Nana Boakye
Mr. Nana is excited to be at Haven Academy as a math teacher. He holds a master’s degree in Information Technology and has taught math for 5 years prior to working at Haven. Mr. Nana is passionate about helping students build confidence in math and …
Amaya Martin
Amaya is a passionate educator who is excited to be at Haven Academy. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Howard University and has several years of experience supporting and teaching elementary students. Amaya is committed to creating a welcoming, engaging classroom where every student feels …
Raquelle Carpenter
Raquell Carpenter is a proud South Bronx native and educator who is passionate about creating inclusive, engaging, and empowering learning experiences for students. She earned a bachelor’s degrees in Mathematics and Mathematics Education, as well as a master’s degree in Inclusive Special Education from Syracuse …
Shayla King
Shayla previously taught in Dallas, TX, for four years before deciding to return to the Bronx, where she was born and raised. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Spanish from Binghamton University in 2018, and later earned her Master’s in …
Julia Lancia
Julia grew up in Portland, Maine. She received her Bachelors in English and Creative Writing from Colby College. After school, she moved to Jefferson, Maine, and taught at KieveWavus Education, focusing on helping local middle school students develop social-emotional skills through outdoor, experiential programming. However, …
Rohan Sharma
Rohan Sharma is a New York City educator specializing in special education and humanities instruction. He earned a scholarship to attend Macaulay Honors College and holds a Master’s in Teaching from Relay Graduate School of Education. He is also a member of the 2026–2027 Hollyhock …
April Andrews
April is a native New Yorker and proud Bronx resident, where she lives with her husband of nine years and their dog, Polo. She holds a BA in English Literature from SUNY Binghamton, an MA in Education, and a Professional Teaching Certification in B-2nd. She …
Tyler Griffin
Assistant Principal (3-5) – Tyler Griffin is a consultant, school leader, and forever a teacher who has dedicated his career to advancing equity and achievement in schools. He attended Wabash College, Johns Hopkins University, and Columbia University, and began his career with Teach For America …
