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August 20, 2019Lower School Staffby

Ashley Baffour

Director of Programs (3-5) – Ashley was born and raised on Long Island. She attended the University of Connecticut, where she received a bachelors in Elementary Education and a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction. While in school, Ashley had the opportunity to study in abroad …
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August 20, 2019Lower School Staffby

Melissa Dolphin

Teacher – Melissa was born, raised and still lives in Suffern, NY.  She joins the Mott Haven community after having taught in the NYC DOE and in both public and private schools in Rockland County, NY for the last 14 years.  Ms Dolphin graduated from …
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August 20, 2019Lower School Staffby

Danielle Figueroa

Assistant Teacher- Danielle was born and raised in the Bronx. Danielle attended Berkeley College studying Criminal Justice. Although she studied criminal justice, Danielle always knew teaching was her passion. From the age of thirteen Danielle has had the privilege of traveling the world. Danielle gave …
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August 20, 2019Lower School Staffby

Carolina Garcia

Teacher – Carolina was born and raised in the Bronx, NY. She received her bachelor’s degree in Spanish language at New York University. In 2018, she began her teaching career as a teacher’s assistant at a Bronx Kindergarten classroom for two years.  Her experience in the …
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August 20, 2019Lower School Staffby

Jessica Greenwald

Academic Specialist (3-5) Jessica has wanted to be a teacher for as long as she can remember. Being a lover of math, she graduated from the University of Maryland with a B.S. in Finance in 2002. Jessica worked as a Financial/ Legal Recruiter for three …
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August 20, 2019Lower School Staffby

Taariq Hurley

Assistant Teacher- Taariq was born in Harlem and raised in the Bronx. He is pursuing his bachelors in Psychology and minor in Black Studies. While working at a summer camp as a camp counselor with children in elementary school, he discovered a passion of working …
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October 28, 2020Lower School Staffby

Rosanna Jimenez

Assistant Teacher – Rosanna was born and raised in the Dominican Republic and has always dreamed of working with children. Mott haven Academy made her dreams come true. For Rosanna it is a privilege and she really enjoys being able to serve and help the …
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October 18, 2019Lower School Staffby

Damali Jones

Behavior and Data Specialist (3-5) – Ms. Jones was born and raised in the Bronx. Ms. Jones attended the State University of New York College at Plattsburgh and received a degree in Gender and Women’s Studies and Biology. Upon graduation from Plattsburgh, Ms. Jones moved …
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August 20, 2019Lower School Staffby

Yannick Kabore

Associate Teacher –  A native of San Francisco, California Yannick was raised in the Bronx, New York from the age of 3. Born to a family of educators he has always held a deep understanding of the importance of school and its effect on a …
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October 18, 2019Lower School Staffby

Lauren Katzenstein

Family and Student Specialist – Lauren was born and raised in Queens, NY. She received her bachelors degree in Sociology at SUNY New Paltz. In 2019, she graduated from New York University with her Masters in Social Work. During her 2 years in graduate school, …
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Recent Testimonials

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, especialmente la atención y la comunicación que tenemos con los miembros del personal.

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I wish I was a kid again, I would have loved to attend Haven Academy.

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The second place my kids call home.

Parent

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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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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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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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Fulfilling Career Choice for Teachers and Leaders.

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