It’s undeniable that K-2 took it up a notch last year, and Ms. Mintiens’ steady and compassionate leadership was one of its crucial catalysts. So it is with profound appreciation that we wish her well on her next position as she relocates with her growing family in PA.
She wasn’t here long, but her impact remains.
An important piece that we need to attend to is the new Dual Language program set to begin next year. Dual Language is hard to get right, and as the only Mandarin DL program in district 24 and the only new one in NYC, all eyes will be on us.
That’s the truth; we just can’t fail.
Knowing that it’ll be near impossible for a new AP to both learn the school and to carry the new DL program to fruition at the same time, Mr. Borelli stepped up to return to K-2 and to lead this exciting initiative. Effectively immediately Mr. Borelli will lead as the K-2 Assistant Principal, and we are all hopeful for the things he will bring back to K-2.
Filling his prior role as the 3-5 AP is Suzanne Sheerin, an incredible educator whom I’ve spent many afternoons with in a leadership program. This will be her 4th year as an assistant principal, and she is thoughtful, kind, savvy, and ridiculously intelligent. Senior leadership from the department has long identified her as one of the city’s best Apps, and I have no doubt she will further the explosive growth we’re seeing with 3-5.
From Suzanne:
“Hi there! My name is Suzanne Sheerin and I’m very excited to be joining the PS/IS 102 team as the new 3-5 AP. After spending the past 12 years in a middle school in District 6, I’m really looking forward to this new adventure. Until the year officially begins, though, I’ll be spending as much time as possible with my 2 boys – Duffy, a mutt, and Max, a beagle – hiking, swimming, and chasing squirrels (them, not me).
I hope everyone is enjoying a relaxing summer and I look forward to meeting you all in person soon!”
There will be another email to everyone later this week with some reminders and information about preparing for next year.
Until then, enjoy!
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