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August 20, 2019Lower School Staffby

Samantha Noll

Teacher – Samantha has a passion for teaching that developed through her work in child advocacy and education. Samantha grew up in New Jersey just outside of NYC and always dreamed about moving to NYC to work with children in an environment where she would …
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August 20, 2019Lower School Staffby

Sasha Redlener

Teacher – Sasha was born in Queens, NY. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Archaeology from George Washington University, with a minor in Creative Writing. After graduating college, Sasha moved to Washington State and taught after-school science classes. She realized that her true passion …
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October 28, 2020Lower School Staffby

Jasmine Robinson

Teacher – Jasmine was born and raised in White Plains, New York. At the young age of 14, she volunteered her time at the Lois Bronz Children’s Center. It was there that she found her passion and love for children! She received her Bachelor’s degree …
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August 20, 2019Lower School Staffby

Anna Rockower

Teacher – Originally from central Pennsylvania, Anna feels extremely fortunate to have found Haven Academy early in her teaching career. Before discovering Haven, Anna attended Smith College in Western Massachusetts where she earned an undergraduate degree in Education & Child Studies and French Studies. She …
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August 20, 2019Lower School Staffby

Karen Santiago

Academic Intervention Specialist/Teacher – Karen, a Bronx native, attended Manhattan College where she graduated with a Bachelors in Social Work and a minor in Elementary Education. She was a caseworker for a non-profit foster care agency in the Bronx, under the supervision of the Administration …
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August 20, 2019Lower School Staffby

Danielle Stettner

Behavior and Data Specialist – Danielle Stettner was born and raised on Long Island and slowly made her way to a few different parts of the country before ending up back in New York. After graduating from Roger Williams University in Bristol, Rhode Island with …
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August 20, 2019Lower School Staffby

Jardy Santana

Teacher – Born in the Dominican Republic, six-year-old Jardy and her family moved to the South Bronx. Eager to emulate her first-grade teacher Ms. Iglesias’ English lessons, she asked her parents to buy her a chalkboard so she could teach them what she learned throughout …
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August 20, 2019Lower School Staffby

Vyasa Autar

Director of Programs (PK-2) – Vyasa is a New York City native and a product of the NYC public school system. She has a dual Bachelor’s degree from Syracuse University in Political Science and Policy Studies, with a concentration in Urban Education Policy. Since she …
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August 20, 2019Little Haven Staffby

Rosalba Rodriguez

Teacher- Rosalba Rodriguez was born and raised in the Dominican Republic. At the age of 16, Rosalba migrated to the Bronx to continue her education. Rosalba graduated from Lehman college with a Major in Caribbean History and a minor in Early Childhood Education. Rosalba’s passion …
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August 20, 2019Little Haven Staffby

Destine Rodriguez

Teacher- Raised in the Bronx, Destine began working at a sleep away summer camp in Montague, NJ and an after school program in the South Bronx at the age of 14. It was then when she knew she wanted to work with young children. Destine …
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