Our Teachers

Interim Acting Assistant Principal

Jennifer Belfi

For the past six years, Jennifer served as a 4th-grade teacher at YCS. Prior to that, she taught Kindergarten, First, Sixth and Seventh Grades in Manhattan. While a teacher, Jennifer worked as a professional development facilitator, mentor teacher and was a member of the YCS School Leadership Team. Jennifer's academic background includes having received a Master of Science in Educational Leadership from Hunter College in 2019 and before that, a Master of Arts in Teaching from Quinnipiac University in 2009. Jennifer also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Print Journalism, from Quinnipiac University. 

As the Assistant Principal, Jennifer will work in partnership with Ms. Samantha, faculty, staff, and community to uphold the YCS core values, vision and shared goals. This role will provide Jennifer the chance to continue to work collaboratively with teachers and families on a daily basis, while also remaining connected to YCS student growth and learning. With a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion at the forefront, Jennifer looks forward to continuing the work of advocating and providing all students and families with an educational experience that promotes academic and social success.

Teacher Communication

It is our goal that teachers use their instructional and daily planning time to work with students and design lesson plans. We do not want our teachers consumed with emails and discourage this form of communication during school hours and/or after hours. If you have a question regarding school work, homework, your child’s development, etc., please write a note to your child’s teacher and put it in their Home/School Folder. In a case of an emergency, please call the main office and leave a message for the teacher and they will contact you.

*Every Tuesday, from 8:00-8:40am, teachers will be available to meet, (scheduled meeting required), as well as additional times, as per agreement with the teacher.