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Challenge Charter Elementary School
What’s Happening at Our Elementary School
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
Elementary School
Grades K-1 Site
1279 Redfern Avenue
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Grades 2-5 Site
710 Hartman Lane
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Office Hours
Monday–Friday
10am–6pm
Phone
(347) 716-5911
School Principal
Humma Qureshi
K-1 Assistant Principal
Coming Soon
ADMINISTRATION
2-3 Assistant Principal
Jacqueline Ward-Brew
4-5 Assistant Principal
Carolyn Thomas
FACULTY
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Jessica Perino | K-11 Teacher
Sharon Rose | K-11 Teaching Assistant
Cornetta Harry | K-12 Teacher
Michael Wess | K-12 SPED Teacher
Dawn Choily | K-13 Teacher
Maira Welcome | K-13 Teaching Assistant
Nickeisha Gray | K-14 Teacher
Melissa Lemaire | K-14 SPED Teacher
Carlina Alfonso Carrasco | K-15 Teacher
Undra Williams | K-15 Teaching Assistant
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Candacy Pilgrim | 101 Teacher
Michelle Holloway | 101 Teaching Assistant
TBD | 102 SPED Teacher
Kia Barbee | 102 Teacher
Nicole Angelino | 103 Teacher
Margaret Ageloye | 103 Teaching Assistant
Lauren Jansen | 104 Teacher
TBD | 104 SPED Teacher
Victoria Lakhan | 105 Teacher
Shelby Deane | 105 Teaching Assistant
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Stacy Santana | 201 Teacher
Ericka Russell McLean | 201 Teaching Assistant
Daeyana Francis | 202 Teacher
TBA | 202 SPED Teacher
Naika Rodriguez-Salazar | 203 Teacher
Brianna Williams | 203 Teaching Assistant
Jamilex Flores | 204 SPED Teacher
Teresa Santamaria | 204 Teacher
Khristie Proverbs | 205 Teacher
Tylicia Harris | 205 Teaching Assistant
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Zachary Droblas | 301 Teacher
Shainy Alfonso Carrasco | 301 Teaching Assistant
Aaliyah Payton | 302 Teacher
Sharonda Anderson | 302 SPED Teacher
Mark Newman | 303 Teacher
Gregory Jacques | 303 Teaching Assistant
Taylor Scaraglino | 304 Teacher
Amanda Plunkett | 304 SPED Teacher
Deborah Lang | 305 Teacher
Elizabeth Reed | 305 Teaching Assistant
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Shawn Sobieski | 401 Teacher
Sahniya Thomas | 401 Teaching Assistant
Catherine Alexander | 402 Teacher
Rebecca Lubin | 402 Teacher
Daniel Taylor | 403 Teacher
Kashawn Hernandez | 403 Teaching Assistant
Shantel Nicholson | 404 Teacher
Debra Mallon | 404 Teacher
Marilyn Baker | 405 Teacher
Bria Smith | 405 Teacher
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Laura Cruz Rubio (Alitha Hodge-Papaso - long-term sub) | 501 Teacher
Kimani Duncan-Hinds | 501 Teaching Assistant
Latonia Woods | 502 Teacher
TBD | 502 SPED Teacher
Denise Charles-Cummings | 503 Teacher
Kimtrell Jones | 503 Teaching Assistant
Lonzil McLean | 504 Teacher
Simone Jones | 504 SPED Teacher
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Shanice Welcome | Physical Education/Health K-1
Rick Rizzo | Physical Education/Health Grades 2-5
Martha Ortiz | Spanish
TBD | Art
TBD | Music
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Kentia Coreus | Senior Director of Elementary Teaching & Learning
Humma Qureshi | Elementary Principal
Jacqueline Ward-Brew | Grades 2-3 Assistant Principal
Carolyn Thomas | Grades 4-5 Assistant Principal
Bayo Fagbamila, Jr. | Dean of Students
Syvine Grant-Brown | Instructional Coach
Elizabeth Ofori | Data, Information & Assessment Specialist
Aviva Cornish | Grades 4 & 5 Academic Assistant
De’Anna Meyers | SETSS Teacher K-1
Krystan Rainone | SETSS Teacher Grades 2-3
Timothy Kurz | SETSS Teacher Grades 4-5
Samantha Simone | Reading Specialist K-5
Sabastian Salazar | ENL Teacher K-5
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Tameeka Richards | Director of Pupil Personnel Services
Melissa Nedd | K-5 Social Worker
Tasfi Alam | K-5 Guidance Counselor
Cherry Daure-Wiggins | K-5 Family Engagement Coordinator
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TBD | K-5 Principal Administrative Assistant
Devaney Brown | K-5 Operations Manager
Dorveeda Anderson | K-5 Operations Coordinator
Therese Camporeale | K-5 Special Projects Coordinator
Nicholson Megie | K-3 Technology Coordinator
Shanequa Gowins | Grades 4 & 5 Technology Coordinator
Michelle Young | K-3 School Aide
Anisah Naissant | K-3 School Aide