OUR VISION & MISSION
OUR VISION & MISSION
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Principal McShane
Principal McShane
Our Vision
Our Vision
In Public School 80Q - The Thurgood Marshall Magnet School of Multimedia & Communication will become a school of excellence where all scholars, parents, staff, and school community members will work together collaboratively and have voice. As a team, PS 80Q will build meaningful and trustworthy relationships that will support the work within the building to ensure the academic success of all scholars.
Our Mission
Our Mission
In Public School 80Q - The Thurgood Marshall Magnet School of Multimedia and Communication, and in partnership with all school community members, PS 80Q is dedicated and focused to provide a learning environment that is equitable for scholars to become fully equipped and prepared to be lifelong learners who are critical thinkers, 21st-century problem solvers, and college and career ready.
DISTRICT 28'S VISION AND MISSION
DISTRICT 28'S VISION AND MISSION
Our Superintendent
Our Superintendent
Vision
Vision
In Community School District 28 we celebrate our differences because we understand that woven into those differences is the knowledge that they offer us unlimited possibility to learn and expand our knowledge of and commitment to all humanity. We are beautifully diverse, coming from countless racial, ethnic, language, and belief backgrounds. We commit to striving for inestimable contribution to the lives of our scholars.
Mission
Mission
In Community School District 28, we focus on equity as a lever for achievement for every single scholar. We are a district of excellence. We commit to every school maintaining high academic standard and working closely with families so that all scholars are learning at high levels. We also commit to being a district of learners ensuring that we promote critical thinking rooted in core content conceptual understanding through creative problem solving, technology innovation, social emotional learning, and community advocacy.
In Community School District 28, we focus on equity as a lever for achievement for every single scholar. We are a district of excellence. We commit to every school maintaining high academic standard and working closely with families so that all scholars are learning at high levels. We also commit to being a district of learners ensuring that we promote critical thinking rooted in core content conceptual understanding through creative problem solving, technology innovation, social emotional learning, and community advocacy.
D28 Literacy Vision Statement
D28 Literacy Vision Statement
In D28, we stand at the forefront of educational excellence, embracing and celebrating our community's rich tapestry of diversity.
Through a steadfast commitment to integrating research-based literacy practices aligned with the science of reading and writing and providing explicit instruction, we ensure every student receives the personalized support they need to become lifelong learners. Our multi-tiered systems of support are meticulously designed to address the unique needs of every learner, fostering an environment where all students feel valued and empowered toward innovation, creativity, and academic excellence. We create a collaborative network that supports every student's holistic development by fostering strong partnerships with stakeholders, including parents, community members, and educators.
D28 Literacy Mission Statement
D28 Literacy Mission Statement
In District 28, we provide our students access to high-quality curriculum focused on academic vocabulary, comprehension in service of close reading strategies, and authentic writing across content areas through the use of research-based instructional methods. These methods include flexible grouping, student discussion protocols, comprehensive assessment plans, and interactive classroom environment, driven by the philosophy of explicit instruction.
District 28: Instructional Focus & "Look Fors"
#1. Improve outcomes in mathematics by implementing a common research-based curriculum and introducing or recalling where appropriate.
#2. Improve literacy skills by implementing research-based practices, for example, the Science of Reading and Explicit Instruction, within HMH curricular resources in all K-8 schools.
#3. Work to substantially improve daily attendance and reduce chronic absenteeism.
#4. Continue to increase parent and family engagement and community partnerships.
MEET OUR NEW SCHOOL CHANCELLOR
MEET OUR NEW SCHOOL CHANCELLOR
Our Chancellor
Our Chancellor
Kamar H. Samuels is the Chancellor of New York City Public Schools (NYCPS), the largest school system in the nation. A veteran educator with more than two decades of experience and an NYCPS parent himself, Chancellor Samuels has devoted his career to advancing student achievement, strengthening instructional practice, and building schools that are safe, academically rigorous, and truly integrated.
Appointed in 2026, Chancellor Samuels is focused on the core priorities that make schools successful and on engaging closely with educators, families, and students. He believes schools should reflect what makes New York City unique, embracing our rich diversity through learning experiences grounded in cultural understanding and respect. He leads with the conviction that all children deserve schools where they feel safe and valued, are challenged academically, and are prepared to thrive in college, careers, and life.
Chancellor Samuels was born in Jamaica, where he attended Jamaica College in St. Andrew before continuing his education in New York City at Baruch College. He began his career in NYCPS through the NYC Teaching Fellows program as an elementary school teacher in the Bronx, serving at PS 41 and PS/MS 194. His early classroom experiences shaped his belief that high expectations, meaningful support, and family partnership are essential to student success.
Chancellor Samuels went on to serve as principal of the Bronx Writing Academy (MS 323), followed by senior leadership roles in NYCPS central offices, including Executive Director of District School Design and Senior Director of Partnerships and Initiatives. In these positions, he provided strategic guidance on school design and supported equitable access to high-quality academic programs.
He later served as a deputy superintendent in Brooklyn and as a superintendent in both Brooklyn and Manhattan (Districts 13 and 3, respectively). Chancellor Samuels led his district's implementation of NYC Reads—NYCPS' signature initiative to reimagine literacy instruction—contributing to a five percent increase in literacy outcomes. He also led school integration efforts through admissions policies, mergers, rezoning, and culturally responsive educational practices, securing more than $10 million across Districts 13 and 3 to advance school integration initiatives. In addition, he oversaw the launch and implementation of 17 programs toward International Baccalaureate authorization.
Before entering education, Chancellor Samuels worked in finance, including as a Finance Manager at the National Basketball Association. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master of Science in Educational Leadership from Baruch College, a Master of Science in Childhood Education from Lehman College, and New York State certifications as a School Building Leader and School District Leader.
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