Prior to becoming a Middle School educator, Ms. Josaphat has served as an Instructor of Developmental Reading for the NOAH Program at Hofstra University. She holds a BA in Psychology, M.S. Ed in Foundations of Education and an M.S. Ed in Elementary Education from Hofstra University. Throughout her career, Ms.Josaphat has served in many capacities in the school community to develop her skills as a Teacher Leader. Some of these areas have included data analysis, staff development, NYC & NYS Assessment Initiatives, as well as collaboration with community resources. Through a constant drive for student success and achievement, Johanna Josaphat has strived to develop her professional practice to improve the quality of educational opportunities for her students. Rosie Orengo