Meet the A.P.s

“Am I good enough? Yes I am.” – Michelle Obama

Welcome back to an exciting new school year at PS 131 Q.

I am excited to have the opportunity to support you on your educational journey towards helping your children reach their learning goals.

I believe that all students can learn—just not on the same day, and not in the same way. As a community, I am confident that together we can collaborate to continue giving children amazing opportunities to challenge their thinking and make it visible to those who can keep them on track toward their personal successes.

I am a proud product of the New York City public schools, from elementary school through college, attending schools throughout Queens.

I graduated from Queens College, where I earned all of my education and leadership licenses. I taught fifth grade for eleven years here in Queens and supported over 60 schools in NYC as a Teacher Effectiveness Coach for three years. I have been honored to serve as Assistant Principal at PS 131 since 2015. I am also the proud parent of twins who attend public elementary school! In my free time, I am an avid fan of music and love attending live concerts. At PS 131 Q, I serve as the Safety Coordinator, Testing Coordinator, and Direct Supervisor of 2nd and 3rd grade.

Please feel free to reach out whenever you need a thinking partner at any step of the way. It is my privilege to be considered part of your community and to be involved in the lifelong learning and daily lives of you and your children.

Sincerely,
Kelly Cintron
Assistant Principal

Welcome back P.S. 131 community!

As Assistant Principal of P.S. 131Q, I am honored to serve a school community that is deeply committed to learning, growth, and excellence. Having previously taught at P.S. 131, I have experienced firsthand the dedication of our students, families, and staff, and I am proud to continue supporting this incredible community in a leadership role.

As a classroom teacher, I worked to create an environment where every student felt safe to take risks, embrace challenges, and strive to become better than they were the day before. That same belief continues to guide my work as Assistant Principal. I have a passion for learning through literacy and believe that fostering curiosity and a love of reading helps students grow into confident, lifelong learners.

At P.S. 131Q, we value education and believe that learning is for everyone. Every person who walks through our doors—students, staff, and families alike—is encouraged to learn, grow, and become better than they were the day before. Together, we provide innovative and authentic learning experiences that prepare our students to become thoughtful, compassionate, and successful citizens of the world. I am grateful to be part of a community that inspires one another to learn, grow, and thrive every day.

Sincerely,
Jennifer Isgro
Assistant Principal

Welcome to PS 131!

I am excited that my 16th year at P.S. 131 is underway and look forward to continuing to serve the P.S. 131 community! As we continue to keep student achievement as our top priority, we strive to meet every child where they are to ensure that our students experience success each and every day. We will all learn new things and discover strengths and skills that we did not know we had. We are all here to learn together. It is my goal to provide a safe and nurturing educational environment that challenges our students to become lifelong learners who will strive to make the world a better place.

At P.S. 131, my roles include being the COVID Coordinator and directly supervising 3K, Kindergarten, and 1st grade. At home, I am mommy to three boys, ages 14, 12 and 9. My husband and I enjoy spending our “free” time on the sports fields watching the boys play sports.

I look forward to an outstanding year of collaboration with all stakeholders, ensuring that our children flourish. I am excited about the possibilities this school year will bring and proud to be part of the P.S. 131 Family.

Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at: aguttell@schools.nyc.gov

Sincerely,
Amy Guttell
Assistant Principal

“The goal of early childhood education should be to activate the child’s own natural desire to learn.”
– Maria Montessori