Elizabeth Araya

August 1, 2024

Category: Elementary School Faculty | Instructional Leadership

 

Elizabeth Araya (Ms.Elly) began her career in education in 2000 working in various capacities including Director of after school program, Preschool lead teacher, SEIT (Special Education Itinerant Therapist) , and began at IAL in 2021 as the Middle School IEP Coordinator. Elizabeth holds a Bachelors of Science in Youth Ministry and Psychology from Nyack College and a Dual Masters of Science in Early Childhood Birth-2nd in General Education & Special Education from Touro College. In addition, Elizabeth is certified in both General and Special education.

Elizabeth was born and raised in the Bronx and has an 8 year old daughter. She is very proud of what her parents were able to accomplish as immigrants from Costa Rica. She has served in the Inwood community on and off for close to 20 years and is eager to contribute to the development and growth of Inwood Academy.