Get to know Stefanie

Born in Haiti and raised in Somalia, Ecuador, and Italy, I currently am a New Yorker living in the East Village. After receiving my BA in English and Theater Arts at the University of London I taught at the American

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School of Madagascar for 3 years. In 2005, I moved to New York to pursue my graduate degree in education at Teachers College, Columbia University. Upon completion of my MA I resumed my teaching career by teaching in ICT as well as general education classrooms for the last 7 years.

This summer I went to Puerto Rico, Croatia, and Serbia where I met with my parents who live in Berlin. I spent my time exploring new cities, meeting new people, swimming in the Adriatic Sea and enjoying the freedom of vacation. When I came back to New York I took my road test and finally got my driver’s license!

I am very excited to begin another year with Kristin. We both care deeply about creating a nurturing, challenging, safe, and happy environment for our students. Together, we work hard to foster the critical thinking skills that will help our students to become thoughtful, caring, and empathetic citizens of our society. I look forward to meeting you and the children very soon!