Principal Serge Marshall Davis
P.S. / M.S. 95 Students Hone Governance Skills
UNDER THE DIRECTION of Principal Serge Marshall Davis, a multi-layered, student government is currently active at P.S./M.S. 95, The Sheila Mencher School, located in Van Cortlandt Village. Instructional coach and student council advisor, Andrea Faulkner, says students are encouraged to join the student council to broaden their educational experience.
PS/MS 95 In Remote Learning: The Many Faces of Online Success
Like all schools in New York City, PS/MS 95, The Sheila Mencher School, was required to turn on a dime and enter the world of “remote learning” when the COVID-19 pandemic unfolded in March, and the ensuing statewide PAUSE order went into effect. The school’s immediate response was to proactively reach out to students and parents to set up a viable, constructive, online learning program to connect teachers and students and continue with teacher lessons, student work, meaningful feedback and assessment. Now, over three and a half months later, having lived and worked through the experience, and as
PS/MS 95: Staying the Course for Brighter School Days
PS/MS 95, the Sheila Mencher School, is nestled in the shade of the huge welcoming trees on Hillman Avenue just south of Van Cortlandt Park. Principal Serge Marshall Davis, who is beginning his ninth year as head of the school, has been recognized on both the State and Federal level for his work. During his tenure he has implemented award winning programs and opportunities for student growth and expression at the school. Despite the many changes with the New York State Standardized exams, the school has maintained its Good Standing status on the New York State Accountability report. PS/MS 95
