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ARTS & PE TEACHERS

ARTS & PE TEACHERS

MATH & SCIENCE TEACHERS

MARIA CARVER
Chemistry Teacher

RUBY KIM
Math Teacher

My name is Ruby Chang. I was born in Manhattan, NY, but raised in Korea. I came back to the States when I was 17. I graduated from FIHS and went to Stony Brook University to obtain my B.S. in math Education. I now go to Queens College to receive my M.S. in pure mathematics. I am also a member of Golden Key International Honor Society. Before I joined back FIHS as an educator, I taught 8th grade math in the Bronx. This year, I teach 9th and 10th grade math on E/R team. I love teaching at FIHS because I can share my immigration story to support my students both academically and emotionally. During my leisure time, I like to play the piano, cook, and play with my lovely two puppies. 

MARLYN ORQUE CLARO
Science Teacher

I originally came from the Philippines. I came to New York City to work with DOE on 2003. I have one daughter, Thea Gabrielle who is 9 years old now. I like to draw and compose poems during my spare time, and would love to learn to speak other languages.

ADAM FORMAN
Math & Special Education Teacher

I am originally from Seattle, Washington. I moved to NYC in 2010 to begin my teaching career. I love nature, food, music, anime, exercise and travel. I love my job. I love being a teacher, mentoring, supporting and educating students both emotionally and academically.

ESTEFANIA HEREIRA
Math Teacher

My name is Estefania Hereira and I teach an interdisciplinary course that focuses on the intersections of Computer Science, Mathematics and Art. I was born in Miami, Florida to my parents who are Cuban and Colombian. When I was 12 I moved to NYC and have been here since then. I love listening to live music, traveling, dancing, exercising and spending time with my family and friends. In 2018 I earned a Masters of Science in Mathematics Education at Queens College, a City University of New York. Prior to this, I received a Bachelors of Arts in Mathematics Education with a minor in Sociology in 2013. I have been teaching in Flushing International High School since Fall 2013. In 2019, I was awarded a fellowship with Math for America as a Master Teacher and an Academy for Teachers Fellow. Read the articles I’ve written: Leaning into Vulnerability: Conversations about Racism Inside and Outside the Classroom & Navigating the Pandemic

RUBY JIANG
Math Teacher

My name is Ruby Jiang and I am the Math teacher on the 9th and 10th grade E3 team(Endeavor, Engage, Excel). I was born and raised in Taiwan and came to the United States in 2007.  I received my Bachelor in Business Administration degree from University of Connecticut and Maters in Math Education degree from Relay Graduate School of Education. Prior joined FIHS, I was a Teach For America 2012 corp member and served in different boroughs in New York City.  At FIHS, I hope to use music to connect with students, I am a Music Club co-advisor, we meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school from 3:30pm - 4:30pm, please come join us!

MINGMA LAMA
Science Teacher

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.

POPS SINGSON
Math Teacher

Pops teaches Mathematics, She also works with students on a variety of extracurricular activities including the Open Doors Scholars {a program that pairs 24 selected New York City schools with a distinguished theater and dance professional} and the Explorers Club.

ELOI VILLANUEVA
Math Teacher

JORDAN WOLF
Biology Teacher

My name is Jordan Wolf and I am the Science and Math teacher on the 11th and 12th grade team RISE. I have been a teacher in New York City since 2005 and at Flushing International High School since 2006. I have masters degrees in Environmental Biology and Education, and have studied birds, reptiles, and insects in places such as Upstate New York, Long Island's barrier islands, Costa Rica, and Peru. Since 2013, I've had a Master Teacher Fellowship from Math for America and I am a Fund For Teachers and Academy for Teachers Fellow.

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