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Preparing Students for the Rigors of College & the World of Tomorrow
DISCOVERY HIGH SCHOOL
DISCOVERY HIGH SCHOOL
DISCOVERY HIGH SCHOOL
Preparing Students for the Rigors of College & the World of Tomorrow
DISCOVERY HIGH SCHOOL
Preparing Students for the Rigors of College & the World of Tomorrow
DISCOVERY HIGH SCHOOL
Preparing Students for the Rigors of College & the World of Tomorrow
2780 Reservoir Ave, Bronx, NY 10468
Main Phone: (718) 733-3872
Hours: Monday through Friday,
8:00 AM-3:45 PM
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Meet Your Support Squad: Here for Every Step of Your Journey!
Meet Your Support Squad: Here for Every Step of Your Journey!
At Discovery High School, you’re never alone. Meet our incredible Student Support Team—dedicated mentors who celebrate your wins, navigate challenges with you, and help you thrive both in and out of the classroom. Whether you’re stressed about classes, planning for college, seeking a listening ear, or just want to join a fun activity, they’ve got your back!
From academic advice to emotional support, our counselors, teachers, and parent coordinator are committed to your growth. They bring warmth, expertise, and genuine care to everything they do—because your success isn’t just a goal; it’s our shared mission. Reach out anytime. You belong here!
At Discovery High School, you’re never alone. Meet our incredible Student Support Team—dedicated mentors who celebrate your wins, navigate challenges with you, and help you thrive both in and out of the classroom. Whether you’re stressed about classes, planning for college, seeking a listening ear, or just want to join a fun activity, they’ve got your back!
From academic advice to emotional support, our counselors, teachers, and parent coordinator are committed to your growth. They bring warmth, expertise, and genuine care to everything they do—because your success isn’t just a goal; it’s our shared mission. Reach out anytime. You belong here!
Genesis Duran
Social Worker
Genesis Duran
Social Worker
Qualifications/Experience
Discovery HS alumni. Specializes in family-school communication for emotional, academic, and medical support.
Key Support Areas
Bridging home-school communication, crisis support, resource coordination.
Favorite Quote:
"Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts."
Genesis Duran
Social Worker
Qualifications/Experience
Discovery HS alumni. Specializes in family-school communication for emotional, academic, and medical support.
Key Support Areas
Bridging home-school communication, crisis support, resource coordination.
Favorite Quote:
"Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts."
Zoe Isaacson
School Counselor
Qualifications/Experience
M.S. in Childhood Education & School Counseling (Queens College). 7+ years with NYC DOE.
Key Support Areas
Emotional resilience, academic strategies, strength-based personal development.
Favorite Quote:
"You're braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." - A.A. Milne
Zoe Isaacson
School Counselor
Qualifications/Experience
M.S. in Childhood Education & School Counseling (Queens College). 7+ years with NYC DOE.
Key Support Areas
Emotional resilience, academic strategies, strength-based personal development.
Favorite Quote:
"You're braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." - A.A. Milne
Qualifications/Experience
M.S. in Childhood Education & School Counseling (Queens College). 7+ years with NYC DOE.
Key Support Areas
Emotional resilience, academic strategies, strength-based personal development.
Favorite Quote:
"You're braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." - A.A. Milne
Karina Sanchez
Guidance Counselor
Karina Sanchez
Guidance Counselor
Qualifications/Experience
M.S. in School Counseling (Alfred University). 19 years with NYC DOE, 4 years as counselor. Focus on at-risk students.
Key Support Areas
Academic planning, graduation support, emotional wellness.
Favorite Quote:
"Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for today." -- Malcolm X
Karina Sanchez
School Counselor
Qualifications/Experience
M.S. in School Counseling (Alfred University). 19 years with NYC DOE, 4 years as counselor. Focus on at-risk students.
Key Support Areas
Academic planning, graduation support, emotional wellness.
Favorite Quote:
"Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for today." -- Malcolm X
Matt Schoenstein
12th Grade Teacher & College Advisor
Qualifications/Experience
Guides seniors in social studies and future planning. Helps students connect past/present events to personal goals.
Key Support Areas
College planning, career readiness, goal-setting for post-graduation.
Favorite Quote:
“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of [people] and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime.” - Mark Twain
Matt Schoenstein
12th Grade Teacher & College Advisor
Qualifications/Experience
Guides seniors in social studies and future planning. Helps students connect past/present events to personal goals.
Key Support Areas
College planning, career readiness, goal-setting for post-graduation.
Favorite Quote:
“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of [people] and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime.” - Mark Twain
Matt Schoenstein
12th Grade Teacher & College Advisor
Qualifications/Experience
Guides seniors in social studies and future planning. Helps students connect past/present events to personal goals.
Key Support Areas
College planning, career readiness, goal-setting for post-graduation.
Favorite Quote:
“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of [people] and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime.” - Mark Twain
Chris Allen
11th Grade U.S History Teacher & COSA
Chris Allen
11th Grade U.S History Teacher & COSA
Qualifications/Experience
Leads extracurricular activities (e.g., Six Flags trips, game nights). Passionate about making history engaging.
Key Support Areas
Academic guidance, social activities, mentorship for 11th graders.
Favorite Quote:
"Being defeated is only a temporary option. Giving up is what makes it permanent." - Marilyn vos Savant
Chris Allen
11th Grade U.S History Teacher & COSA
Chris Allen
11th Grade U.S History Teacher & COSA
Qualifications/Experience
Leads extracurricular activities (e.g., Six Flags trips, game nights). Passionate about making history engaging.
Key Support Areas
Academic guidance, social activities, mentorship for 11th graders.
Favorite Quote:
"Being defeated is only a temporary option. Giving up is what makes it permanent." - Marilyn vos Savant
Lori Zalanowski
Earth/AP Science Teacher & 10th Grade COSA
Lori Zalanowski
Earth/AP Science Teacher & 10th Grade COSA
Lori Zalanowski
Earth/AP Science Teacher & 10th Grade COSA
Qualifications/Experience
Organizes extracurriculars (paint nights, movie trips). Fosters passion for science beyond the classroom.
Key Support Areas
Science mentorship, social-emotional activities, 10th-grade peer support.
Favorite Quote:
"Take only pictures, leave only footprints" - National Parks
Lori Zalanowski
Earth/AP Science Teacher & 10th Grade COSA
Lori Zalanowski
Earth/AP Science Teacher & 10th Grade COSA
Lori Zalanowski
Earth/AP Science Teacher & 10th Grade COSA
Qualifications/Experience
Organizes extracurriculars (paint nights, movie trips). Fosters passion for science beyond the classroom.
Key Support Areas
Science mentorship, social-emotional activities, 10th-grade peer support.
Favorite Quote:
"Take only pictures, leave only footprints" - National Parks