A DISTRICT 12 SCHOOL
Melissa Gaspar
Principal
I am proud to begin my 5th year as the Principal of P.S. 214. I have been part of this school community for 14 years. It is a privilege to lead such a vibrant and supportive community where our youngest learners take their very first academic steps, and our middle schoolers grow into confident, prepared leaders. Alongside our dedicated teachers and staff, my goal is to ensure that every single student feels safe, valued, and inspired.
Mission
Our entire school will motivate students to achieve their personal best and to be kind and respectful of one another.
Vision
Our learning throughout life will lead to success for everyone.
THEORY OF ACTION
If the school provides teachers and staff with systemic learning opportunities grounded in sustaining academic rigor, and engaging learners in quality interactions, school-wide instructional practices will be enhanced. As a result, students will achieve increasingly high levels of learning.
If the students’ daily learning experiences are driven by high standards and academic rigor, supported by careful scaffolds, and structured interactions, students will learn to read, write, and think critically across all disciplines.
P.S. 214 CORE VALUES
Core Value 1
All members of the community have a right to feel safe, respected, and included
Core Value 2
All students have the potential to learn and to achieve excellence.
Core Value 3
Everyone must work hard and take personal responsibility for the success of the entire community and accept no excuses.
Core Value 4
Working together we can remove barriers to student learning, and achieve more than we can on our own.
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Elizabeth Tolozano
Assistant Principal
EARLY CHILDHOOD
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ELEMENTARY
PRE-K THROUGH GRADE 5
I am excited to serve as the Assistant Principal of Early Childhood and Elementary Academy. With over 18 years of experience in education, I began my career as an Early Childhood teacher and have worked with students from Pre-K through 8th grade in both General and Special Education.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL
GRADE 6 THROUGH 8
I am so excited to serve as the Middle School Assistant Principal.
Middle school is such a special, dynamic time—it's full of big changes, new discoveries, and a lot of personal growth. Having worked with students across many grade levels, I know how much these years shape who kids become. My goal is to make sure every single student knows they belong here and has what they need to succeed.