Staff Directory

Hello and Welcome to Weeksville. My Name is Mr. Mason and I am the Parent Coordinator. I am your one stop shop for everything in Weeksville.

Greetings To All!

I am so excited for the 2025-2026 School Year, for new beginnings and memories with all. My

career began at The Weeksville School over 30+ years ago. Throughout my journey, I have worn

many hats and collaborated with numerous educators as a team. My greatest passion, however,

remains my love for children, their education and my grandchildren.

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Since 2021, I have served as the ENL (English as a New Language) teacher at PS 243, supporting

multilingual learners from kindergarten through fifth grade in developing English proficiency. In

school, my favorite subjects were (and still are) ELA, Languages, and History. When I am not in

school, I love riding my bike around the city

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Hello Weeksville! My name is Monique Holmes- Evans and I am the Assistant Principal at PS

243. I have been the Assistant Principal at Weeksville, for the past four years. I am so excited to

begin my fifth year of service in this beautiful community. Before this role as an AP, I was a 3rd ,

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th and 5

th grade teacher for 19 years in both Brooklyn and Queens. Teaching is such a great

adventure, and I look forward to taking it with your scholars every day. Outside of school, I love

everything WATER. I love snorkeling, scuba diving and jet skiing. I also enjoy fishing because I

find it relaxing. Most of my water experiences happen when I am travelling. Travelling is a love

of mine because I love seeing new jaw dropping sights and experiencing the beautiful world

around me. Life is full of wonderful adventures that can be found in our books, travels and in

our dreams, so always enjoy your journey!

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Hi! I am Tiffany Gayle, the school secretary for The Weeksville School. I have worked at this

school for over 8 years. It has been my pleasure to serve the students, families and staff of this

great community. When I am not in the building I love to sing, watch a good movie and spend

time with the people who I love the most.

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I am Ms. Hutchinson and I am so excited to be working with everyone this year. This is

going on 13 years working at PS243 The Weeksville School. Prior to joining the team

here at Weeksville I worked as a correctional officer for 8 years. I enjoy spending my free

time shopping, traveling, and being with my family. I look forward to having an amazing

year

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Welcome to Class 209!

My name is Ms. Cuffy. I am super excited for another year filled with learning and

laughter. I have taught at The Weeksville School for over 20 years, watching our historical

community grow. I love reading science fiction & fantasy books, gardening and traveling

with my family and friends. I also love fur babies. I look forward to meeting you and to

having a fantastic year

Hello My Friend, As you probably know this is my nineteenth year with the DOE 18 years at

Weeksville. My hobbies include computers, reading and football (Mainly Pittsburgh Steelers. As

a student I was always interested in Science and playing football. I can send you a picture from

my phone

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Hello! I am Mrs. Grande. I have been teaching at PS243 for two years as the Dual

Language Pre-Kindergarten teacher. Although, I have been teaching for eight years and

love working with our younger scholars! When I’m not teaching, I like to try new coffee

places, read books, and visit new places with my husband.

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Hello! My name is Deborah Martinez, and I’m thrilled to be your child's teacher this year. I bring

over 20 years of experience in education, and every year I’m just as excited to welcome a new

group of learners into my classroom.

Over the years, I’ve taught grades 2, 3, 4, and 5 and I’m passionate about creating a supportive,

engaging environment where all students feel seen, heard, and empowered to grow. I believe

learning should be meaningful, hands-on, and full of curiosity. I’m here to help each student

discover their strengths and reach their potential. As a mom of 4 I understand how important it

is for parents and caregivers to build a bond with their child's teachers. I enjoy my partnerships

with families, and I look forward to our work together this year as our children strive for

success.

When I’m not in the classroom, I enjoy reading, going to the movies, and spending time with

family.

I look forward to a fantastic year together, full of learning, laughter, and growth!

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I am Ms. McEachin and I will be your second grade teacher. I am looking

forward to an exciting school year. There are so many wonderful and new things we will learn

together this school year. You will grow as readers, writers, thinkers, and mathematicians!

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Hi! I’m Ms. Garcia and this is my fourth year as a third grade teacher at PS243 The Weeksville

School. I have a passion for music and I also run an afterschool guitar program. I love to foster

an inclusive community and I am also passionate about Restorative Justice practices. In my free

time, I love to read, watch movies and play guitar. I also love to dance Salsa and Cumbia! I look

forward to a great year!

