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Ana Gonzalez

Ana Gonzalez is the Director of Strategic Marketing & Community Outreach at Inwood Academy for Leadership. With a Master of Science in Strategic Marketing Communications from Fordham University and a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations from Utica College of Syracuse University, Ana brings over a decade of experience in marketing leadership, including roles in […]

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Elizabeth Araya

  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 […]

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Simone Smith

Simone Smith, a New York native, is a proud educator of 10 years. She is committed to providing students with opportunities to enhance their academic and personal growth. In her previous role, Simone led post-secondary initiatives at a Charter High School in Chicago. Her mission is to positively impact our world by helping young people […]

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Alina Ramirez

  Alina Ramirez is the Director of Finance at Inwood Academy for Leadership. With a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the City College of New York and a Master of Science in Accounting from Syracuse University, she possesses a unique blend of financial expertise and a passion for education. Born and raised in Inwood, her […]

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Katherine Cuateco

Katherine Cuateco holds a Masters degree in Childhood Education & Special Education from Touro College. She is currently pursuing a Doctor of Education degree in Educational Leadership & Organizational Innovation from Marymount University. Katherine joined Inwood Academy as a 7th grade Math teacher in 2017 and has taken on leadership roles like serving as Summer […]

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Gaayathry Thiyagarajah

Gaaya began her career in education in 2007 as a behavior therapist providing services to students with autism in Toronto, Canada. Throughout her career she held various roles including special education teacher, high school science department head, assistant director of special education and academic dean in the South Bronx. Most recently, prior to joining IAL, […]

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Ana Rodriguez

Ana is entering her 7th year at Inwood Academy. During her time here, she has served as a teacher, dean, Director of School Culture, Assistant Director and now the High School Co-interim Director. She has years of experience in the public and charter sectors as well as having worked for several education-centered organizations. Before her […]

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Giselle Tejada

Giselle joined Inwood Academy in 2015, as the Middle School Social Worker before transitioning into her current role as the Director of Academic Student Services. Giselle has over 10 years of experience serving our communities and youth. Giselle has worked in various nonprofit organizations providing college access and resources to youth in NYC public High […]

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Alyssa Strykers

Alyssa Strykers joined Inwood Academy in 2019 as a High School Math Teacher. She has made develop her leadership growth to Director of Academic Intervention Services to now the High School Co-Interim Director during her 10th year in Education. She is very passionate about making sure all students receive the support they need to be […]

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Catherine Jaworskyj

Catherine Jaworskyj started at Inwood Academy in 2017 as a 5th grade ELA and Literacy teacher before moving into her current role as Literacy Director. Prior to moving to NYC, Catherine served as a middle school ELA and Social Studies teacher in New Jersey. Catherine believes that all students deserve a rigorous, engaging, and culturally […]

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Tatiana Mahoney

Prior to joining Inwood Academy in 2018, Tatiana worked for Operation Exodus, a nonprofit that provides children with tutoring and faith-based mentoring. For eleven years, she helped to ensure that every Operation Exodus family received support based on their individual needs, to empower them to become positive role models at home and strong advocates for […]

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