This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it head of school (7 years), holds an M.A. in educational administration from Teachers College, Columbia University, and a B.S. in psychology from Union College. He began his career at South Bristol School and Camp Kieve in mid-coast Maine. Vincent also taught at the Pennfield School (R.I.), taught at Buckingham, Browne & Nichols School (Mass.), and spent 17 summers at Camp Timanous (Me.) directing the wilderness trips and counselor-training programs.

This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it grade two teacher (6 years), graduated from City College of New York with a B.A. in liberal arts and science. In addition to working 11 years at the Jewish Home and Hospital for the Aged, Angela taught for 10 years at the Learning Leaders and the Ricardo O'Gorman School. Before assuming her current duties in grade two, Angela taught in Harlem Academy's afternoon program for three years.

This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it grade three teacher (7 years) graduated from Morgan State University with a B.S. in public relations and first came to Harlem Academy through an apprenticeship at Public Allies. While working primarily in grade three, he also coordinates grade three and four mid-day and afternoon activities, teaches chess, and continues developing Bridging Education, Arts, and Technology (The BEAT), a program that teaches children to express themselves in written and spoken word, work that is inspired by his personal experience as a hip-hop artist.

This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it communications director (2 years), graduated from Carleton College with a B.A. in comparative religion and a concentration in media studies. Prior to coming to Harlem Academy, she worked in communications and development for conservation non-profits in Washington, D.C., and Corfu, Greece.

This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it middle school director (2 years), holds an M.S.Ed. in educational leadership from Bank Street College and a B.A. in English literature from Princeton University. He previously served as the K-8 English chair and a middle year program coordinator at The Dwight School (N.Y.), where he also earned certification as an International Baccalaureate curriculum coordinator, site evaluator, and workshop leader. Along with his leadership duties at Harlem Academy, Chris teaches grade five English and grade seven Reason and Rhetoric

This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it lower school reading director and grade one teacher (6 years), graduated from Temple University with a degree in elementary education. At Temple, LaShonda was an active community service volunteer and received multiple awards for academic achievement. She came to Harlem Academy through her work as a lead teacher at the St. Aloysius Education Clinic's summer program and brings a strong background in literacy and science to her work.

This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it grade one teacher (2 years), graduated from Holy Cross with B.A. in political science and came to Harlem Academy after teaching at the Good Shepherd School in Los Angeles, Ca. An avid runner, Celia plays a lead role in early elementary athletics and also teach a lower school art course.

This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it middle school teacher (2 years), graduated from Georgetown University with a B.A. in English and previously worked at City Year, a tutoring and mentor program in Washington, D.C., and as a sports instructor at Oasis Children’s Services. Along with Ms. Lefeber, he teaches grade five Reason and Rhetoric and grades five and seven etymology. He also will serve as the middle school coordinator for the Saturday Club, working with the Friends of Harlem Academy.

This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it grade three teacher (5 years), graduated from Lehman College, CUNY, with a B.A. in communications. Terrill comes to Harlem Academy after first attending and then teaching at the St. Aloysius Educational Clinic's honors program. Beyond his work as a grade three teacher, Terrill coordinates our community meeting, coaches athletics, and teaches chess.

This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it development director (6 years), graduated from Salem College with a B.A. in philosophy and completed graduate work at NYU's Institute of Fine Arts in art history. Susan worked with various arts and education organizations before joining Harlem Academy. She also served as an Americorps volunteer.

This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it outreach fellow (1 year), was raised in Pasadena, Calif., and received her B.A. from Smith College in 2007. She spent the past three years advocating for children and youth in a variety of capacities. Most recently, she served an AmeriCorps term with Jumpstart San Francisco, educating families and community stakeholders in lower-income areas about the importance of early childhood education. Currently graduate student at NYU for educational leadership, Heather is excited to be the Harlem Academy outreach fellow and gain insight on school leadership.

This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it lower school writing director and grade two teacher (7 years), graduated from Teachers College, Columbia University, with a M.A. in early childhood education and a dual certification in general and special education. She earned her B.A. from Colorado College and had a career in children's educational television before becoming a teacher. Kate has been a lead teacher at Harlem Academy since its founding and led our most recent curriculum documentation project.

This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it middle school teacher (1 year), recently graduated from Rollins College with a B.A. in elementary education. Prior to teaching at Harlem Academy, Sarah was both a student teacher and then a lead teacher at St. Aloysius Educational Clinic in New York City. Along with Mr. Francis, Ms. Lefeber teaches grade five Reason and Rhetoric and grades five and seven etymology.

This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it development fellow (1 year), graduated from University of Wisconsin, Madison with a B.A. in English.  Before joining Harlem Academy, she worked with NGOs in Kenya to develop primary education and fight child exploitation.  Prior to her work in Kenya, she organized and taught English as a Second Language classes for low-income immigrants and refugees in Madison, Wisc. 

This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it middle school math teacher (1 year), holds an M.A. in mathematics education from NYU and a B.A. in mathematics from the University of Chicago. Prior to joining the Harlem Academy community, he worked in the University of Chicago Department of Mathematics and earned a Math for America Fellowship.  At Harlem Academy, Mr. Munk teaches math to grades five, six, and seven.

Allison Murray, middle school science teacher (3 years), graduated with an M.A. in science education from Teachers College, Columbia University.  She holds a B.A. in biology and philosophy from the University of Miami and a certificate in print journalism from NYU.  At Harlem Academy, Allison teaches science and serves as a coach and leader in our athletics program.

This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it enrollment director (7 years), graduated from Bryn Mawr College with a B.A. in art history. She is a life-long Harlem resident and member of our local Community Board. Jennifer directs the annual admissions process for prospective families and facilitates communication between the school, attending families, and our community partners.

This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it middle school social studies teacher (4 years), graduated from Providence College with a B.A. in history.  In college, he earned a teaching certificate in history and saved enough time for a leading role in the school’s radio station and newspaper.  Sean is teaching grades five, six, and seven history, in addition to information technology and curriculum research and development.

This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it grade four teacher (1 year), graduated from Lehman College, CUNY with a B.A. in English and a minor in education. Kyana is a native of Harlem and is familiar with her surroundings. She comes to Harlem Academy after teaching at the St. Aloysius Educational Clinic and is currently working on her M.A. in elementary education.

This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it finance director (2 year), graduated with a B.A. in finance from the University of Iowa. He brings over 10 years of senior level finance and accounting experience, in both the profit and non-profit sectors. In addition to the day-today activities, he works with the head of school to develop and implement long-term financial and operational initiatives.

This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it grade four teacher (2 year), graduated from Northeastern University with a B.A. in theatre performance and cinema studies. After graduating and moving to New York, Elisabeth began her relationship with Harlem Academy as a tutor, followed by volunteering as the Lower School Drama class instructor. Elisabeth has spent much of her life dedicated to the arts, both as a performer and as an educator, and has nearly five years of experience teaching drama to young people.

This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it middle school English teacher (1 year), earned a B.A. in English and American literature and language from Harvard University and an M.A. in the teaching of English from Teachers College, Columbia University. Most recently she worked as a lead teacher for the Student Press Initiative at Teachers College. For fun, Whitney has performed, directed, and taught classical violin, a cappella singing, and musical theater.

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