Lilly and Adrian met with Ms. Sichenze, shortly after she was named principal of P.S. 102

by Lilly and Adrian

Ms. Sichenze, our school’s new principal, has worked at P.S.102 for 28 years. She feels that becoming principal is a dream come true. Her favorite part about the school is everything. However, she feels that the students are so special and the teachers and staff are unbelievable.

Her goals as principal are to empower teachers, parents/families, and students to take an active role in making decisions at our school. As for the schools technology, she is working hard to make sure that every classroom has laptops and a Smartboard readily available.She would like to offer more after school enrichment programs. She said that these programs, “will inspire our young students to continually grow and spark their curiosity.” Ms. Sichenze believes that it is necessary for this begin in kindergarten.

The Chancellor wants students to get outside everyday, weather permitting. Ms. Sichenze agrees with the Chancellor that fresh air and physical activity helps students to learn when they get back to class.

Ms. Sichenze believes that our school day that begins at 8:20 and ends at 3:30 for many students is a good amount of time. “It is great for young students to have a well balanced day and visit the library, ride a bike, and spend time with family and friends after school,” said Ms. Sichenze.

You might be wondering how Ms. Sichenze spends her free time. Well, its not playing video games because she doesn’t find them interesting. The same can be said about Angry Birds! However, she does like her phone because she likes conversation.

It is hard for her to say what she considers to be her greatest achievement because she has been at P.S. 102 for 28 years, but building trust is what she would say if she had to answer that question.

She said that the PS 102 PTA is truly the best because we work together making the possibilities for our students limitless. What makes Ms. Sichenze most happy is when she sees an adult that she taught 28 years ago on the street and tell her how wonderful their life is or when they bring their children and she is teaching two or three generations.

Congratulations Ms. Sichenze!