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Our Team

School Principal, Eric Grande

Eric Grande has been principal of PS 56 since May of 2016.  Prior to arriving at PS 56, he was an assistant principal in District 7, Bronx for 5 years. In the classroom, he was a 5th grade general education and middle school technology teacher. His focus is on the fostering of authentic teaching and learning, the infusion of arts and music, wellness initiatives throughout the school, and other efforts, which results in an enriching educational experience for all children.
 

He enjoys his free time with his family, playing guitar, and listening to talk radio.

Dean of Students, Alyssa Donnelley

Ms. Donnelley began her career as a teacher in 2001. Working in the Bronx for most of her career, she taught in elementary and middle schools. In 2006, she became the Dean of the all-girls school, Women's Academy of Excellence. Ms. Donnelley joined PS 56 as a 4th grade teacher in 2017, and subsequently taught a bridge 3rd-5th grade G&T class. In 2023, she started in her current role as Dean of Students. As Dean, Ms. Donnelley provides social emotional and academic support to students. She oversees and organizes school programs and initiatives like student council, conflict resolution, and project pivot. 

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Staff Directory

Leadership

Principal: E. Grande

Dean of Students: A. Donnelley

Parent Coordinator: M. Williams

Secretary: Y. Best

Cluster Teachers

Dance: N. Swan

Library: A. Mcfarlane  

Physical Education: L. Calabro

Maker Space: M. Rabinowitz

Technology: S. Nicholson       

Educational Assistants

R. Rahaman 

S. Rizk 

C. Knight-O’Neill 

C. Lee  

A. Sarowar 

N. Williams

Classroom Teachers

Pre-K: F. Yauri

Pre-K: K. Greenberg

Kindergarten: C. Colletti

Kindergarten: A. Myrtle

First Grade: R. Chantire

First Grade: K. Cottrell

Second Grade: A. Hamberry

Second Grade: R. Logan

K/1/2: B. Cruz 

Third Grade: Y. De La Rosa

Third Grade: A. Ramirez

Fourth Grade: A. McDonald

Fifth Grade: M. Biggett

Fifth Grade: C. Darsett

3/4/5: T. Rocke

Support Staff

Guidance Counselor: D. Keys

School Based Support Team:

    Psychologist: K. Koziel

    Social Worker: M. Chu

    Family Assistant: V. Archibald

Nurse: J. Caldwell

Attendance: E. Woods           

ESL: W. Perez, T. Opong

IB Coordinator: A. Jimenez

School Aide: G. Ray

SETSS: J. Hochman

Speech: L. Ramonez        

Occupational Therapy: E. Hipp

Physical Therapy: Itinerant

School Safety: Officer Lemon, Officer Sutton

Kitchen Staff: J. Plante, M. Garner, M. Hyde

Custodial Staff: A. Delrosso (Custodian Engineer), S. Clark, J. Davis, H. Jimenez,

K. Anderson

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