ENL Teachers

Ms. Blake

After graduating with a BA in Elementary Ed. and Psychology, I began my teaching career in 2000, and found my home at P.S.120 one year later. As a former student myself, P.S. 120 is like a second home. I continued my own education by receiving my MS and Specialist Diploma in Administration and Supervision at Queens College, and a TESOL Certificate from St. John's University in 2012. Being part of the neighborhood, I enjoy bike riding through Flushing Meadow/Corona Park with my grandson. It fills me with joy to see my students and former students when walking through the neighborhood, we are all part of this community.
LBlake2@schools.nyc.gov

Ms. Born

I was born in Brazil and came to the United States in 1995. I settled in Flushing, Queens, where I have been living all these years. Although I did not speak English at the time, I acquired an Associate degree from Queensborough Community College in 2001. In 2004, I acquired a dual BA in education and Spanish from Queens College, and dual Masters of Science in mathematics and a bilingual extension in Spanish in 2007. In addition, in 2012, I received a TESOL degree from Touro College. I have been working at P.S. 120 since the spring of 2004. I enjoy outdoor activities such as, gardening, biking, hiking, and fishing. I love spending time with my family, which includes my dog, Giselle, and three cats, Charlie, Kate, and Zeus.
iborn@schools.nyc.gov

Ms. Esposito

I was born in Queens, but grew up on Long Island. While going for my Masters in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), I was a teacher assistant for children with special needs. I worked in a middle school for a few years, and started at PS 120 in 2007. I've taught 5th, 4th, 3rd, Reader's Theater, & ENL. I'm married & have 2 daughters. In my free time, I love spending time with family & friends, going for coffee, traveling to Greece, & going for walks to admire another sunset. I love my students & they know, we can always share a laugh or two together.
Pkarala@schools.nyc.gov

Ms. Liu

I was born and raised in Bayside, Queens. I moved back to Flushing a few years ago with my family. I received both my undergraduate and graduate degree from Queens College in Elementary Education and TESOL. While this is my first official year of teaching at P.S 120, I have been working here for a few years now. In my free time, I like to do DIY projects, hang out with friends, and spend time with my dog Daisy.
sliu12@schools.nyc.gov

Ms. Marcinkowski

I was born and raised in Queens and I'm currently living in Brooklyn. I attended St. John's University in Queens. In the summer of 2004, I studied abroad in Rome, Italy. As soon as I completed my undergraduate degree in 2005, I became a General Education Teacher in the New York City Public School system. I obtained a Masters Degree in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Language) and became an ENL (English as a New Language) teacher in 2012. Over the years, I've had the pleasure of working in three amazing schools in Queens and I'm proud to say that P.S. 120 is now my "home.” In my free time, I enjoy hanging out with my friends and family. I love to travel! I've visited many countries including China, Mexico, India, Italy, France, and Colombia. My hobbies include visiting museums and exercising.
AMarcinkowski2@schools.nyc.gov