Jumoke Academy Charter School

I graduated from UCONN in 2006 with my Bachelors in Elementary Education and then in 2007 earned my Masters in Curriculum and Instruction, also from UCONN and am now the school leader for the Middle School. 

I am very excited about the changes at Jumoke Academy this year.  I work with a great staff at JAH-SMaRT and know that with the transformation that Jumoke is undergoing right now, our work will only get better.  The middle school will continue its tradition of helping students perform well both academically and socially.  

Traditionally, standardized test scores have shown Jumoke’s middle school students competing with the best of Connecticut’s kids.  The high academic standards will continue to be upheld with an additional focus on helping our children develop a strong sense of self motivation and drive.  Special focus will be given to the forty new students that will be joining the existing student body.  It is our goal to ensure a smooth and well planned out transition into the Jumoke family.   

Cassie Sullivan 6

Cassie Sullivan received her undergraduate degree in Psychology  from Loyola College in Baltimore, MD, and her M.S.ed in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Miami.  Mrs. Sullivan's teacher training was received as a member of Teach for America Corp.  

Mrs. Sullivan's favorite subject growing up was math.  She loves playing basketball, going to sporting events, and reading.  She is a huge fan of the Boston Red Sox and the New York Knicks.  She loves to travel and was able to study abroad in Spain during college.

Dana Buglione 6

Mr. Buglione joined the JAH-SMRT team in the fall of 2008 as a 6^th grade teacher.  He graduated from the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA with a B.A. in Fine Arts and Pre-Medical Science, as well as playing football for the Crusaders.  Mr. Buglione came to Hartford through the Teach For America program. 

Growing up, Mr. B’s favorite subject was history.  In his free time, Mr. B enjoys hiking and backpacking, reading, drawing and painting, and running.

Jerry Burrus 7-8

Lauren Haggerty 7-8

Ms. Haggerty recently joined the Jumoke family in 2011.  She received her B.S. with college honors in Neuroscience from the University of Washington and learned to teach as a member of Teach For America.

Ms. Haggerty’s favorites subjects growing up were math and biology.  She enjoys reading books by Oliver Saks and is a Harry Potter enthusiast.   During her free time, Ms. Haggerty enjoys swimming, hiking, skiing, and going to coffee shops, and concerts. 

Amy Ma 7-8

Tatiana Patsimas 7-8

Ms. Patsimas joined the JAH-SMART staff in 2011. She attended Yale University and received her teacher’s training in Secondary Social Studies through Teach For America. Before coming to Jumoke Academy, Ms. Patsimas taught health education to 7^th, 8^th, and 9^th graders in the New Haven Public Schools.

As an undergraduate, Ms. Patsimas majored in History of Medicine. She is very interested in the intersections between community health and education policy. She loves reading, running, watching sports, and spending quality time with her friends and family.

Sasha Prasad 7-8