P256Q @ MercyFirst

About Our Site

P256Q@MercyFirst is a co-located middle and high school program consisting of 10 classes from 7th through the 12th grade. Our program has the capacity to follow both alternate assessment and standardized assessment curricula that are aligned to Next Generation Learning Standards. We also work collaboratively with the MercyFirst organization who offers our students counseling, physical and mental health support.

Our students enjoy opportunities to experience physical education activities and special events, as well as community work-based experiences and field trips to explore the community.

Ratios served include:

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FACULTY/STAFF 26-27 BELOW

Family News & Events

Stay connected with family support meetings, important dates, and monthly updates from P256Q @ MercyFirst.

Current Month

October 2026 Family Newsletter

October at a Glance

Family Support Group
October 23 at 11:00 AM

ZOOM LINK

Transition: What Happens After High School?
IncludeNYC will discuss transition and life after high school.

October 12
No School — Italian Heritage / Indigenous Peoples' Day

To join the Family Support Group meeting: scan the QR code shown on the October newsletter.

Previous Newsletters

September 2026View newsletter

School Year 2026–2027 Faculty & Staff

**Faculty & Staff — School Year 2026–2027**
P256Q @ MercyFirst
Name	Position/Class
ADMINISTRATION
Sharon McGreevy	Assistant Principal
Ferguson, Erin	Unit Coordinator
FACULTY
Bevan, Tim	Teacher
Castelli, Danielle	Teacher
Gehm, Sabrina	Teacher
Teknus, Jillian	Teacher
Roychoudhury, Suma	Teacher
Townsend, Jacqueline	Teacher
Trent, Michael	Teacher
Vranich, David	Teacher
Prizzi, Anthony	Teacher
Kelley McDonald	Teacher
SUPPORT SERVICES
Cholakis, Tracey	Paraprofessional
Friedman, Yve	Paraprofessional
Altamura, Lisamarie	Paraprofessional
Morris, Maryfrancis	Paraprofessional
Parker, Larry	Paraprofessional
Reyes, Lizette	Paraprofessional
Rodriguez, Ramona	Paraprofessional
Tagallie, Lisamarie	ENL Teacher
Pichardo, Rosa	School Aide

District 75 Student Art Exhibition

Positive Exposure student art exhibition