OWN 2 Elementary School

OWN 2 Elementary School (Howard Beach)
- Kindergarten - 5th Grade
- 135-25 79th Street
- Howard Beach, NY 11414
- Phone: (347) 390-3290
- SPED Liaison
- Heather Buonomo
Director of Student Support/SPED Coordinator
- hbuonomo@owncs.org
- (917) 966-6166
- For Admissions Information Contact
- Terrence Mclean
Admissions Coordinator
- admissions2@owncs.org
- Office: (347) 390-3290
- Cell: (718) 902-6436
- Experience a VIRTUAL TOUR of our school

Our World Neighborhood Charter School 2, in Howard Beach is located right at the border of Brooklyn & Queens. It takes pride in bridging two communities. We are proud to serve a rich, culturally, and ethnically, diverse community. We truly embrace the concept of a liberal arts education. In addition to a solid academic foundation of Math, ELA, Science, and Social Studies which students study from K through 5th Grade, our students begin Kindergarten and continue through 5th grade with Art, Health, Music, Physical Education and Spanish.
Our World Neighborhood Charter School 2 is a candidate school* for the PYP. This school is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. IB World Schools share a common philosophy- a commitment to high-quality, challenging, international education- that we believe is important for our students. * Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme (DP), or the Career-related Programme (CP). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted. For further information about the IB and its programmes visit http://www.ibo.org.
The most fascinating thing about OWN 2 is the joy that is shared between students on a daily basis. Students are always eager and willing to learn when they come to school each day.
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Curriculum
Our World Neighborhood Charter Schools aims at offering all our students a broad and balanced curriculum that provides rewarding and stimulating activities to prepare them for the best social and cultural life.
STEAM
The elementary STEAM course creates an engaging experience through project-based learning, guiding students through the engineering design process. With a focus on creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration, we empower students to explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. Utilizing the esteemed Project Lead the Way Launch (PLTW) curriculum, our students delve into hands-on activities and real-world challenges, igniting their curiosity and fostering a passion for innovation.
School Leadership Team
TIffany McAfee
- Principal
Veronica Polanco
- Assistant Principal
Kamla Wallace
- Operations Manager
Faculty & Staff Directory
Kelvin Abraham
- 5th Grade Teacher
Orè Adelaja
- STEAM Teacher
Elizabeth Bastible
- Teaching Assistant
Julia Bohlman
- Kindergarten Teacher
Zhanna Braem
- 4th Grade Teacher
Crystal Braithwaite
- 4th Grade Teacher
Heather Buonomo
- Director of Student Support /OWN 2 SPED Coordinator
Giuseppe Callegati
- Physical Education Teacher
Mita Chakraborty
- ENL Teacher
Hiomaira Collado
- 3rd Grade Teacher
Alexander Diaz
- 4th Grade Teacher
Juliet Dowd-Artigas
- Kindergarten Teacher
Brianna Dumpson
- 2nd Grade Teacher
Jessica Falck
- 1st Grade Teacher
Tania Fanfan
- 3rd Grade Teacher
Hannah Figueroa
- Teaching Assistant
Kristyna Foglia
- 2nd Grade Teacher
Yamilet Gonzalez
- Teaching Assistant
Ahatashamul Hoque
- 4th Grade Teacher
Zimmadia Imam
- IB PYP Coordinator & AIS
Amelfi Inoa
- Kindergarten Teacher
Shaki Jannat
- Guidance Counselor
Alisha Jimenez
- 5thGrade Teacher
JoyAnn Jordan
- 3rd Grade Teacher
William Koske
- 4th Grade Teacher
Jared Leacraft
- Teaching Assistant
Winona Lee
- Teaching Assistant
Jeremy Levine
5th Grade Teacher
Abeni Mason-Draffen
- 5th Grade Teacher
Shane McCormack
- 4th Grade Teacher
Nicole McIntyre
- 1st Grade Teacher
Irena Michalcik
- Music Teacher
Julia Natale
2nd Grade Teacher
David Palacio
- Art Teacher
Giuseppina Pellerito
- 1st Grade Teacher
Mildred Peralta
2nd Grade Teacher
Habiba Phillip
- Teaching Assistant
Tashaya Reid
- Teaching Assistant
Yovanna Roa Reyes
- Reading Intervention Specialist
Nicole Richards
- 1st Grade Teacher
Rachel Robinson
- 2nd Grade Teacher
Samantha Roth
- Kindergarten Teacher
Susanne Sharkey
- School Librarian
Gabrielle Souvenir
- ELA Instructional Coach
Kwasie Thompson
- Spanish Teacher
Yaniree Valencia
- School Secretary
Meika Wallace
- Teaching Assistant
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Our World Neighborhood Charter Schools
Our World Neighborhood Charter Schools educate students to become independent thinkers and lifelong learners.