Staff List
The success of KIPP Academy depends on the quality of its faculty, whose pursuit of excellence models the efforts we expect of KIPP Academy students.
KIPP NYC schools draw their faculty from colleges and universities, teaching colleges, job fairs, and word of mouth. Applicants go through an intensive interview process and are selected on the basis of many traits, including educational background, teaching experience, and dedication to the KIPP NYC mission.
Big KIPPsters
Annie Barley, Music Fellow
Uriel Barrera-Vazquez, 5th / 6th Grade Social Studies
Kate Baughman, 6th Grade Reading Specialist
Sarah Baumann, 5th Grade English (Reading)
Mitch Brenner, Assistant Principal and 8th Grade Social Studies
Liz Chase, 5th Grade Math
Yazmin Chavira, 5th Grade Thinking Skills
Frank Corcoran, 7th & 8th Grade Math
Shirin Foroudi, 8th Grade English (Reading)
Sarah Gagle, 6th Grade English (Reading)
Mary Godwin, High School Fellow-Spanish
Alaina Harper, 5th & 6th Grade English (Writing)
McClenty Hunter, Music/Orchestra Teacher
Matthew Hureau, 5th Math
Jeff Imwold, High School Fellow-Special Education
Itzel Inniss, Social Worker
Shirley Lee, Director of Special Projects
Martha Marin, Office Assistant
Aneudy Morales, Counselor
Dana Nieder, 5th & 6th Grade Science
David Nieder, 5th Grade English (Writing), 6th Grade Math
Connie Owens, Office Manager
Blanca Ruiz, Principal
Tenille Sadat, 7th Grade English (Reading)
Denise Scipio, Social Worker
Nick Sedey, School Operations Manager
Maria Soto, 7th & 8th Grade English (Writing)
Jasper Steenhuis, 7th & 8th Grade Science
Cathy Weeks, 5th Grade Reading Specialist
Davina Wu, Music/Orchestra Teacher
