Whether our students are going into the building, working remotely, or a hybrid, it’s important that our families know who to reach out to about various issues and concerns. Here’s a list of key NYC iSchool people to know and how to reach them.
Key iSchool People to Know
Principal Cara Tait-Fanor
Assistant Principal Michelle Leimsider MLeimsider@schools.nyc.gov
Business manager Johnny Lau. jlau4@schools.nyc.gov
Guidance counselor Lizzette Colón Lcolon@schools.nyc.gov.
Guidance Counselor Diedre Miller Dmiller28@schools.nyc.gov
Social Worker Dasha Kouznetsova Dkouznetsova@schools.nyc.gov
Director of college counseling Kate Beck KBeck3@schools.nyc.gov
Scheduling specialist Evelyn Baracaldo Edominguez7@schools.nyc.gov
Parent Coordinator Angela Rodriguez Arodriguez@@schools.nyc.gov
The PA Executive Board. nycischoolpa131@gmail.com
SLT chairs
Who to contact about…
Your child’s schedule
Ms. Baracaldo edominguez7@schools.nyc.gov
Your child’s academic progress and support
Your child’s adviser by email
Guidance counselor Lizzette Colón lcolon@schools.nyc.gov
Guidance Counselor Dierdra Miller dmiller28@schools.nyc.gov
Assistant principal Michelle Leimsider mleimsider@schools.nyc.gov
Principal Cara Tait-Fanor
Special education needs
Your child’s special education teacher or Ms. Tait-Fanor
Your child’s emotional well-being
Your child’s adviser by email
Guidance counselor Lizzette Colón lcolon@schools.nyc.gov
Social Worker Dasha Kouznetsova dkouznetsova@schools.nyc.gov
Assistant principal Michelle Leimsider mleimsider@schools.nyc.gov
Principal Cara Tait-Fanor
Setting up a meeting with a teacher or administrator
Your child’s adviser or the relevant staff member by email
Attendance
Mr. Lau lau4@schools.nyc.gov
Paperwork
Proof of enrollment: Mr. Lau jlau4@schools.nyc.gov
Transcript: Ms. Leimsider mleimsider@schools.nyc.gov
Working papers: Ms. Rodriguez Angela Rodriguez
College admissions and counseling
Director of college counseling Kate Beck kbeck3@schools.nyc.gov
Director of college counseling Samantha Grande sgrande@schools.nyc.gov