Teachers at ICA

Meet the teachers at South Bronx Charter School for International Cultures and the Arts.

Johanna Alfonzo

Johanna Alfonzo has been with the school since its inception. A dedicated and hard-working teacher, her classroom is child-centered and warm.

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Amalia Alonzo

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Michelle Avila

Hello! This is my fourth year teaching at the South Bronx Charter School for International Culture and Arts. This year I will be teaching kindergarten again! I am very excited to have this wonderful opportunity and experience!

I believe that school is very important for children. Having a safe and nurturing classroom adds to the learning experience that each and every child have. In order to make teaching successful, both the teacher and the student need to collaborate and work together. I feel that as the child learns and grows, so does the teacher!

School experience:

Undergrad School: The College of New Rochelle; Bachelors Degree in Psychology and Childhood Education
Grad School: The College of New Rochelle; Masters Degree in Literacy

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Maria Barajas

Maria Barajas is Art teacher for grades 1 to 5 and teaches Art in Spanish. This is her first year teaching at South Bronx Charter School for International Cultures and the Arts, but has had prior teaching experience of four years on the elementary level.

Ms. Barajas graduated from the College of New Rochelle with a BFA in Art Education and will graduate this May 2012 with an MA in Art Education. She is specialized in sculpture and printmaking but can teach Art in all medias, such as drawing, painting, collage and mixed media.

Currently, Ms. Barajas is introducing her classes to Modern Artists, Art Movements, the Elements of Art, and Principles of Design. Also, she is gradually incorporating the grade level core studies with Visual Art.

Nayamka Boyce

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Cassandra Caceres

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Christine Cormier

Ms. Cormier received her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from Parsons, The New School for Design. Her compassion for children coupled with her love of photography led her to receive a scholarship from the Nikon Corporation where she attended Moscow University. Ms. Cormier played an important role in a photojournalism pictorial essay called "Russian School Children After the Fall of Communism". Her work has been exhibited locally and internationally.

As an educator Ms. Cormier enjoys guiding her students with the many uses of technology as well as traditional hands on practices. She motivates her students with a welcoming environment to accommodate a variety learning styles. Additionally Ms. Cormier creates a safe setting where students of all abilities will succeed. For Ms. Cormier, encouraging and teaching the “Arts” has many key benefits, students develop a sense of style as well as confidence through self-expression. A strong believer in education, Ms. Cormier recently received a Masters of Science in Educational Technology from Barry University.

“Tell me and I’ll forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I’ll understand." Chinese Proverbs.

Leslie Cruz

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Veronica Fazzini

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Lariely Garcia

My name is Lariely Garcia and I will be your child’s fourth grade teacher in English and Spanish this year. Though I was born in the Dominican Republic, I grew up right here in Washington Heights. I graduated from Yale University with a Bachelors of Arts in American Studies and have begun work towards my Masters in Education at Bank Street College.

Though this will be my first year at South Bronx Charter School for International Cultures and Arts, I have already heard wonderful things about your children from Principal Hey and all of their previous teachers. I am thus both eager to meet them and excited to think about all of the academic accomplishments that await them this year!

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Karla Guerra

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Heather Labrum

Heather Labrum is originally from northern Idaho, but earned a BA in Elementary Education and English Literature from SUNY Potsdam in northern New York. Immediately after, she earned a Masters as a Reading Specialist from Teachers College. Before joining South Bronx Charter School for International Cultures and the Arts, she taught K, 1, and 2 in Harlem. In her position as the Title I teacher for the third year, she looks forward to working with the students and their families to ensure their success this year.

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Dawn Leone

Mrs. Leone is the school's Art Coordinator. She has a Masters in Painting, and a Bachelorsdegree in Design

Amanda Lugones

Amanda Lugones has been a teacher at S.B.C.S.I.C.A since it opened in 2005. She recieved her Master's degree in elementary education at St. Johns University . Amanda is currently working on her second Master's degraee in TESOL. She has taught grades: Kindergarten, First, and Third Grade Dual Language (English component). This current year Miss Amanda wil teach the traditonal Fourth Grade class. She is eager to rase their test scores, implement a rigorous curriculum, have an exciting and fun filled year!!!

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Jessica McBain

Zena Nunez

Zena is excited to begin her first year at the South Bronx Charter School for International Cultures and the Arts. She attended Long Island University for her Bachelors of Science in Early Childhood Education, and also her Masters Degree in Special Education. Zena has worked in several settings as an educator and enjoys making new experiences for students to learn.

As an educator Zena thrives on making a classroom environment that is safe and educational. She believes that students are beginning their education long before they enter school and it is the job of parents and teacher to come together and create a challenging and rewarding experience for the student.

Zena enjoys learning new strategies to reach all of her students and constantly reflects on her teaching practices.

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Cindy Ordonez

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Erica Pagan

This is my third year teaching at SBCSICA. I enjoy teaching and working with my students.i graduated from SUNY New Paltz and my bachelor's degree is in Elementary Education with a concentration in Spanish. I currently working on my masters in literacy.

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Shari Parker

Sharri Parker received her Bachelor Degree in Psychology and Dual Masters Degree Childhood Special Education. Ms.Parker is currently the art teacher working for three years at SBCSICA. This year Ms.Parker will work with the kindergarten and first grade students. As the students embark on their curriculum studies the visual arts team will enhance their learning and foster creativity. Students will learn and produce meaningful and amazing works of art.

Marisol Parra

Marisol Parra received a B.A. in History from Brooklyn College and a M.S. in Education from Hunter College. She has a K-6 Teacher Certification. She has worked with children in a variety of capacities and settings including teaching at a school in Central Harlem working with bilingual students. Ms. Parra is passionate about education and proudly brings her experience and enthusiasm to our fifth grade students.

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Syndi Rugel

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