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About Us
Ms. Figueroa, Principal
Welcome, I am the proud principal of PS 676 a small school in Red Hook, with much to offer. Our students begin their journey in PreK and continue into the fifth grade. As a newly designed Harbor school our students study Maritime themed additions to the curricula, and experiment in their very own community. Throughout their elementary school journey students learn about its rich aquatic resources and build on their knowledge and experiences as they relate to maritime. This model prepares our students for college and careers in the maritime field as they transition from middle school, high school and on to college.
Ms. Perry, Assistant Principal
Teachers & staff
Ms. T. Ponce, Secretary
Ms. Hueston, Parent Coordinator
Ms. Hueston, Parent Coordinator
Ms. Hueston, Parent Coordinator
Ms. Hueston, Parent Coordinator
Ms. Hueston, Parent Coordinator
Parent Coordinators act as a bridge between home and school. When parents have questions or concerns or ideas, Ms. Marie will help solve the problem or find the right person to speak with to get answers or to get your new ideas underway. Marie was born and raised on Staten Island and has lived in Brooklyn since 1997. She is the mom of two teenagers and was the PTA president of her son's middle school for three years. A children's book author and art school graduate, Marie also loves to read in classrooms and run craft workshops for parents.
Mr. Reyes, Community Associate
Ms. Hueston, Parent Coordinator
Mr. Reyes, Community Associate
Ms. Hartnett, IEP Teacher
Ms. Omoigberia, Guidance Counselor
Mr. Reyes, Community Associate
Ms. Hartnett is the 3rd grade Special Education teacher, the IEP Coordinator, and Conflict Resolution Counselor. This is Ms. Hartnett’s 3rd year at PS 676 and 9th year in NYC schools. Ms. Hartnett loves traveling, going to the beach, reading, hanging out with
her pets, and watching Netflix! Ms. Hartnett’s goal is to help all of her students to build a love for reading and to discover an interest in something new!
Ms. Omoigberia, Guidance Counselor
Ms. Omoigberia, Guidance Counselor
Ms. Omoigberia, Guidance Counselor
Ms. Barnes, Pre Kindergarten
Ms. Omoigberia, Guidance Counselor
Ms. Omoigberia, Guidance Counselor
Hello, I am the Pre-k teacher here at PS 676! I have been working with early ed students for over ten years. Here in Pre-K we learn through hands-on activities and play. We have exciting themes and bring the ocean life into every unit along with our community and more! Our goal in Pre-K is to have fun as we learn how to be social, emotionally and academically prepared for Kindergarten.
Ms. Seymour, Kindergarten
Ms. Secovnie, First Grade
Ms. Secovnie, First Grade
Ms. Seymour is the Kindergarten teacher here at PS 676. This is her second year in Kindergarten. Ms. Seymour loves art, trying new recipes, and watching movies with her cats. Ms. Seymour is devoted to her students and making sure learning is done with a smile. She hopes that all her students learn the best skills to help them grow and succeed while keeping fun.
Ms. Secovnie, First Grade
Ms. Secovnie, First Grade
Ms. Secovnie, First Grade
Hannah Secovnie (Ms. Hannah) is a graduate of SUNY Albany who grew up in upstate NY and moved to the city to pursue a career in teaching. Hannah studied Birth-6 Education with a minor in mathematics and received her Master's in curriculum design and instructional technology. Hannah's favorite read aloud is Charlotte and the Quiet Place and her favorite number is 3. Her favorite animal is the elephant and her favorite country to travel to is Mexico.
Mr. Heintz, First Grade
Ms. Secovnie, First Grade
Mr. Heintz, First Grade
I'm Tim Heintz, a special education teacher, originally from Staten Island NY, but now a Greenpoint Brooklyn transplant. I love sports, construction, food, trains, construction and the environment! I also love seeing or making movies. I have been making movies since the 6th grade as IS 24 and now I have the awesome opportunity to make movies with the students as PS 676. The one thing that I learned while making movies is that there is always learning happening. So whether you are on set or in the classroom every second has an opportunity to teach you something, you just need to be ready to learn.
Ms. Crisotomo, Second Grade
Ms. Crisotomo, Second Grade
Ms. Crisotomo, Second Grade
Ms. Brown, Third Grade
Ms. Crisotomo, Second Grade
Ms. Crisotomo, Second Grade
Ms. Thomas, Fourth Grade
Ms. Thomas, Fourth Grade
Ms. Thomas, Fourth Grade
Jennifer Thomas has enjoyed teaching middle school, high school, & college, but discovered that teaching elementary students is the most enjoyable! Students at 676 have such positive energy, love to help their community, and really try to live the 676 core values daily. Ms. Thomas has two dogs who enjoy long walks on the beach & cozy wint
Jennifer Thomas has enjoyed teaching middle school, high school, & college, but discovered that teaching elementary students is the most enjoyable! Students at 676 have such positive energy, love to help their community, and really try to live the 676 core values daily. Ms. Thomas has two dogs who enjoy long walks on the beach & cozy winter evenings by the fire. She loves reading, running, & the 676 cafeteria food.
Ms. Jusuf, Fourth Grade
Ms. Thomas, Fourth Grade
Ms. Thomas, Fourth Grade
This is Ms. Jusuf’s second year teaching at ps 676 and almost everyone can say that name! “you-sef”. Ms.Jusuf loves painting, Harry Potter, and learning. In fact she wishes she could be a student at ps 676! Ms. Jusuf hopes to become an art teacher in the future.
Ms. Collins, Fifth Grade
Ms. Thomas, Fourth Grade
Mr. S. Firestone, Fifth Grade
Greetings! My name is Glenn Collins. I am a 4th & 5th grade math instructor at P.S. 676.
I currently teach mathematics, the way I wanted the subject taught to me decades ago. As an elementary school student I was bullied by the mathematical beast of long division. In my head so many steps. I thought that I was battling an octopus. I was
Greetings! My name is Glenn Collins. I am a 4th & 5th grade math instructor at P.S. 676.
I currently teach mathematics, the way I wanted the subject taught to me decades ago. As an elementary school student I was bullied by the mathematical beast of long division. In my head so many steps. I thought that I was battling an octopus. I was requested to memorize, memorize, & memorize some more! The myriad of equations glared at me, almost whispering “little failure”. I pretended to have a series of stomachaches to avoid the Numbers Bully waiting for me at school. My dad thought I was being harassed by an aggressive rider on the cheese bus. My dad was mistaken, this Bully was around every time math was mentioned.
I didn’t conquer the Numbers Bully until I became a teacher over 20 years ago.
I model for my young mathematicians how to defend themselves against any Numbers Bully. I offer methods to think strategically. My students have the option of using manipulatives & multiple types of representations to solve mathematical tasks & equations.
The strongest defense against any bullying is communication. I guide my mathematicians to verbally share their ideas. But question everything & everyone. Especially in moments of uncertainty & error.
Mr. S. Firestone, Fifth Grade
Mr. S. Firestone, Fifth Grade
Mr. S. Firestone, Fifth Grade
Mr. Siringo, Music
Mr. S. Firestone, Fifth Grade
Mr. Munir, Physical Education
