Kindergarten Teachers
K1, Ms. Cassidy
I was born and raised in Flushing and now live on Long Island. I started my teaching career at PS 120 in 1995 after graduating from New York University. I completed my masters in Bilingual Education at Queens College a few years later. I have taught many grades but have a special love for teaching the primary grades. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my teenage children and relaxing with a great book.
mcassidy@schools.nyc.gov
K2, Ms. Zhen
I was born in China and came to US to pursue higher education. I was a teacher for 2 years in district 20, Brooklyn, and in 2017 I began teaching Kindergarten at P.S. 120. I graduated from China Women's University with a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and received my Master's degree in Childhood Education from Saint John's University. I also completed the Bilingual Education program at Touro College. I enjoy spending my spare time at museums and parks with my family. I also love to Zumba with my friends!
qzhen@schools.nyc.gov
K3, Ms. Dyzenhaus
I was born in NYC and grew up on Long Island. I’ve been a teacher for over 9 years in district 30 and in 2014 I began teaching at P.S. 120. I graduated from SUNY Cortland with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and my Masters in Special Education Education. In my spare time you can find me on the mountain snowboarding and enjoying the great outdoors with my family. I have two children Brooke and Zachary . We also have a dog named Carter.
BDyzenhaus@schools.nyc.gov
K-3, 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
K4, Ms. Kaufman,
I was born and raised in Canarsie, Brooklyn, and now I am living on Long Island. I always wanted to be a teacher since I was a little girl. I was inspired by and admired many of my loving and caring teachers throughout my years as a scholar. I even wanted to emulate some of my professors when I attended Brooklyn College (CUNY). I received a BA in Elementary Education and a MA in Early Childhood Education from Brooklyn College. I continued on to receive 30 credits above my Masters Degree in various innovative teaching techniques. Over 15 years of my career as a teacher, I was at my very own Middle School teaching 6th grade in Canarsie, Brooklyn. I started teaching with many of my former teachers whom had been excellent role models for me. It felt so funny calling them by their first names! I had the privledge to transfer to P.S.120 in 2005. I have taught various grades here, including Inclusion Classes (ICT). I love working with all of my colleagues and collaborating with them to provide the best education possible for our students. During the weekends I love spending time with my four sons and husband, playing with my dog, Brandy, baking and cooking. I also love to play golf, practice yoga, go to Pilates class, and work in my garden growing veggies and beautiful flowers. I hope to incorporate some of my passions in the classroom with my students.
MKaufma6@schools.nyc.gov
K-5 Ms. Wei
I was born in China and now live in Queens. I was a teacher in a Singapore Public School for more than 3 years and was honored to receive the outstanding contribution teacher award. In 2017, I happily landed with the PS 120 family as a bilingual teacher. I graduated from Fordham University with Masters in Bilingual Childhood Education and TESOL. In my spare time, I enjoy hanging out with my family, friends, and my cat, Luna. I also love traveling, reading, practicing yoga, going hiking, and finding tasty restaurants. Ywei3@schools.nyc.gov
K-6, Ms. Gonzalez
K-8, Ms. Hong
I was born and grew up in Taiwan. I came to United State for the master degree in TESOL / Early Childhood Special Education program at St.John's University. I was in the CPSE program for over 8 years and this is my fourth year teaching at PS.120Q. In my time outside of the classroom, I enjoy spending some quality time with my two girls at home.
hhong@schools.nyc.gov
