Our Story
Currently educating scholars in Grade 9 – 10, Democracy Prep Endurance High School seeks to build on the success of the Democracy Prep Public Schools model and ensure even more young men and women in Harlem are on the path to success in college and citizenship.
In order to master a rigorous college-prep curriculum and fulfill their potential as actively engaged citizens, DPE scholars will draw inspiration from the heroic exploits of Ernest Shackleton, the legendary nautical explorer who led his crew of 28 men to safety after his ship, the Endurance, sank off the Antarctic coast in 1915. By internalizing Democracy Prep’s core DREAM values and the characteristics exhibited by Lord Shackleton, scholars will develop the fortitude and character to thrive in DPE’s no excuses school setting and culture. Democracy Prep Endurance builds scholars who are actively engaged in their learning and recognize the joy that comes with mastering new content.
PRINCIPAL
Pia Dandiya
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Nina Minogue
GRADES SERVED
9 – 11
CURRENT ENROLLMENT
222 Scholars
The DREAM Team
Margaret Marrer
DPECS Executive Director/ Assistant Regional Superintendent DPPS
Pia Dandiya
Campus Director
Nina Goldsmith
Assistant Campus Director of Operations
Emily Ferrara
10th Grade Geometry
Dallas Moody
Algebra I and II Teacher
Miriam Bachman
10th Grade Writing Teacher
Allison Wahrman
10th Grade Literature Teacher
Arjun Motta
9th Grade Associate Teacher
Justin Smith
9th Grade Literature Teacher
Julius Adena
Writing I Teacher
Amanda Henry
10th Grade Chemistry Teacher
Kathleen Lavelle
High School Science Teacher
Bryce Luttenegger
9th Grade Global I History Teacher
Chris Rhodenbaugh
10th Grade Global II History Teacher
John Kim
High School Korean Teacher
Ryan Han
Korean II Teacher
Michael Martinez
Physical Education Teacher
Dina Lewis
Theater Teacher
Cyre Guadalupe
High School Social Worker
Joyanet Prado
High School ACT Teacher
Kelly Costigan
High School Registrar
Michelle Quimi
Operations & Technology Associate
Keenan King
High School Dream Coach
Marlee Roman
Receptionist
DPEHS Board of Directors
Khary Barnes
Chair, American Express
Katie Duffy
Democracy Prep Public Schools
Craig Canton
Credit Suisse
Christina Grant
School District of Philadelphia
Rashida La Lande
Gibson Dunn
Sonya Crosswell
Guardian Life
Donald Porter
Dalton, Greiner, Hartman, Maher & CO
Ross Fromer
Columbia University
The Democracy Prep Endurance Board of Trustees will hold its regular meetings and executive committee during the 2017-18 school year on the following dates and all meetings will be called to order at 6:30 p.m.:
Thursday, October 12, 2017 at 240 East 123rd Street, New York, NY 10035
Thursday, November 16, 2017 at 240 East 123rd Street, New York, NY 10035
Thursday, December 14, 2017 at 240 East 123rd Street, New York, NY 10035
Thursday, January 11, 2018 at 240 E 123rd Street, New York, NY 10035
Thursday, February 8, 2018 at 240 E 123rd Street, New York, NY 10035
Thursday, March 8, 2018 at 250 West 127th Street, New York, NY 10027
Thursday, April 5, 2018 at 240 East 123rd Street, New York, NY 10035
Thursday, May 3, 2018 at 240 East 123rd Street, New York, NY 10035
Thursday, May 31, 2018 at 240 East 123rd Street, New York, NY 10035
Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 240 East 123rd Street, New York, NY 10035
Click to download DPE Board Meeting Minutes – 2016-17
Download Annual Report 16-17
To contact the DPEHS Board, please email Boardoftrustees@DemocracyPrep.org