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TRI-STATE AREA

CT, NJ & NY TEAM MEMBERS

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Dina

Teacher

Dina is passionate about sharing the joy and benefits of dance and the arts! 


She is known for her positive energy and dedication to the unique needs of each student. Her classes are fun, uplifting and dynamic! 


She has been a dance instructor/ choreographer for 14 years with an education in expressive arts. 


In her free time, she loves to go on hikes with her fiancé & dog! She teaches children to help build a healthy mind + body relationship through the arts!

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Madison

Teacher

Madison is a full-time college student within the study of psychology at Westchester Community College, with plans to transfer to John Jay of Criminal Justice. She has held a Behavioral Therapist certification for the past 4 years, helping children and young adults with Autism manage cognitive struggles and challenging behaviors. She is very dedicated to supporting and encouraging positive growth within all children! She believes that every child is unique with their own array of strengths and challenges, as well as that there are no barriers to individual success! In her free time, you can catch her working on an art or DIY project, teaching people hula hoop dancing, or adventuring in nature.
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Shannon

Teacher

Originally from Westchester County, NY, Shannon has a bachelor’s degree in English Language & Literature with a concentration in Creative Writing, earned from Pace University in NYC. She is currently scheduled to earn a Master’s degree in Adolescent Education, focused on ELA in May 2024 at Pace University in Pleasantville, NY. 


She has worked as a substitute teacher and aide for students with varying needs grades K-4. She is currently student-teaching at Port Chester High School, working primarily with 9th graders some of whom are learning English as a new language.


 In her free time, she loves to read, write and play music with her band! She also spends her free time doing arts and crafts like journaling, jewelry-making and painting. Shannon is a lover of animals and nature. She has a pet lizard and two dogs that accompany her on hikes sometimes!

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Emily

Teacher

Emily is a current Junior at Fairfield University. She is from Norwell, a small town by the water in Massachusetts. At Fairfield she is studying psychology with a minor in education. Post graduation, she aspires to become an elementary education teacher. 


She has a passion for helping students reach their goals and feel confident in the classroom. She has worked with kids for the past 6 years nannying and volunteering at schools.


In her free time you will likely see her with my dogs, or at the beach.

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Matthew

Teacher

Matthew P. Melucci is an award-winning digital media specialist and writer/journalist, who has founded, managed and developed several web and mobile-based businesses serving the nonprofit, STEM, entertainment, music, travel, social media, marketing and content space. 


He is a professor of graduate media studies, design and writing/journalism at the New School and Parson’s School of Design and has served as Senior Director of Content Strategy and Communications for Stony Brook University and the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science. 


In addition to his work developing and managing marketing plans, campaigns and applications for startups, Melucci has founded and helped develop several innovative companies with business models built around social interactions, technology and digital media. 


His passion is in teaching the art of storytelling, content development, and how to engage today’s audiences and readers with words, images and ideas.

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Vernatha

Yoga Teacher

Vernatha Montoute is the owner and CEO of Peace of Royalty Yoga & Wellness Studio. She is a Certified Yoga Service Teacher with special training in Trauma Informed Yoga, Urban Youth Yoga, Early Childhood Yoga, and Chair Yoga. She is also a Certified Sound Bowl Practitioner, Usui Reiki Master Teacher and a Mindfulness Coach, working with all ages and groups to help cultivate peace of mind. In May 2017, Vern obtained her 200 Hour Yoga Service Teacher Training from 108 Monkeys founded by Dr. Peg Oliveira whose motto is Practice Yoga, Practice Peace. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Human Services from University of Phoenix while serving in the U.S Army. After her service she discovered the practice of Yoga and has since been in various schools, events and organizations sharing her passion for health & wellness.
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Jessica

Teacher

Jessica draws immense inspiration from yoga, a transformative practice that fuels her boundless imagination and expands the horizons of her mind. 


After graduating from UCONN with a communications degree, her passion for wellness led her to pursue education as a Reiki II practitioner, a certified Yoga Teacher, and attain an Arts in Therapy certification. 


Additionally, Jessica leads meditation workshops and co-partners in Art Buzz, modern art workshop classes with a contemporary style that allows for more freedom and individuality in one's work. Her personal practice, Jessica Daly Art, serves as an outlet for her creative expression. 


Embracing a perpetual student mindset, Jessica remains committed to the journey of continuous learning and self-discovery. 


In her free time, Jessica finds joy in hiking, meditating, and savoring good food alongside cherished friends. These moments of connection and exploration fuel her spirit, providing a balance to her dedication to wellness and artistic endeavors.

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Nohea

Teacher

Nohea was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawai'i. She is currently studying English and Education at Fairfield University. After graduation, she plans to be a classroom teacher. In her free time you can find her going out with friends, reading, and relaxing!

