Ms. Baker, Visual Arts (She/Her/Hers)
Favorite Book: Cane By Jean Toomer
Favorite Movie: The Munsters & The Addams Family
Favorite Artist(s): Kara Elizabeth Walker is one of my favorite visual artist. She is an American Contemporary painter, silhouettes , print-maker and installation artist.
How do you stay healthy?: I stayed healthy by art journaling, practicing intuitive art, prepare healthy meals, consumed vitamins, and delicious teas.
Why did you become a teacher: As an artist, I became a teacher and art therapist because I have a unique ability to inspire children to help them become critical thinkers, artist, and decision makers. I spent a of time improving my craft out of love and passion.
A Quote you live by: "Sometimes you have to take two steps back to take ten forward." -Nipsey Hussle
Advice to this generation: Keep on learning. Work hard and work smart . Be focuses and don't waste time. Time is the only 'resource' we have which we cannot get back. Keep your word. Be on time, be respectful.
Ms. Bard, Math (She/Her/Hers)
Favorite Book: Krik? Krak! by Edwidge Danticat
Favorite Movie: Black Panther and Captain America: Winter Soldier/Brooklyn 99 and Adventure Time
Favorite Artist(s): Beyoncé for singing, Kehinde Wiley for painting
How do you stay healthy?: I drink a lot of water, try to get outside often, and practice a lot of patience.
Why did you become a teacher: I felt things could be better for this generation, so I am becoming the change I wish to see in the classroom.
A Quote you live by: Education makes a people easy to lead, but difficult to drive; easy to govern, but impossible to enslave. - Henry Peter Brougham
Advice to this generation: In a world where you can be anything you want, be kind. In the words of the great Maya Angelou, "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."
Ms. Beaubrun, Science (She/Her)
Favorite Book: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Favorite Movie: The Pursuit of Happiness
Favorite Artist(s): Alicia Keys, Bob Marley
How do you stay healthy?: By practicing mindfulness, eating balanced meals, and staying physically active through yoga and walking.
Why did you become a teacher: I became a teacher to inspire young minds, foster curiosity, and make a meaningful impact on students' lives by empowering them with knowledge and confidence.
A Quote you live by: "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." — Nelson Mandela
Advice to this generation: Believe in yourself, embrace growth, and always be open to learning from the world around you. Compassion and understanding are key to making a difference.
Ms. Brown, Educational Assistant ()
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Ms. Dow, Educational Assistant (She/Her)
Favorite Book: The hate you give
Favorite Movie: Fighting Temptation
Favorite Artist(s): Beyonce , Adele , Chris Brown
How do you stay healthy?: I learn choreography
Why did you become a teacher: I always loved my teacher nd staff growing up I know how much impact that had on me in school so I wanted to make a difference in the same way
A Quote you live by: If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. W.E Hickson
Advice to this generation: Always strive to be your best because you never know what the outcome may be
Mr. Ellison, Math (He/Him/His)
Favorite Book: Love Craft Country
Favorite Movie: The Wire/The Office, Juice, Training Day
Favorite Artist(s): Tupac
How do you stay healthy?: Daily exercise, praying, dieting, running
Why did you become a teacher: To help build relationships with students, to help them find purpose in their education.
A Quote you live by: "Leave the world better than you found it"
Advice to this generation: Have "PURPOSE" in everything that you do......
Ms. Gonzalves, Math (She/Her)
Favorite Book: The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
Favorite Movie: The Princess and the Frog
Favorite Artist: Rihanna, Machel Montano, J Cole
How do you stay healthy?: I stay healthy by taking a 30min walk at the end of my day 5-7 times a week. I also, try to best to log in my gratitude journal everyday.
Why did you become a teacher: I became a teacher because I wanted to help children in my community see that they are a part of the future and school is where they start not after.
A Quote you live by: no Mud, no lotus
Advice to this generation: (1)be humble in all that you do. (2) not everyone deserves an explanation
Ms. Gregory, Humanities (They/She)
Favorite Book: Dragon Flight by Jessica Day George
Favorite Movie: Across the Spiderverse
Favorite Artist(s): Basquiat, Aaron Douglas
How do you stay healthy?: Water, water, all the time.
Why did you become a teacher: The hope for the world is in this next generation
A Quote you live by: ‘Courage does not always roar.’ -Tomi Adeyemi
Advice to this generation: Practice kindness whenever you can. It will take you further than you think.
Mr. Jacobs, Drama (He/Him/His)
Favorite Book: The Alchemist
Favorite Movie: Squid Game
Favorite Artist(s): Jeffrey Wright
How do you stay healthy?: Walk
Why did you become a teacher: To create the learning process that I always wanted in my life.
A Quote you live by: Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.
Advice to this generation: Professionalism is not about money, its about committing to your responsibility, especially when you do not want to.....!
Ms. Joseph, Science (She/Her/Hers)
Favorite Book: Nancy Drew Series
Favorite Movie: The Parent Trap
Favorite Artist(s): Luther Vandross
How do you stay healthy?: I stay healthy by eating right and working out at least 5x per week
Why did you become a teacher: I became a teacher to give back to my community. To motivate and inspire students to be their best self possible.
A Quote you live by: "when you feel like quitting, think about why you started"
Advice to this generation: Stay grounded in what you believe, always be your true self regardless of who is around you.
