P256Q @ PS43

P256Q "Kids First, High Expectations, No Excuses"

P256Q @ PS43

About us

P256Q@PS43 is a co-located elementary and middle school program consisting of 15 self-contained classes from Kindergarten through the 8th grade. We also work collaboratively with PS43Q in the inclusion program.

Our program services both alternate and standardized assessment students. Our program for our alternate assessment students implements the Treatment and Education of Autistic and Communication related handicapped Children (TEACCH).

Our alternate assessment and standardized students follow a curricula that are aligned with the Next Generation Learning Standards (NGLS).

Our students participate in field trips and special events throughout the school to help them build prior knowledge and explore the community.

Ratios served include:

6:1+1, 8:1+1, 12:1+1, and Inclusion

SCHOOL YEAR 2024-2025

**FACULTY/STAFF**
**P256 @ PS43**
Name	Position/Class
ADMINISTRATION
Dawn Morgan	Assistant Principal
Maryann DiBartolomeo	Unit Coordinator
Rory Omara	Dean
FACULTY
Regina Cardo	NYSAA
Lona Kaplan-Werner	STANDARDIZED
Erin McMahon	NYSAA
Michele Trageser	NYSAA
Kristen Twibell	NYSAA
Dorenda Batts	STANDARDIZED
Daniel McAree	NYSAA
Willie Beverly	STANDARDIZED
Michael Harper	STANDARDIZED
Vanessa Sorin	STANDARDIZED
Kanema Raymond	STANDARDIZED
Nelly Medina	STANDARDIZED
Jack Werther	STANDARDIZED
Ian Victor	STANDARDIZED
CLUSTERS
Maribeth Cacchioli	Dance
Tracey Fink	Health
Pamela Fox	SEL / PBIS
Jeanette Mueller	Computer Science
Casey Twibell	APE
Meryl Willner	Art
Doug Wasserman	Physical Education
SUPPORT SERVICES
Kelly Bailey	Paraprofessional
Joyce Cooper	Paraprofessional
Kelly Dawes	Paraprofessional
Margaret Debona	Paraprofessional
Donna Dillon	Paraprofessional
Wansel Estrada	Paraprofessional
Carmen Gonzalez	Paraprofessional
Carlithia Harris	Paraprofessional
Bettina Hornung	Paraprofessional
Sandra Thomas	Paraprofessional
Luz Lopez	Paraprofessional
Tracey Mayfield	Paraprofessional
Christina Norman	Paraprofessional
Yuvraj Ramsamujh	Paraprofessional
Eileen Smith	Paraprofessional
Janna Waschitz	Paraprofessional
Tara McGroary	Paraprofessional
Sarah Boden	Paraprofessional
Reina Almodovar	Paraprofessional
Teyana Griffin	Paraprofessional
Meghan O’brien	Paraprofessional
Catherine Mastricovo	Speech Therapist
Jennifer Furno	Speech Therapist
Yosifa Glazer	Speech Therapist
Shaindel Berkovits	Occupational Therapist
Blossom Marley	Occupational Therapist
Claudia Cunha-Grant	Physical Therapist
Tzirel Smulevitz	School Psychologist
Modupe Buluro	Nurse
Victoria Bruce	Counselor
Elizabeth Kaufman	Counselor
Gina Korolczuk	Counselor
Rebecca Mentor	ENL Teacher
Julianna Fazio	School Aide