District 1

Superintendent: Carry Chan 
Family Leadership Coordinator: N/A
Family Support Coordinator: Migdalia Pantaleon
Office: 166 Essex Street, New York NY 10002
Phone: (212) 353-2948

Carry Chan

Carry Chan has been with New York City Schools since 1999 and a leader in District 1 since 2008. As Superintendent of District 1 since 2017, she has shown great talent for building and maintaining high quality programs and working with partners in her community to secure critical resources for our schools.

District 2

Superintendent: Kelly McGuire
Family Leadership Coordinator: Jennifer Greenblatt
Family Support Coordinator:  Tina Sibulkin-Yacker
Office: 333 7th Avenue, New York NY 10001
Phone: (212) 356-3739

Kelly McGuire

Kelly McGuire has been an educator in New York City for almost two decades, including time as an assistant principal and principal in District 2. He was a Deputy Superintendent before taking the helm in District 2 in 2021, stepping up in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic to help students, families and schools navigate the safe return to in-person learning.

District 3

Superintendent: Kamar Samuels
Family Leadership Coordinator: Tracy Mcclaire
Family Support Coordinator: N/A
Office: 154 West 93rd Street, New York NY 10025
Phone: (212) 678-5857

Kamar Samuels

Kamar Samuels has been an educator with New York City Schools for almost two decades. He started his career as an elementary teacher in the Bronx, before becoming the principal of a middle school also in the Bronx. Most recently, Kamar was the deputy superintendent in Community School District 23 and then superintendent of Community School District 13 in Brooklyn, before becoming Superintendent of District 3 in Manhattan.

District 4

Superintendent: Kristy De La Cruz
Family Leadership Coordinator: Nancy Pereira
Family Support Coordinator: Lennys Patino
Office: 160 East 120th Street, New York NY 10035
Phone: (212) 348-2873

Kristy De La Cruz

Kristy De La Cruz has more than two decades of experience on New York City Schools, starting her career at a school Upper Manhattan supporting ESL and bilingual students. She continued that work in the Bronx and spent several years in leadership roles there, including directing supports for multilingual learners for the whole borough, before returning to Manhattan in 2020 to be the Superintendent of District 4.

District 5

Superintendent: Sean Davenport
Family Leadership Coordinator: Lizzi Sofge
Family Support Coordinator:  Carla Tenorio
Office: 123 Morningside Drive, New York NY 10027
Phone: (212) 222-1395

Sean Davenport

Sean Davenport began his career as a high school English teacher in the Bronx. He then moved on to leadership roles in Manhattan, including leadership experience at the middle and high school level and being the founding principal of a District 5 elementary school. Sean has also worked in leadership development for New York City Schools, helping grow other leaders, something he will continue as the Superintendent of District 5.

District 6

Superintendent: Renzo Martinez
Family Leadership Coordinator: Rebecca Alicea
Family Support Coordinator:  Cha-nai Dent
Office: 4360 Broadway, New York NY 10033
Phone: (917) 521-3757

Renzo Martinez

Renzo has dedicated twenty-eight years of experience to the New York City Public Schools. Renzo immigrated to New York City as a teenager and graduated from Evander Childs High School, where his passion for education began to take shape. In 2011, Renzo became the principal of PS/IS 366: Washington Heights Academy and continued to serve as a leadership coach in District 6 before becoming Superintendent of District 6.

District 7

Superintendent: Roberto Padilla
Family Leadership Coordinator: Oliver Grullon
Family Support Coordinator:  Melodie Duran
Office: 501 Courtlandt Avenue, Bronx NY 10451
Phone: (718) 742-6500

Roberto Padilla

Roberto Padilla has over two decades of teaching and leadership experience that began in middle schools in Manhattan and the Bronx. He went on to become a superintendent outside the DOE, where he was named the 2021 New York State Superintendent of the Year, 2021 National TRIO Achiever, and the 2019 Education Weekly Leader to Learn From.

