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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

Danique Day

Chief Schools Officer

Edison De La Cruz

Chief Financial Officer

Dana Evans-Muller

Chief Operating Officer

Tahiri Jean-Baptiste

Chief People Officer

Katherine McGrath

Chief Strategy Officer

Principals

Inan Barrett

Principal, Bushwick Ascend Middle School

Hannah Chapman

Principal, East Flatbush Ascend Lower School

Kaylee Ebanks

Principal in Residence, East Brooklyn Ascend Lower School

S'ken Evans

Flatbush Ascend Lower School

Chatia Hill

Principal, Cypress Hills Ascend Lower School

Shenequa LaGuerre

Principal, Central Brooklyn Ascend Lower School

Justin Moorman

Principal, Canarsie Ascend Lower School

Axel Nda

Principal, Cypress Hills Ascend Middle School

Matthew Padilla

Head of Schools, Brooklyn Ascend High School

Ornella Parker

Principal, Brownsville Ascend Lower School

Danielle Pena

Principal, Bushwick Ascend Lower School & Interim Principal, Brooklyn Ascend Charter School

Leyde St. Leger

Managing Principal, Central Brooklyn Ascend Lower and Middle & Flatbush Ascend Middle Schools

Latasha Williams

Principal, Brooklyn Ascend Middle School

Christopher Zilinski

Principal, Canarsie Ascend Middle School

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