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February 16, 2023Upper School Staffby

Gregory Francis

Greg Francis is an author and artist from Queens, New York. He grew up in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, where he developed a passion for reading, writing, and sketching. After studying and earning his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, he self-published his first book, and …
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December 30, 2022Upper School Staffby

Kalyca Thomas

Kalyca Thomas is originally from Central Florida. She is the granddaughter of an educator and was instructed by his colleagues in both middle and high school. Ms. Thomas is passionate about urban education and has been committed to student’s academic and social emotional learning since …
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December 30, 2022Upper School Staffby

Olivia Rios

Olivia is a Bronx native and has always had a passion for working with students in her neighborhood. She recognizes that receiving guidance and support about educational needs and goals is essential for our youth. Her professional experience has included working with underserved youth and …
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December 7, 2022Upper School Staffby

Shelivia Ocasio

Shelivia was born in Harlem and raised in the Soundview section of the Bronx. She attended SUNY Plattsburgh where she received her Bachelors in Early Childhood Education. Realizing the impact the literacy gap has on communities like hers, Shelivia earned her Masters Degree in Literacy …
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August 22, 2022Upper School Staffby

Francine Bridge

Francine was born in raised in the South Bronx, just a short distance from from where Haven Academy currently stands. She received her Bachelors Degree from the College of New Rochelle and her Masters from the Metropolitan College of New York. She has been teaching …
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August 8, 2022Upper School Staffby

Yaslin Fajardo

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June 6, 2022Upper School Staffby

Paul Asjes

Paul was born in Des Moines, Iowa. After graduating from University of Iowa, Paul went to law school at Drake and worked in the juvenile and family court for a year. He then began his career in education as a New York City Teaching Fellow …
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March 3, 2022Upper School Staffby

Nicholas Goucher

Nicholas began working in education as a High School Baseball Coach on Long Island. He then completed 2 years of AmeriCorps Service working in Pittsburgh schools. He has worked in numerous education, youth development roles before coming to Haven Academy as an Alumni coach.
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September 27, 2021Upper School Staffby

Stephanie Slabic

Stephanie Slabic has had extensive experience as a classroom teacher, professional staff developer, and workshop designer and facilitator over her 20+ years as an educator. Her expertise in coaching teachers, coaches, and administrators has brought her deep respect and widespread recognition as a leader and …
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September 27, 2021Upper School Staffby

Elsie Castro Powell

Born and raised in NYC, Elsie holds the Bronx near and dear to her heart. Elsie holds a Bachelor’s degree in Child Life Psychology with a concentration in Child Life Studies from Utica College. She is experienced in case management and counseling working with the …
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