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Our Volunteer Faculty / Staff

Our Administration is composed of 3 key members working on a volunteer basis:

Ven. Pema Dorjee
School Principal

Mr. Tsering Tobden
Education Director
TCNYNJ Board Member, Community School Cooordinator

Mr. Kelsang Tsering
School Director

Mr. Trinley Namgyal
School Treasurer


We have over 17 teachers with diverse backgrounds. Our performing arts teachers are graduates from TIPA (Tibetan Institute Performing Arts) which is the premiere exile institute for Tibetan performing arts.

SCHOOL TEACHERS

Ven. Pema Dorjee
School Principal
Mr. Tsering Tobden
Education Director
Mr. Kelsang Tsering
School Director
Mr. Trinley Namgyal
Treasurer
Mr. Kalsang Chung Tsering
Ms. Metok Dolkar
Mr. Gyakltsen Tsering
Mr. Gonbo Dorjee
Mr. Theckchog Tenzin
Mr. Karma Namgyal
Mr. Tsering Kalsang
Ms. Yangchen Dolma
Mr. Kunga Gyaltsen
Ms. Dawa Dolma
Mr. Tenzin Nyeden
Ms. Sonam Lhamo
Mr. Tenzin Wangyal
TCNYNJ Board Member, Cultural Affairs Coordinator



The Parents Association plays an important role in the Tibetan Communty School. With over 100 active parents, from fund-raising, providing food and snacks during the school hours, the Parents are also organize public events such as the Annual Quiz Competition, a highlight for the Tibetan community, and Open Houses which display the talents and mission of the school for future students.

Currently, there are 7 elected board members serving a 2-year term:

Sonam Tashi, President
(718) 775-1322
Tseten Tashi, Vice-President
(917) 573-0555
Sonam Gyaltsen, Secretary
(646) 526-9069
Ngawang Choedon, Accountant
(917) 680-7459
Tsamchoe Tobtsang, Treasurer
(917) 587-0655
Cheme Wangmo, Coordinator
(917) 520-1034
Tsering Choedon, Coordinator
(917) 297-4110




For more information about the Parents Association, please contact Sonam Tashi at (718) 775-1322.