Architecture & Visual Arts Teacher

My name is Mr. Harewood, a New York native with a passion for art, design, and creativity. I discovered my love for drawing at the age of five and later pursued a Bachelor’s in Architecture, followed by a Master’s in Art Education. I have been teaching art for over a decade, including the past eight years at the high school level with the Department of Education. My experience spans multiple mediums—flat, three-dimensional, miniature, and mural—allowing students to tell their stories and envision the world they want to create. I am honored to join FIHS’s diverse community and inspire young minds to paint a narrative of positive change

MIN HYE PARK

Science Teacher

My name is Minhye Park and I teach science at FIHS. I earned my B.S in Biology from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and an M.S Ed in Secondary Science Education from Hofstra University.  I believe students learn science by doing science, and that my class is where my students will learn life skills that are critical for their success in college and future careers.  As our students must be prepared to work collaboratively in a global and technological society, I emphasize critical thinking and problem solving, using our science content to develop good evidence-based reasoning and communication skills.

NATALIE SOLOMON

ESL Teacher

I have been teaching at FIHS for 8 years. I am originally from California and studied Chinese in College. I lived in China for 3 years and eventually came to NYC to teach and receive my Master's Degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. I live with my husband, daughter (4), and son (1) in Queens.