Great Kills

Lisa Esposito is an absolute trashcan for a human being. This woman cares about one thing. Clinging onto her “power” at an elementary school in Staten Island of all places. This trashcan represents all that is wrong in this world when it comes to educating children. They don’t even have AC in the gym, it was over 90 degrees and children were passing out.I hope the principal and the staff that support her ROT.

There are notable areas of concern regarding the school’s administration and leadership practices that have impacted the overall school culture, teacher morale, and communication.One of the main challenges at P.S. 32 appears to be a lack of consistent and transparent communication from administration. Teachers often feel decisions are made without adequate collaboration or input from staff, which can lead to confusion, inconsistency in expectations, and frustration. This top-down approach has, at times, created a climate where staff feel unheard and undervalued, limiting opportunities for genuine teamwork and shared problem-solving. Leadership that is more collaborative and responsive could strengthen the school community and lead to more cohesive implementation of initiatives.Another concern is the uneven support teachers receive when addressing student behavior or academic challenges. While some administrators are proactive and visible, others appear disengaged or unavailable when issues arise. This inconsistency can make it difficult for teachers to feel supported in maintaining a positive learning environment. A stronger administrative presence within classrooms—focused on partnership and professional growth rather than solely compliance—would help foster trust and improve both teacher and student outcomes. Stay away.

I have had a few negative experiences with a certain para but otherwise i recommend this school highly for anyone with a child with special needs...

School has gone downhill. They do nothing but give way too many tests and work kids until last day of school. If you’re looking for your child to be bored and burnt out this is the school. They do nothing fun or engaging just busy work, projects and excessive tests. It’s excessive tests per week, projects and homework that take hours which takes away from having any sanity or life. There’s also very little communication on actual grade levels your child is on and what their goals should be. Teachers seem like they don’t care or show any compassion. They also do not handle discipline and pick snd choose who to punish. They ask for constant donations and fees but never any meetings of where the money goes towards. The principal is new and lives in her office. Save your time and money and find a better school.

Both of my children attend SIMS: Kindergarten & Preschool (Toddler's) programs are wonderful. Teachers are skilled, experienced, kind, helpful, provide feedback and give individual attention to each child. Tuition is on a higher scale and they have a little more days off in comparison to NY public system. There were some snow days, which are not make-up able. Small classes enables teacher to get to know each child's personality, academic and social level. My kids love this school and I am satisfied as a parent too. It is definitely worth every penny.