Principal Daphna Gutman left a job in finance for the education sector 15 years ago. She most recently served as a teacher at a high-performing, high-poverty school - where she expanded her knowledge of effective teaching strategies, as well as learned how to foster a positive, high-achieving school culture that she later brought to P.S. 142. The team at P.S. 142 is committed to collaborating with parents and community-based organizations to design customized instruction for each child’s unique strength and needs. Change for Kids is delighted to help P.S. 142 achieve their instructional goals.
For more information, contact Director of Development Rahul Brahmbhatt at [email protected].
Principal: Daphna Gutman
Lead Sponsor: Open
Student Population: 366
96% receive free or reduced-price lunch
Story Pirates: Creative writing and literacy support for students
Upper Elementary Music: A music program by Third Street Music School Settlement for all students in third through fifth grades that teaches note placement, rhythm, time signatures and other key skills
Chess: Teaching students the basics of this powerful game
School Manager: CFK staff member working on the ground at the school to maintain and develop the relationship with the leadership team, parents, community members, program partners and volunteers
Principal Network: Opportunities for collaboration and learning with other CFK partner school principals
School Beautification Day: Transforming the halls and classrooms by painting bright and engaging murals, organizing and cleaning teaching resources, and making the school an even more engaging place to learn
Build-a-Book Day: The school's youngest readers and their parents make their very own, personalized ABC books
Parent Workshops: Held throughout the year to support parent engagement and education
Career Day: Introduces students to new educational and professional experiences so they can chart a path to their futures
Family Field Day: Fun games, dancing, and sports help kickstart healthy habits for our students and their families
Family Fun Nights: Organized around a theme, these evenings bring parents and children together to learn and have fun
School Supplies and Book Donations throughout the year
Food, Coat and Toy Donations in November and December
