Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School (BUGS)
Alana Bortoluzzi is a versatile individual with experience as a Teacher and Long Term Substitute Teacher at Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School (BUGS). They have also worked as a Child Care Provider, Counselor, and Day Camp Counselor at various organizations. Additionally, they have experience as a Tour Guide and Office Assistant at Bard College Office of Admission and as a Coordinator at Trustee Leader Scholars Program at Bard College. Their educational background includes a BA in Human Rights and a Master's degree in Secondary Education and Teaching from Bard College.
Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School (BUGS)
WEBSITE: www.BUGSbrooklyn.org MISSION: The mission of BUGS is to provide a hands-on, interdisciplinary education to young adolescents of all abilities and backgrounds, with a focus on real-world problem solving and the exploration of environmental, social and economic sustainability. BUGS students will excel in the core academic subjects and become engaged community members who are critical thinkers prepared to achieve excellence in high school and beyond. BUGS C.A.R.E.S. Community - We are inclusive, interdependent, respectful, compassionate and generous in serving others. Awareness - We are present, open-minded, reflective and honest. Reach - We stretch ourselves intellectually, emotionally and physically; approach mistakes as opportunities; and work diligently to reach excellence. Exploration - We experience the adventure of learning through inquiry and ingenuity in real-world problem solving. Student Voice - We express and act upon our ideas and share responsibility for our own learning and the betterment of our school and communities. ABOUT SUSTAINABILITY We recognize the impact of our actions on the planet, our community and ourselves, and we pursue viable long-term practices and big-picture thinking.