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Alexandra Gialaboukis
Assistant Principal, I.A.
alexandra@tywls-astoria.org
Allison Persad
Principal
principal@tywls-astoria.org
Michael Cohen
Assistant Principal
apmichael@tywls-astoria.org
Teachers
Alfina Halitova
Math Teacher
alfina@tywls-astoria.org
Andreas (Andy) Jordan
Computer Science Teacher
andy@tywls-astoria.org
Annie Amoguis
Science & SEP Teacher
ani@tywls-astoria.org
Ashley Almonte
Science Teacher
ashley@tywls-astoria.org
Brett Mueller
Humanities Teacher
brett@tywls-astoria.org
Caitlin Durant
Math Teacher, Peer Collaborative Teacher
caitlind@tywls-astoria.org
Caitlin Stanton
Drama Teacher
caitlin@tywls-astoria.org
Cheryl Voelker
Inclusion Teacher
cheryl@tywls-astoria.org
Devin Chowske
Humanities & Digital Media Teacher
devin@tywls-astoria.org
Diana Vlavianos
Humanities & ELA Teacher
diana@tywls-astoria.org
Evaluna Acosta
Inclusion Teacher
evaluna@tywls-astoria.org
Felix Wu
Math Teacher
felix@tywls-astoria.org
Gabrielle (Gabby) Lee
Inclusion Teacher, Peer Collaborative Teacher
gabrielle@tywls-astoria.org
Gianna Venuti
Physical Education Teacher
gianna@tywls-astoria.org
Grace Loughney Harrington
Inclusion Teacher
grace@tywls-astoria.org
Greg Zimdahl
Humanities & Social Studies Teacher
greg@tywls-astoria.org
Ivana Jovanovic
Science Teacher
ivana@tywls-astoria.org
Jackie Shendler
Humanities Teacher
jackie@tywls-astoria.org
James Franco
Physical Education Teacher, Athletic Director
james@tywls-astoria.org
Jes Perkins
Inclusion Teacher
jes@tywls-astoria.org
Jonathan Ryberg
Science Teacher
jonathan@tywls-astoria.org
Kayla Marte
Humanities
kayla@tywls-astoria.org
Larisa Cox
English as a New Language Teacher
larisa@tywls-astoria.org
Lauren Kurtz
Inclusion Teacher
lauren@tywls-astoria.org
Lindsay Jones
Inclusion Teacher
lindsay@tywls-astoria.org
Lisa Horry
Music Teacher
lisa@tywls-astoria.org
Maha Elgendy
Inclusion Teacher
maha@tywls-astoria.org
Marina Prakas
Inclusion Teacher
marina@tywls-astoria.org
Michael Stuart
Humanities & Social Studies Teacher
michael@tywls-astoria.org
Michelle Baratta
Art Teacher
michelle@tywls-astoria.org
Michelle Cunningham
Inclusion Teacher, Inclusion Coordinator
michellec@tywls-astoria.org
Norman Wu
Math Teacher
norman@tywls-astoria.org
Randi Bivona
Humanities & Social Studies Teacher
randi@tywls-astoria.org
Sadia Rharbite
Mathematics Teacher
sadia@tywls-astoria.org
Scott Melcher
Social Studies Teacher
scott@tywls-astoria.org
Sylvia Kwon
Humanities & SEP Teacher
sylvia@tywls-astoria.org
Sylvie Edman
Inclusion Teacher
sylvie@tywls-astoria.org
Tanya Bonanno
Science Teacher
tanya@tywls-astoria.org
Yana Garbarg
ELA & Digital Media Teacher
yana@tywls-astoria.org
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Alicia Hill
Payroll Secretary
alicia@tywls-astoria.org
Dawn Ortiz
Main Office Staff
dawn@tywls-astoria.org
Emily Bianco
School Counselor
emilybianco@tywls-astoria.org
Jazmin Navarro
Girls Inc. Coordinator
jazmin@girlsincnyc.org
Mike Tommaso
Custodian Engineer
Mona Youssef
Main Office Staff
mona@tywls-astoria.org
Paola Hernandez
Main Office Staff
paola@tywls-astoria.org
Rene Mejia
School Support Staff
rene@tywls-astoria.org
Suriya Akhter
School Support Staff
suriya@tywls-astoria.org
Taylor Faiella
School Social Worker
taylor@tywls-astoria.org
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