Name: Shadey (pronounced sha-day) 

Hometown: The “boogie down” Bronx, NY 

Degree(s)/Certification(s): I have a B.A. in American Studies and Education from Colby College and a M.Ed. in TESOL Education K-12 from Hunter College. 

NY State Professional Certification: 

TESOL K-12

Childhood Education 1-6

Orton-Gillingham Trained

Years of Teaching Experience: I have 10 years of experience working with students in a classroom and 1:1 setting. 7 of those years were in NYC public schools teaching elementary students. 

Favorite Childhood Book Series: The Baby-Sitters Club (before the graphic novels)

Name: Joseph

Hometown: Helena, Arkansas

Degree(s): 

• Undergraduate B.A. (Colby College, Major - English, Minors - African-American Studies, Anthropology)

• Graduate School M.A.T. (Relay Graduate school of Education, New York, Major - Middle Childhood Social Studies) 

• Orton-Gillingham Trained

Years of Teaching Experience: 8 years of teaching middle school students in both rural and urban settings (English Language Arts, Social Studies)

Favorite Childhood Book Series: Bailey School Kids