About Us
We are a New York City Department of Education secondary school district located in the southern section of the borough of Queens, NY. We serve both secondary and high schools in District 27, 28, and 29 with over 20,000 students. Queens South High School District has some of the best and most diverse students and staff in the New York City Department of Education.
The geographical area of Queens South High School District is best known for the bustling international John F. Kennedy Airport, the 7-miles of beaches in the Rockaways, and the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge.
Meet the District Team
Executive Director
Steven Chernigoff
Field Support Liaison
James C. Brown
Principal Administrative Assistant
Jacqueline Quinones-Lombardo
Family Support Coordinator
Evelyn Ruiz
Teacher Development & Evaluation Coach
Jennifer Connolly

Academic Policy, Performance & Assessment Specialist
Mark Satchell

Student Services Manager
Dr. Daimon Kenwood

Academic Policy, Performance & Assessment Specialist
Henri Huezo

Social Worker
Martha Velez

Student Services Manager
Mayra Lassalle Kaplan

School Improvement Coach
(UFT)
Donna Drayss

Science instructional Lead
Hany Morsi


ELA Instructional Lead
Alexander Maysonet
Math instructional Lead
Dr. Inna Nurik

Budget
Kamila Curiel

HR
Shawn Thompson

Payroll
Jeanetta McMichael