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Administration | Dean Team | Support Staff

Our administration team at MECA is unparalleled. We are committed to ensuring that our students are safe, happy, and well-educated. Our experienced support staff work tirelessly to make sure that every student’s needs are met. We understand that each child is unique and that’s why we aim to personalize each student's learning experience. Our goal is to create lifelong learners who are always eager to learn and grow.

Main Office
 

Room 219

Principal's
Office

Room 337

Assistant Principal

Room 217

Dean's
Office

Room 3XX

Parent Coordinator

3rd Floor, Staircase C

Meet The Admin Team

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Sarah Kaplan
Principal
MECA is where a learning community that is committed to making pathways to college and careers accessible, affordable, and attainable for ALL New York City’s high school students.
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China Camacho
Assistant Principal
My goal is to create pathways that ensure equitable access to colleges and careers and a better future for individuals and society.
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Patricia Edwards
Assistant Principal
The supportive environment at MECA encourages growth while fostering a strong sense of belonging creating a space where everyone can thrive both personally and collectively.

Meet The Dean Team

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Nakia Johnson
Head Dean
My practices are grounded in equity and culturally relevant content. I’m passionate and committed to addressing systemic inequities, especially in disciplinary practices and school culture.
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Josh Tate
Dean
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Meet The Support Staff Team

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Melissa Haley-Driver
Librarian
As the Campus Librarian, I am responsible for maintaining an open, accessible, welcoming space for students from all 4 HS programs in the Murry Bergtraum building. Here they can find both support for academic pursuits and a respite from busy school days. I encourage, teach and support independent reading, information literacy and research skills.
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Vivian Cruz
Parent Coordinator
In my field of work, I have the wonderful opportunity to engage directly with parents and create a strong partnership. It is my goal to provide the necessary resources, support and confidence for a successful academic school year. Your voice matters!
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Melissa Ramos
Payroll Secretary
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Deborah Santiago
Pupil Accounting Secretary
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Jacob Jones
Community Associate
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Destiny Celentano
Community Associate
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