Where Tigers
Roar!
Message from the Principal
Dear families,
On behalf of the founders, board of trustees, faculty, and staff of Central Brooklyn Ascend Lower School, I extend a warm welcome! We recognize that you chose where to enroll your scholar— one of the most important decisions you will make as a parent or guardian—and we are honored that you have selected Central Brooklyn Ascend. Your choice represents your faith in us, and we are firmly committed to maintaining your trust.
We look forward to working with you to fulfill our vision of educational excellence for every scholar, understanding that your support is crucial to our success. Research has revealed a clear link between family involvement and academic performance, and we seek to leverage that power to realize each child’s full potential.
Thank you for choosing Central Brooklyn Ascend Lower School. We have an exciting and productive year ahead of us!
Sincerely,
Katie Capella, Principal
Our approach
Our leadership team
Principal
katherine.capella@ascendlearning.org
Assistant Principal of Operations
dominique.artamin@ascendlearning.org
Assistant Principal, Grade K
Shante Robinson
shaunte.robinson@ascendlearning.org
Assistant Principal, Grade 1, 3
Michelle Kaba
michelle.barrett@ascendlearning.org
Assistant Principal, Grade 2 & 4
Albert Lowe
Operations Team
Operations Manager
Anadely Ortiz
anadely.ortiz@ascendlearning.org
Operations Associate
Erica Hamilton
erica.hamilton@ascendlearning.org
Our approach
Our staff
Kindergarten
KA- West Chester University
Patricia Bell
patricia.bell@ascendlearning.org
Imani Thomas
imani.thomas@ascendlearning.org
KB- Lincoln University
Jennifer Barthemy
jennifer.barthemy@ascendlearning.org
Guiane Baker
guiane.baker@ascendlearning.org
KC- NC State University
Madison Weidner
madison.weidner@ascendlearning.org
Alisa Bryant
alisa.bryant@ascendlearning.org
Grade 1
1A- Boston University
Kianna Odom
kianna.odom@ascendlearning.org
1B- Spelman College
Shanell Roberts
shanell.roberts@ascendlearning.org
Erika Carter
erika.carter@ascendlearning.org
1C- University of Pittsburgh
Ankita Dewan
ankita.dewan@ascendlearning.org
Victoria Ennab
victoria.ennab@ascendlearning.org
Grade 4
4A- Florida International University (FIU)
Angie Montalvo
angie.montalvo@ascendlearning.org
4B- City College of New York
Samson Sosanya
samson.sosanya@ascendlearning.org
4C- Syracuse University
Mashawnna Snead
mashawnna.snead@ascendlearning.org
Grade 3
3A- Fordham University
Kai Hollander
Kai.Hollander@ascendlearning.org
3B- University of Buffalo
Amya Carmichael
amya.carmichael@ascendlearning.org
3C- Hofstra University
Lauren Howe
Lauren.Howe@ascendlearning.org
Mentor Teacher, Gr. 2-4
Arkeeda Jones
Meet the CBACS Student Services Support Team here
Grade 2
2A- University of Hawaii
Arielle Hensley
arielle.hensley@ascendlearning.org
Laverne Paul
laverne.paul@ascendlearning.org
2B- Adelphi University
Melinda Wong
melinda.wongascendlearning.org
2C- Skidmore Colleg
Angelica Laburda
angelica.laburda@ascendlearning.org
Meet the CBACS SPECIALS Team here
Specials
Science
Micah Gardner, Gr. K-2
micah.gardner@ascendlearning.org
Shakirah Cubia, Gr. 3-4
shakirah.cubia@ascendlearning.org
Capoeira - Brazilian Martial Arts
Leanardo Da Silva
leandro.dasilva@ascendlearning.org
Chess
Byron Downer
byron.downer@ascendlearning.org
Mindfulness /Yoga
Long-Term Substitute Teacher - Ms. Lyam
Student Services
Interim Student Services Coordinator
Rebecca Dolfi
rebecca.dolfi@ascendlearning.org
School Counselor
Rebecca Goldman
rebecca.goldman@ascendlearning.org
Social Worker
Jessica Cohen
jessica.cohen@ascendlearning.org
SETSS/Intervention Team
SpEd Teacher, SETSS/Intervention, Gr. K-2
Rebecca Dolfi
rebecca.dolfi@ascendlearning.org
SpEd Teacher, SETSS/Intervention, Gr. 2-3
Kristen Davis
kristen.davis@ascendlearning.org
SpEd Teacher, SETSS/Intervention, Gr. 3-4
Melissa Ogden
melissa.ogden@ascendlearning.org
ENL Teacher, Gr. K-4
Seraphine Lin
Culture
Culture Associates
Rashaan Bailey
rashaan.bailey@ascendlearning.org
Culture Associates
Jamilia Kelly
jamilia.kelly@ascendlearning.org