Alyssandra Jaquith

ENL Coordinator – Aly was born and raised in Westchester County, NY. She comes from a family of educators and is proud to become part of the long list of those who have worked in the Bronx! Aly graduated from Middlebury College in Vermont with a degree in Political Science, Psychology, and Spanish. She then left the east coast for Chicago as a Teach for America corps member, where she taught 1st and 2nd grade for four years as a transitional bilingual teacher. Aly concurrently earned her Masters of Science in Education Studies from Johns Hopkins University. Aly returned home to New York in 2018 and worked as an English as a New Language teacher in Harlem. She enthusiastically joined the Haven team in 2019 to continue her work supporting Haven’s language learners! She is excited to be part of a team that values community. When she’s not teaching, Aly is running outside, spending time with her family and friends, reading, eating sour patch watermelon, and in search of the next reggaeton jam.

Recent Testimonials

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

Parent

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

Haven Staff Member

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The second place my kids call home.

Parent

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Fulfilling Career Choice for Teachers and Leaders.

Haven Staff Member

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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 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.

Haven Staff Member

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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.