Eliza Armstrong

Eliza has been a passionate math teacher for 15 years following a career in finance. She brings a strong sense of justice and community involvement to her teaching and believes strongly that all students deserve a rigorous and joyful education. Eliza’s classroom is full of student voice, intellectual grappling, and love. Eliza earned her undergraduate degree at Columbia University, as well as a Masters in Teaching from Montclair State, and a Masters in Public Policy from Columbia. Outside of work, Eliza loves to spend time with her husband and four children. She also loves to read, travel, cook, volunteer, and work out. Eliza is a proud resident of Washington Heights, and is thrilled to be teaching in the borough in which her mother grew up.

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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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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.

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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 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 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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The second place my kids call home.

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