District 8

Superintendent: Jennifer Joynt
Family Leadership Coordinator: Vanessa Ruiz
Family Support Coordinator:  Silvia Hernandez Nunez
Office: 1230 Zerega Avenue, Bronx NY 10462
Phone: (718) 239-5890

Jennifer Joynt

Jennifer Joynt began her career in New York City Schools over two decades ago as a teacher in District 8. She then founded and was principal of a middle school in the district for a decade before being named the Deputy Superintendent of District 8 in 2017, and then the Superintendent in March 2021. Jennifer has also spent her career looking for opportunities to recruit, advise and train new teachers for New York City Schools.

District 9

Superintendent: Harry Sherman
Family Leadership Coordinator: Barbara Ortiz
Family Support Coordinator:  Yadira Eleutice
Office: 1245 Washington Avenue, Bronx NY 10456
Phone: (718) 579-7143

Harry Sherman

Harry Sherman has spent over 20 years as an educator and leader in New York City schools, including over fifteen years as a middle school principal in the Bronx. He became the Superintendent of District 9 in 2021, leading the district back from the height of the Covid-19 pandemic and supporting his schools and students with the transition back to in person learning. Harry has also made it a priority to act as a mentor and advisor for new school leaders.

District 10

Superintendent: Roberto Hernandez
Family Leadership Coordinator: Maria Correa
Family Support Coordinator:  Tanya Cesar
Office: 1 Fordham Plaza, Bronx NY 10458
Phone: (718) 741-5852

Roberto Hernandez

Roberto Hernandez was born, raised, and attended school in the Bronx. He has served in various roles throughout his over twenty-seven-year career within NYCPS. Roberto began his teaching career as a special education teacher and assistant principal, master principal, and most recently served as the High School for Teaching and Professions principal in the Bronx before becoming Superintendent of Community School District 10 in the Bronx. 

District 11

Superintendent: Cristine Vaughan
Family Leadership Coordinator: Sharon Johnson
Family Support Coordinator:  Miriam Borgella
Office: 1250 Arnow Avenue, Bronx NY 10469
Phone: (718) 519-2620

Cristine Vaughan

Cristine Vaughan has been working in and supporting schools in District 11 for over 25 years. This includes ten years as the founding principal of one elementary school in the district, after spending ten years as a teacher and staff member of another. Cristine became the Superintendent of District 11 in 2019 and has been laser-focused on supporting students and families.

District 12

Superintendent: Jacqueline Rosado
Family Leadership Coordinator: Stacey Allen
Family Support Coordinator:  Erica Martinez
Office: 1970 West Farms Road, Bronx NY 10460
Phone: (718) 328-2310

Jacqueline Rosado

Dr. Jacqueline Rosado has over 25 years of experience in New York City schools, including a decade in school leadership positions. She has also worked at the district level focusing specifically on supporting and improving struggling schools, before becoming the Superintendent of District 12 in 2018.

District 13

Superintendent: Meghan Dunn
Family Leadership Coordinator: Lorrie Ayers Hutchinson
Family Support Coordinator: N/A
Office: 355 Park Place, Brooklyn NY 11238
Phone: (718) 636-3284

Meghan Dunn

Meghan Dunn has been an educator with New York City Public Schools for almost two decades. She started teaching in District 16 before becoming the founding principal of an elementary school in Brownsville, Brooklyn. Meghan joined District 13 as Deputy Superintendent in March 2020 where she has worked to secure state and federal grant funds and resources to support greater equity across the district. She is excited to continue her work of partnering and collaborating with the District 13 Community as Superintendent. 

District 14

Superintendent: David Cintron
Family Leadership Coordinator: Jordan Nichols Hillian
Family Support Coordinator:  Lydia Ruiz-Ferreira
Office: 215 Heyward Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206
Phone: (718) 302-7600

David Cintron

David Cintron has been an educator and leader for New York City Schools for over two decades. Starting as an English teacher, David has been a devoted principal at a middle school in the Bronx since 2008. He has also dedicated himself to coaching and mentoring others, including roles as a literacy coach and master principal. He will continue this work as the Acting Superintendent of District 14.

District 15

Superintendent: Rafael Alvarez
Family Leadership Coordinator: Christine Farrell
Family Support Coordinator:  Brenda Diaz
Office: 131 Livingston Street, Brooklyn NY 11201
Phone: (718) 935-3424

Rafael Alvarez 

Rafael Alvarez has been an educator in New York City Schools for over two decades. He began his career as a teacher, assistant principal and principal in Brooklyn. Most recently, Rafael has taken on leadership roles and supporting other school leaders in the Bronx, including most recently as a Superintendent in that borough, prior to becoming the Superintendent of District 15.

