Capital Preparatory Charter Schools
Heather Dean is an experienced educator currently serving as a 5th and 6th Grade Math Teacher at Capital Preparatory Charter Schools since December 2023 and as an Educational Consultant at Harbor Lights Academy since May 2017. Prior roles include Pre Kindergarten Teacher at Cadence Preschool Academy (May 2022 - September 2023) and Director of Infant-Preschool programs at both New Canaan YMCA (September 2021 - May 2022) and Bright Futures Child Care Learning Center (January 2003 - December 2021). Heather holds a Master of Arts in Special Education and Teaching from Southern Connecticut State University (2024 - May 2026), a Master of Arts in Teaching from Sacred Heart University (2009 - 2011), a Bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Connecticut (January 1997 - August 2002), and an Associate of Science in Medical Office Management/Administration from CT State Naugatuck Valley (November 1992 - May 1998).
Capital Preparatory Charter Schools
Capital Preparatory Schools is a charter school management organization operating a network of educational communities. From its inception, the Capital Prep community—our scholars, parents, faculty, and staff—have come together to create a compelling and meaningful educational experience. Capital Prep provides scholars in grades K–12 with a year-round, college-preparatory education that encourages students to become agents of change. Capital Prep Harbor (Bridgeport, CT) – Grades K-12 Capital Prep Harlem (Harlem, NY) – Grades 6-12 Capital Prep Bronx - (Bronx, NY) - Grades 6-10 Capital Preparatory Schools believes that all children, when given the right conditions and environment, will succeed and excel in their academic and social-emotional growth. This is achieved by blending elements of academic models that successfully support students from historically disadvantaged populations, with innovative approaches that get 100% of our graduates accepted to four-year colleges. Focusing on the key attributes of leaders, our learner expectations are designed to develop students who are: collaborators; information processors; problem solvers; knowledgeable people; responsible and empathetic citizens. With the support of the Capital Prep team of skilled and compassionate educators, scholars realize their academic abilities, advocate for social justice and fulfill their civic responsibilities. As leaders of social justice, we expect our students to use their education to improve the lives of others.