In Service to the Community
Our Team
Meet Our District 9 Professionals
Harry ShermanCommunity SuperintendentBefore becoming superintendent of District 9 in 2021, Harry Sherman was the principal of the Castle Hill Middle School, a large economically,…Read more about Harry Sherman
Katiria Rojas-TurnbullDeputy SuperintendentKatiria Rojas-Turnbull is a visionary educator and equity-driven leader whose career has been deeply rooted in the heart of District 9. Her journey…Read more about Katiria Rojas-Turnbull
Elisha Boyd-KoonceDeputy SuperintendentAs a proud graduate of New York City Public Schools, I bring over fourteen years of experience as an educator in urban and public-school settings—and…Read more about Elisha Boyd-Koonce
Nyasha BluntAcademic Intervention Services CoordinatorNyasha Blunt is a seasoned educator. She began her career with the New York City Department of Education, in the Bronx.Read more about Nyasha Blunt
Roxanne CandeiasSpecialized Student Support LeadRoxanne Candeias is a Specialized Student Support Lead for Community School District 9 with 10 years of experience in the NYC Public Schools System.Read more about Roxanne Candeias
Deborah CiminiStudent Services ManagerBorn and raised in the Bronx, proud NYC public school graduate.Read more about Deborah Cimini
Francisco De La RosaDistrictwide Attendance Liaison“I am an Afri-Domini-Rican-York”Read more about Francisco De La Rosa
Victoria DedajAdministrator of Special EducationVicky is an Administrator of Special Education in District 9. She works with schools around building capacity to serve our students with learning…Read more about Victoria Dedaj
Yadira EleuticeFamily Support CoordinatorYadira is a life long resident of the Bronx. Her daughter attends public school as did YadiraRead more about Yadira Eleutice
Maria GuerreroELL Services AdministratorMore info coming soon ...
Roxanne HollowayAcademic Policy LeadThroughout Roxanne’s 30-year career she has held multiple school instructional and leadership positions, which include classroom teacher, literacy…Read more about Roxanne Holloway
Wanda MoralesExecutive Director of School Support & OperationsWanda Morales is the Executive Director of School Supports & Operations for District 9, with almost two decades of experience working in schools as…Read more about Wanda Morales
Barbara OrtizFamily Leadership CoordinatorBarbara Ortiz started her professional journey with the New York City Public Schools in the fall of 1997, marking the commencement of a career…Read more about Barbara Ortiz
Cristina RiosInstructional Lead: Phys Ed, Health & WellnessCristina Rios is an Instructional Lead for Physical Education, Health and Wellness for Community School District 9 with over 10 years of experience in…Read more about Cristina Rios
Udele EshunAcademic Intervention Services CoordinatorUdele Eshun is a dedicated educator with over 12 years of experience in teaching in the Bronx and Harlem. With a strong focus on Math and Special…Read more about Udele Eshun
Irina Soto-FinnertyAcademic Policy LeadIrina has been with the NYC Department of Education for 20+ years.Read more about Irina Soto-Finnerty
Ryan SpassDirector of Continuous ImprovementRyan has been working in education in the Bronx since 2005 (nine years as a teacher), first as a math and journalism teacher at M.S. 391 in District…Read more about Ryan Spass
Preya SinghAdministrator for Special EducationPreya Singh is a dedicated and passionate educator with two decades of experience in public education. Driven by a belief in the transformative power…Read more about Preya Singh
Chakil CraigIntensive Reading InterventionistWith over 17 years of experience, Chakil Craig is a passionate and dedicated educator committed to empowering students through reading and writing.…Read more about Chakil Craig
Jesse MechanickAchievement and Instructional SpecialistJesse is a District Achievement and Instructional Specialist for District 9. With nearly two decades of teaching and administrative experience in…Read more about Jesse Mechanick
Joe AllegrettoInstructional Lead - Math and Multilingual LearnersBefore joining the District 9 Team as an Instructional Lead for Math and Multilingual Learners, Joe Allegretto became a Teaching Fellow in District 9…Read more about Joe Allegretto
Astrid JacoboDistrict Achievement Instructional Specialist (DAIS)Astrid Jacobo was inspired to become an educator as a result of her pre-teaching program at her high school in the Bronx.Read more about Astrid Jacobo
Dr. Yaribel MercedesDistrict Achievement Instructional Specialist (DAIS)Yaribel Mercedes, Ed.D is an adjunct assistant professor of literacy at Hunter College’s School of Education. She also serves as a district…Read more about Dr. Yaribel Mercedes
Kristin EratDirector of Leadership DevelopmentKristin Erat deeply believes in the power and potential of our District 9 students, educators, and families.Read more about Kristin Erat
Dorald BastianNYCPS PrincipalDorald Bastian began his career in education as a Teach For America corps member, motivated by the stark intersection of childhood poverty and low…Read more about Dorald Bastian
Carolina Zapata-FloresAdministrative AssistantCarolina Zapata-Flores is a proud District 9 scholar and former District 9 Parent Coordinator whose deep roots in the community guide her commitment…Read more about Carolina Zapata-Flores
Majesty PerkinsStudent Service ManagerMajesty Perkins is an educational leader and licensed social worker with over a decade of experience transforming urban schools into equitable,…Read more about Majesty Perkins
Jennifer AlbanoDistrict 9 Intensive Reading InterventionistAs a dedicated educator with over 20 years of experience in special education and literacy, Jennifer operates on a fundamental belief: every single…Read more about Jennifer Albano
Peter Di NuovoAdministrator of Special EducationPeter Di Nuovo serves as an Administrator of Special Education (ASE) for New York City Public Schools’ District 9, bringing more than 20 years of…Read more about Peter Di Nuovo
