Born in Kingston, Jamaica, and raised in the diverse neighborhoods of Queens, my journey reflects a rich blend of cultural influences and experiences. This background has instilled in me a deep appreciation for diversity and a unique perspective that enriches my approach to education. With 
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Rebecca was born and raised in Far Rockaway, moved to the Bronx when she was sixteen. While in school to become a Dietitian, she started working with children in after-school programs. Working with these kids inspired her to find a new career path in teaching. 
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Samantha Dhanraj was born in The Netherlands and spent half her childhood there before moving to Queens, NY. Sam started her love for music by studying Indian classical music, which led to her attending LaGuardia Arts High School for vocal music before attending New York 
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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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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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Lukas was born in Rio Rico, Arizona. He received his Bachelor of Science in Justice Studies from Arizona State University. After graduating college, Lukas worked in nonprofit as a job coach for adults with developmental disabilities. He then received a Master’s Degree in Elementary and 
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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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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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Natasha is a native New Yorker (and Bronxite) who has spent the last decade teaching and leading in charter schools in New York. Although she loves teaching all subjects, Natasha has a particular passion for elementary math and is especially invested in getting kids to 
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