1717 E 28th St
Brooklyn, NY 11229

I had a very disappointing experience with the school principal. The principal’s communication style was disrespectful, aggressive, and unnecessarily confrontational.It felt that there may be personal bias influencing decisions regarding my child, which is very concerning. A school environment should be fair, supportive, and free from personal prejudice.Unfortunately, the interaction felt dismissive and hostile. I hope this is taken seriously, as students deserve to be treated with fairness and respect. Overall, the school is good, but the principal leaves much to be desired.

I am writing to share my personal experience as a parent with several serious concerns regarding my child’s safety and well being at this school. My intention is not to attack any individual, but to ensure that all students receive the safe, respectful, and supportive environment they deserve.Over the years, my child has repeatedly reported incidents of bullying that, in my view, were not adequately addressed. Despite bringing these issues to staff members, I have seen little improvement in how these situations are handled.I have also experienced communication challenges with school leadership. In my opinion, there has not been consistent follow through when I have reported issues involving my child. This has left me feeling that some concerns are minimized or not taken seriously.One of the most alarming incidents involved my child being unaccounted for at dismissal. Staff were unable to explain who picked her up, and I later learned she had been left unattended with two other children while some staff were behind the building. As a parent, this was extremely distressing and raised major safety concerns.Additionally, my child has experienced physical injuries at school including a sprained ankle and having her hair cut by another student. While I understand schools cannot prevent every incident, I believe more active supervision and communication could have prevented or reduced the harm.I am sharing this review in the hope that the school will take a closer look at its supervision practices, communication systems, and bullying response protocols. Every child deserves a safe learning environment, and every parent deserves transparency and confidence in the people responsible for their child each day.I truly hope that improvements can be made so families feel supported and students are protected.

I had a very disappointing experience working at this school. The environment was extremely toxic, unprofessional, and stressful from the moment I started. The administration, especially the principal, created a culture based on intimidation instead of leadership. Staff members were frequently spoken to disrespectfully, yelled at publicly, and made to feel unsupported. Professional concerns were often dismissed instead of properly addressed.The principal’s behavior toward teachers and staff was completely inappropriate for someone in a leadership position. There was constant tension throughout the building, and many employees were clearly burnt out, overwhelmed, or looking for a way out. The turnover rate speaks for itself — teachers and staff leave constantly, and it’s easy to understand why once you work there.The scheduling changes and daily expectations were chaotic and poorly organized, making it difficult for both teachers and students to succeed. Staff were expected to “figure it out” without proper support, communication, or teamwork. Co-teaching support was inconsistent, and many teachers were left carrying the workload alone while administration ignored the real issues happening inside classrooms.What was even more disappointing was the lack of meaningful support when problems were brought up. Even the UFT chapter leader acknowledged how toxic the environment was, yet nothing ever improved. Instead of helping staff feel valued and supported, the culture made people feel anxious, disposable, and constantly on edge.This school desperately needs better leadership, accountability, and respect for staff. There are good students there who deserve stability and support, but the administration creates an environment that makes it difficult for both teachers and students to thrive. I would strongly advise anyone considering employment here to do extensive research before accepting a position.