

A Site Coordinator's Early Childhood Journey!
As I sit down to reflect on my 35 years as an educator at NYC Public Schools, I'm filled with a sense of gratitude. My current role as the site coordinator at Z075 has been pivotal for me, and since the launch of our early childhood program eight years ago, I have witnessed and contributed to its remarkable evolution and success. My professional journey began in Brownsville, Brooklyn, District 23, where I dedicated 25 years to teaching kindergarten, ICT classes, science, phys


Coaching and Caring Memories!
Greetings! I am Mayra Baldi. I have served as an instructional coach for our program, and it is with much respect and gratitude that I now move on to a new role as an Assistant Principal in District 31. Over the past 25 years, I have held various roles in early childhood and elementary education, including assistant teacher, lead teacher, grade leader, bilingual teacher, TESOL teacher, ICT teacher, dual language teacher, early childhood director, and instructional coach. Nine


Working as a 3-K/Pre-K Family!
I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself and tell you about my experiences as part of District 20 Pre-K. My name is...


Great Math Means Future Success!
My name is Nicole Severino and I am the math teacher at Z067. I grew up on Long Island where I continue to live and raise my family. I...


A Family's Double Success at Z073!
Hello! My name is Nadia Fares and my two daughters, Yasmine and Leana, had the opportunity to attend District 20 Pre-K Center Z073...


Our Founding Leader and Her Legacy
Dear Families, Staff, Students and Friends of the District 20 PreK Center Program We began this program seven years ago with a goal of...


The Experience of Dual Language in Pre-K!
By Guest Blogger, Li Mei Huang


The Future Begins in 3-K!
My name is Lori Puglia and I am a 3K teacher at Z111. I am a life-long New Yorker and as other natives know, New York City is never...


A Secretary's Road to Pre-K/3-K!
Greetings! My name is Victoria Carpentier Arcaro, and I am one of the secretaries working behind the scenes at our Pre-K/3-K Centers in...


Maria Genao-Duran Bids Farewell After a Fruitful Career!
My name is Maria Genao-Duran and I have been working for the New York City Department of Education for 33 years. I am currently an...





















