Midtown West (PS 212)
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Pre-K and
Kindergarten / First Grade Loop

Midtown West Staff Teaching Staff 

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Gina Citrola
Pre-K Teacher: Gina Citrola
MTW Staff Member Since:  2007
Degrees/Colleges Attended: SUNY - Cortland *Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education
  Hunter College *Masters of Science in Childhood Education with a Specialization in Math & Science
Favorite Children's Book: Scarecrow Pete  by Mark Kimball Moulton
Favorite Grown Up Book: Nectar In A Sieve by Kamla Markandaya
Hobbies: Cooking
Place of Birth: Queens, NY
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Jeremy Young
Grades Pre-K Loop Teacher: Jeremy Young
MTW Staff Member Since: 2007 
Degrees/Colleges Attended: University of South Florida  *Bachelor of  Science in Elementary Education
  Mercy College *Master of Science in Learning Technology
  Bank Street College of Education *Advanced Certificate in Teacher Leadership
Favorite Children's Book: Faithful Elephants  by Yukio Tsuchiya 
Favorite Grown Up Book: The Gift of The Magi  by O. Henry 
Hobbies: Being physically active - hiking, running, biking, camping, etc. 
Place of Birth: South Holland, IL 
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Sarah Hellerstein
Grades K/1 Loop Teacher:  Sarah Hellerstein
MTW Staff Member Since: 2014
Degrees/Colleges Attended: Tufts University *Bachelor of Science in Psychology and English
 
Bank Street College of Education *Master of Science in General Education and Literacy
Favorite Children's Book: Wonder by R.J. Palacio
Favorite Grown Up Book: The Road by Cormac McCarthy
Hobbies: Reading, playing the piano, running, biking, practicing yoga
Place of Birth: New York, NY
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Abby Horton
Grades K/1 Loop Teacher: Abby Horton
MTW Staff Member Since: 2019
Degrees/Colleges Attended: Syracuse University *Bachelor of Science in Inclusive Elementary and Special Education*
Favorite Children's Book: Junie B. Jones by Barbara Park
Favorite Grown Up Book: Educated by Tara Westover
Hobbies: Cooking, rollerblading, reading
Place of Birth: Buffalo, NY
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Bryan Andes
​ Grades K/1 Loop Teacher:  Bryan Andes
 MTW Staff Member Since:  2000 
 Degrees/Colleges Attended: New York University *Bachelor of Science
 Bank Street College of Education *Master of Science in Education 
 Favorite Children's Book: Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt
 Favorite Grown Up Book: Finishing The Hat by Stephen Sondheim
 Hobbies:  Going to the Theatre
 Place of Birth: Bridgeport, Connecticut
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Rowena Hurst
Grades K/1 Loop Teacher:  Rowena Hurst
MTW Staff Member Since: 2016
Degrees/Colleges Attended: SUNY Cortland *Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood and Childhood Education
Favorite Children's Book:  The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Favorite Grown Up Book: Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë
Hobbies: Cooking, playing the piano, traveling, and spending time with friends and family
Place of Birth: Birmingham, England

  • OUR SCHOOL
    • School Handbook
    • CURRICULUM
    • GENERAL PROCEDURES
    • CLASSROOM & STAFF
  • Admissions
  • EVENTS
  • PTA
    • MTW PTA COMMITEES
    • FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE >
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      • Volunteer Sign Up
    • LIBRARY COMMITTEE
  • Extended Day
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    • Fees & Charges
  • Contact