Ms. Mckie, Math (She/Her/Hers)
Favorite Book: The Twilight Book Series
Favorite Movie: Movie: Matilda and It Takes Two. TV Show: Blacklist
Favorite Artist(s): Lauryn Hill
How do you stay healthy?: Watching what I eat. Go to the gym when I can and try my best not to stress and keep a clear mind.
Why did you become a teacher: I always had a way of connecting with kids whether it was through sharing life stories, dancing, running, helping with math homework and just simply listening to them. Sometimes, we forget that kids have a voice too and all they really want is for someone to take the time and just listen to them; and I was that person and will continue to be that person.
A Quote you live by: It Is What It Is !
Advice to this generation: Be grateful for what you have and don't have. Everyday that you wake up is a blessing. Don't ever compare your life to someone else's because not everything that glitter is gold. Be your own individual and walk in your own path. Since the pandemic we all experienced things we never imagined but just know that you are strong, beautiful and bold; and you matter!
Mr. Moy, Social Studies (He/Him/His)
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Ms. Ocran, Humanities (She/Her/Hers)
Favorite Book: Chronicles of Narnia, the whole series.
Favorite Movie: Training Day
Favorite Artist(s): Kendrick Lamar
How do you stay healthy?: I drink water, tea, sleep and take my vitamins
Why did you become a teacher: To be the teacher that I never had.
A Quote you live by: No one is born with a book in their hands.
Advice to this generation: Comparison will steal your joy.
Ms. Powell, Humanities ()
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Ms. Raymond, Music (She/Her/Hers)
Favorite Book: The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down by Haemin Sunim
Favorite Movie: Brown Sugar
Favorite Artist(s): Stevie Wonder
How do you stay healthy?: I try to do intermittent fasting everyday. I also like to go for walks in my neighborhood.
Why did you become a teacher: I became a teacher so that I can see more students who look like me playing string instruments and having meaningful music experiences.
A Quote you live by: "If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude" - Maya Angelou
Advice to this generation: We are always learning and growing and that means mistakes will happen along the way. Don't ever be afraid to dust yourself off and try again. #Aaliyah
Ms. Smith, Humanities (She/Her/Hers)
Favorite Book: The Skin I’m In By Sharon Flake. Loved it since a child!
Favorite Movie: Movie: Love and Basketball TV Show: Prison Break
Favorite Artist(s): Chris Brown
How do you stay healthy?: By ALWAYS keeping water close and monitoring what and how much I’m eating
Why did you become a teacher: I became a teacher to give back and help bring up students in the places that gave back and helped bring me up as a child. Allowing students to see someone like them, coming from where they come from will let them know that they can aim to be anything they choose to be in life.
A Quote you live by: “Know your worth….. Then add tax!”
Advice to this generation: Be who YOU are. Never try to be like someone else or who someone wants you to be. Be true to you!
Ms. Torsiello, Humanities ()
Favorite Book: The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson
Favorite Movie: The Princess Bride, Howl’s Moving Castle, and The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Favorite Artist(s): Hozier
How do you stay healthy?: By drinking lots of water and playing a lot of Just Dance!
Why did you become a teacher: I became a teacher because I really believe in the power of learning and the good that can be done in schools. So many people’s lives are changed because of a teacher who listened to them and created a safe space for them (including mine!) and I decided I wanted to be that teacher for the next generation.
A Quote you live by: “Never give up on a dream just because of the time it will take to accomplish it. The time will pass anyway.” — Earl Nightingale
Advice to this generation: Be kind to others, but especially to yourself. Sometimes you need to stand on your own before you can help up someone else.
Mr. White, Educational Assistant (He/Him)
Favorite Book: "The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs" by Jon Scieszka
Favorite Movie: Crazy Rich Asians
Favorite Artist(s): Jazmine Sullivan & P.J Morton
How do you stay healthy?: Exercise, drink plenty of water, and laugh at everything.
Why did you become a teacher: I became a teacher because I've always loved working with children and I think it's important to mold the next generation of leaders.
A Quote you live by: "Excuses are tools of incompetence used to build bridges to nowhere and monuments of nothingness, and those who use them seldom specialize in anything else." -Vernon Brundage Jr.
Advice to this generation: Do all things with Love
Ms. Williams, Math (She/Her/Hers)
Favorite Book: What Becomes of the Broken Hearted by E. Lynn Harris
Favorite Movie: Favorite Movie: The Phantom of the Opera / Rent
Favorite Artist(s): Brian McKnight / K-CI & JoJo
How do you stay healthy?: Stay well rested
Why did you become a teacher: I love to learning new things! I enjoy being able to share what I know and what I learned in less complicated ways. I like being able to be that bridge to help students understand a skill or a new concept that may present itself as challenging.
A Quote you live by: Live simply, Laugh often, Love deeply
Advice to this generation: The only time you fail at anything, is when you don't try or stop trying. It's okay if you don't get it right the first few times or struggle even, that's all apart of the process of learning and growing.
Mr. Yoo, Math (He/Him/His)
Favorite Book: 1984 -George Orwell
Favorite Movie: Tae Gu Ki
Favorite Artist(s): Chopin, Billie Holiday, & Aupinard
How do you stay healthy?: Good Food, Good Music, & Good Company.
Why did you become a teacher: To show our kids how amazing they are and how they can shine even brighter.
A Quote you live by: Hear blessings drop their blossoms around you -Rumi
Advice to this generation: Love everything that you do and do everything that you love!