NUESTRA MISIÓN

IS 429 proporcionará a los estudiantes un ambiente de aprendizaje riguroso y alegre centrado en Ciencias, Tecnología, Ingeniería, Artes y Matemáticas. Fomentaremos una cultura de innovación, resolución de problemas y asunción de riesgos intelectuales. Nuestros estudiantes cambiarán el mundo usando sus habilidades académicas y de carácter.

NUESTROS VALORES

Nuestros valores fundamentales resuenan en quiénes somos, qué hacemos y cómo lo hacemos. Todos los estudiantes y el personal de nuestra escuela se LEVANTARÁN:

RESPECT

We let our light shine by being kind and encouraging to others. We show compassion and help others who need help.

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INNOVATION

We use our imagination to come up with new solutions. We share our ideas and seek feedback from others. We take responsible risks and challenge the status quo to achieve meaningful impact.

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SCHOLARSHIP

We bring our best selves to school daily and strive to achieve the highest standards.

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EXCELLENCE

We set goals and pursue them tirelessly; we bring an A+ attitude to school.

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Conozca a nuestro Superintendente

El Dr. Philip Composto tiene más de 40 años de experiencia en las escuelas de la ciudad de Nueva York. Esto incluye experiencia como supervisor de educación especial y subdirector, y más de una década como director del Distrito 30, antes de convertirse en Superintendente del Distrito 30. Phil ha dirigido el Distrito 30 durante casi dos décadas.

Obtenga más información sobre el Distrito 30

Conoce a nuestro Director de Proyectos

La Sra. Marisa Castello es la directora de proyectos de IS 429. Anteriormente, la Sra. Castello se desempeñó como directora para PS 176Q, The Cambria Heights School en Queens, Nueva York. Bajo el liderazgo de la Sra. Castello, PS 176Q superó el promedio de la ciudad en los exámenes estatales de matemáticas y ELA.

Marisa recibió su licenciatura en Ciencias de la Comunicación de la Universidad de Vermont, su maestría en Educación Infantil y Educación Especial de la Universidad de St. John's y Ed. M. en Educación y Creación de Liderazgo de Teacher's College, Universidad de Columbia.

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Meet the Team

Payroll & Pupil Accounting

Renae John

Ms. Renae John is a dedicated secretary with a strong commitment to the school community. As a proud mother of a public school student, she firmly believes that everyone plays a crucial role in the education and development of the children in our school. Her passion for supporting both students and staff is evident in her daily work, where she ensures that the school runs smoothly and efficiently.

Social Studies

Tyler Schon

Mr. Tyler Schon is the social studies teacher at I.S 429. Mr. Schon has taught social studies since 2019 and is incredibly excited to work with you all. He graduated from St. Joseph's College with a specialization in history secondary education and a master's degree in special education specializing in severe disabilities.

When not teaching, he loves traveling and enjoys as many outdoor activities as possible, such as playing basketball, running, or relaxing in the sunlight.

Special Education

Lennox-Ann Bailey

Ms. Bailey is an experienced teacher in the New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE) with a passion for supporting the diverse needs of all her students. As a mother of two college students, she understands the importance of a sound education and believes it is essential for every child's success. Her dedication to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment is evident in her commitment to helping each student reach their full potential.

Physical Education

Mark Yaeger

Mr. Mark Yaeger is the physical education teacher at IS 429. Mark received his Bachelor's degree in Physical Education from SUNY Cortland and his Master's degree in Athletic Coaching Education from Ball State University. Mark's teaching philosophy is that all students, no matter the skill level, can succeed in the physical education environment. Mark's goal is to ensure that every student feels welcome and excited to participate in class and instill a love for fitness and physical activity that spans his students' lives beyond IS 429.

Mr. Yaeger is an avid sports fan and has been passionate about sports and physical activity all his life. He grew up playing baseball, basketball, and soccer. Mark competed in track and field as a short-distance sprinter in high school and college. He enjoys watching his favorite sports, football, baseball, basketball, and hockey in his spare time. Mark is excited to share his passion and knowledge of these sports with the school community.

English Language

Elias Nash

Ms. Nash Elias is incredibly excited and honored to be a part of the I.S.429 Founding Team! As a lifelong Queens resident, she is passionate about giving back to the community. Ms. Elias graduated from Adelphi University with a Bachelor of Arts in English, a Master of Arts in Adolescent Education, and a middle school extension. She has been in the middle school setting for about three years and feels incredible joy in what she does.

In her free time, she likes to read, write, draw, sing, listen to music, try new foods, snuggle with her orange tabby cat Gene (who loves watching movies/shows with her!), and spend time with her loved ones.
Ms. Elias looks forward to teaching our incoming 6th grade this year and working alongside our families to ensure they have the most enriching educational experience!

Mathematics

Sameer Javaid

Mr. Sameer teaches mathematics. He was raised in New York and attended St. Mary’s High School where he played basketball for 4 years. Mr. Sameer obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Pure Mathematics from Hunter College and master’s in education from Western Governors University. This is his 9th year teaching and is excited for the new school year as well as meeting all of you.

In his free time, he likes to play sports, try different foods, and hang out with friends/family.

"La innovación distingue entre un líder y un seguidor. "