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Our School Team

Our dedicated school team works together to support every student, every family, and our entire PS 87 community.

MEET OUR PRINCIPAL

Monica Berry

Originally from Evanston, Illinois, Principal Berry holds degrees from Dartmouth College and the University of Texas. A former math teacher and coach, she has led PS 87 since 2009 and now lives in Brooklyn.​ She enjoys visiting classrooms and working with teachers to support student learning. Her vision is for every student to graduate as a thoughtful, caring citizen—strong in academics and equipped to make a positive impact on the world.

Her goals for PS 87 include

Increasing school diversity

Expanding global learning through the use of technology and partnerships with other places in the world

Strengthening the arts program

​​​Making PS 87 a math powerhouse in NYC

School Contacts

Find the right person for your question or need

School Leadership

Monica Berry

PRINCIPAL

Leslie Ellman

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

(3rd - 5th Grade),

Wit & Wisdom,

Safety

Hillary Kusinitz

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

(K -2nd Grade),

IEP and 504 Coordinator,

Testing

Student & Family Support

Jennifer Stark

PARENT COORDINATOR

Charina Espinal

COUNSELING SUPPORT SERVICES

Magdalena Olivia

GUIDANCE COUNSELOR

School Office

Emily Paxino

SECRETARY

Nurse's Office

SCHOOL NURSE

646-505-1710 or

212-678-2826, Ext 5341

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