Five Questions with Matt Ellis
Matt Ellis is the principal of Clinton Hill Middle School (CHMS). A Yonkers native, Ellis says he went into his senior year of college unsure of his future career but knew two things—he loved sports and was pretty good at getting through to kids when he worked as an undergraduate tutor. Eighteen years in education…
Our first Annual Report
We’re excited to share the very first Prospect Schools Annual Report, which tells the story of our organization during the 2021-22 school year. Prospect Schools is thriving, and last year was filled with so many meaningful milestones. This report tells the stories of our students, educators, and families — the people of Prospect Schools. Their…
BPHS Senior Awarded Posse Scholarship
Editor’s note: A previous version of this story identified Liam McEwan as Prospect School’s first Posse Scholar. Isoke Senghor, BPCS ’16, was our network’s first Posse scholar. She is a graduate of Dickinson College. Brooklyn Prospect High School senior Liam McEwan has been named a Posse Scholar. The Posse Foundation has awarded him a four-year…
Dot Day 2022: A celebration of creativity and collaboration
Downtown Elementary School (DTES) was covered in a spatter of dots on Dec. 22 as it celebrated one of its long-standing traditions—Dot Day. Dot Day is creativity, courage, and collaboration, said Anita Walsh, Artist-in-Residence for DTES. “Imagine the power and potential of millions of people worldwide connecting, collaborating, creating, and celebrating all that creativity inspires…
Prospectors Featured on News 12 Brooklyn
Prospectors from International Elementary School helped spread winter cheer on News 12 Brooklyn on December 14. International Elementary School (IES) Music Teacher Mr. Kyle Garcia’s 4th- and 5th-grade classes made the top five in “Songs of the Season,” an online contest featuring singing groups across the borough. The contest clip featured Mr. Garcia coaching his 5th-grade…
Prospect School Vets Share Stories of Service
On this Veterans Day, Prospect Schools is saluting two of our very own. So much of the school day runs smoothly because of these two Prospectors, who served our country and today serve Prospect Schools. A Culture of Organization and Care Jasmin Sowell-Spears is the Assistant Principal of Programs at Brooklyn Prospect High School, where…
