Staff directory
Admin Team
Principal
Principal Dr. Bernard Addo baddo@schools.nyc.gov (718) 647-0913 Ext: 1191 "Hold Fast to Dreams. For if dreams die, life is a broken winged bird that cannot fly" - Langston Hughes
Assistant Principal
Assistant Principal Ms. Kimberly Smith ksmith11@schools.nyc gov (718) 647-0913 Ext: 1151 "Continuous effort -not strength or intelligence is key to unlocking your potential" ~ Winston Churchill
Assistant Principal
Assistant Principal Ms. Janice McLean jmclean3@schools.nyc.gov (718) 647-0913 Ext: 2591, 2592 "You don't make progress by standing on the sidelines, whimpering and complaining. You make progress by implementing ideas" - Shirley Chisholm
Office staff
Payroll Secretary
Parent Coordinator
School Aide
School Aide
School Aide
Pupil Personnel Secretary
Student Support Services
ELA Teachers
ELA
Wit & Wisdom is the ELA curriculum used at Vista Academy. To find out more information and to create a parent account, visit www.greatminds.com
ELA Coach
Wit & Wisdom is the ELA curriculum used at Vista Academy. To find out more information and to create a parent account, visit www.greatminds.com
ELA
Wit & Wisdom is the ELA curriculum used at Vista Academy. To find out more information and to create a parent account, visit www.greatminds.com
ELA
Wit & Wisdom is the ELA curriculum used at Vista Academy. To find out more information and to create a parent account, visit www.greatminds.com
ELA
Wit & Wisdom is the ELA curriculum used at Vista Academy. To find out more information and to create a parent account, visit www.greatminds.com
ELA
Wit & Wisdom is the ELA curriculum used at Vista Academy. To find out more information and to create a parent account, visit www.greatminds.com
ELA
Wit & Wisdom is the ELA curriculum used at Vista Academy. To find out more information and to create a parent account, visit www.greatminds.com
ELA
ELA
The decision making period class (DMP) is unique to Vista Academy. During this class, scholars learn about mindfulness, strategies to manage and make positive decisions, character education, and social-emotional education. Grade 7 Ms. Thomas
Mathematics Teachers
Math
Math
Math
Math
Math
Math
Math
Math
Science Teachers
Science
Grade 8 Eighth grade scholars prepare for the State Science Test by exploring Life Science, Earth Science, and Physical Science.
Science
Grade 7 Seventh grade scholars engage in a dual curriculum, science and agriculture through a state of the art hydroponics lab. The lab includes hydroponic growing systems, a composting-station, a germination rack, and a integrated pest management station for pesticide-free maintenance. Hydroponics uses a mineral-based nutrient solution to nourish plants in a soil-less environment. In and active hydroponics system, this nutrient solution is re-circulated, passing over the roots several times.
Science
Grade 6 Sixth grade science scholars engage in the The A+ STEM Lab program as part of the Brooklyn Pipeline schools. This curriculum provides teachers with the tools to turn an empty classroom into a technology-based, multi-media learning environment. A+ STEM lab curriculum
Science
Grade 8 Eighth grade scholars prepare for the State Science Test by exploring Life Science, Earth Science, and Physical Science.
Strategic Reading Teacher
Strategic Reading
Strategic Reading
ENL Teachers
ENL
The ENL program at Vista Academy provides language acquisition services to scholars who are learning English as a New Language. We provide scaffolded language support according to scholar proficiency level: Entering (Beginner), Emerging (Low Intermediate), Transitioning (Intermediate), Expanding (Advanced), and Commanding (Proficient). Services are provided in a Stand-Alone and/or Integrated class setting.
ENL
The ENL program at Vista Academy provides language acquisition services to scholars who are learning English as a New Language. We provide scaffolded language support according to scholar proficiency level: Entering (Beginner), Emerging (Low Intermediate), Transitioning (Intermediate), Expanding (Advanced), and Commanding (Proficient). Services are provided in a Stand-Alone and/or Integrated class setting.
ENL
Student Support Services
Student Support Services
Student Support Services
Student Support Services | Tech
Student Support Services
Student Support Services | Tech
DMP
DMP
The decision making period class (DMP) is unique to Vista Academy. During this class, scholars learn about mindfulness, strategies to manage and make positive decisions, character education, and social-emotional education. Grade 8 Mr. Leroy
DMP
Students use rich content, themes and big ideas to learn history, geography, economics, civics, citizenship and government. They also use important skills to “think like historians.”
DMP
Visual Arts
Visual Art
Physical Education
Physical Education
Physical Education
Korean foreign language
Korean Foreign Language
Korean Ms. Kang hkang6@schools.nyc.gov Scholars in Grade 8 are enrolled in Korean as a foreign language. Resources/Homework Help FluentU Drops- gamifies learning the Korean Language How To Study Korean- a website that provides tips and strategies to help learn Korean
Paraprofessionals
Paraprofessional
Paraprofessional
Paraprofessional
Paraprofessional
Paraprofessional
Paraprofessional
Paraprofessional
Paraprofessional
other Support staff
Social Worker
Guidance
Guidance
IEP Coordinator
School Psychologist
Professional Consultants
