Administration

Welcome to the Hillcrest Department of Physical Education, Health, and Athletics.
     Our physical education program is designed to provide a variety of physical activities that meet the students’ interest to help them be motivated and sustain maximum participation.
Not only is it a marvelous thing to have such a strong program, but students are also required by New York State’s High School diploma requirements to pass 7 terms of physical education and health to obtain a diploma.
     Our athletic program consists of 22 teams for boys and girls. The goal of the program is to provide the students with the opportunity to acquire the competitive edge while learning the social skills to be a team player and the discipline of playing by and following rules. These are the necessary skills that anyone must have to succeed in life in any future endeavor.
     The goal of technology is to empower students by providing them with the tools and skills necessary to do research (and support learning).
Students will be provided with the opportunity to use technology to:
·          conduct research via the Internet
·          learn how to use basic tool software
·          create content-based multimedia projects
·          showcase their work
·          participate in technology based programs
Technology provides the tools necessary to build a society.

Tarek Ali, A.P. Physical Education, A.P. Technology, & Athletic Director TAli@schools.nyc.gov	Welcome to the Hillcrest Department of Physical Education, Health, and Athletics. Our physical education program is designed to provide a variety of physical activities that meet the students’ interest to help them be motivated and sustain maximum participation. Not only is it a marvelous thing to have such a strong program, but students are also required by New York State’s High School diploma requirements to pass 7 terms of physical education and health to obtain a diploma. Our athletic program consists of 22 teams for boys and girls. The goal of the program is to provide the students with the opportunity to acquire the competitive edge while learning the social skills to be a team player and the discipline of playing by and following rules. These are the necessary skills that anyone must have to succeed in life in any future endeavor. The goal of technology is to empower students by providing them with the tools and skills necessary to do research (and support learning). Students will be provided with the opportunity to use technology to: · conduct research via the Internet · learn how to use basic tool software · create content-based multimedia projects · showcase their work · participate in technology based programs Technology provides the tools necessary to build a society.
Elliot Finkelstein, *A.P. S*tudent Life EFinkel@schools.nyc.gov	Hillcrest High School is a Blue Ribbon School of educational excellence. We foster an academic atmosphere based on mutual respect, concern for others, and a desire to get the best education possible. Our students are expected to proudly represent the Hillcrest High School community in all of their actions and deeds.
Justin Follyga, A.P. Foreign Language JFollg@schools.nyc.gov	The goal of the Foreign Language Department at Hillcrest High School is to provide a supportive milieu wherein students from diverse backgrounds can pursue language and culture studies in order to grow intellectually and emotionally into mature and respectful young ladies and gentlemen. Pursuant to this goal, teachers provide classroom settings where students develop communicative skills while learning to appreciate the culture and contribution of other peoples.
John Michalos, *A.P. Guidance* JMichal@schools.nyc.gov	The guidance department at Hillcrest high school is an integral part of the school. We provide the necessary resources to ensure student success. This includes academic guidance, assistance with career and college plans, counseling and referrals to school and community services. We work with parents and the whole school community to ensure that our students are successful during their stay at Hillcrest.
David Morrison, A.P English, Music & Art DMorris4@schools.nyc.gov	The English Department is committed to providing students with quality instruction that encourages them to become better thinkers and problem-solvers. We direct our efforts towards student-centered learning and other differentiated learning strategies. The English curriculum is designed to improve reading, writing, listening, speaking, and thinking skills for students of all abilities.
Amar Nepal, *A.P. Data Analyst* ANepal@schools.nyc.gov	Hillcrest High School is committed to data driven instruction. It is through the effective use of data that our school community can make the decisions to promote teaching and learning. "The goal is to transform data into information, and information into insight." - Carly Fiorina
Keith Prowell, A.P. Mathematics KProwel@schools.nyc.gov	"Reserve your right to think, for even to think wrongly is better than not to think at all." - Theon (Philosopher) to his daughter Hypatia (Mathematician, Scientist and Philosopher)
Dan Scanlon, A.P. Social Studies DScanlo@schools.nyc.gov	The mission of the Social Studies Department is to develop educated citizens who will participate in the democratic process while understanding the peoples and cultures of the world around them. "America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it is because we destroyed ourselves." - Abraham Lincoln
Stacie Sugarman, AP / Intervention Specialist Support / Theatre / Business SSugarm2@schools.nyc.gov	The goal of the Instructional Support Department is to ensure that all students achieve academic success. Our belief is that all students have within them the ability to accomplish their goals. We strive towards working with all of our students to educate them based on their individual educational needs. “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” Ralph Waldo Emerson
Martin Walsh, A.P. Science / Health Careers MWalsh@schools.nyc.gov	"The important thing in science is not so much to obtain new facts as to discover new ways of thinking about them." - William Lawrence Bragg
Deborah Ziozis, *A.P.Organization* DZiozis@schools.nyc.gov	The mission of the Organizational Staff is to ensure a nurturing environment for the students of Hillcrest. Through collaboration with the division of transportation, food services, DOE Division of Human Resources and the custodial department we work hard to give the students of Hillcrest High School a well rounded, positive experience while in school.