Teacher – Theresa is very excited to join the Haven Academy team this year as a fourth-grade teacher. She grew up in New Jersey and attended college in Virginia. She earned a Bachelor’s of Arts Degree in Spanish and Elementary Education from the University of …
Assistant Principal (3-5) – Gleendy was born and raised in NYC. She always knew she wanted to be a teacher. In 2008 Gleendy earned Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Elementary Education from Barnard College. It was this same year she became a founding member …
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 …
Teacher – Natalia was born and raised in the Bronx, NY where she also graduated with a Bachelor’s in Art and Design from Lehman College. Before making her way to Haven Academy, Natalia taught in NYC charter schools in grades K, 1, and assisted in …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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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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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I wish I was a kid again, I would have loved to attend Haven Academy.
Haven Staff Member
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The second place my kids call home.
Parent
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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.
