Our Mission
Our mission is to create a racially and culturally diverse public elementary charter school for Queens. Located in Community School District 28, the school will provide students with a rigorous curriculum, supportive learning environment, daily instruction in Modern Hebrew, and a focus on global citizenship.
Join us for a free event at Maple Grove!
Sunday, 1/21, 4:00-5:30 PM
• Make fruit stamp cards • Interactive storytime
• Plant seeds • Special performance by Ronit Asheri-Sandler
Queens Hebrew Public is being planned for the children of Central Queens in Fall 2025!
Modeled after Hebrew Public schools in Brooklyn and Staten Island, Queens Hebrew Public will offer rigorous instruction in English, math, Modern Hebrew, science, art, social studies, and sports.
Share your thoughts and help shape the future of our school by completing our survey - your voice matters!
Queens Hebrew Public at a glance
Initially serving 100 students in
K-1
Grow to include grades
K-5
Ultimately students served
350
Planned opening in September
2025
The school will be located in its own private facility
Our Leadership
Jon Rosenberg
Chief Executive Officer/President
Elyse Castellano
Chief Financial And Operating Officer
Emily Fernandez
Chief Program Officer
Jennice Hyde
Chief Talent Officer
Valerie Khaytina
Chief External Officer
We are in the process of forming the Board for Queens Hebrew Public. If you know anyone who might make a terrific founding Board Member, please contact us!
If our application to open a new school is approved by the State, we will be looking for amazing local leaders to get the School started.
