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
Kurt Davidson
K-8 Principal
Austin Lahiff
K-12 Director of College Readiness
Joi Culler
3-4 Assistant Principal
Megan Whitehead
5-8 Dean of Instruction (STEM)
Elizabeth Hillin
K-12 Director of School Culture
Liesl Hara
K-12 Director of Scholar Services
Eric Reyes
K-8 Assistant Principal of Differentiated Learning
Anthony Brown
9-12 Principal
Shenequa Pierre
9-12 Assistant Principal
India Knight
5-8 Dean of Instruction Humanities
Lance Piao
K-12 Manager of Data
Claudia Ramos
K-12 Manager of Talent Acquisition and Marketing
Candy Polanco
K-8 Manager of Operations
Shela Kochar
9-12 Manager of Operations
Sarah Meding
Director of Development
Helen Minaya
K-12 Assistant Manager of Operations
Karina Perez
K-12 Operations Office Manager
Marisol Torres
K - 12 Operations Associate- Facilities
Dariana Cepeda
K - 12 Operations Associate- Scholar Services
Julie Almanzar
K - 8 School Aide
Jessica Camejo
K - 8 School Aide
Machall Curtis
9 - 12 School Aide
Luis Arroyo
K-12 Operations Associate- Technology
Orville Morgan
K-4 Leader of School Culture
Johan Pimentel
K-4 Social Worker
Gloria Korbal
5 - 8 Social Worker
Jason McNatt
9-12 Assistant Principal of School Culture
Betsy Cespedes
9-12 Social Worker
Irma Macario
9-12 Social Worker
Laury Marte
K - 1 Paraprofessional
Emma Ruiz
K Teacher
Sylina Cruz
K Teacher
Alex Jasek
K Teacher
Rapheen Lawrence
1st Grade Teacher
Shondell Harris
3-4th Grade Science Teacher
Yvette Spellen
K ICT Teacher
Lianne Alvarez
1st Grade Teacher
Equana Cobb
2nd Grade Teacher
Colin Wagner
4th Grade Teacher
Morgan Collins
2nd Grade Teacher
Charnae Austin
3rd Grade Teacher
Vlada Georgieva
4th Grade Teacher
Ciara Leonard
3rd Grade Teacher
Khalif Andre
4th Grade Teacher
Chanou Wiltshire
K-4 Dance Teacher
Crista Terrizzi
K-4 Art Teacher
Melanie Gunderson
2-4 ELL Teacher
Rhonda Bissoondath
2nd Grade Teacher
Alana Klein
5th Grade Teacher
Samantha Beaujour
2nd Grade Teacher
Michelle Salvatorelli
5-6 Grade ICT Humanities Teacher
Melanie Mena
7-8 Leader of School Culture
Ethan Johnson
7th Grade Math Teacher
Evin Matthews
8th Grade Humanities Teacher
LaKeitha Walton
7th Grade Humanities Teacher
Yahira Mendoza
6th Grade Math Teacher
Janessa Husbands
6th Grade Humanities Teacher
Aries Cruz
7-8 Living Environment Teacher
Amir Cardoza
6th Grade Humanities Teacher
Michael Margiotta
5-6 Science Teacher
Travis Johnson
9-12 Algebra 2 Teacher
Emmanuel Raudales
7th Grade Humanities Teacher
Crystal Jones
8th Grade Humanities Teacher
Adil Bhatti
10-12 Grade Tech Teacher
Nathaniel Lewis
5th Grade Humanities Teacher
Tyler Turner
5th Grade Math Teacher
Nala Joseph
8th Grade Algebra Teacher
James Croft
5-8 PE Teacher
Deirdre O'Donoghue
K-5 NYU Inclusive Program
Shanayah Renois
K-5 NYU Inclusive Program
Maya Durden
6-8 NYU Program
Brittany Ortiz
9-12 NYU Program
River Oxenreider
9-12 NYU Program
Adam Blaine
9-12 NYU Program
Agatha Henry
K-2 ELL Teacher
Lauren Thurmond
K-4 Dean Instruction
Christine Andersen
K-4 Interventionist
Diana Leal
3rd SpEd Teacher
Shiloh Watkins
1st ICT SpEd Teacher
Elaine Jimenez
4th Grade ICT Teacher
Marc Luna
3rd Grade Teacher
Tahmina Uddin
5-8 ELL Teacher
Zaquia Crawford
9-12 ELL Teacher
Joseph Delli Venneri
2nd Grade SpEd Teacher
Andrea Pastorelli-Sosa
5-6 Grade Math Teacher
Conscious Coore
7-8 ICT Humanities Teacher
Darryl Burroughs
10-11 SpEd Teacher
Samantha Celentano
10th Grade Teacher
Rickey Rivers
9-12 PE/ Financial Literacy Teacher
Noshin Hossain
9-12 Biology Teacher
Joshua Collado
9-12 SpEd Teacher
William James
9 - 10 ELA Teacher
Nick Chevalier
9-12 Spanish Teacher
Jordan Juliano
9-12 Dance
Amy Wilensky
11th Grade AP Language
Sharon Webb
11-12 Global History Teacher
Jordan Wood
9-10 Global History Teacher
Donna Lindo
9-12 Art Teacher
Scherine Marsh
9-10 Algebra I / Algebra II
Bakary Sagna
10-12 Physics Teacher
Rosdon Rada
9-12 Algebra Teacher
Cody Matherne
9-12 PE Teacher
Rhyan Barrows
9-12 STEM Interdisciplinary Teacher
Temitope Ayeni
10-12 Geometry Teacher
Luis Alarcon
9-12 Chemistry Teacher
Abdelhafiz Khalil
9-12 Calculus Teacher
Christopher Scaduto
9-12 History Teacher
Rakiah Holman
12th Grade AP Literature
Stephanie Ramos
9-12 SpEd Teacher
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