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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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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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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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Kameka Salmon

With over six years of experience in finance, Kameka Salmon brings a wealth of knowledge from diverse industries, including fine arts, law, and charter schools. As Finance Manager at Haven Academy, she specializes in accounts payable, receivable, bookkeeping, and billing—ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all …
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Tasia Ortiz

Tasia was raised in the Bronx, NY. She attended SUNY New Paltz where she received her Bachelors in English. After college, Tasia worked in Education where she realized her passion and love for children. In 2021, Tasia was accepted into Teach for America where she …
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Courtney Myers

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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Karina Linares

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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Keissy Prudencio

Operations Manager – 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 …
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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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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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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 second place my kids call home.

Parent

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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 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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Fulfilling Career Choice for Teachers and Leaders.

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Recent Testimonials

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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