Every Step of the Way
How we connect children and youth with the tools to learn, grow, and lead.
Staff
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How Abe Fernández Became a Fierce Advocate for the Bronx
The more Abe learned about his home borough, the more he became its champion.
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How a Dancer Became a Community School Director
Shannon Heffernan turned her love of dance into a career in schools.
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National Nurses Month Spotlight: Caitlin Griffin
Caitlin Griffin cares for hundreds of students at our school-based health center at P.S. 8 in Washington Heights.
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Teacher Appreciation Week: Shihua Kuang
Shihua Kuang emphasizes social emotional learning when teaching the toddlers at Taft Early Childhood Center.
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Administrative Professionals Day: Itela Leafa
For more than 20 years, Itela Leafa has played a crucial role at our school-based health center in Washington Heights.
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Social Worker Month Spotlight: Sharde Miller
Through her work, Sharde Miller shows how social workers support children and families in need.
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Women’s History Month Spotlight: Malia Torres
Malia Torres ensures that ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥â€™s Aid’s 40+ sites are safe for our children and families.
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Social Worker Spotlight: Mariely Gonzalez
Mariely Gonzalez dreamed of becoming a nurse but found fulfillment as a therapeutic social worker.
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How Judith Gil’s Personal Adversity Turned into Professional Success
Dr. Gil’s powerful personal narrative has transformed many lives in the Bronx.
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For 50 Years, Kelsey Stevens Has Helped Our Youth Excel in Sports and in School
Kelsey has been a coach, a mentor, and a friend to generations of ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥â€™s Aid kids.
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How a Community School Director Enriches Education for School ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥
Sandra Romero organized fun and engaging activities for students during the summer and has bigger plans for the start of the school year.
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From ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥â€™s Aid Student to ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥â€™s Aid Staff
Yleana Torres attended a ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥â€™s Aid school. Now, she helps our staff with their IT needs.