First Grade Teachers
101, Ms. Bowe
I was born in Queens, but grew up on Long Island. I returned to Queens when I started at PS 120, but eventually moved my family back out to Long Island. I began my journey at PS 120 in 1996. Over the years I have taught every grade (except for 5th). My studies have taken me from Binghamton University (bachelors in Political Science) to Hofstra University (masters in Elementary Education). I enjoy spending time with my family, reading and playing games.
kbowe2@schools.nyc.gov
102, Ms. Diffley
I am an elementary school teacher. I received my undergraduate degree from St John's University and my graduate degree from Queens College. I was born in Queens but live on Long Island. I enjoy spending time with my family, especially my 5 children.
pdiffley@ps120q.org
103, Ms. Moloney
I was born in Flushing Queens and was raised on Long Island. I have been a part of P.S 120 since 1992. It is like another home to me. I am a graduate of Saint John's University and Adelphi University. In my spare time I enjoy being with my family. I have three children a dog and a Winter White hamster.
emolone@schools.nyc.gov
103, Ms. Connolly
I was born and raised on Long Island. I lived in Queens for a few years, then returned to Long Island to start my family. I have 3 children and we recently added a dog to our family. In 2001 I began teaching at P.S. 120. I took some time off to raise my children and then returned in 2015. I graduated from SUNY Oneonta with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and received my Masters in Literacy Studies at Hofstra University. I enjoy traveling, spending time outdoors and cheering my kids on while playing sports. lconnolly3@schools.nyc.gov
104, Ms, Su
105, Ms, Bello
108, Ms. Schaefer
Currently I call Oyster Bay home but my Queens accent is proof my first home was Flushing, NY. Before joining PS120Q in 2014 as a special education teacher, I worked with children with autism in a private school. I attended SUNY Old Westbury and graduated with a dual major in childhood and special education. Followed by receiving my masters at CUNY Queens College in early childhood special education. In my free time I enjoy walking my dog on the beach, gardening and hosting pool parties in my back yard with my husband and son.
Eschaefer3@schools.nyc.gov