Academy System | I.S. 141 The Steinway

Academy System
AEA ~ WSA ~ MAA ~ RBG

Organization of the School

I.S. 141 is a middle school whose mission is to provide strong academics in a respectful environment where learning is supported and children thrive socially, emotionally, and intellectually. In this effort, the school utilizes an academy system to instill a sense of community for students in a large school.

Sixth and seventh graders are divided equally between two academies, The Albert Einstein Academy (AEA) and The William Shakespeare Academy (WSA).  Eighth graders are also divided equally between two academies, The Ruth Bader Ginsburg Academy (RBG) and The Maya Angelou Academy (MAA). There is no difference in the curriculum between the academies at the grade level.  Each academy is named after noteworthy figures.

Each of the academies has an assistant principal, dean, and a guidance counselor. The deans ensure orderly student behavior in the classroom and the rest of the building. Deans enforce the NYC DOE disciplinary code at IS 141. The deans are Ms. Iocco, WSA,  Mr. Klinsrisuk, AES, Mr. Siklas, MAA, and Ms. Trotta, RBG.

Guidance counselors provide students and their parents’ knowledge to make informed decisions about high school choices and counseling students on issues or concerns they are facing at home and/or school. The guidance counselors are Ms. Alejandro, WSA,   Ms. Mullahy, AEA, Ms. Nikolopoulos, RBG, and Ms. Zervos, MAA.

We also have two licensed social workers on staff, Ms. McFarland, LMSW (full-time) and Ms. Rodriguez (part-time), and Ms. Kornegay, Substance Abuse Prevention/Intervention Specialist, to provide support to our students.

IS 141 - Academy System

There are four academies within IS 141. They are, as follows:

AEA MISSION STATEMENT:

To create a sense of community on the third floor, where all students and staff members feel supported and inspired to teach and learn like pirates through engaging and metacognitive activities in a safe and rigorous learning environment.

The Albert Einstein Academy (AEA) (Grades 6 & 7)

Assistant Principal: Mr. Tenaglia
Email: stenaglia@schools.nyc.gov
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Dean: Mr. Klinsrisuk
Email: tklinsrisuk@schools.nyc.gov
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Guidance Counselor: Ms. Mullahy
Email: hmullah@schools.nyc.gov
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Licensed Master Social Worker: Ms. McFarland
Email: lmcfarland@schools.nyc.gov

WSA MISSION STATEMENT:

To work collaboratively in creating an inclusive and rigorous learning environment where students are empowered to be respectful, empathetic, and prepared.

The William Shakespeare Academy (WSA) (Grades 6 & 7)

Assistant Principal: Ms. Pereira
Email: spereira2@schools.nyc.gov
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Dean: Ms. Iocco
Email: viocco2@schools.nyc.gov
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Guidance Counselor: Ms. Alejandro
Email: malejan@schools.nyc.gov
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Licensed Master Social Worker: Ms. McFarland
Email: lmcfarland@schools.nyc.gov

MAA MISSION STATEMENT:

To motivate and engage all students by way of a growth mindset to learn in a rigorous, inclusive, and nurturing environment where they are self-aware, empathetic, and intentional in their process of growth as they develop into productive and dignified citizens, who strive to be the positive leaders of tomorrow.

The Maya Angelou Academy (MAA) (Grade 8)

Assistant Principal: Ms. Rizos
Email: atsirkas@schools.nyc.gov
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Dean: Mr. Siklas
Email: asiklas@schools.nyc.gov
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Guidance Counselor: Ms. Zervos
Email: szervos@schools.nyc.gov‍

RBG MISSION STATEMENT:

The Ruth Bader Ginsburg Academy (RBG) (Grade 8)

Assistant Principal: Ms. Rizos
Email: atsirkas@schools.nyc.gov
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Dean: Ms. Trotta
Email: ktrotta2@schools.nyc.gov
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Guidance Counselor: Ms. Nikolopoulos
Email: hnikolopoulos@schools.nyc.gov‍

Academy SystemAEA ~ WSA ~ MAA ~ RBG