Christopher Martino
My favorite things in the world are Music and Nature. Most of the time you could find me walking or riding around in a park listening to my music. I cannot sit still; I have to always be doing something. Those things usually involve activities, sports, exploring, and hiking. Writing stories and songs has always been a passion of mine. Although I usually don’t share these I am proud of what I have created. Since a very young age I have always found myself helping and teaching others. This eventually led me to the career of teaching, which I have been doing in NYC for the past ten years.
Amy Dziak
A four-year veteran of the GOAL program, Amy is also a 4th grade teacher at P.S. 171. Amy’s interests include working out, boxing, and shopping. She is in the process of adding a new member to her family, a Cane Corso puppy! You can find Amy on any given Saturday working the GOAL program, come by and visit!
Marni Stecker
Marni has been teaching for 10 years, of that the last seven have been at PS 717. Marni has been part of the GOAL program since inception. In her spare time Marni enjoys reading books, spending time with her family and friends, working out, and shopping.
Maria Lopez
HOLA! I am Maria Lopez, and I am very excited to be working with the amazing GOAL students and staff this school year.
I have taught for several years both in New York and Norfolk Virginia. I have recently started my 10th year at the prestigious PS. 171
When I'm not busy with school, I love to spend time with my friends and family, dance, shopping and travel.
I have had a passion for the art of debate and couldn’t be more enthusiastic about sharing that passion with GOAL students We will learn, work and grow together, as a learning community and a family. We will become successful debaters, problem solvers and communicators this year. We will celebrate our triumphs and motivate each other as we face challenges.
Wendy Sanderson
Wendy is a native New Yorker who has been teaching in East Harlem for 16 years. She earned her BA at NYU in English Literature and her Masters at Hunter College in Education. Before teaching she was a spokesperson for Dannon Yogurt. She has taken many classes in art history, creative writing and acting and cooks every night for her family.