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Hi! I’m Breona Courcy, and I’m a 3rd grade teacher here at PS 243. This is my third-year

teaching, and I truly love being part of this school community. I earned both my undergraduate

and master’s degrees in education from Le Moyne College. Outside the classroom, I enjoy

running and baking treats for friends and family. I am looking forward to all the wonderful

learning we can do this year.

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Hello! My name is Ms. Wallace, and I am thrilled to be teaching 1st Grade this year. I am

passionate about creating a positive, engaging, and supportive classroom where every student

feels valued and excited to learn. My goal is to help students grow academically, socially, and

emotionally while building a strong foundation for lifelong learning. I have been teaching at the

Weeksville School for the past 4 years.

When I'm not teaching, I enjoy going to concerts of some of my favorite musicians. I’m excited

to get to know each of my students and their families as we learn and grow together. Together,

we will make this school year a wonderful experience for all!

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’ve spent the past 15 years teaching at PS 243 The Weeksville School, growing alongside

students and watching neighborhood kids go from kindergarteners to teenagers—one of the

more rewarding (and occasionally surreal) parts of the job. At home, I’m the dad of two very,

very strong-willed daughters, Abigail (8) and Nola (6), who save their biggest questions for

bedtime. We have two standard poodles who are always happy to see me—and a wife who is

only sometimes. In quiet moments, I read nonfiction and watch scary movies with popcorn

(lightly salted, no butter).

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After teaching for 7.5 years (at Weeksville for 4 years), I’m excited to return in a new role as the

Pre-K Speech-Language Pathologist. My love for ELA as a student grew into a lifelong passion for

literacy and communication, which I now bring into my work with young learners. Outside of

school, I enjoy reading, writing, puzzles, musical theater, and traveling to explore new places.

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Hi, my name is Ms. Rhoden and I'm the school counselor at P.S. 243 - The Weeksville School. I've
been a school counselor for 4 years. The best part of my job is getting to know the scholars on a
deeper level while helping them with their social-emotional needs. In my free time I enjoy binge
watching K-dramas, traveling and eating delicious food. If you spot me in the building assisting
scholars or helping out at a Weeksville event and would like to know more about school
counseling (or if you'd like a K-drama recommendation) - don't hesitate to ask!

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My name is Mrs. Abdul-Karim. While I have been teaching for over 10 years, this is my
first year at Weeksville and I’m very excited to join this community. I am passionate
about providing our scholars with many opportunities to challenge their academic
growth and experience the joy of learning. I look forward to growing in excellence with
this community.

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I’m Ms. McAllister, and this is my first-year teaching 4th grade at the Weeksville School.
I’ve been an educator for over 20 years, with most of my experience in Special
Education. I hold a Bachelor of Arts from Long Island University, a Master of Science in
Special Education from Hunter College, and completed post-graduate studies in School
Administration at the College of Saint Rose. Outside of school, I enjoy traveling and
spending time with my family. I’m excited to support our students as they learn, grow,
and develop their voices.

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I was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. I’m a product of the NYC public school
system. I attended Brooklyn College. I’m currently in my 10th year teaching at
Weeksville. My favorite subject in school was Physical Education.

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Hi! I am Alicia Colon, the 1st-3rd grade Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) at The Weeksville
School (TWS). This is my 8

th year at TWS, however, I have been an SLP for 21 years - working
with babies to adults. I graduated from Hampton University with a B.S. in Business
Administration then went to Hunter College for my M.S. in Communication Science. My favorite
subject in school was Science. I am excited to watch our scholars grow academically, socially and
emotionally this year.

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My name is Ms. Cicero, and I am so excited to be your teacher this year! To my students—get

ready for a classroom filled with fun, discovery, and adventure. I can’t wait to learn and grow

with each of you as we explore new ideas, ask big questions, and celebrate our successes

together.

To the amazing parents and guardians—I am thrilled to partner with you in your child’s learning

journey. Teaching is truly my passion, and it is my mission to create a safe, engaging

environment that nurtures a love for learning in every student. I believe in fostering curiosity,

building confidence, and making school a place your child looks forward to every day.

Now, a little about me:

● Favorite Color: Pink

● Favorite Food: Spaghetti & Seafood

● Favorite Season: Summer

● Hobbies: I love to cook!

● Favorite Thing to Do: Spend time with family and friends

● Pets: I have two adorable companions, Milo & Miley

I am so excited for the year ahead and all the memories we will create. Let’s make it a fantastic

school year—together!

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