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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 …
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Levi Bazemore

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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 …
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Raquell 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 …
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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 …
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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, …
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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 …
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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 …
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Elena Locker-Torres

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With the support of Haven Academy, Principal Nauiokas, and the other teachers and staff, I feel part of a community—one that has the power to change our student's lives for the better.

Eric Lara - Special Ed Teacher

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Me gusta todo de Haven Academy, una de las cosas que tiene mi atención es que la principal de la escuela siempre esta disponible para dar la bienvenida a los estudiantes en la mañanas.

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Me gusta todo, especialmente la atención y la comunicación que tenemos con los miembros del personal.

Parent

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Fulfilling Career Choice for Teachers and Leaders.

Haven Staff Member

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The staff remembers your face and your child is treated with respect and courtesy. There is nothing but positive reinforcement and encouraging children to be the best.

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The teachers and leaders at this school are the most loving and most dedicated educators in schools. The school feels welcoming and warm. Kids LOVE coming to school and that is an important part of making life long learners.

Haven Staff Member

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The second place my kids call home.

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I wish I was a kid again, I would have loved to attend Haven Academy.

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