Meg Cassedy-Blum

Meg is very excited to be a member of the Haven Academy team. Originally from Maryland, Meg moved to New York for college and never left. For the past ten years, Meg has worked in the Bronx as a middle school English teacher, STEM and Grant Coordinator, and teacher leader. Meg is passionate about social-emotional learning, student choice, and use of technology in the classroom. Meg believes that all students deserve equal access to inspiring 21st Century learning opportunities. Meg is also a firm believer in the explicit teaching of social-emotional skills such as reflection, empathy, and never giving up. When she is not teaching, Meg enjoys reading, cooking, and being outside.

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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.

Haven Staff Member

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The second place my kids call home.

Parent

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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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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.

Haven Staff Member

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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.