Project Description
Naiyma Moore-Allen, Fellow
P.S. 156 Waverly
Brooklyn, NY
Naiyma Moore-Allen is a lifelong learner and mother of two small children. Born and raised in Far Rockaway, Queens, NY, Naiyma developed a love for reading and learning at an early age. Her journey as an educator began in 2007 after leaving her job as a preventive caseworker. After entering the NYC Teaching Fellows, Naiyma began teaching at the middle school level and attained a master’s degree in Adolescent Mathematics 7-12 from St. John’s University. Eventually, she was offered a position as a Math Coach and went on to attend Hunter College School of Administration and the New York City Leadership Academy to hone her skills as an instructional leader. In 2015, Naiyma was appointed as an Assistant Principal at PS 156 in Brooklyn, NY. Just one year later, she was tapped to be the Principal of the school where she continues to work tirelessly to improve learning outcomes for the children within her school community.
Leanne Anderson, Ally
Teacher
P.S. 156 Waverly
Brooklyn, NY
Leanne Anderson is an Educator, an Author, a Chaplin, a mother, a daughter, a niece, a cousin, a friend, and all the hats she wears, makes her the woman she is today. Leanne presently holds a Master's of Science in Education, a Bachelor's Degree in Management, and has been teaching in the NY Public schools since 2011. She is passionate about empowering herself and others to greater success.