Lovejoy Discovery School

Lovejoy Discovery School

Address
161 Benzinger Street Lovejoy 14206
Information
Status	Focus School
School number	43
Principal	Maria Miller
Vice principal	Carolyn SIngletary
Grades	PK-8
Website	Lovejoy Discovery School

Lovejoy Discovery School is located an elementary/middle school located in the East Lovejoy neighborhood in Buffalo, New York. It is located at 161 Benzinger Street and serves Grades PK through 8. The current principal is Maria Miller.

History

School 43 began as a small building constructed by Joseph Churchyard in 1880 on Gold Street. Known as "The Churchyard School", the school operated for two years until it was purchased by the City of Buffalo and converted into an annex for School 25. In 1883, a replacement for the Churchyard Skill was built on the corners of Gold and Lovejoy, and was operational until 1901 when the present building was constructed, which received an addition in 1925. In 1892, District 43 was created for all students in the Lovejoy area. In 1980, School 43 became known as "School 43 Academy." The building was renovated again during the 2007-2009 school years, during which time the faculty and student body were housed at School 40.

Former principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

Louis Knell–1892-1894 (unknown, named Principal of School 44)
Frederick W. Fisher–1894-1934
Raymond Smith
Margaret Malone
Alphonsus M. Ruggiero
Ronald Romanowicz
Barbara J. Marotto–?-1994 (Principal - Indian Park Academy, named Principal of Smallwood Drive Elementary School)
John DiStephano–1994-2000 (Assistant Principal - Hamlin Park School,^[1] named Principal of North Park Middle Academy^[2])
Ruth B. Graesser–2000-2001 (Principal - Hillery Park Academy,^[2] retired)
Dennis Welka–2001-2005 (Principal - Indian Park Academy,^[3] retired^[4])
Alvion Johnson–2005-2006 (Principal on Assignment - Buffalo Public Schools,^[5] placed on assignment at Harvey Austin School,^[6] retired^[4])
David Hills–2006-2011 (Director of Staff Development - Buffalo Public Schools,^[7] named Principal of Waterfront Elementary School^[8])
Colleen L. Carota–2011-2013 (Principal - BUILD Academy, retired)

Selected Former administrators


Year	Superintendent	Principal	Vice Principal
1993-1994	Alfred Thompson	Barb Marotto
1994-1995	Alfred Thompson	John DiStephano
1995-1996	Alfred Thompson	John DiStephano	Tracey Singletary
1996-1997	Jim Harris	John DiStephano	Tracey Singletary
1997-1998	Jim Harris	John DiStephano	Larry Grisanti
1998-1999	Jim Harris	John DiStephano
1999-2000	Jim Harris	John DiStephano
2000-2001	Marion Canedo	Ruth Graesser
2001-2002	Marion Canedo	Dennis Welka	Greg Mott
2002-2003	Marion Canedo	Dennis Welka	Greg Mott
2003-2004	Marion Canedo	Dennis Welka	Greg Mott
2004-2005	Yvonne Hargrave*	Dennis Welka	Barry Ifedigbo
2005-2006	James Williams	Alvion Johnson
2006-2007	James Williams	David Hills
2007-2008	James Williams	David Hills
2008-2009	James Williams	David Hills
2009-2010	James Williams	David Hills	Tonya Chavers
2010-2011	James Williams	David Hills	Tonya Chavers
2011-2012	Amber Dixon*	Colleen Carota	Tonya Chavers
2012-2013	Pam Brown	Colleen Carota	Tonya Chavers
2013-2014	Pam Brown	Maria Miller	Tonya Chavers
2014-2015	Don Ogilive*	Maria Miller	Carolyn Singletary

References

↑ Simon, P. (1994, July 14). Noted educator to head city school. The Buffalo News, p. A1.
↑ 2.0 2.1 Campagna, D. (2000, July 13). Embattled School 3 Principal Transferred. The Buffalo News, p. B5.
↑ Board Approves Appointment Of 15 Principals. (2001, July 16). The Buffalo News, p. C3.
↑ 4.0 4.1 Buffalo Public Schools (2005, June 22). Meeting of the Board of Education: Principal Transfers.
↑ Buffalo Public Schools (2005, July 13). Meeting of the Board of Education: Principal Transfers.
↑ Buffalo Public Schools (2006, August 23). Meeting of the Board of Education: Administrative Appointments.
↑ Buffalo Public Schools (2006, July 16). 'Meeting of the Board of Education: Principal Transfers.
↑ Buffalo Public Schools (2011, September 14). Meeting of the Board of Education: Administrative Appointments.

External links

Official Website

Buffalo Public Schools

Elementary Schools	PS 3 D'Youville Porter Campus PS 6 Buffalo Elementary School of Technology PS 17 Early Childhood Center PS 18 Dr. Antonia Pantoja Community School of Academic Excellence PS 19 Native American Magnet School PS 27 Hillery Park Elementary PS 30 Frank A. Sedita Academy PS 31 Harriet Ross Tubman School PS 32 Bennett Park Montessori PS 33 Bilingual Center PS 37 Marva J. Daniel Futures Preparatory School PS 39 Martin Luther King Multicultural Institute PS 43 Lovejoy Discovery School PS 45 International School PS 53 Community School PS 54 Dr. George E. Blackman ECC PS 59 Dr. Charles R. Drew Science Magnet Annex 59A PS 61 Early Childhood Center PS 64 Frederick Law Olmsted PS 65 Roosevelt ECC PS 66 North Park Middle Academy PS 67 Discovery School PS 69 Houghton Academy PS 72 Lorraine Elementary PS 74 Hamlin Park School PS 76 Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy PS 79 Pfc. William J. Grabiarz School of Excellence PS 80 Highgate Heights PS 81 School PS 82 Early Childhood Center PS 84 Health Care Center for Children at ECMC PS 89 Dr. Lydia T. Wright School of Excellence PS 91 BUILD Academy PS 93 Southside Elementary PS 94 West Hertel Academy PS 95 Waterfront School PS 97 Harvey Austin School PS 99 Stanley M. Makowski Early Childhood Center

Middle/High Schools	PS 131 Academy Program @ 40 & 4 PS 156 Frederick Law Olmsted School at Kensington PS 192 Buffalo Academy for Visual & Performing Arts PS 195 City Honors School PS 197 Math, Science, Technology Preparatory School PS 198 The International Preparatory School

High Schools	PS 200 Bennett High School PS 204 Lafayette High School PS 205 Riverside Institute of Technology PS 206 South Park High School PS 212 Leonardo da Vinci High School PS 301 Burgard High School PS 302 Emerson School of Hospitality PS 304 Hutchinson Central Technical High School PS 305 McKinley High School PS 307 East High School PS 353 S.T.A.R. Academy PS 402 Occupational Training Center PS 415 Middle Early College High School

Notable Defunct Schools	PS 8 Follow Through Magnet School 13 PS 63 Campus North School 87 PS 96 Campus West School Fosdick-Masten Park High School PS 192 Buffalo Traditional School PS 202 Grover Cleveland High School PS 203 Kensington High School PS 302 Emerson Vocational High School PS 306 Seneca Vocational High School