Say Hello to Your Biggest Cheerleaders.
Meet the educators and staff who make Harvey Milk High School a safe, inspiring, and inclusive place to learn and grow.
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Mark, Principal
Mark is proud to be a longtime member of the Harvey Milk High School community. He enjoys hiking in the woods with his dog on the weekends.
mjabir@schools.nyc.gov
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Patrice, Guidance Counselor
Patrice is our dedicated school counselor with over 20 years of experience supporting students academically, socially, and emotionally. She is passionate about helping each student reach their full potential and works closely with families and staff to create a positive school environment.
prichards2@schools.nyc.gov
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Erinn, Science Teacher
Erinn is a proud New Yorker, born and raised in Manhattan, where she still lives. You’ll never see her on the subway though because she runs to school.
ebucklan@schools.nyc.gov
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Meaghan, P.E. Teacher
Meaghan has been a PE/Health teacher since 2015. She loves being outdoors, especially at the beach, playing sports, and doing activities with her kids. She loves true crime books and documentaries, and fills her brain with random facts. For example! Did you know that soil acidity levels determines the color of hydrangea flowers?!
mduva@schools.nyc.gov
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Kristyn, Special Ed. Teacher
Kristyn loves to read books, ride bikes, work on her motorcycle, cook, study languages, and travel.
koreilly2@schools.nyc.gov
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Natalie, History Teacher
bio forthcoming
nvelazquez3@schools.nyc.gov
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Alicia, Art Teacher
Alicia loves fabric printing & dyeing (especially batik), and painting (especially portraits). When not making things, she's probably deep in a book, at the park, or pulling a tarot card just for fun.
abernlohr@schools.nyc.gov
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Ebru, Math Teacher
bio forthcoming
eserin@schools.nyc.gov
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Lauren, Special Ed. Teacher
Lauren enjoys traveling with her family, cooking and anything art related. If you need a good restaurant recommendation just ask her!
lcrystal@schools.nyc.gov
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Will, Special Ed. Teacher
bio forthcoming
wshepard@schools.nyc.gov
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Julia, Languages other than English Teacher
Julia is a tireless, intrepid traveler and cook who is passionate about learning and teaching world languages (Spanish, Italian, German, French, English & Catalan).
jtodoli2@schools.nyc.gov
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Katie, English Teacher
bio forthcoming
klamar3@schools.nyc.gov
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CeCe, Visiting Support Dog
Neighborhood resident, treat maven, loves everyone!
No emails, please :)
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Tanya, School Social Worker
In her free time, Tanya loves to spend time with her family.
tkoifman@schools.nyc.gov
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Ms. Wong, Paraprofessional
Arlene Wong specializes in Math, Science and Art. She is the resident crochet expert of Harvey Milk.
awong12@schools.nyc.gov
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Allison, Paraprofessional
Allison is one of the newest additions to the Harvey Milk staff and to New York City. She loves everything about it, especially the Public Library where she spends her free time reading and writing.
amiliansanchez@schools.nyc.gov
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Ms. Angela, School Secretary
Queen of all trades who loves a great Broadway musical!
arussell23@schools.nyc.gov
