Our Leadership
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Malik Russell Executive Director
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Kurt Davidson K-8 Principal
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Anthony Brown 9-12 Principal
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Melissa Alston Managing Director of Operations
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I absolutely love working for this school. Everybody cares about each other. The administration makes sure that you are happy and have the resources you need to get the job done. I look forward to many more years at NNG.
Michael Margiotta Lower School Science Teacher
Nuasin Next Generation allows students to make their way to a better future. We have a community of respect for everyone no matter their race or skin color. NNG is a place where exposure and opportunity are not predicated on zip code, and where our visions are produced from a lens of equity. NNG is a place of inspiration; I am privileged to encounter and cultivate the brilliant young minds of my community.Adil Bhatti 8th Grade Math Teacher
In the summer of 2014, everything changed! I was offered a position to enter back into the classroom. I began my journey as a Paraprofessional. This position helps support teacher teams throughout the school year. More and more grade bands were becoming strong with more teacher support. As one instructional coach put it, "a team of two and operates as one!" I supported the team for three years and then carried the same support into first grade. It was then I decided to pursue my certification and teach. Nuasin is a family. They support, guide, and develop you as a scholar and yes, as a teacher too! I'm having the time of my life with first grade as I watch them grow.Yvette Spellen 1st Grade Social Studies/Science Teacher
Generation. That word alone motivates me to show up everyday. What makes NNG so special is that our scholars are amazing people. I am lucky to have an opportunity to teach them about the world they will change. Never have I worked in a place where the staff and faculty share a genuine passion and interest in our scholars. It is a joy to walk through the doors everyday and be there to make a positive impact in their lives.Michael Margiotta Lower School Science Teacher
Nuasin Next Generation is extraordinary due to our incredible scholars, educational staff, parents, and community partners who bring life, love, energy, and passion into each and every class, each and every day. There is no lack of passion from any of my colleagues, which drives me to perform at one hundred and ten percent without fail.Nicholas Chevalier High School Spanish Teacher
Our Staff
Malik Russell
Executive Director
Melissa Alston
K-12 Managing Director of Operations
Joi Culler
K-4 Principal
Kurt Davidson
5-8 Principal
Anthony Brown
9-12 Principal
Raymond Johnson
K-12 Manager of Special Project & Human Resources
Liesl Hara
K-12 Director of Scholar Services
Balla Dia
K-12 Manager of Data
Claudia Flores
K-12 Manager of Talent Acquisition and Marketing
Helen Minaya
K-12 Assistant Manager of Operations
Karina Perez
K-12 Operations Office Manager
Candy Polanco
K-8 Manager of Operations
Lauren Thurmond
K-4 Assistant Principal
Orville Morgan
K-4 Director of School Culture
Megan Whitehead
5-8 Assistant Principal (STEM)
India Knight
5-8 Assistant Principal (Humanities)
Melanie Mena
5-8 Director of School Culture
Khalif Andre
5-8 Leader of School Culture
