School Leadership Team

2025–2026 School Year

What Is the School Leadership Team?

The School Leadership Team (SLT) is a group made up of school administrators, teachers, staff, and parents who work together to support student success. The SLT helps review school programs, evaluate student achievement, and guide important school-wide decisions.

One of the SLT’s main responsibilities is reviewing and providing input on the school’s Comprehensive Educational Plan (CEP). Through collaboration, the SLT helps create a positive and supportive school culture focused on continuous improvement.

Parent members of the SLT also serve on the Title I Parent Advisory Council (PAC). The Title I PAC helps guide decisions about how Title I funds are used and ensures that programs support the needs of our students and families.

SLT & Title I PAC Members (2025–2026)

Administration
Karen LaRosa, Principal
Dr. Anthony Seriki, Assistant Principal

UFT Representatives
Anne Green, UFT Representative
Debra A. Sander, Dean of Students, UFT Delegate

School Staff
Andrea Caccese DeMaso, Chairperson
Christina Carvano-Ciancimino, Recording Secretary, Teacher
Rebecca Myrick-Pettersen Pelizzi, Teacher
Marcia Marbury Kilpatrick, Teacher
Alison Rios, Teacher

Parent Representatives
Esma Othman, PTA Co-President
Adame Bamba, Parent
Alexis Osorio-Velasquez, Parent
Dulanga (Yapa) Kodituwakku, Parent
Linsey Munday, Parent
Sarina Abraham, Parent

SLT & Title I PAC Meeting Dates

2025–2026 School Year
All meetings are held in the Library and begin at 2:45 PM, unless otherwise noted.

Thursday, September 25, 2025 – 2:45 PM
Thursday, October 23, 2025 – 2:45 PM
Friday, November 7, 2025 – 2:45 PM
Thursday, December 18, 2025 – 2:45 PM
Thursday, January 22, 2026 – 2:45 PM
Thursday, February 26, 2026 – 2:45 PM
Thursday, March 26, 2026 – 2:45 PM
Thursday, April 30, 2026 – 2:45 PM
Thursday, May 21, 2026 – 2:45 PM
Thursday, June 18, 2026 – 2:45 PM

Why the SLT Matters

-Supports shared decision-making between families and school staff

-Reviews student data and school programs

-Helps guide school goals through the CEP

-Ensures Title I funding supports student needs

-Builds collaboration between home and school