Along with our devoted parents and community; the mission of P.S. 48 is to provide a safe haven where the whole child is nurtured with academic opportunities. Using data to drive our standards based curriculum, we will support the needs of all students and guide them through their campaign to become life long learners. Children will be encouraged to discover their own unique voices through writing and immersion in our rich arts programs using proven technologies.

 Leadership:

Roxanne Cardona
Principal 

Roxanne Cardona is the the Principal of PS 48 in the Hunts Point section of the Bronx. Her educational career began 22 years ago when she was given a first grade class. This is where she fell in love with teaching and the community of Hunts Point. Before becoming Assistant Principal, she taught reading and served as staff developer. Always interested in the arts, she trained young dancers for 15 years at the Hunts Point Cultural Arts Center, choreographing dances for the annual May shows.

Roxanne holds a Master of Science degree in reading from Hunter College and a second Masters in supervision and administration from the College of New Rochelle. She is part of a community of poets/writers at the Writer’s Studio in the village, where she takes weekly classes.

Contact Info:

1290 Spofford Avenue
Bronx, NY 10474
(718)-589-4312
Fax:(718)842-6993