Division of Student Support

Solemia Gainza 

Special Education Faculty 
B.A. Psychology, Elon University; M.A. Urban Adolescent Special Education, Long Island University.
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John Grauwiler 

Special Education Faculty 
B.A. Art History, Bard College; M.A. Special Education, Long Island University. 10 years experience as a special education ICT teacher in English.
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(718) 361-3133 x7731

Mike Herrod

Special Education Faculty 
BA, Columbia University; MA in Television, Radio, and Film, Syracuse University. Mike Herrod recently concluded his training with the New York City Teaching Fellows, and is currently working on his Masters in Education at Hunter College, focusing on special education. Mike worked most recently in the publishing industry, and is also the author and illustrator of several books for children. He lives in Jackson Heights, Queens with his wife and two young sons.
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Hannah McFadden

Student Support and Mathematics Faculty 
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Brittany Wanner

Special Education Faculty 
BA International Relations and Spanish, French Minor; MS Teaching Urban Adolescents with Disabilities; Bilingual ExtensionPrior to working in the Department of Education, Brittany was a founding member of the Great Oaks Charter School Tutor Corps. She then decided to join the NYC Teaching Fellows to pursue a degree in Special Education. Brittany worked as a middle school bilingual special education teacher for eight years in Washington Heights before joining BHSEC Queens. She is currently working on her second Masters in Educational Leadership at Hunter College and aspires to be a school leader. 
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