Our Team

Meet OurDedicated Faculty

Our exceptional team of educators brings passion, expertise, and dedication to every classroom, ensuring each student receives the personalized attention they deserve.

Leadership

School Leadership

Our experienced leadership team guides TAG School with vision, integrity, and a deep commitment to educational excellence.

Jonathan Dascal

TAG Principal

JDascal@schools.nyc.gov

Leading TAG School for Young Scholars with dedication to gifted education.

Educational LeadershipGifted Education

DJC

Dr. Jennifer Cosme

TAG Assistant Principal

JCosme2@schools.nyc.gov

Supporting academic excellence and student development at TAG School.

Academic SupportStudent Development

Faculty

Our Teaching Team

Meet the passionate educators who inspire and challenge our students every day, bringing expertise and creativity to the classroom.

Sonia Deane

Kindergarten Teacher - 072 (K-112)

SDeanemann@schools.nyc.gov

Meliza Anzures

Kindergarten Teacher - 071 (K-113)

MAnzures@schools.nyc.gov

Kristine Terzi

1st Grade Teacher - 171 (1-119)

KTerzi@schools.nyc.gov

Llyod Rivera

1st Grade Teacher - 172 (1-121)

LRivera83@schools.nyc.gov

Amanda Wittels

2nd Grade Teacher - 272 (2-124)

AWittels@schools.nyc.gov

Sophie Hopper

2nd Grade Teacher - 271 (2-122)

SHopper3@schools.nyc.gov

Doreen Donnelly

3rd Grade Teacher - 371 (3-117)

DDonnelly3@schools.nyc.gov

Julia Kim

3rd Grade Teacher - 372 (3-123)

JKim94@schools.nyc.gov

Edika Arinus

3rd Grade Teacher - 373 (3-126)

EArinus@schools.nyc.gov

Zack Schwab

4th Grade Teacher - 472 (4-210)

ZSchwab@schools.nyc.gov

Cassandra Shea

4th Grade Teacher - 471 (4-212)

CBova@schools.nyc.gov

Michella Saavedra

5th/6th Grade ELA Teacher - Homeroom 571

MSaavedra@schools.nyc.gov

DGH

Dr. Gurdat Haitram

5th/6th Grade Math Teacher - Homeroom 572

GHaitram@schools.nyc.gov

Fani Campanelli

5th/6th Grade Social Studies Teacher - Homeroom 573

FBogiatzis@schools.nyc.gov

Michelle Erdos

5th/6th Grade Science Teacher - Homeroom 640

MErdos2@schools.nyc.gov

Adam Branson

5th/6th Career and Occupational Studies - Homeroom 641

JBranson2@schools.nyc.gov

Denise Roberts

7th/8th Grade ELA - Homeroom 740

DRoberts20@schools.nyc.gov

Martelle Goodin

7th/8th Grade Math and Algebra Teacher - Homeroom 741

MGoodin@schools.nyc.gov

Shawn Harris

6th–8th Civics and Social Justice / Health - Homeroom 742

Sharris30@schools.nyc.gov

AER

Adnan El Rowmeim

7th/8th Science and Living Environment - Homeroom 840

AElRowm@schools.nyc.gov

Colleen Hamill

7th/8th Social Studies Teacher and US History - Homeroom 841

CHamill2@schools.nyc.gov

Carly Shaw

K–4 Music Teacher / 5th and 8th Grade Chorus

CShaw10@schools.nyc.gov

Richard Faulkner

5th–8th Grade Music Teacher

RFaulkner@schools.nyc.gov

Andy Wong

1–8 Physical Education Teacher

AWong17@schools.nyc.gov

Miguelina Castaldi

5–8 Spanish Teacher

MCastaldi@schools.nyc.gov

Nicholas Graham

6–8 Inquire Teacher

NGraham10@schools.nyc.gov

Suzanne Tabrizi

K–8 Art Teacher

STabrizi@schools.nyc.gov

Eileen Finn

K–5th Grade Technology

EFinn2@schools.nyc.gov

Support Team

Student Support Services

Our dedicated support team ensures every student has access to the resources and assistance they need to succeed academically and personally.

Brianna Bova

Parent Coordinator

BBova@schools.nyc.gov

Danielle Wilbourne

School Secretary

DWilborne@schools.nyc.gov

Maritza Apella

Family Assistant / Transportation Coordinator

MApella@schools.nyc.gov

Violeta Trifu

ENL Teacher Coordinator

VTrifu@schools.nyc.gov

Stanley Wong

SETTS Teacher

SWong44@schools.nyc.gov

Donnah Ignacia Garcia

5th/6th Grade ICT Special Education

DGarcia69@schools.nyc.gov

Magda Korewa

7th/8th Grade ICT Special Education

MKorewa2@schools.nyc.gov

Ashley Bermudez

Speech Teacher

Abermudez4@schools.nyc.gov

Monica Popa

Physical Therapist

MPopa@schools.nyc.gov

Katelyn Dobranski

Occupational Therapist

KDobranski@schools.nyc.gov

Michelle Yrigoyen

K–8 Guidance Counselor

MYrigoyen@schools.nyc.gov

Emely Burgos

K–8 Guidance Counselor

EBurgos11@schools.nyc.gov

Erica Aris-Vidal

Community Coordinator

EArias@schools.nyc.gov