District 16

Superintendent: Brendan Mims
Family Leadership Coordinator: Camelia Brogdon-Cruz
Family Support Coordinator:  Iris Rivas
Office: 1010 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11221
Phone: (718) 574-2834

Brendan Mims

Brendan Mims began his career in New York City Schools as a high school Earth Science teacher in Brooklyn, later becoming assistant principal of that same school. In 2012, he joined the Office of Teacher Effectiveness supporting the implementation of teacher evaluation. Most recently, he was the founding principal of a middle school in Queens, where he served until becoming the District 16 Superintendent.

District 17

Superintendent: Shenean Lindsay
Family Leadership Coordinator: Philton Lewis-Thomas
Family Support Coordinator:  Margot Sargeant
Office: 1224 Park Place, Brooklyn NY 11213
Phone: (929) 506-4260

Shenean Lindsay

Shenean Lindsay has served New York City Schools for almost two decades, including as a principal in Brooklyn. She became Deputy Superintendent of District 17 in 2015, a role she remained in until becoming Superintendent in 2021. Her steady presence while schools and students dealt with the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic and the return to in person learning was invaluable to our schools.

District 18

Superintendent:  Celeste Terry
Family Leadership Coordinator: Serge Alexandre
Family Support Coordinator:  Rose Carter
Office: 1106 East 95th Street, Brooklyn NY 11236
Phone: (718) 566-6008

Celeste Terry

Celeste Terry has been an educator in Brooklyn for over twenty years, including as a teacher, teacher leader, mentor principal and principal. In 2017, she became the Deputy Superintendent of District 18, and became the Superintendent of the district in 2021, guiding them through the return to in person learning and support through the Covid-19 pandemic.

District 19

Superintendent: Tamra Collins
Family Leadership Coordinator: Zahira Torres
Family Support Coordinator:  Ginova Rodriguez
Office: 590 Sheffield Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11207
Phone: (929) 397-2938

Tamra Collins

Dr. Tamra S. Collins has been an educator for over 20 years. Throughout her journey in education, she has been a teacher, dean of students, math coach and assistant principal. She then moved on to be the founding principal of a middle school which she developed and designed to prepare students for high school, college, and future careers, and to empower them to become advocates for social justice. Tamra Collins served as Deputy Superintendent in District 19 and became the Acting District 19 Community Superintendent in 2021.

District 20

Superintendent: David Pretto
Family Leadership Coordinator: William Chin
Family Support Coordinator:  Sylwia Jasinski
Office: 415 89th Street, Brooklyn NY 11209
Phone: (718) 759-4908

David Pretto

Dr. David Pretto began his service in New York City Public Schools as a middle school English teacher in 2004, later serving as a literacy coach, assistant principal, principal, and deputy superintendent across three districts in Manhattan and the Bronx. Since February 2021, he has served the District 20 community as Superintendent, supporting the southern Brooklyn district's return from remote learning.

District 21

Superintendent: Isabel DiMola
Family Leadership Coordinator: Georgette Pezzolanti
Family Support Coordinator: Tiffany Tomasello
Office: 25 Brighton 4th Road, Brooklyn NY 11235
Phone: (718) 368-4024

Isabel DiMola

Isabel DiMola has three decades of experience in New York City Schools. She began her career as a high school social studies teacher in Brooklyn, before becoming an assistant principal and then principal. She served as a high school superintendent in Brooklyn and Queens before becoming the District 21 Superintendent in 2009.

District 22

Superintendent: Julia Bove
Family Leadership Coordinator: Heather Fiorica
Family Support Coordinator:  Linda Dalton
Office: 5619 Flatlands Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11234
Phone: (718) 968-6115

Julia Bove

Julia Bove has been an educator and leader in District 22 for 35 years. She starting her career as a middle school math teacher in the district, later becoming principal of the same school. She worked for several years serving in leadership roles for central Brooklyn before becoming the District 22 Superintendent in 2014.

