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

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Chief Executive Officer

Maryann Li

CEO

Executive Team

Gina D'Addario

Chief of Staff

Robert Price

Chief Financial Officer

Danique Day

Chief of High School

Tahiri Jean-Baptiste

Chief People and Schools Officer

Katherine McGrath

Chief Strategy Officer

Principals

Toni Dodd

Principal, Brooklyn Ascend Lower School

Aldwin Villanueva

Principal, Brownsville Ascend Lower School & Brownsville Ascend Middle School

Kathariena Gittens

Principal, Bushwick Ascend Lower School

Cheryl Blair

Principal, Canarsie Ascend Lower School

Jamilia Kelly

Principal in Residence, Central Brooklyn Ascend Lower School

Kaylee Ebanks

Principal, Cypress Hills Ascend Lower School

Chatia Hill

Principal, East Brooklyn Ascend Lower School

Kacey Paige

Principal in Residence, East Flatbush Ascend Lower School

Kristin Wrobleski

Principal, Flatbush Ascend Lower School

Thanika Smith

Principal in Residence, Brooklyn Ascend Middle School

Rachel Mills

Principal, Bushwick Ascend Middle School

Lecahbithiah Goddard

Principal in Residence, Canarsie Ascend Middle School

Sabine Moore

Principal, Central Brooklyn Ascend Middle School

Axel Nda

Principal, Cypress Hills Ascend Middle School

Gina Castillon

Principal, Flatbush Ascend Middle School

Mason Jones

Interim Principal, Brooklyn Ascend High School

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