Kessina B. Cheriza

Kessina B. Cheriza currently serves as the IB Middle Years Programme Coordinator at Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter High School, responsible for establishing MYP timelines and facilitating curriculum development. Previously, Kessina held the position of Dean of Instruction, focusing on enhancing teacher support and academic experiences for students. At Ascend Public Charter Schools, Kessina worked as a Learning and Instructional Designer, where curriculum design for English 1 was a primary responsibility. Kessina's tenure at Uncommon Schools included multiple roles, such as Assistant Director of Summer Academy and Instructional Learning & Development Coach, emphasizing policy adjustments, attendance improvement, and data-driven instruction. Kessina's early career features positions such as Head Teacher at the Chinese-American Planning Council and Resident Assistant with American Campus Communities. Kessina holds a Master of Education from Relay Graduate School of Education and degrees from Queens College and the City University of New York-College of Staten Island.