World-Class Education at Challenge Charter High School

What’s Happening at Charter High School

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World Class Education

Our Commitment to Scholars Includes

  • Rigorous instruction in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and classes Technology, Art, Music, and Physical Education

  • Extended school day for scholars, Monday through Thursday, and half-day Fridays to enable our teachers to have weekly Professional Development.

Looking for a school that prepares your child not just academically, but for success in the 21st century?

Look no further than Challenge Preparatory Charter School. Located in the heart of the Greater Far Rockaway community, Challenge offers a rigorous curriculum aligned with New York State and Next Generation Learning Standards. With a focus on intellectual, social, and ethical development, Challenge provides a safe, supportive, and technology-infused environment where students thrive

  • Enrichment activities during or after school and clubs such as Film/Photography, Art, Gym, Cheer, Basketball, Girl Scouts, and more.

  • One lead teacher and an assistant in every classroom

  • SMART board and laptops in every classroom

CTE PATHWAYS

Challenge Charter School is the only school on the peninsula offering Kindergarten through Early College education. Our Career and Technical Education and partnerships with local colleges and universities allow for scholars to choose the right path to Regents graduation, CTE certification, and/or early college credits to take with them to their undergraduate programs. Find out more using the links for Allied Health, Aviation, Culinary Arts and Early College.

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Challenge Charter
High School

1520 Central Avenue
Far Rockaway, NY 11691

Office Hours
Monday–Friday
7:45A-4:30P

Phone
(347) 716-5911

 

School Principal
Dr. Mavgar Mondesir-Gordon

ADDITIONAL STAFF

  • Mavgar Mondesir-Gordon - Sr. Dr. of Secondary School Teaching & Learning and High School Principal

    Melissa Canzoneri - Assistant Principal

    Valencia Kirnon - Assistant Principal for CTE/Early College Program

    Annella Samuels - Middle/High School Data Specialist and Assessment Coordinator

    Bibi Soharab - School Counselor, Grades 9-10

    TBA - School Counselor, Grades 11-12

    Luis Robles, Jr. - Social Worker

    Jason Brown - Dean of Culture

    Shanice Laing - Instructional Coach, Math

    Renee Johnson - High School Principal Administrative Assistant

  • Gada Tucker - Operations Manager

    Luis Molina - School Aide

    Victoria Serrano - School Aide

    TBD - Academic Assistant

    Peter Alvarez - Technology Coordinator

    Marquis Smith - Digital Resource Liaison

  • Dannielle Colón - Family Engagement Coordinator

    Janelle Sanford - Parent Academy Coordinator

  • Taylor White - SETSS Teacher - Grade 9

    TBA - SETSS Teacher - Grade 10

    Michelle Zak - SPED Coordinator/SETSS Teacher - Grade 12

    TBA - ENL Teacher Grades 9-10

    Ana Gomez - ENL Teacher Grades 11-12

Assistant Principal
Melissa Canzoneri

TEACHING STAFF

  • Domenica Spadoni - ELA 9

    Jayla Lisman - ELA 9 TA

    Joycelyn Greene - ELA 10

    Anya Charles - ELA 11

    Anthony Jordan - ELA 12

  • Shermale McKnight - Algebra I Teacher

    TBD - Algebra I TA

    Savin Vilus - Applications of Algebra / Probability

    Dr. Joebert Bajolo - Geometry

    Shanice Laing - Business Math

  • Gloria Wade Gabb - Living Environment

    Cory Gayle - Living Environment TA

    Steve Clarke - Earth Science

    Samaya Luton - Earth Science TA

    Grace Dixon-Clarke - Chemistry

    Cory Gayle - Marine Biology

  • Todd Meiselbach - Global History II

    Michael Badala - Global History I

    Benjamin Casey - US History & Government

    Amber Brunett-Santana - Economics & Participation in Government

  • Laura Hogan - Work-based Learning

    Brenda Jenkins - Career & Financial Management

    Rayna Robinson-Holmes - Health Sciences

    Shaquetta Ashe - Health Sciences TA

    Brandon Draeger - Culinary Arts I

    Lorelei Araneta - Culinary Arts I TA

    TBA - Aviation

  • Tisha Agnes - Spanish I

    TBA - Spanish II / III

  • TBA - Music Teacher

    Daniel Parisi - PE/Health

    Joshua Ross - PE/Health

Assistant Principal
Valencia Kirnon