandip Sandhu, Sheila Schwartzberg and Jieun Yoo.
Support Staff : Pauline Ruggiero—Department Secretary, Ana Pasamonte-Gottlieb—School Psychologist, Sandra Sperling and Kari Moyer—Speech Therapists, Harriet Meirowitz—Guidance Counselor, Ellen Popper—Grade Advisor, Nick Perez—Resource Room Grade Advisor, Michael Leal—Compliance Coordinator, Marilyn Levy—Transitional Linkage Coordinator and Lillian Baietto—Dean
Also available Part-time: Janet Benin—Social Worker, Ellen Jacobs—Guidance Counselor, Lori Fingeroth—Hearing Teacher and Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy as per IEP needs.
Paraprofessionals : Ysladia Araujo, Linda Chi, Louis Elivert, Isis Feltes, Sonia Garcia, Rose Ginex, Myrian Hernandez, Satinder Kaur, Han Cheng Lau, Su Min Lin, Nafisa Nabiel, Kalpana Patwa, Claudia Riano, Margaret Seales, Norma Velez, Theresa Wong, Janice Wong and Jose Garcia/CAP Family Worker.