District 23

Superintendent: Khalek Kirkland
Family Leadership Coordinator: Page Best Hardy
Family Support Coordinator:  William Rochford
Office: 1784 Park Place, Brooklyn NY 11233
Phone: (718) 346-0816

Khalek Kirkland

Khalek Kirkland began his career in New York City Schools as a middle school math teacher in Brooklyn, later assistant principal and principal of that same school. Khalek then took on work supporting and mentoring other middle school principals. Most recently, Khalek was principal of a school in the Bronx before becoming superintendent of District 23.

District 24

Superintendent: Teresa Caccavale
Family Leadership Coordinator: Eleanor McNamee
Family Support Coordinator: N/A
Office: 98-50 50th Avenue, Corona NY 11368
Phone: (718) 592-3357

Teresa Caccavale

Teresa Caccavale is currently the Superintendent for District 24. Prior to her current role, Ms. Caccavale was Deputy Superintendent (2021) and Teacher Development and Evaluation Coach (2013) for District 24. A NYC DOE career educator for over 35 years, she has worked as a classroom teacher, coach, assistant principal, principal and district administrator, as well as leadership positions at the Central Office. She also has a significant amount of experience designing and facilitating professional development trainings and resources for adults, including principals and aspiring school leaders.

District 25

Superintendent: Michael Dantona
Family Leadership Coordinator: Esther Maluto
Family Support Coordinator: Jennie Cheng
Office: 30-48 Linden Place, Flushing NY 11354
Phone: (718) 281-7605

Michael Dantona

Dr. Michael Dantona has 25 years of experience within the NYC Public School System. During the past nine years Dr. Dantona has served the District 25 community as the deputy superintendent, where he supported 34 elementary, middle and K-8 schools. He began his career in education in elementary school as a cluster science teacher for grades 3-6 and a technology teacher in grades K-5.

District 26

Superintendent: Anthony Inzerillo
Family Leadership Coordinator: Kimberly D'Angelo
Family Support Coordinator:  Wendy Mo
Office: 51-60 Marathon Parkway, Little Neck, NY 11362
Phone: (718) 631-6943

Anthony Inzerillo

Anthony has dedicated twenty-seven years to the New York City Public Schools, beginning his career as a paraprofessional and third-grade teacher in Queens. His passion for education led him to a 15-year tenure as a principal, shaping young minds and school communities. In 2019, Anthony extended his expertise to District 26, assuming the role of Deputy Superintendent.

District 27

Superintendent: David Norment
Family Leadership Coordinator: Teresa Cantante
Family Support Coordinator:  Kathryn Cobos
Office: 82-01 Rockaway Blvd., Ozone Park NY 11416
Phone: (718) 642-5770

David Norment

David Norment has almost two decades of experience in Queens Schools, including time as both a principal and assistant principal in the borough. He became Deputy Superintendent of District 27 in 2019, before becoming the Superintendent.

District 28

Superintendent: Eric Blake
Family Leadership Coordinator: Sonia Rueda
Family Support Coordinator: N/A
Office: 90-27 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica NY 11435
Phone: (718) 557-2618

Eric Blake

Dr. Eric Blake began his career with the New York City Public Schools as a middle school English and Social Studies teacher in Brooklyn. He then continued as a high school English teacher and assistant principal. Dr. Blake then moved on to become a principal of a 6-12 school in Brooklyn- a position he has held for 15 years. He was also selected as a Chancellor’s Master Principal before his recent appointment as Acting Superintendent of District 28 in Queens.

District 29

Superintendent: Crystal Bonds
Family Leadership Coordinator: James Pressey
Office: 92-53 Springfield Blvd, Queens Village, NY, 11428 
Phone: (917) 780-4490 

Crystal Bonds

Dr. Crystal Bonds began her career in District 29 as a teacher and mathematics coach. She went on to leadership roles in New York City Schools, including as assistant principal, principal, and master principal, before becoming Superintendent of District 29.

District 30

Superintendent: Lisa Hidalgo
Family Leadership Coordinator: Bandna Sharma
Family Support Coordinator: Maria-Laura Arcos
Office: 28-11 Queens Plaza North, Long Island City NY 11101
Phone: (718) 391-6122

Lisa Hidalgo

Lisa Hidalgo has more than three decades of experience in New York City Schools, starting her career as an elementary school teacher in Bushwick. She continued her work in this district as an ESL Coordinator and spent several years in a leadership role as an Assistant Principal. Lisa moved on to become a principal of an elementary school in District 30 Queens, a position she held for 9 years. Most recently, Lisa was the Deputy Superintendent in Community School District 32 in Bushwick.

