Ms. Gesai Courtenay-Aponte
Assistant Principal
Hello
As the Assistant Principal, I wanted to take this opportunity to share a little bit about who I am, my educational journey, and plans for my new role here at M.S. 419. I look forward to sharing this experience with you...
August 2024
Dear students and families of MS 419,
Welcome to the 2024-25 school year. I hope that you all had a great summer. It is my pleasure to introduce myself as a second-year Assistant Principal at MS419. I’ve worked with students for the past 18 years through nonprofits, as a teacher, coach, and assistant principal in Brooklyn.
Having grown up in Crown Heights, with Panamanian and Belizean roots, the quality of love and time spent with the friends and family have inspired me to give the work the best that I have.
It has been an honor to be part of a team of teachers, staff, and families that work together to provide an exceptional educational experience for all students. As a mother, I envision the school that I would love for my daughter and MS419 feels like that place.
I am eager to meet with and get to know all of you! Getting to know your histories, identities and all that makes up your tiger stripes as a whole makes me excited. I hope that you are also looking forward to this coming school year. It is going to be a fun year of learning together. I look forward to celebrating our collective successes during the 2024-2025 school year.
Let’s go tigers!
Let’s go tigers!
Sincerely,
Gesai Courtenay-Aponte
Assistant Principal, I.A.
I'm always looking for new and exciting opportunities. Let's connect.
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Mr. Dexter Hannibal
Assistant Principal, I.A
Hello
It is with immense joy and a heart full of optimism that I step into the role of your new Interim Acting Assistant Principal at Middle School 419, the proud home of the BRAVE Tigers. My name is Dexter Hannibal and being entrusted with this position fills me with gratitude and excitement, for which I am eager to immerse myself in the vibrant spirit of our community here at M.S. 419.
August 2024
Dear Students, Parents, and Staff,
It is with immense joy and a heart full of optimism that I introduce myself as the interim acting Assistant Principal of MS419. I have been able to immerse myself in the vibrant spirit of our community here.
My journey in education has been one of passion, learning, and collaboration. I began my career in tailoring individual instructional supports at the Princeton Review and transitioned into being a teacher with a focus in Social Studies and History that eventually led me to MS419.
My personal journey, from my early education in the twin island nation of Trinidad and Tobago to adapting to a new life and schooling in the United States at 14 years old, has taught me the importance of a supportive and nurturing educational environment. It is this understanding, coupled with my professional experiences, that I bring to M.S. 419, with a commitment to fostering a culture of care, encouragement, and excellence.
I look forward to this school year being one of adventure, learning, overcoming challenges, and most importantly, of collaboration. Working together will shape into a transformative and enriching educational experience for our scholars. I am here to support, to listen, and to work alongside each of you as we strive towards our shared goals and dreams.
Thank you for welcoming me to the M.S. 419 team. I am truly excited about the journey ahead and the endless possibilities that await us.
Warmest regards,
Mr. Dexter Hannibal
Assistant Principal, I.A.