Our Teachers
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Carlene Barnes
Social Studies
I grew up in Queens, New York and while I always had an interest in history, my high school experience is where I found my real passion for history and government! I graduated with my Bachelors from Hunter College where I now attend as a graduate student, on track to receive my Masters in education. Outside of school, I spend a lot of time staying active by dancing, hiking, and rock climbing. I hope to share my love for history with anyone I meet!
Ms. Hoffman grew up in Newburgh, NY, and wanted to become a teacher, but tried other careers out first. She graduated from Binghamton University with two Bachelor of Arts Degrees, one in Psychology and the other in English with a focus in Creative Writing. While working in business, she graduated with honors from New York Univesity with a Master of Science in Public Relations and Corporate Communications. Lastly, Ms. Hoffman graduated from Brooklyn College with a Masters of Arts in English Education (7-12). She has been teaching English Language Arts at The Heritage School since Fall of 2012. She currently resides in Long Island with her husband and young sons. In her free time, she enjoys being with family, reading books, watching movies, going to the beach, and creating different arts and crafts.
English
Danielle Hoffman
Kenneth Knoblauch
Social Studies
Molly McNally
English
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Cody Craig
Math / Special Education
I grew up in Indiana but have also lived in Colorado and California before coming to New York. I teach special education math and am the assistant wrestling coach at Heritage. Outside school I enjoying traveling and spending time with my wife, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and Marvel.
Sarah Isaac
Science
Denise King
Physical Education / Health
Mia Kurzer
Special Education
Addis Rojas Marin
Spanish
Bachelor degree: Modern Languages
Xaveriana University - Bogota - Colombia
Master Degree: International Affairs
Xaveriana University - Bogota - Colombia
Dietmar Cziborra
Math
Born and raised in Germany. After school, I joined the army for 4 years, taught at the artillery academy. Apprenticeship as master machinist then studied mechanical engineering - Bachelor's Degree Mechanical Engineering. Moved to US in 1996. Married, one daughter, back to college - Bachelor;s Degree in Math, Master's Degree in Teaching. Teaching at Heritage since 2011. Hobbies: everything in, on, under water, everything in nature, Motorcycling, Photography, everything in snow and ice, teaching. Motto: if you do what you love, you never work a day in your life.
Cameron Kaye
English / Special Education
Kieran Kissoon
Science
Ruth Landis
Social Studies
Adam Piatek
Science / Special Education
Rebecca Shamsian
English
I grew up on Long Island and received my Bachelors in English and History from Binghamton University. I then obtained my Masters in Education at the University of Pennsylvania. Outside of school, I love going to the movies, cooking Persian food, reading Stephen King, and exploring the city with my husband and sons.
Melissa Stanley
Art
Science
Dayvett Ulloa
Science
Dayvett Ulloa
Social Studies / Special Education
Liam Wall
Math
Ying Zhou
