World-Class Education at Challenge Charter Middle 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

Challenge Charter
Middle School

1520 Central Avenue
Far Rockaway, NY 11691

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

Phone
(347) 716-5911

 

TEACHING STAFF

School Principal
Gasner A. Vil

AP Literacy & Humanities
Peter Manniello

ADMINISTRATION

  • Gasner Vil - Middle School Principal

    Africa Gaillard-Fannis - AP Math & Science

    Peter Manniello - AP Literacy & Humanities

    Cornelia Sylvester - AP for SPED 6-12

    Annella Samuels - Middle/High Data Coordinator & Information Specialist

    TBA - School Counselor

    Faniola Theophile - Social Worker

    Kevaun Thomas - Dean of Culture, Grade 6

    Dwight Curwen - Dean of Culture, Grades 7-8

    Renee Johnson - Middle School Principal Administrative Assistant

  • Michelle Tomlin - 6-8 Operations Manager

    Latoya Smith - 6-8 Academic Assistant

    Johnathon Mullings - Middle School Technology Coordinator

    Plesette Baxter - School Aide

  • Dannielle Colón - Middle/High School Family Engagement Coordinator

    Janelle Sanford - Parent Academy Coordinator

    DOE Nurse

  • Ana Gomez - 6-12 ENL Coordinator

    Corine Vidal - 6-12 SPED Coordinator

    Cindy Golden - 6-12 ENL Support Specialist

    Jennifer Kunin- 6-12 Speech Teacher

    Shannela Isaacs - Grade 8 SETSS Teacher

    Shaquetta Ashe - 6-12 Para

    Tequan Henry - 6-12 Para

    Tyrabia Smallwood - 6-12 Para

AP Math & Science
Africa Gaillard-Fannis

AP SPED 6-12
Cornelia Sylvester

  • Shanice Wynter - Grade 6 Humanities Teacher

    Tianna Hammond Copeland - Grade 6 Humanities TA

    Sabrina Caldwell - Grade 6 Humanities TA / Double Dutch TA

    Mildred Mondesir - Grade 7 Humanities Teacher

    TBA - Grade 7 Humanities TA

    TBA - Grade 8 Humanities Teacher

    Dionna Wright - Grade 8 Humanities TA

  • William Poppe - Grade 6 Math Teacher

    Jaenique Bryant - Grade 6 Math TA

    TBA - Grade 7 Math Teacher

    Taffiel Daniels - Grade 7 Math TA

    TBA - Grade 8 Math/Algebra I Teacher

    Asia Tait - Grade 8 Math TA

  • Simone Jones - Grade 6 Science Teacher

    Shavonna Burke - Grade 7 Science Teacher

    Steve Clarke - Grade 8 Life Science Teacher

  • Shaquira Tramell - Grade 7 Social Studies Teacher/SETSS Teacher

    Daniella Kola - Grade 8 Social Studies Teacher

  • Kelly Goldman - Art Teacher

    Indira Ramirez - Spanish Teacher

    TBA - Family & Consumer Science

    Lisa Pazos - PE/Health Teacher

    Richard Trimmier - Dance Teacher

    Leion Barrett - Engineering Technology Teacher