A Message from Our Superintendent

Welcome to Brooklyn North High Schools
Our district is grounded in a simple belief: when we center children in every decision, we create schools where students thrive. We lead with love, act with urgency, and innovate to prepare our young people for a rapidly changing world.

Every classroom across Brooklyn North reflects the talent, resilience, and brilliance of our community. I am proud of the work happening in our schools each day — and even more proud of the students who inspire that work.

Together, we are building pathways to college, careers, and lifelong success.

• Centering Children
  ‍Dr. White emphasizes engaging data driven student centered instruction and foundational skills like literacy, building on citywide initiatives to improve student outcomes and close achievement gaps.
• Leading with Love
  ‍Dr. White leads with compassion, equity, and an unwavering belief in the potential of every student. She fosters inclusive learning communities by expanding equitable access to rigorous academic opportunities, strengthening culturally responsive practices, and ensuring that resources, supports, and opportunities are distributed to meet the diverse needs of all students and school communities.
•  Innovating for Tomorrow
  ‍Dr. White is committed to preparing students for success in an ever-changing world by fostering innovative, safe, and inclusive learning environments that embrace New York City's diversity. She champions forward-thinking instructional practices, meaningful technology integration, and expanded college, career, and global learning opportunities that equip every student with the knowledge, skills, and experiences needed to thrive in the future.

Chancellor Samuels' Three Core Pillars

• Strengthening Instruction and Academic Achievement
  ‍Samuels emphasizes high-quality instruction and foundational skills like literacy, building on citywide initiatives to improve student outcomes and close achievement gaps.
• Advancing Equity and School Integration
  ‍He prioritizes equity through efforts to integrate schools socioeconomically and culturally, expand access to rigorous programs across communities, and ensure that resources and opportunities are distributed fairly.
• Safe, Inclusive, and Culturally Responsive Schools
  ‍Samuels is committed to fostering safe, inclusive learning environments that honor New York City’s diversity and support students’ academic and social-emotional well-being.