Staff directory

Principal

We are EPIC! Where I am because we are. Though this school year began differently, in true EPIC fashion, we found ways to rise meeting the needs of individual learners in culturally responsive ways. As leader of our learning community, I advocate for many voices continuing our tireless work of crafting engaging programs and activities toward the educational goals of our student body. Challenging and rigorous, yet meeting the social-emotional needs of young learners, I remain dedicated to developing a school community that increases student outcomes toward a better and brighter tomorrow

Assistant Principal

Ms. Hausdorf joined the EPIC community in 2016 as an ELA teacher. While she continues to serve EPIC as an AP Literature teacher, Ms. Hausdorf is embracing a new role as Assistant Principal. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, yoga, travel, and hiking

Assistant Principal

Ms. Persaud joined the EPIC North community in 2017 as a Science teacher and now serves the school community as the School Programmer. In her spare time she enjoys traveling to as many new countries as she can, watching all Boston sports, and baking fancy cakes.

Science Teacher

Ms. Katwaru joined the EPIC community in 2018 as a science teacher. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her son and husband exploring new places, trying new restaurants, and relaxing at home with a good movie.

Science teacher

Science teacher

School Secretary, Payroll , Procurement

Ms. Akhtar loves to garden. She also enjoys reading a good mystery/suspense novel, taking long drives, and traveling. She works in the main office as a school secretary that processes payroll and other tasks at the request of Principal Breen. Additionally, Ms. Akhtar supports staff, families, and students with their concerns and questions.

Multi-Sub

Mr. Al joined the EPIC community in 2017 as a multi-subject teacher. In his spare time, he enjoys hiking with his two dogs, and reading.

Multi-Sub

Mr. Rosado joined the EPIC community in 2019 as a multi-sub teacher and currently serves the EPIC community as the Lead Dean, a multi-subject teacher, and a coach for volleyball and cricket. After school, he runs the Drone Club.

Multi-Sub

Mr. Simon joined the EPIC community in 2020 as a multi-subject teacher. He enjoys anything dealing with video games and music. He runs the after school Video Game Club. In addition, Mr. Simon also enjoys watching documentaries.

Multi-Sub

Multi-Sub

Multi-Sub

Department of Computer Science, AI and 3D Technology

Parent Coordinator

Mrs. Roberto joined the EPIC community in 2018 as a parent coordinator. She enjoys cycling, crocheting, rescuing animals in need, and swimming. Mrs.

Guidance Counselor Grade 12

Guidance Counselor Grade 11

Guidance Counselor Grade 10

Mrs. A joined the EPIC community in 2017 as a guidance counselor. Additionally, she runs the Beauty & Brains Club. In her spare time, Ms. A enjoys cooking, reading, and going for walks.

Guidance Counselor Grade 9

Foreign Language

English Department

English Department

Mr. Taylor joined the EPIC community in 2017 as an English teacher. After school, he runs the guitar club. In his spare time, Mr. Taylor enjoys heavy metal, stringed instruments, rock climbing, building computers, writing, reading, cooking baking and science fiction & fantasy

English Department

Mr. Goss joined the EPIC community in 2019 as an English teacher. In his spare time, he enjoys gardening, books (All of them), METAL!, politics, weight lifting, and his cat Gomez! He is currently the UFT Chapter Leader.

English Department

Physical Education

Physical Education

Mathematics Department

Ms. Dhima joined the EPIC community in 2015 as a Math teacher. After School she coordinates the Syracuse University Project Advance program which includes supporting students who are currently enrolled in Calculus and College Spanish.

Mathematics Department

Mathematics Department

Mathematics Department

Art Teacher, Yoga / Mindfulness Speciali

Mrs. Sosnovich joined the EPIC community in 2017 as an art teacher. After school she helps facilitate clubs serving as an advisor to the Art Club and she runs the North Reset Initiative. In her spare time, Ms.

English to Speakers of Other Languages

English to Speakers of Other Languages

English to Speakers from Other Languages

English to Speakers of Other Languages

History Department

History Department

History Department

History Department

Nurse

Custodial Team

NYPD School Safety

NYPD School Safety

Support Staff

Support Staff

Support Staff

Support Staff

Speech Language Pathologist

Mrs. Daniel joined the EPIC community in 2018 as the speech language pathologist. In her spare time, she most enjoys spending time with her family and her dog.