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Administration Team

Welcome to I.S. 228

Home of the RockStars! Our dedicated administrative team, counselors, and support staff are here to support your family every step of the way. To find contact information please go to our Staff Directory page.

 

Dominick A. D'Angelo | Principal

Frances Favaloro | Principal's Secretary

Alexa Calisto | Parent Coordinator

 

Theresa Johnson | Assistant Principal of Operations

Scott Herman | Assistant Principal Grade 6 & ENL

George Esposito | Assistant Principal Grade 7, Social Studies & Science

Cristina Liberta-Cotto | Assistant Principal Grade 8, Mathematics & Arts

Jennifer Schneider | Assistant Principal Special Services & ELA

 

Grade-Level Support Teams

Each grade has a dedicated leadership and support team—including an Assistant Principal, Dean, Guidance Counselor, and Social Worker—to help your student succeed.

Grade 6

  • Scott Herman | Assistant Principal (Grade 6 & ENL)

  • Lauren McNair | Dean

  • Brittany Capriola | Guidance Counselor

 
 

Grade 7

  • George Esposito | Assistant Principal (Grade 7, Social Studies & Science)

  • Chris Arce | Dean

  • Annamarie Fabbricatore | Social Worker

 
 

Grade 8

  • Cristina Liberta-Cotto | Assistant Principal (Grade 8, Mathematics & Arts)

  • Ahmed Mohassib | Dean

  • Estella Hernandez | Social Worker

Student Services & Instructional Coaches

  • Betty Tang | Guidance Counselor (Grades 7 & 8)

  • Mariana Romero Gonzalez | Social Worker (Grades 6, 7 & 8)

  • TBD | School Psychologist

  • Angela McMahon | Humanities Coach

  • Marybeth Hudson | STEAM Coach

  • Lauren Valsamis | Special Education Intervention Teacher

  • Vincent Laveglia, Rania Joudeh, & Kristine Tweeddale | Technology Directors

Community & Program Leadership

  • Shakeya Stephenson | Community Schools Director & High School Admissions

  • Shani Long-Boxill | 21st Century Community Director

District 21 Contact Information

District Superintendent: Erin Lynch-Reyes

Phone: (718) 648-0209

 

Family Support Coordinator: For individual parent concerns

Phone: (718) 648-0209

 

Family Leadership Coordinator: Georgette Pezzolanti (For help with PTAs & district-wide events)

Phone: (718) 648-0209

 

New Student Enrollment

To register your child, please visit I.S. 228 directly or contact your nearest Family Welcome Center (please note: enrollment is not handled at the district office).

Local Family Welcome Center

Address: 415 89th St., 5th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11209

Phone: (718) 759-4942

Handles both General Education and Special Education enrollment.