Rosa Amato

Rosa Amato is the esteemed Principal of The Children’s School in Park Slope, Brooklyn. With a dedicated career in education spanning over two decades, Rosa has been instrumental in fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment for young learners.

Before becoming Principal, Rosa served as Assistant Principal at The Children’s School, where she demonstrated exceptional leadership and deep commitment to student success. Her experience in the role laid the foundation for her current position and allowed her to seamlessly transition and implement innovative changes to the school’s curriculum and culture.

Rosa earned a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary and Special Education for St. John’s University, a Master’s degree in Deaf Studies from Adelphi University, and a Professional degree in Education Administration and Supervision form St. John’s University. She is currently pursuing a Doctoral degree at Sage College in Albany, NY. In recognition of her outstanding
leadership, she was named a Cahn Fellow in 2021, an honor awarded to distinguished educational leaders