About Our Site
P256Q@438 is a self-contained building, which houses eleven classes ranging from Pre-K through the 5th grade; we also have an inclusion program housed across the street within PS114Q. Our program implements the Treatment and Education of Autistic and Communication related handicapped Children (TEACCH) methodology while following an alternate assessment curricula, that is aligned to Common Core Learning Standards (CCLS). Our students enjoy experiences in the visual arts, music, physical education and science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) based activities. We also host various special events and field trips to explore the community, which are supported by our teachers and related service providers.
Ratios served include:
8:1:2 6:1:1 8:1:1 12:1:1 8:1
FACULTY/STAFF 26-27 BELOW
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Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 8:10 AM
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October 2026 Family Newsletter
October at a Glance
Family Support Group
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Transition: What Happens After High School?
October 12
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School Year 2026–2027 Faculty & Staff
Faculty & Staff — School Year 2026–2027
Name
Position/Class
ADMINISTRATION
Amanda Gorski
Assistant Principal
Shannon Russell
Unit Coordinator
FACULTY
Danielle Rullo
Pre-K
Katie Pastina
6.1.1
Michelle Ventimiglia
6.1.1
Maggie McMahon
6.1.1
Natasha Reilly
6:1:1
Anna Gianotti
6:1:1
Liz Tabb
6:1:1
Zachary Beloten
8.1.1
Peter Holmes
8.1.1
Kim Donaldson
12:1:1
Jennifer Alicea
12:1:1
Elizabeth McCarthy
D75 Inclusion at 114Q
Joseph Modica
Adapted Physical Education
Victoria Starace
Science
Casey Ann Brouder
Art
Jessie Gallagher
Adapted Physical Education
SUPPORT SERVICES
Kleo Berlingieri
Paraprofessional
Amy Cohen
Paraprofessional
Karen Allen
Paraprofessional
Courtney Cavanaugh
Paraprofessional
Ivon Jules
Paraprofessional
Terrell Leach
Paraprofessional
Maura McGuire
Paraprofessional
Kate Horan
Paraprofessional
Marguerite Moran
Paraprofessional
Carolann Moynihan
Paraprofessional
Helen Renda
Paraprofessional
Debra VanDexter
Paraprofessional
Christine Vaculeac
Paraprofessional
Tara Vasselman
Paraprofessional
Taylor Rymer
Paraprofessional
Mary Catherine Tuohy
Paraprofessional
Stephanie Hahn
Paraprofessional
Toni Peters
Paraprofessional
Kathy Ryan
Paraprofessional
Tabytha Flynn
Paraprofessional
Polly Manikakis
Speech Therapist
Christine Schneider
Speech Therapist
Teresa Castro
Speech Therapist
Keyah Patterson
Speech Therapist
Cynthia Cutrona
Occupational Therapist
Tedra LaPierre
Occupational Therapist
Laura Cantwell
Occupational Therapist
Harriet Scholnick
Occupational Therapist
Karen Ronen
Physical Therapist
Annemarie Bogart
Nurse
Victoria Bruce
Counselor
Nicole Luccisano
School Psychologist
Alyssa Sampath
ENL Teacher
Lisa Nies
School Aide
Kimala Young
Safety Agent
September 2026
