Before joining District 1, Sasha Sam was an ICT and Special Class (12:1) teacher, Special Education Liaison, and Academic Intervention Service Coordinator in Brooklyn and Queens. She has an undergraduate degree in Special Education, a Master’s in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) from Touro University, and an M.S.Ed in Leadership in Mathematics Education from Bank Street College. As an educator, her priority is ensuring equity while providing access to quality education for all students. Her love for teaching is driven by the belief that students with disabilities should be immersed in an authentic learning experience that meets their individual social-emotional and academic needs. In her current role, she hopes to advocate for students with disabilities while collaborating with District 1 school communities to provide personalized learning experiences.

ssam2@schools.nyc.gov