World-Class Education at Challenge Charter Elementary School

What’s Happening at Our Elementary School

See our K-5 January calendar in English and Spanish here.

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
7:45A-4:30P

Phone
(347) 716-5911

 

School Principal
Humma Qureshi

K-1 Assistant Principal
Anwar Robinson

ADMINISTRATION

2-3 Assistant Principal
Jacqueline Ward-Brew

4-5 Assistant Principal
Carolyn Thomas

FACULTY

  • Melissa Lemaire | K-11 Teacher

    Sharon Rose | K-11 Teaching Assistant

    Cornetta Harry | K-12 SPED Teacher

    Margaret Ageloye | K-12 Teacher

    Dawn Choily | K-13 Teacher

    Maira Welcome | K-13 Teaching Assistant

    Jessica Perino | K-14 SPED Teacher

    Norma Reyes | K-14 Teacher

    Carlina Alfonso Carrasco | K-15 Teacher

    Undra Williams | K-15 Teaching Assistant

  • Candacy Pilgrim | 101 Teacher

    Ericka McClean | 101 Teaching Assistant

    TBA | 102 SPED Teacher

    Kia Barbee | 102 Teacher

    Nicole Angelino | 103 Teacher

    Miriam Alexandra Atiencia | 103 Teaching Assistant

    TBA | 104 SPED Teacher

    Kayla Williams | 104 Teaching Assistant

    Victoria Lakhan | 105 Teacher

    Shelby Deane | 105 Teaching Assistant

  • Stacy Santana | 201 Teacher

    Brianna Williams | 201 Teaching Assistant

    Daeyana Francis | 202 Teacher

    Nina Carnazza | 202 SPED Teacher

    Naika Rodriguez-Salazar | 203 Teacher

    Shawna-Gaye Blidgen | 203 Teaching Assistant

    Teresa Santamaria | 204 SPED Teacher

    Khristie Proverbs-Gordon | 204 Teacher

    Tylicia Harris | 205 Teacher

    Shainy Alfonso | 205 Teaching Assistant

  • Zachary Droblas | 301 Teacher

    Keisha Roach | 301 Teaching Assistant

    Aaliyah Payton | 302 Teacher

    TBA | 302 SPED Teacher

    Deborah Lang | 303 Teacher

    Anisah Naissant | 303 Teaching Assistant

    Taylor Scaraglino | 304 Teacher

    Sharonda Collins-Anderson | 304 SPED Teacher

    Mark Newman | 305 Teacher

    TBA | 305 SPED Teacher

  • Alitha Hodge-Papaso | 401 Teacher

    Sahniya Thomas | 401 Teaching Assistant

    Catherine Alexander | 402 Teacher

    TBA | 402 Teacher

    Daniel Taylor | 403 Teacher

    Ibrahim Kaba | 403 Teaching Assistant

    Shantel Nicholson | 404 SPED Teacher

    TBA | 404 Teacher

    Marilyn Baker | 405 Teacher

    Bria Smith | 405 SPED Teacher

  • Gregory Jacques | 501 Teacher

    Kimani Duncan-Hinds | 501 Teaching Assistant

    Latonia Woods | 502 Teacher

    Laura Rubio | 502 SPED Teacher

    Denise Charles-Cummings | 503 Teacher

    Kimtrell Jones | 503 Teaching Assistant

    Lonzil McLean | 504 SPED Teacher

    Matthew Allwood | 504 Teacher

    Simone Jones | 505 SPED Teacher

    TBD | 505 Teacher

  • Shanice Welcome | Physical Education/Health K-1

    Standly Saintil | Physical Education Grades 2-5

    Martha Ortiz | Spanish

    Alicia Muir | Art

    Kashawn Hernandez | Technology Grades 3-5

    Bria Walton | Music

  • Kentia Coreus | Senior Director of Elementary Teaching & Learning

    Humma Qureshi | Elementary Principal

    Anwar Robinson | Grades K-1 Assistant Principal

    Jacqueline Ward-Brew | Grades 2-3 Assistant Principal

    Carolyn Thomas | Grades 4-5 Assistant Principal

    Bayo Fagbamila, Jr. | Dean of Students

    Lauren Jansen | Special Education Coordinator

    TBA | Instructional Coach

    Elizabeth Ofori | Data, Information & Assessment Specialist

    Aviva Cornish | Grades 4 & 5 Academic Assistant

    De’Anna Meyers | SETSS Teacher K-1/ENL Coordinator

    Krystan Rainone | SETSS Teacher Grades 2-3

    Timothy Kurz | SETSS Teacher Grades 4-5

    Samantha Simone | Reading Specialist K-5

    Kayla Fontalvo | ENL Teacher

  • Tameeka Richards | Director of Pupil Personnel Services

    Melissa Harris | K-5 Social Worker

    Tasfi Alam | K-5 Guidance Counselor

    Cherry Daure-Wiggins | K-5 Family Engagement Coordinator

  • Ashley Arias | 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 | School Aide