At New Dawn Charter Schools we value, above all, our relationships with students, parents, and guardians. In addition to our core academic, internship, and college programs, we are proud to focus on our students social and emotional needs by providing every one with a Mentor in the building. Each of our faculty and staff members are mentors to our students. If you are looking to reach a teacher, administrator, or mentor, please feel free to contact them from this list or through our learning management system Jupiter Ed.
CEO and Founder
Principal
Dean of School
Parent Coordinator
College and Career Readiness Manager
School Counselor
School Counselor
Ms. Marsha Johnson-Henry: [email protected]
Ms. Stephanie Seminatore: [email protected]
Ms. Onike Bradshaw, Special Education Teacher: [email protected]
Ms. Shaoru Liang, ENL Teacher: [email protected]
Ms. Gloria Montpeirous, ENL Teacher: [email protected]
Ms. Daneil Chambers, Internship Writing Teacher: [email protected]
Ms. Clintonia Coleman, College and Career Readiness Coordinator: [email protected]
Ms. Emara Grainger, College and Career Readiness Coordinator: [email protected]
Guidance Counselor: TBD
Math Teacher
Math Teacher
Mr. Fabrice Allais: [email protected]
Ms. Althea Dinnall: [email protected]
Mr. Patrick Devlin, US History and Civics: [email protected]
Mr. Hans Francois, Global Studies: [email protected]
Ms. Andrea Shinghirtis, Global Studies and Economics: [email protected]
Mr. Anthony McClean, PE and Health Teacher: [email protected]
Ms. Anjali Shenai, Art and Hindi Teacher: [email protected]
Mr. Anthony Dunbar, Outreach Worker: [email protected]
Ms. Anabel Franco, Parent Coordinator: [email protected]
Ms. Chantae Edwards: [email protected]
Ms. Renu Gosala: [email protected]
Ms. Marsha Johnson-Henry: [email protected]
Ms. Stephanie Seminatore: [email protected]
Ms. Onike Bradshaw, Special Education Teacher: [email protected]
Ms. Shaoru Liang, ENL Teacher: [email protected]
Ms. Gloria Montpeirous, ENL Teacher: [email protected]
Ms. Daneil Chambers, Internship Writing Teacher: [email protected]
Ms. Clintonia Coleman, College and Career Readiness Coordinator: [email protected]
Ms. Emara Grainger, College and Career Readiness Coordinator: [email protected]
Guidance Counselor: TBD
Ms. Ayesha Ahmed, [email protected]
Mr. Martin Hightower, [email protected]
Mr. Fabrice Allais: [email protected]
Ms. Althea Dinnall: [email protected]
Mr. Patrick Devlin, US History and Civics: [email protected]
Mr. Hans Francois, Global Studies: [email protected]
Ms. Andrea Shinghirtis, Global Studies and Economics: [email protected]
Mr. Anthony McClean, PE and Health Teacher: [email protected]
Ms. Anjali Shenai, Art and Hindi Teacher: [email protected]
Mr. Anthony Dunbar, Outreach Worker: [email protected]
Ms. Anabel Franco, Parent Coordinator: [email protected]
E-mail: [email protected]
Dr. Sara Asmussen, Executive Director of New Dawn Charter Schools, is from the state of Idaho and is an avid cat-lover. She is passionate about education and equity for all students. She has dedicated her career to being a champion for students, parents and families, faculty, and staff. She is responsible for all school operations and she is accountable to our Board of Trustees. Dr. Asmussen guides the policy of the school and follows through with Board decisions on a day to day basis.
In addition, Dr. A has been awarded numerous grant and funding opportunities. She has led the charge during financing, purchase, and full renovation of our founding location at 242 Hoyt Street in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn.
E-mail: [email protected]
Muhammad Bilal is an experienced urban educator with over 22 years of experience working in traditional public and charter schools in Camden, New Jersey; Chicago, Illinois; Bridgeport, Connecticut; New York, New York; Valhalla, New York; Yonkers, New York; Dobbs Ferry, New York; and Johannesburg, South Africa. He holds several degrees which include a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from DePaul University, Master of Education in Secondary Education from DePaul University, Master of Science in School Leadership from Touro University, and Master of Fine Arts in Filmmaking from The City College of New York. Muhammad has permanent New York State Public School Teacher Certifications in School District Administration and Social Studies (7-12). He has held positions as a Dean of Students, instructional coach, education consultant, teacher mentor, assistant principal, lead educator, and principal.
Muhammad has a proven track record of increasing student outcomes through data driven practices, differentiated instruction, and implementing student-centered instruction. He has tremendous experience improving school culture and climate through holding town hall meetings, increasing student attendance, and implementing restorative circles. He, too, has considerable experience with increasing teacher capacity through practice-based professional development and individual teacher coaching. Muhammad has a certificate of achievement for successfully passing the Framework for Teaching Proficiency Test administered by the Charlotte Danielson Framework for Teaching Evaluation Instrument. He is certified in Safe Crisis Management training. He is also an independent filmmaker and the founder of his own production company, Bilal World Entertainment LLC.
Email: [email protected]
My name is Mr. Hightower. I have taught mathematics at both the Middle School and High School level for 20 + years.
