Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School (BUGS)
Teddy Morris-Knower is a skilled individual with experience in teaching, software engineering, and camp counseling. They have worked for companies such as Google and the NYC Department of Education, with a focus on software development and education. Teddy holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Stanford University.
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.