One community, one journey at Ascend: Apply now for the 2026–2027 school year

One community, one journey at Ascend: Apply now for the 2026–2027 school year

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Our Team

A team of extraordinary educators who believe in the genius of Brooklyn’s children, and are fiercely committed to developing their practice, fostering joy, and delivering exceptional outcomes. 

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Leadership

Maryann Li

Chief Executive Officer

Executive Team

Principals

Hannah Chapman

Principal, East Flatbush Ascend Lower School

Kaylee Ebanks

Principal, East Brooklyn Ascend Lower School

S'Ken Evans

Principal, Flatbush Ascend Lower School & Flatbush Ascend Middle School

Chatia Hill

Principal, Cypress Hills Ascend Lower School

Jamilia Kelly

Acting Principal, Central Brooklyn Ascend Lower School

Rachel Mills

Principal, Bushwick Ascend Middle School

Axel Nda

Principal, Cypress Hills Ascend Middle School

Matthew Padilla

Head of School, Brooklyn Ascend High School

Danielle Pena

Principal, Brooklyn Ascend Lower School

Aldwin Villanueva

Principal, Brownsville Ascend Lower School & Brownsville Ascend Middle School

Latasha Williams

Principal, Brooklyn Ascend Middle School & Canarsie Ascend Lower School

Kathariena Gittens

Principal, Bushwick Ascend Lower School

Christopher Zilinski

Principal, Canarsie Ascend Middle School & Central Brooklyn Ascend Middle School

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