Abbey is from the crab-tastic state of Maryland where she was born, raised, and fell in love with creating. After high school she attended Towson University (just north of Baltimore) where she majored in Art Education and minored in film studies. While at Towson her 
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Courtney began her career in education as a New York Teaching Fellow over fifteen years ago. She spent two years at P.S 132 in the Bronx before becoming a founding inclusion teacher at Haven Academy, where she taught first, second, and third grades and later 
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At the age of 6, my family migrated to the United States from the Dominican Republic. I attended City College of New York, CUNY obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts and majored in psychology. I worked in the Social Services field for 15 years 
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Born and raised in the South Bronx, I graduated from Lehman College with a Bachelors Degree in Social work in hopes of giving back to the same community I was raised in. On my free time I enjoy reading, watching documentaries and spending time with 
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Director of Data and Technology – Zennea was born and raised in New York. She taught 1st and 4th grade before moving on to do Professional Development, in the area of technology, for teachers in NY area schools.  Zennea trained hundreds of teachers on integrating 
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Music Teacher – Morgan grew up in Cincinnati, OH where discovered her passion for music at a very young age. Prior to attending college, she performed on National Public Radio’s show, From The Top, with her trio “Freshwinds”. She attended Indiana University Jacob’s School of 
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Technology Teacher- Ronald was born and raised in the Bronx, New York. Growing up in urban education, Ronald developed a desire to teach kids from communities such as his. Ronald received his degree in Early childhood Education and has a Bachelors in Creative Writing from 
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ENL Coordinator – Aly was born and raised in Westchester County, NY. She comes from a family of educators and is proud to become part of the long list of those who have worked in the Bronx! Aly graduated from Middlebury College in Vermont with 
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Teacher – Movement Teacher LeSohn “Sohnny” Reagans was born and raised in HARLEM, NYC. He has been working with children since the age of 13 in many different roles. In 2002 he Earned his Associates Degree in Arts from Herkimer CCC & In 2004 earned 
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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 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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