P256Q @ 438

About Our Site

P256Q@438 is a self-contained building, which houses eleven classes ranging from Pre-K through the 5th grade; we also have an inclusion program housed across the street within PS114Q. Our program implements the Treatment and Education of Autistic and Communication related handicapped Children (TEACCH) methodology while following an alternate assessment curricula, that is aligned to Common Core Learning Standards (CCLS). Our students enjoy experiences in the visual arts, music, physical education and science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) based activities. We also host various special events and field trips to explore the community, which are supported by our teachers and related service providers.

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Family News & Events

Stay connected with family support meetings, important dates, and monthly updates from P256Q @ 438.

Current Month

October 2026 Family Newsletter

October at a Glance

Family Support Group
October 23 at 11:00 AM

ZOOM LINK

Transition: What Happens After High School?
IncludeNYC will discuss transition and life after high school.

October 12
No School — Italian Heritage / Indigenous Peoples' Day

To join the Family Support Group meeting: scan the QR code shown on the October newsletter.

Previous Newsletters

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School Year 2026–2027 Faculty & Staff

**Faculty & Staff — School Year 2026–2027**
P256Q @ 438
Name	Position/Class
ADMINISTRATION
Amanda Gorski	Assistant Principal
Shannon Russell	Unit Coordinator
FACULTY
Danielle Rullo	Pre-K
Katie Pastina	6.1.1
Michelle Ventimiglia	6.1.1
Maggie McMahon	6.1.1
Natasha Reilly	6:1:1
Anna Gianotti	6:1:1
Zachary Beloten	8.1.1
Peter Holmes	8.1.1
Kim Donaldson	12:1:1
Jennifer Alicea	12:1:1
Kim Donaldson	12:1:1
Elizabeth McCarthy	D75 Inclusion at 114Q
Joseph Modica	Adapted Physical Education
Victoria Starace	Science
Casey Ann Brouder	Art
Jessie Gallagher	Adapted Physical Education
SUPPORT SERVICES
Kleo Berlingieri	Paraprofessional
Amy Cohen	Paraprofessional
Karen Allen	Paraprofessional
Courtney Cavanaugh	Paraprofessional
Ivon Jules	Paraprofessional
Terrell Leach	Paraprofessional
Maura McGuire	Paraprofessional
Kate Horan	Paraprofessional
Marguerite Moran	Paraprofessional
Carolann Moynihan	Paraprofessional
Helen Renda	Paraprofessional
Debra VanDexter	Paraprofessional
Christine Vaculeac	Paraprofessional
Tara Vasselman	Paraprofessional
Taylor Rymer	Paraprofessional
Mary Catherine Tuohy	Paraprofessional
Stephanie Hahn	Paraprofessional
Toni Peters	Paraprofessional
Kathy Ryan	Paraprofessional
Tabytha Flynn	Paraprofessional
Polly Manikakis	Speech Therapist
Christine Schneider	Speech Therapist
Teresa Castro	Speech Therapist
Keyah Patterson	Speech Therapist
Cynthia Cutrona	Occupational Therapist
Tedra LaPierre	Occupational Therapist
Laura Cantwell	Occupational Therapist
Harriet Scholnick	Occupational Therapist
Karen Ronen	Physical Therapist
Annemarie Bogart	Nurse
Victoria Bruce	Counselor
Nicole Luccisano	School Psychologist
Alyssa Sampath	ENL Teacher
Lisa Nies	School Aide
Kimala Young	Safety Agent