Peter Smith
K-8 Sped/ MLL Coordinator
Shela Kochar
9-12 Manager of Operations
LaKeitha Walton
9-12 Interim Assistant Principal
Jason McNatt
9-12 Assistant Principal of School Culture
Austin Lahiff
9-12 Director of College Readiness
Betsy Cespedes
9-12 Leader of School Culture
Marisol Torres
K - 12 Assistant Manager of Facilities
Dariana Cepeda
K - 12 Operations Associate- Scholar Services
Jessica Camejo
K - 12 Operation Associate
Machall Curtis
K-12 Operations Associate
Paola Paulino
K-12 Operations Associate
Steven Almonte
K-12-Operations Associate Community Outreach
Luis Arroyo
K-12 Operations Associate- Technology
Andre Henry
K-12 Operations Associate- Technology
Johan Pimentel
K-4 Social Worker
Gloria Korbal
5 - 8 Social Worker
Milly Alburquerque
9-12 Social Worker
Irma Macario
9-12 Social Worker
Laury Marte
K - 1 Paraprofessional
Lennarsha Prescod
Kindergarten Teacher
Samantha Beaujour
Kindergarten Teacher
Karilyn Nieves
Kindergarten Teacher
Shiloh Watkins
Kindergarten ICT Teacher
Rapheen Lawrence
1st Grade Teacher
Yvette Spellen
1st Grade Teacher
Naomi Victoriano
1st Grade Teacher
Shondell Harris
2nd Grade Teacher
Rhonda Bissoondath
2nd Grade Teacher
Tiffany Rodriguez
2nd Grade Teacher
Joseph Delli Venneri
2nd Grade ICT Teacher
Marc Luna
3rd Grade Teacher
Keon Davis
3rd Grade Teacher
Diana Leal
3rd Grade Teacher
Amma Boateng
3rd Grade Teacher
Melanie Gunderson
4th Grade Teacher
Vlada Georgieva
4th Grade Teacher
Tiffany Watkins
4th Grade Teacher
Elaine Jimenez
4th Grade ICT Teacher
Lianne Alvarez
1-4 Science Teacher
Chanou Wiltshire
K-8 Performing Arts and Production Lead Teacher
Cara Groglio
K-4 Art Teacher
Colin Wagner
5th Grade Teacher
Alana Klein
5th Grade Teacher
Michael Margiotta
5-6 Science Teacher
Natasha Thorne
5th Grade ICT Teacher
Maya Durden
6th Grade Teacher
Nathaniel Lewis
6th Grade Teacher
Ciara Leonard
6th Grade Teacher
Amir Cardoza
6th Grade Teacher
Tahmina Uddin
6th Grade ICT Teacher
Michelle Salvatorelli
5-6 Grade ICT Teacher
Ethan Johnson
6-7th Grade Teacher
Mary McGrath
8-7th Grade Teacher
Yahira Mendoza
7th Grade Math Teacher
Joanna Willis
7th Grade Teacher
Kadi Conteh
7th Grade Teacher
Aries Cruz
7-8 Living Environment Teacher
Talmadge Austin
8th Grade Teacher
Andrea Sosa
7-8 Grade ICT Teacher
Sangeetha Lewkebandara
6-7th Grade ICT Teacher
Nala Joseph
8th Grade Algebra Teacher
Crystal Jones
7-8th Grade Teacher
James Croft
5-8 PE Teacher
Hudson Apotherker
5-8 Art Teacher
Agatha Henry
K-2 Grade MLL Teacher
Sarath Novas
3-5 Grade MLL Teacher
Nicholas Haile
6-8 Grade MLL Teacher
Candy Zheng
K-5 Grade NYU Intern
Sophia Dileo
5-7 Grade NYU Intern
William James
9 - 12 Grade Teacher
Takiyah Brooks
9-12 Grade Teacher
Nick Chevalier
9-12 Grade Teacher
Luigi Bonifacio
9-12 Grade Teacher
Noshin Hossain
9-12 Grade Teacher
Charis Board
9-12 Grade Teacher
Evin Matthews
9-12 Grade Teacher
Jennifer Ting
9-12 Grade Teacher
Scherine Marsh
9-12 Grade Teacher
Bakary Sagna
9-12 Grade Teacher
Jose Disla
9-12 Grade Teacher
Rhyan Barrows
9-12 Grade Teacher
Rickey Rivers
9-12 Grade Teacher
Temitope Ayeni
9-12 Grade Teacher
Adil Bhatti
9-12 Grade Teacher
Alexander Brewington
9-12 Grade Teacher
Zaqia Crawford
9-12 Grade MLL Teacher
Stephanie Ramos
9-12 Grade SpEd Teacher
Jorge Benavente
9-12 Grade SpEd Teacher
Luis Alarcon
9-12 Grade SpED Teacher
Darryl Burroughs
9-12 Grade SpEd Teacher
Mauressa Delecia
9-12 Grade Sped Teacher
Nathaniel Powers
9-12 NYU Resident
Edward Guallpa
9-12 NYU Resident
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