District 31

Acting Superintendent: Roderick Palton
Family Leadership Coordinator: Nivedita (Rumi) Biswas
Family Support Coordinator:  Stacie Kaplan-Magnus
Office: 715 Ocean Terrace, Bldg. A, Staten Island NY 10301
Phone: (718) 420-5657

Roderick Palton

Dr. Roderick Palton began his New York City Public Schools career in 2005 as a special educator. In 2011, he was appointed as principal. During his tenure, he also served as a Coaching Fellow, where he guided and supported new principals in building effective leadership practices. Dr. Palton joined the District 31 team as Deputy Superintendent, in April 2023 before becoming the Acting Superintendent of District 31. 

District 32

Acting Superintendent: Arelis Parache
Family Leadership Coordinator: Alice Nieves Garcia
Family Support Coordinator:  Shaila M Walch
Office: 797 Bushwick Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11221
Phone: (718) 574-1100

Arelis Parache

Arelis Parache has been an educator and leader for New York City Schools for over three decades. Starting as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, deputy superintendent of District 12 and 14, and now serving as Acting Superintendent of District 32. 

District 75

Superintendent: Ketler Louissaint
Family Leadership Coordinator: Raymond Velez
Family Support Coordinator: Jaclyn Ortega
Office: 400 First Avenue, Manhattan NY 10010
Phone: (212) 802-1500

Ketler Louissaint

Ketler Louissaint began his career in New York City Schools as a paraprofessional in a District 75 school. He worked as a teacher, dean, assistant principal and principal before moving to the District 75 team to support all district 75 schools across the city. He became the Superintendent of District 75 in 2016.

District 79

Superintendent: Glenda Esperance
Family Leadership Coordinator: Stacey Oliger
Family Support Coordinator:  Manuel Pica
Office: 4360 Broadway, New York NY 10033
Phone: (917) 521-3639

Glenda Esperance

Glenda Esperance has over 20 years of experience in New York City Schools. She began her career as a special education teacher before moving on to other roles in schools, including general education teacher, literacy coach, assistant principal and principal. She served as a Director of School Quality and most recently, the Director of Special Education in South Brooklyn, before becoming the District 79 Superintendent.

High School Superintendent, Manhattan HS Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 

Superintendent: Gary Beidleman
Family Leadership Coordinator: Rosangela Valdez
Family Support Coordinator:  N/A
Office: 333 7th Avenue, New York NY 10001
Phone: (212) 356-8569

Gary Beidleman

Gary Beidleman has spent time as a middle school and high school principal in New York City Schools. He has also spent time working in to support schools around the country, including time as an assistant superintendent in New Jersey. Most recently, Gary was a principal in the Bronx before becoming the Acting Manhattan High School Superintendent.

High School Superintendent, Bronx HS Districts 7, 9 and 12 

Acting Superintendent:  Carl Manalo
Family Leadership Coordinator:  Kevin Daniels
Family Support Coordinator:  Amaurys Soto
Office: 240 E 172nd Street, Bronx, NY 10457

Carl Manalo

Carl Manalo is a proud Bronx public school-educated alumnus who received the Posse Foundation scholarship to Vanderbilt University in 1997.  He began his career in New York City Public Schools in 2002 as a NYC Teaching Fellow - teaching ELA in District 7. He has since served in other roles across the city including, Achievement Coach, principal, and most recently, Deputy Superintendent of Bronx High Schools Districts 7, 9, and 12 before becoming its Acting Superintendent.

High School Superintendent, Bronx HS Districts 8, 10 and 11

Acting Superintendent: Marcel Deans
Family Leadership Coordinator: Irving Roman
Family Support Coordinator:  Amy Mendez
Office: 1 Fordham Plaza, Bronx NY 10458
Phone: (718) 741-5834

Marcel Deans

Marcel Deans began his career in New York City Public Schools teaching sixth grade in Harlem. He has since served in other roles across the City including, assistant principal, founding principal, borough leadership director and most recently, deputy chief of educator development before becoming the Acting Superintendent for Bronx High School Districts 8, 10, and 11.

