Humanities Department
Director of Humanities Department
Dr. Felicia Prince
“A well-read person is likely to make fewer mistakes.”
Phone: 516-434- 4187
Email: fprince@hempsteadschools.org
Bilingual Typist Clerk
Mrs. Andrea Quintanilla
Phone: 516-434-4186
Email: aquintanilla@hempsteadschools.org
District Staff Developer
Joseph Creighton
Email: jcreighton@hempsteadschools.org
Joseph Creighton is a district staff developer. He is dedicated to educating students and fostering a love of reading within them. He provides classroom support for teachers to help meet the diverse needs of students. He also facilitates professional learning opportunities for staff members for the purpose of investigating and sharing best practices in literacy education. He has worked as an English Language Arts teacher in Hempstead Public Schools for the past 22 years.
Literature and Language Instructional Coach
ABGS IB MYP Middle School
Stephanie DuBose
Email: sdubose@hempsteadschools.org
With 22 years of educational experience, including 21 dedicated years in Hempstead Public Schools. Currently serving as an Instructional Coach for the Literature and Language Department, supporting Grade 7 and Grade 8 educators and students. My passion is connecting students with the transformative power of reading, helping them discover the magic and potential within literature. Additionally, I serve as the HCTA Grievance Chair, advocating for teachers' professional rights and working conditions, ensuring a supportive environment for both educators and students.
Hempstead High School English Department
Cara Franchino
Email: cfranchino@hempsteadschools.org
Mrs. Franchino is the English Instructional Coach at Hempstead High School, where she has been dedicated to supporting student success for the past eight years. In addition to her coaching role, she teaches English and AP Capstone, fostering critical thinking and communication skills in her students. Passionate about education and growth, Mrs. Franchino is committed to empowering both teachers and students to achieve their highest potential.
ABGS IB MYP Middle School
Individual in Society
Dawn Sumner
Email: dsumner@hempsteadschools.org
Hempstead High School
Social Studies Department
Beatriz Mendez
Email: bmendez@hempsteadschools.org
Who are we?
The Humanities Department explores human culture, history, and expression through subjects like literature, history, philosophy, and social studies by promoting critical thinking, creativity, and cultural understanding throughout the Hempstead School District.
Our Mission:
To develop foundational skills in early reading to set the stage for academic success by helping children build vocabulary, comprehension, and critical thinking abilities, fostering a lifelong love of learning.
Early exposure to reading also supports cognitive development, enhances communication skills, and strengthens a child’s ability to understand and engage with the world around them. By encouraging reading from a young age, we empower students to become confident, curious, and well-rounded individuals.
