Team

Dr. Tasheena Burnett is a lead learner in her work as Director of Boston Teacher Residency (BTR). She leads the BTR program and holds Boston families and their students learning at the center of all decisions she makes. Since graduating BTR in 2011, Tasheena spent a combined ten years in Boston Public Schools teaching English Language Arts and serving as a Data Inquiry Facilitator. She earned a B.S in English from Suffolk University, MS in Human Resource Management from Emmanuel College, M.Ed from UMASS Boston, and Ed.D from Regis College. Her research focus is on black male success in higher education. Her inspiration comes from her family, her students and their families, and her mentors. She is committed to developing teachers who bring joy, curiosity, and rich content knowledge to their classrooms.

Dr. Matthew Andrade earned a Ed.D from Regis College and both a M.Ed and B.S in Biochemistry from UMASS Boston. He is dedicated to empowering young scholars to unleash their brilliance in all spaces and firmly believes that Black Lives Matter. “I’m not saying I’m gonna change the world, but I guarantee that I will spark the brain that will.”

Monique Davis served as a recruiter for the Boston Teacher Residency (BTR) since the organization’s inception in 2003, recruiting talent on a local and national level and building relationships and cultivating partnerships. She currently oversees placement of BTR graduates in Boston schools and coordinates a network of over 250 alumni. Previously, Ms. Davis worked as an employment manager at the Home for Little Wanderers, a Boston-based non-profit human services organization. She has also worked for the Vinfen Corporation and the Boston Stock Exchange. Ms. Davis earned a BA in Finance and Accounting from Northeastern University and an Executive MBA from Dartmouth College in Minority Business.

Ms. Jacquays has worked in the field of education for 20 years, having spent many years as an elementary teacher and reading specialist/consultant. For the past ten years, she worked with the Boston Public Schools as a district-wide literacy coach, Vice Principal/Director of Instruction at the Ohrenberger Elementary School, and as a Response to Intervention (RTI) Curriculum Specialist at the Haley Pilot School. She has taught graduate classes at the University of Massachusetts and has worked as a literacy consultant for Tufts University.

As a graduate of the BTR program and former employee of BPE, Felicia is pleased to be returning as a science coach this year. For the past fifteen years, Felicia has worked as a middle school science teacher and induction coach in Boston and Cambridge. Felicia lives in Jamaica Plain with her two young children and her husband, David (who she met in cohort 4). In her free time, Felicia enjoys cooking, biking, and listening to audiobooks on long walks.

Andreana Brenner is a dedicated individual with a passion for youth development. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a minor in Disability Studies, and a Master’s degree in Public Policy with a specialization in Educational Policy from the University of Illinois Chicago. In her personal and professional life, Andreana has designed and implemented initiatives that foster personal, academic, and community growth. In her free time, Andreana enjoys spending time with her family and friends, art, traveling, and photography.

Imahni was born and raised in Boston. She obtained her degree in Communications at Worcester State University. In her free time she loves to find opportunities to travel, experiences concerts or be with her family. She is excited to work in BPS and learn more about her community.

Lindsay grew up in Wellesley, MA, with her parents and younger sister. She graduated from Hamilton College with a double major in geosciences and archaeology. Prior to joining BTR, she worked as a field science educator in Maine, Wyoming, and California. She enjoys hiking, cooking, reading, and crossword puzzles.

This is Isabel's second year living in Boston, originally from Connecticut. She graduated from Sacred Heart University, where she was a member of many campus organizations (including her favorite of being a tour guide!). She loves to travel, read, and spend time with friends and family. She is so excited to continue embarking on this teaching journey, and looks forward to continuing to learn and grow within the profession.

Ms. Chris holds a Bachelor of Science in Applied Math from Stony Brook University and is committed to the belief that everyone can learn math. She aims to make the subject engaging and accessible while creating an inclusive environment where every student’s voice is heard and valued. Outside the classroom, Ms. Chris enjoys reading science fiction and fantasy, practicing yoga, hiking, and spending time with her dog, Zero. Her passion for astronomy and space often inspires her teaching and fuels her curiosity.

Ashley Noelis De Leon is a Puerto Rican woman born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts. She graduated from Lesley University with a degree in Early Childhood Education and Psychology. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her younger siblings and making art. She hopes to teach either 1st or 2nd grade in BPS.

"I grew up in the Baltimore area and attended the University of Maryland with majors in mathematics and economics. After working for a few years in economic research, I've joined BTR to share my passion for mathematics with students and to contribute positively to my community. In my free time I love camping, reading, listening to music, and playing video games. I am so excited to work with students at the Dearborn STEM Academy this year!
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I am born and raised in Boston, MA. I attended Johnson & Wales University in Providence, RI where I received my Bachelor's degree in Nutrition with a concentration in Clinical Dietetics. I am passionate about performance art, R&B Music, and natural hair care.

I am an ELA resident at the John D. O'Bryant School of Mathematics & Science. I'm a BPS grad, so it feels very full circle to come back and teach in schools in the communities that I know and grew up in. I have earned my degree at UMass Amherst in Linguistics & Japanese. I have a love for languages, storytelling and writing, and finding the deeper meaning within all of them.

Liam is a ELA resident at John D. O'Bryant School of Mathematics and Science. He is from Hastings-on-Hudson, NY and moved to the Boston area 5 years ago. In his free time he likes to read and play chess.

Nora grew up in Hamilton, Georgia and just recently moved to Boston to be part of the Boston Teacher Residency (BTR). She graduated from Davidson College with a Bachelor of Arts in English. She can't wait to graduate from BTR too and have her own classroom! Outside of teaching, Nora also enjoys playing the french horn, reading, and dancing ballet.

Nadia graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst with a B.S. in Informatics and a minor in Biology. After graduating, she worked as an Outdoor Educator for the nonprofit Nature Linc and as a Substitute Teacher for Boston Public Schools. In her spare time, Nadia enjoys struggling to learn new languages. She is so excited to build relationships with students and families at the English High School this year.

Malachi Raymond is a recent graduate of Middlebury College but a lifelong learner and educator. This year he will be teaching 10th grade AP Seminar at the John D. O'Bryant School of Mathematics and Science. When not in the classroom, you'll find Malachi exploring a new part of Boston, cooking, or playing ultimate frisbee.

I grew up in Iowa, and I'm a former engineering student turned math major turned political science graduate student. I taught English in Austria (not Australia!) for two years, and besides English, I speak Mandarin Chinese, German, Russian to varying degrees. Now I'm back to teach math, and I hope to help students see how math can inform and help them better understand the world and the things that they love. In my free time, I love to play board/card games and am an avid D&Der.

Weam studied at University of Massachusetts Boston where she majored in Management with a concentration in Information Systems and Business Analytics with a minor in German studies.

Stephanie Santos is an educator and student teacher based in Boston, Massachusetts. She has served as a communications lecturer at Boston University and is currently working as a resident with Boston Teacher Residency to earn her license to teach English Language Arts in public schools. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Massachusetts and a Master of Science in Communication from Northwestern University.

Jenn grew up in the Newton Public School system from kindergarten to 12th grade. She received her Bachelors degree in Elementary Education from the University of Delaware. She is so excited to be involved with BPE and teach in BPS! A fun fact is she likes to sing.

Genevive has wanted to be a BPS teacher ever since she was 2 years old. Teaching has always been a passion of hers, having graduated from Curry College with a degree in Early Childhood Education. In her free time, Genevive likes to watch movies, musicals, and plan her next trip to Disney! She looks forward to this year residency.