CONNECTICUT

NEW JERSEY

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Morgan

NJ Enrichment Director

Morgan Thomas is a dedicated educator and leader with an extraordinary 14-year career in education. She has worked in public and charter schools across New Jersey as both a teacher and an assistant principal. Prior to becoming a leader, Morgan spent three years as a preschool teacher in South Orange, New Jersey. She then furthered her teaching career by teaching kindergarten, first grade, and second grade at a charter school in Newark, New Jersey, and led a program for students with special needs in Summit, New Jersey. With certifications in elementary education and a Master's Degree in Child Psychology from Montclair State University, Morgan brings energy, knowledge, and a love of learning to all students in the state. Colleagues often refer to her as “Mother Morgan” due to her nurturing spirit, her ability to meet students where they are, and her unwavering dedication to the belief that every child and teacher needs a champion to succeed. As a mother and leader in New Jersey, she believes that connection, consistency, and collaboration are key to helping all students become lifelong learners and responsible citizens.
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Tee-Ahna

Teacher

Tee-Ahna Gilmore is an certified elementary teacher and leader who specializes in closing achievement gaps and tailoring instruction to the needs of the child. 


Tee-Ahna graduated from Buffalo State College with a degree in Childhood Education and English in 2017 and graduated from Relay Graduate School of Education in 2020 with a Master of Science in Education. Although Tee-Ahna was born and raised in Albany, NY she transitioned to teaching in Newark, NJ inner city schools after college. Tee-Ahna had the opportunity to have first-hand training in urban school settings in Dominican Republic's study abroad program and during her summer school internship experience in Newark, NJ. 


Tee-Ahna soon developed a passion for closing the achievement gap and making learning not only engaging, but differentiated. Tee-Ahna believes every child deserves a world-class education regardless of their circumstances. Tee-Ahna was a classroom teacher in 4th grade and in 3rd grade for several years before being promoted to Dean of Students to target student behavior, school culture and building strong family partnerships. 


Tee-Ahna enjoys cooking, fitness, self-care activities, hanging with loved ones and listening to a variety of podcasts in her free time.

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Aniyah

Teacher

Aniyah is a senior in Bergen County Academies, studying under the Academy of Medical Science Technology branch. She pays attention to personal detail and strives for success in everything she does while remaining dedicated to making life easier for her students. 


She has had previous experiences as a tutor, specifically focusing on chemistry but she also has experience with many sciences, such as pharmacology, anatomy and physiology, biology, psychology and epidemiology. 


In her free time she thoroughly enjoys reading psychological thrillers, creative writing and baking!

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Jasmine

Teacher

Ms. Fogarty is a 4th grade teacher with 8 years of experience. She attended Hampton University for  her undergraduate studies and later pursued a master's in education at NJCU. While she loves all subjects, math is her specialty . 


Additionally, she specializes in working with kids with disabilities and cares deeply about all learners, striving to give students the tools they need to be successful in school and beyond. She is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all learners feel celebrated, encouraged, and loved. 


She can’t wait to crush all your scholars' learning goals, and see them grow!

NEW YORK

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Daniel

Teacher

Daniel Goldstein has taught swimming, improv, nature writing, fire building, tree identification, and more in his time as an educator. Beyond that, he’s worked as a case manager and a cook. He holds a bachelor’s from Washington University in St. Louis in English Literature, Creative Writing, and Cognitive Science. In his free time, he writes novels and plays instruments badly.

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Lauren

Teacher

Lauren Messina was born and raised in the Westchester County, NY. She started working with children twenty years ago when her first child entered kindergarten. She is a certified Teaching Assistant registered with NYS Department of Education and works with kids from kindergarten through high school in all different capacities. She has also taught Arts & Crafts, Cheerleading, Fashion Club, Theatre & Movement, Woodworking, Building & Robotics, and more.
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Gabrielle

Teacher

Gabrielle is a multimedia journalist with a Bachelor’s degree in Digital Journalism and Cinema, Television & Emerging Media with a minor in International Studies from Marymount Manhattan College in NYC. She also has her Master’s degree in Television Journalism from City, University of London. She is extremely excited to be taking on this role, helping shape young minds in the world of journalism!!! 


In her free time she likes to watch TV, movies and also knit! She’s in the middle of making a few scarves for presents right now.

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Uzoamaka

Teacher

Uzoamaka Meremetoh is a dedicated undergraduate student at the College of Staten Island, driven by a profound passion for health science and a deep commitment to working with children. Over the past five years, she has had the privilege of serving as a tutor, teacher assistant, and teacher, allowing her to contribute to the educational growth of numerous students. 


Throughout her journey, she has designed and implemented lesson materials aimed at enhancing students' memory and comprehension of subjects like Science, Technology, Math, and English. 


In her free time, she enjoys dancing and writing poems.

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Jill

Teacher

Jill Levy is excited to be tutoring students in NYC! 


She completed her undergraduate degree at UT Austin, and recently she moved to New York to pursue a Masters in Childhood/Special Education at NYU. 


She currently teaches in Gramercy at Learning Spring School as a first grade teacher for students with autism. 


She is extremely passionate about teaching and strives to support her students' growth in academics and social emotional learning.

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