High School Superintendent, Brooklyn North HS Districts 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 23, and 32 

Superintendent: Janice Ross
Family Leadership Coordinator:  N/A
Family Support Coordinator: Corrine Mattis
Office: 1396 Broadway, Brooklyn NY 11221
Phone: (718) 455-4635

Janice Ross

Janice Ross has served New York City Schools as an educator and guidance counselor prior to becoming a school leader, including a founding principal. She became Deputy Superintendent of Brooklyn North High Schools in 2015, and was named the Superintendent of the district just a few years later, in 2018. Janice begins her 29^th year of service in New York City Schools.

High School Superintendent, Brooklyn South Districts 17, 18, 20, 21, and 22

Superintendent: Michael Prayor
Family Leadership Coordinator: Rosalind De Innocentiis
Family Support Coordinator: Nadia Gaynor
Office: 1830 Shore Blvd., Brooklyn, NY 11235
Phone: (718) 368-8515

Michael Prayor

Michael Prayor started his career as a special education teacher and spent time as an assistant principal before becoming the principal of a Brooklyn High School. He was named the Superintendent of Brooklyn South in 2014. Michael has also dedicated his time to engaging with families and parent leaders, serving as the Superintendent liaison to the Citywide Council on High Schools.

High School Superintendent, Queens North Districts 24, 25, 26, 30 

Superintendent: Hoa Tu
Family Leadership Coordinator: David Swift
Family Support Coordinator:  Eduardo Duarte
Office: 30-48 Linden Place, Flushing NY 11354
Phone: (718) 281-3517

Hoa Tu

Hoa Tu began her service to New York City Schools as a high school science teacher. She later went on to be the founding principal of two secondary schools. Most recently, Hoa has served as a Deputy Superintendent in the Bronx and for Brooklyn high schools, before becoming the High School Superintendent for Queens North.

High School Superintendent, Queens South Districts 27, 28, 29

Superintendent: Josephine Van-Ess
Family Leadership Coordinator: Selena Gales
Family Support Coordinator:  Evelyn Ruiz
Office: 82-01 Rockaway Blvd Ozone Park, NY 11416 
Phone: (718) 642-5733

Josephine Van-Ess

Dr. Josephine Van-Ess began her career in New York City Schools as a middle school English teacher in Southeast Queens. She then spent time as a middle school assistant principal before becoming a high school principal in 2015. Most recently, Josephine was the Deputy Superintendent in District 23, before being named the High School Superintendent for Queens South.

High School Superintendent, Consortium, International and Outward Bound 

Superintendent: Alan Cheng
Family Leadership Coordinator: Edward Castro
Family Support Coordinator:  Stephanie Toribio
Office: 335 Adams Street, Brooklyn NY 11201
Phone: (718) 923-5124

Alan Cheng

Dr. Alan Cheng has over fifteen years of experience in New York City Schools. He started as a math teacher and internship coordinator at a Manhattan high school, before becoming assistant principal and then principal. He became the Deputy Superintendent for Consortium, International and Outward Bound Schools before moving up to Superintendent in 2019.

High School Superintendent, CUNY and Urban Assembly 

Superintendent: Fred Walsh
Office: 333 7th Avenue, New York NY 10001
Phone: (212) 356-3754

Fred Walsh

Fred Walsh has been serving New York City schools for over 25 years. He started his career as a high school teacher in Brooklyn and Manhattan, later serving as an assistant principal and principal. Fred also worked as a coach for other school leaders and school staff before becoming the High School Superintendent for CUNY and Urban Assembly in 2014.

High School Superintendent, New Visions 

Superintendent: Noah Angeles
Family Leadership Coordinator: Abdoulaye Balde
Family Support Coordinator: Jenelle Rose
Office: 335 Adams Street, Brooklyn NY 11201

Phone: (718) 935-5661

Noah Angeles

Dr. Angeles has been working in and supporting New York City schools for over 15 years. This includes 8 years as a principal in Queens. Dr. Angeles is a co-founder of the Gray Fellowship for Principal excellence, which supports principals in leadership practices and has recently served as a facilitator for the Assistant Principal Leadership Institute hosted by the DOE Office of Leadership.