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August 20, 2019Haven Elementary Staffby

Carolina Garcia

Teacher – Carolina was born and raised in the Bronx, NY. She received her bachelor’s degree in Spanish language at New York University. In 2018, she began her teaching career as a teacher’s assistant at a Bronx Kindergarten classroom for two years.  Her experience in the …
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August 20, 2019Haven Elementary Staffby

Jessica Greenwald

Academic Specialist (3-5) Jessica has wanted to be a teacher for as long as she can remember. Being a lover of math, she graduated from the University of Maryland with a B.S. in Finance in 2002. Jessica worked as a Financial/ Legal Recruiter for three …
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August 20, 2019Haven Elementary Staffby

Taariq Hurley

Assistant Teacher- Taariq was born in Harlem and raised in the Bronx. He is pursuing his bachelors in Psychology and minor in Black Studies. While working at a summer camp as a camp counselor with children in elementary school, he discovered a passion of working …
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October 28, 2020Haven Elementary Staffby

Rosanna Jimenez

Assistant Teacher – Rosanna was born and raised in the Dominican Republic and has always dreamed of working with children. Mott haven Academy made her dreams come true. For Rosanna it is a privilege and she really enjoys being able to serve and help the …
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October 18, 2019Haven Elementary Staffby

Damali Jones

Behavior and Data Specialist (3-5) – Ms. Jones was born and raised in the Bronx. Ms. Jones attended the State University of New York College at Plattsburgh and received a degree in Gender and Women’s Studies and Biology. Upon graduation from Plattsburgh, Ms. Jones moved …
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October 18, 2019Haven Elementary Staffby

Rebecca Joseph

Teacher – Rebecca was raised in Yonkers, NY – just 20 minutes north of Mott Haven. She attended the University of Connecticut , where she received a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction. During her time at UConn, …
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August 20, 2019Haven Elementary Staffby

Yannick Kabore

Associate Teacher –  A native of San Francisco, California Yannick was raised in the Bronx, New York from the age of 3. Born to a family of educators he has always held a deep understanding of the importance of school and its effect on a …
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October 18, 2019Haven Elementary Staffby

Lauren Katzenstein

Family and Student Specialist – Lauren was born and raised in Queens, NY. She received her bachelors degree in Sociology at SUNY New Paltz. In 2019, she graduated from New York University with her Masters in Social Work. During her 2 years in graduate school, …
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August 20, 2019Haven Elementary Staffby

Andrea Ruiz-Lopez

Teacher – Andrea was born and raised in San Diego, California. Even though her Bachelor’s degree from Wesleyan University was in classical archaeology, teaching was always her passion. She now has a dual Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education and Special Education from Hunter College. …
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August 20, 2019Haven Elementary Staffby

Julie Lynn

Teacher- Julie was born in Brooklyn and raised in Barryville, NY.  She was always interested in being a teacher.  She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Fordham University at Rose Hill and then earned a Master’s degree in Teaching from Fordham University at Lincoln …
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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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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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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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I wish I was a kid again, I would have loved to attend Haven Academy.

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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.

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

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The second place my kids call home.

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