South Bronx Charter School For International Cultures & the Arts

Evelyn Hey
Executive Director

Evelyn Hey has been the principal of SBCSICA since it opened its doors in August 2005. She has over 25 years of experience in teaching and administration within the NYC public schools. She has expertise in professional development, thematic curriculum planning, bilingual curriculum programs, balanced literacy, best practices, and instructional leadership. She earned a Master’s degree in Administration and Supervision from Bank Street College and a Bachelor’s degree in Education from Good Counsel College.

 Azizi Madramootoo
Elementary School Principal

Azizi Madramootoo embarked on her educational journey in 2011, when she joined the SBCSICA community. Over the years, she has worn several hats, including that of a master teacher, an instructional coach, a staff developer, and an Assistant Principal. Today, Ms. Madramootoo proudly leads as the Elementary School Principal. She holds a Master's degree in Education from Kaplan University, and she has honed her leadership skills with a School Building Leader Advanced Certification from the College of St. Rose.

Nick Marinacci
High School/Middle School Principal

Nick Marinacci is the middle and high school principal at SBCSICA. Nick most recently served as Deputy Superintendent of NYC Alternative Schools. Before that, he was an executive principal and a principal in New York City and a teacher in both New York City and Washington DC. Some of Nick's awards include nomination as a Hometown Hero by the New York Daily News, a NYC Educational Technology Summit Award, The Austin H MacCormick Award for Outstanding Leadership, and selection into the Cahn Fellows Program for Distinguished Principals at Columbia University's Teachers College. Nick received a bachelor's degree in History from the College of William and Mary, a master's degree in Elementary Education from Lehman College, and a master's degree in Educational Leadership from Baruch College. He is proud to have entered the teaching profession through Teach for America and completed his principal training through New Leaders for New Schools.