Getting to Know MS54

Getting to know ms54

Get to know our favorite Booker T. administrators and teachers, digging deep into their own middle school memories.

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Dr. Elana Elster
Principal

Dr. Elster traces her path from Virginia to New York City (now in her 28th year at Booker T. and 16th year as principal!), yearns for the good ol’ days of a full, noisy school, and fondly recalls how middle school influenced her path in life. Learn more.

MS54 Booker T. Washington
103 West 107th Street
New York, NY 10025
Phone (212) 678-2861

MS54 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. The lack of English language skills shall not be a barrier to admission or participation in the district’s activities and programs. MS54 also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.