Educational Team
August Martin High School is a community of educators who care about the wellbeing of every scholar. We know that an investment in our students is an investment in our future.
Administration and Office Staff

Rory Parnell
Principal
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Laurice Blake
Assistant Principal
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Allison Tiberio
Assistant Principal
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Tara Alameda
Pupil Personnel Secretary
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Stephanie Smiley
Principal's, Payroll, Purchasing Secretary
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Herman Fogah Jr.
Assistant Principal
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Tiffany LaSister
Nurse Practitioner
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Teaching Staff
Deans

Andre Key
Dean
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Garet Lynch
Dean
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English Department

Concepcion Alvarez
ELA
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Julia Girani
English
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Marie Joseph
English
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Amanda Licato
English
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Erika Maldonado
ELA
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- Hunter College, B.A. – English
- Long Island University – Brooklyn Campus, M.S. - Urban Education

Racquel Stephenson
ELA
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Allison Tiberio
ELA, PCT
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- English Teacher, PCT
- Fordham University Graduate School of Education, M.S. - Secondary education
- State University of New York at Albany, B.A. - English
- 15 years teaching experience
Math Department

Kelly Camba
Math
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Hoan Cates
Math
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Pradel Dornevil
Math
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Jacqueline Negron
Math
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Allison Polizzo
Math
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- Math Teacher
- Hofstra University - Advanced certificate, secondary education
- Hofstra University - MBA
- Binghamton University, B. S. - Finance and marketing

Kristin Sherlock
Math
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Science Department

Rachael Adeniji
Science
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Earl Black
Aviation
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Tanisha Gordon
Science
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Jennifer Miller
Science
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Vayola Prophete
Science
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Jvotirmoy Roy
Science
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James Taska
Science
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Social Sciences

Allison Pirone
Social Studies
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- SUNY College at Old Westbury, B.A. - American studies
- CUNY Queens College - Secondary education and youth services and teaching certification in social studies
- First year teaching

Micheal Senise
Social Studies
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Kerri Skibinski
Social Studies
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Erica Thomas
Social Studies
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CTE

Lorraine Baker Simon
Culinary
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Marie Hayes
Culinary
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Fine Arts Department

Gladys Byrd
Music
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Dr. Androneth Sieunarine
Visual Arts
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- Teacher of Visual Arts
- Professional Experience:
- Art advocate, creator, and teacher. The rising generation learns of its historical and cultural significance by exposure to a diverse array of artists and artifacts.
- Curator, researcher, artist, writer
- Education:
- Columbia University, Ed.D.
- UMASS, Dartmouth, & Brooklyn College - M.A, B.A
World Languages

Lisa Mengel
Spanish
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Physical Education

Johann Craan
Health
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David Ploegman
Physical Education
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- Brooklyn College, B.S. – physical education (2009)
- Brooklyn College, M.S. – health education (2011)
- Five years of teaching experience

Jason Separ
Physical Education
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Special Education

Betty Blau
Spec. Ed
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Juliscia Bon
Spec. Ed
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Samantha Craan
Spec. Ed
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Angela DeLibero
Spec. Ed
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Maurice Dula
Spec. Ed
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Nicole Joseph
Spec. Ed
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Michelle Morales
Spec. Ed, Model Teacher
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Lashawna Raymond
Spec. Ed
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Yaritza Rodriguez
Spec. Ed
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Micheal Taylor
Spec. Ed
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Steven Trakis
Spec. Ed
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Olivia Warren
Spec. Ed
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Guidance and Counseling

Shari Arneaud
Campus School Psychologist
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Danielle Cochy
Guidance Counselor
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Candace Cogburn
SAPIS Counselor
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- Hampton University; B.A. in arts, public relations, and marketing
- Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service; Master of social work
- New York State Certification, school social worker
- Substance abuse prevention and intervention specialist, SAPIS Counselor

Brittany Dailey
Assistant Community School Director
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Michelle Newell-Thomas
Community School Director
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Danielle Rooplal
Guidance Counselor, Grades 9 and 11
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Marina Skibola
Campus School Social Worker
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Stephanie Smiley
School Social Worker
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Kamila Smith-Macias
Guidance Counselor
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Maria Velez
Guidance Counselor, Grades 10 and 11
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Rhonda Young
Campus Family Worker
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Support Team

Nadege Afgan
Parent Coordinator
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Earl Black
Information Technology
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David Cohen
Business Manager
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Antonella Contratti
ESL
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Manuel Guerra
ESL
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Sharon Jenkins
Community Coordinator
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Brian Mora
Programmer
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Chery Murette
Paraprofessional
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Perveen Najma
Paraprofessional
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Garet Lynch
Restorative Justice Officer
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Oyemade Oladipo
Restorative Justice Officer
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David Revilla
Restorative Justice Officer
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