More than 20 years ago, when there was a shortage of Spanish teachers, Ms. Arias began her journey at Cardozo High School. She joined the staff of the school in 2000, along with seven other educators....

Many teachers at Cardozo High School have committed themselves to teaching and impacting student lives. They dedicate themselves to hard work while trying to help students improve and maintain their best...

Mr. Tsolekas, one of Cardozo’s beloved physical education teachers, has been a teacher for 28 years. Four of those years were spent teaching in Brooklyn, with the remainder right here in Queens.  Although...

On Step. 25, 2024, Cardozo welcomed a new assistant principal to the school, Ms. Lidia Jaramillo. Ms. Jaramillo is the new Assistant Principal of ENL or English as a New Language.  While Ms. Jaramillo...

Teaching at Cardozo High School is a lifelong passion for Ms. Lakhani, developed by years of dedication and perseverance. She combines her passion for literature with her commitment to supporting student’s...

Many teachers at Cardozo enjoy what they do, but not all knew from very early on that they wanted to be educators. However, Spanish teacher Ms. Waga knew from a young age that teaching would be part of...

For 31 years, Mr. Ackerman has been teaching history to students of Cardozo High School. A master of all things social studies, Mr. Ackerman teaches U.S. History, AP European History, global history, and...

Law and dance; an unlikely combination. However, for junior Anaiah Daniels, these two passions make up a large part of her identity. Daniels’ love for law started when she was extremely young. As...

Many people take their sight for granted, often unaware of the privilege that comes with having proper vision. Unfortunately, individuals with visual impairments face unique challenges, whether they are...

Since 2006, Ms. Bifano has committed herself to teaching English and journalism to high school students, first at the High School of Art and Design in Manhattan and now at Cardozo High School. After 12...

Isaiah Garraud is a junior at Cardozo High School and one of the many dedicated student-athletes at the school. He plays as a defensive back on the varsity football team, having developed a love for the...

Ms. Esmail, a journalism teacher at Cardozo High School, has been teaching here for nine years. Prior to becoming an educator, she was studying for her master's in English with aspirations to work for...