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September 15, 2023Lower School Staffby

Samantha Dhanraj

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September 7, 2023Haven Pre-K-8 Staffby

Abigail Drechsler

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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August 21, 2023Upper School Staffby

Jillien Outlaw

Jillien Outlaw is a fellow Bronxite dedicated to not only educating and inspiring young minds, but also helping break the stereotypes given to students living in the Bronx and other underserved communities.  Ms. Outlaw received her Bachelor’s Degree in English, with a minor in Mechanical …
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August 21, 2023Upper School Staffby

Malcolm Thompson

Malcolm Thompson was born and raised in New York and had always dreamed of becoming an educator. Three of his grandparents were lifelong teachers and made clear to him the importance of a compassionate and quality education. He received a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from …
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August 21, 2023Lower School Staffby

Lukas Roselle

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August 21, 2023Upper School Staffby

Karen Asiedu

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August 21, 2023Lower School Staffby

Ashley McLennan

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August 21, 2023Upper School Staffby

Joanna Willis-Kanyali

Joanna was born in The Bronx, N.Y., but was raised in Peekskill, N.Y. She has earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Education from Iona University and she also holds her Master of Divinity from Drew University. Upon graduation, Joanna has been dedicated and committed …
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August 21, 2023Upper School Staffby

Sophia Isaac

Sophia has a Bachelor’s degree in Human Development from Binghamton University. After graduating from Binghamton, she started her teaching residency and attended Hunter College where she obtained her Master’s in Childhood Education. Two years later, she re-enrolled at Hunter in their Special Education Program. She …
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August 21, 2023Lower School Staffby

Emiri Hirooka

Emiri was born in Japan and grew up in Long Island, NY. She moved to NYC in 2017 and has been teaching in the Bronx for five years. Emiri earned her bachelor’s degree at SUNY Oneonta and her master’s from Relay Graduate School of Education.
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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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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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