Investment in our scholars is unmatched
All in.
We are all in. We understand that this work, indeed our mission, requires a lot of us – both as individuals and as a team. Our investment in ensuring every single one of our scholars is prepared to succeed in the college and career of their choice is unmatched.
Investing in Teachers
CI Place Fellowship
The CI Place Fellowship is an innovative program, designed to last for two years by providing invaluable support to NYC teachers in addressing the critical challenge of affordable housing. In this unique initiative, up to five teachers will be selected via lottery to receive a $500 monthly housing subsidy, totaling $6,000 annually. Running from August 2024 through July 2026, the fellowship aims to enhance teachers’ involvement in the community and support their personal growth.
Teachers selected for the fellowship are expected to commit to an additional two years of teaching at Coney Island Prep (CIP). This commitment reflects our dedication not only to our teachers’ immediate needs but also to their long-term professional development. Complementing the housing assistance, the fellowship also underscores our investment in the professional growth of our educators. This includes subsidizing master’s degrees for early-career teachers at Relay Graduate School of Education, demonstrating our deep commitment to nurturing teachers’ well-being and empowering them to provide exceptional education.
Empower Your Teaching Career
STEM at CIP
Coney Island Prep offers dynamic career opportunities for dedicated STEM educators, emphasizing top-tier science and mathematics education. Our curriculum leverages Amplify, a robust platform that equips teachers with interactive resources, real-time progress tracking, and curriculum support. Furthermore, Imagine fosters creativity and critical thinking, while Illustrative Math ensures a strong mathematical foundation.
We prioritize hands-on learning by providing science materials to all students and offer 1:1 tech supplies for digital learning. Our teachers benefit from resources like Amplify, curriculum guidance from experienced Math and STEM VPs, and growth prospects as Content Leads for STEM. We nurture professional development, extracurricular stipend clubs, and a rich STEM curriculum with resources such as Zearn Digital, Eureka, Amplify, Imagine, and Illustrative Math. Join us in inspiring the next generation of STEM enthusiasts and shaping their futures through our comprehensive STEM education programs.
Meet Ms. Gannon
Inspire and Be inspired
Leaders at Every Level
Eugene Wood
Jessica Fuentes
Jessica Fuentes is a first-generation Brooklyn College graduate. She joined Coney Island Prep seven years ago as an apprentice teacher and has never looked back. Jessica has served in several roles at CIP, helping her become the leader she is today. Growing up in the Coney Island and Brighton Beach area, she understands the community's needs and strives to make a positive impact on future leaders in the community.
Jessica began at Coney Island Prep as an apprentice teacher in 2016. Next, she built and strengthened her teaching and leadership practices as a lead 2nd-grade classroom teacher for five years. Today, Jessica is the Academic Operations Manager at the Lower Elementary School, allowing her to use her love of data and academic growth to support CIP.
Jessica enjoys trying new foods and exploring all that NYC has to offer during her free time. She likes to save her cooking skills for rainy days. She also enjoys learning more about her Mexican culture and roots through music and choreographing Danzas folklóricas.
Paulina Portnoy
Classroom CultureEstablishing a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment where students feel valued, respected, and supported.
Establishing a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment where students feel valued, respected, and supported.
Student EngagementCreating dynamic and interactive lessons that motivate and engage students in their learning, while fostering critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration skills.
Creating dynamic and interactive lessons that motivate and engage students in their learning, while fostering critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration skills.
Equitable & Accessible ClassroomsEnsuring that all students have equal access to learning opportunities and resources, and addressing any barriers to their learning or participation in class.
Ensuring that all students have equal access to learning opportunities and resources, and addressing any barriers to their learning or participation in class.
Academic OwnershipEmpowering students to take ownership of their learning and progress by setting clear learning objectives, providing constructive feedback, and fostering a growth mindset
Empowering students to take ownership of their learning and progress by setting clear learning objectives, providing constructive feedback, and fostering a growth mindset
Demonstration of LearningProviding opportunities for students to demonstrate their learning and mastery of skills through a variety of assessments, including formative and summative assessments, portfolios, and presentations.
Providing opportunities for students to demonstrate their learning and mastery of skills through a variety of assessments, including formative and summative assessments, portfolios, and presentations.
Our Instructional Practice & Development Guide is our in-house coaching tool to catalyze great teaching and support student outcomes.
How we build leaders
Leadership Competency Model
Our Leadership Competency Model sets high performance expectations and guides professionals who work outside of the classroom to support our scholars, school and mission.
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