Dora Danner

Principal, PS 234 - The School of Performing Arts & Technology

Queens, New York

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Principal Dora Danner of PS 234 - The School of Performing Arts & Technology, has served New York City Public School Children, Families and Staff for over 20 years. Her diverse professional experience includes teaching grades PreK-6, working as an Academic Intervention Teacher, serving as a UFT Chapter Chair, as a Math & Literacy Staff Developer and as a Data Specialist.

Prior to coming to PS 234Q The School of Performing Arts and Technology, she served as the Assistant Principal at PS 17Q - The Henry David Thoreau School. Dora Danner’s academic experience consists of a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology & Women’s Studies, a Master of Science Degree in Elementary Education, a Master of Science Degree in School Administration & Supervision and a Master of Science Degree in Teaching Literacy from K through Adult.

Principal Danner has also received a certificate of completion from the Executive Leadership Institute, The Teachers’ College Assistant Principal Institute and The Leadership Academy Intensive Program for Principals.

Dora Danner credits much of her leadership style and passion for the craft to two former NYC School Principals who served as her mentor while she was a teacher, Edsel Philip & Carol E. Pertchik. Both extraordinary Principals who believed in treating families, staff and children with respect and integrity.

Peggy Mouzakitis

Assistant Principal, PS 234 Queens, The School of Performing Arts and Technology

Queens, New York

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Peggy Mouzakitis is currently an Assistant Principal at PS 234 Queens, The School of Performing Arts and Technology. She has been an Assistant Principal there since the building’s opening in September 2003. Proudly, she has contributed to the development and advancement of the school and its community.

Peggy was also raised and currently resides in the community. The community is like her family and she is pleased to be a part of it. She is a single mom of two amazing children that also attend schools in District 30.

Peggy is a very hardworking and dedicated educator with a vested interest in the success of her school and community.