Principal, Robert Marino

Hello P.S. 120 Community! Contrary to the common student misconception that I was born, raised and still live at P.S. 120, I was actually born in Manhattan way back in the 1970s. I lived in Brooklyn for a short while before my family moved to Queens where I attended public school. I graduated from Queens College and spent my entire career as an educator in both Woodside and here in Flushing at beautiful P.S. 120Q. When I'm not working with the amazing students and staff of our wonderful school, I enjoy spending time with my wife, Cara; our three children, Kelly, Lauren and Robert; and our two dogs, Cliffy and Wilma. We enjoy nature, travel, attending Met and Ranger games, watching funny movies, and playing an outdoor game called "Geocaching" where we search the globe for hide and seek containers called "caches."
rmarino4@schools.nyc.gov

Assistant Principal, Christine Ambrose

I currently reside in Manhattan but was born and raised on Long Island. Prior to securing my first teaching job, I worked as a Paraprofessional for children with Autism. Following my work as a Paraprofessional, I worked in Syosset, NY, and District 1 in Manhattan as a Special Education Teacher for a total of 8 years. I am a proud graduate of SUNY Cortland and C.W. Post Long Island University and received advanced certificates in School Building and School District Leadership from CUNY Hunter College. In my free time, I enjoy playing with my children, Conor and Delaney, baking, listening to music, and spending time with family and friends, including my dog, Madison.
CAmbrose3@schools.nyc.gov

Assistant Principal, Serena Forzaglia

I'm originally from the Bronx and now live in Westchester, but some of my most meaningful and proudest moments have taken place in Queens. I began my career as an English Language Arts teacher, spending eight years serving students and families in District 30. In 2015, I had the privilege of joining the PS 120 community as an Assistant Principal, where I continue to be inspired by the students, families, and educators who make our school such a special place. I am a proud graduate of Manhattan University and CUNY Hunter College, and I earned advanced certificates in School Building and School District Leadership from the College of Saint Rose. Throughout my career, I have been fortunate to grow alongside the school communities I serve, and I remain deeply committed to creating a school environment where every student feels known, supported, and empowered to thrive.

Outside of school, my greatest joy is spending time at home with my 3 kids and my husband. And I'm really happiest when I'm cooking or trying out new foods and fun restaurants.
sforzaglia@schools.nyc.gov

Assistant Principal, Jacqueline Momoh

I come from Missouri and called several places "home" (St. Louis, Southern California, Berlin) before moving to NYC - the greatest city on earth! I am a proud graduate of Pomona College, the Fulbright English Teaching Assistant program, CUNY- Lehman College, and Bank Street College of Education. During my travels and studies I developed a passion for language learning and working with diverse families from all over the world. I taught English as a New Language for 9 years in the Bronx and Queens before becoming an Assistant Principal at P.S. 120 in 2015. I feel fortunate and honored for this opportunity to serve the P.S. 120 community and learn alongside our Dragons each day! Outside of school, I enjoy meeting up with friends, being active outdoors, and spending time with my two little boys.
jmomoh@schools.nyc.gov