CTE and Early College Education at Challenge Charter High School
Go Beyond High School at Challenge Charter
Challenge Charter School is the only school on the peninsula offering Far Rockaway families a Kindergarten through Early College education. Our Career and Technical Education and partnerships with local colleges and universities offer paths to Regents graduation, CTE certification, and/or early college credits. Scholars can explore Allied Health, Culinary Arts, and Early College during high school.
In 2026, our third cohort of 20 scholars receiving certificates from CUNY’s School of Labor and Urban Studies was the largest group of any high school in NYC.
Challenge Charter High School
1520 Central Avenue
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Office Hours
Monday–Friday
7:45A-4:30P
Phone
(347) 716-5911
Principal
Johnny Recio
Assistant Principal
Peter Manniello
Assistant Principal CTE & Early College
Valencia Kirnon
Assistant Principal 6-12 SPED
Cornelia Sylvester
ADMINISTRATION
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Dr. Mavgar Florent-Gordon - Sr. Dr. of Secondary School Teaching & Learning
Johnny Recio - Principal
Peter Manniello - Assistant Principal
Valencia Kirnon - Assistant Principal -CTE/Early College Program
Cornelia Sylvester - Assistant Principal for SPED 6-12
Luis Robles, Jr. - Dean of SPED 6-12
Jason Brown - Dean of Culture 9-12
Jason Russell - Dean of Culture 9-12
Shanice Laing - Math Coach 9-12
Renee Johnson - SDTL Administrative Assistant 6-12
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Gada Tucker - Operations Manager 9-12
TBA - School Aide 9-12
TBD - Data & Information Systems Specialist
Gregory Mahabee - Technology Coordinator
TBD - Academic Assistant/Para
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Alexandra Augienelo - School Counselor 9-10
TBA - School Counselor 11-12
Faniola Theophile - Social Worker
Dannielle Colón - Family Engagement Coordinator
Janelle Sanford - Parent Academy Coordinator
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Corine Vidal - SPED Coordinator 6-12
Sheuly Sultana - Credit Recovery Specialist
Jennifer Kunin - 6-12 Speech Teacher
Taylor White - SETSS Teacher Grade 9
TBA - SETSS Teacher Grade 10/English 9 TA
Ana Gomez - ENL Coordinator 6-12
Cindy Golden - ENL Support Specialist 6-12
Shaquetta Ashe - 6-12 Para
Tequan Henry - 6-12 Para
Tyrabia Smallwood - 6-12 Para
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Dr. Marleen Gordon - ELA 9
Jayla Lisman - ELA 9 TA
Joycelyn Greene - ELA 10
Patricia Abraham - ELA 11
Anya Charles - ELA 12
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Shermale McKnight - Algebra I Teacher
TBA - Algebra I TA
Savin Vilus - Applications of Algebra / Precalculus
Dr. Joebert Bajolo - Geometry / Statistics
Shanice Laing - Business Math
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Gloria Wade Gabb - Living Environment
Jayd Diamond - Living Environment TA
Ronald McHenry - Earth Science
Samaya Luton - Earth Science TA
Grace Dixon-Clarke - Chemistry
Cory Gayle - Marine Biology
Alix Achille - Physics
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Patrick Trama - Global History & Geography I
Todd Meiselbach - Global History & Geography II
Nomi Sankofa - US History & Government
Ben Casey - Economics & Participation in Government/APUSH
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Laura Hogan - Work-based Learning
Abu Ashraf Chowdhury - Career & Financial Management
Afranina Laing - Career & Financial Management TA
Rayna Robinson-Holmes - Health Sciences
Sarah Scarborough - Culinary Arts
TBA - Culinary Arts
TBA - Aviation
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Luis Molina - Spanish I
Dania Castro - Spanish II / III
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Brandon Ndife - Art
Daniel Parisi - PE/Health
Joshua Ross - PE/Health
Johnelle Alexis - PE/Health
TEACHING STAFF
What’s Happening at Charter High School
Click here to see our 2025-26 Course Catalog for Grades 9-12, including:
Graduation Requirements
CTE and Work-Based Learning
Early College
