Community Roots Academy
Elizabeth Bachrach is an experienced educator with a diverse background in teaching and curriculum development. Currently serving as a Reading Specialist at Community Roots Academy since August 2013, Elizabeth supervises an intervention team focused on enhancing fluency and comprehension for students in grades 1-4, while also providing professional development for teachers. Elizabeth has previously taught 6th grade ELA and History as a Middle School Humanities Teacher at the same institution and has experience as a Classroom Teacher for grades 2 and 3, where curriculum development and student interventions were key responsibilities. Prior to this, Elizabeth worked with the NYC Department of Education from 1994 to 2011 as a Staff Developer, creating and implementing math and ELA curricula and mentoring new educators. Elizabeth holds a Master's degree in Elementary Education and Teaching from Queens College and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Stony Brook University.
Community Roots Academy
MISSION Community Roots Academy (“CRA”) is a Kindergarten through eighth grade learning community where learning is embedded in a meaningful real world context and where children are deliberately taught to see the connections between their formal education and the world. Not only do CRA students meet and exceed the California content standards, but they also are enabled as leaders now and for the future by learning to think independently, to solve problems creatively, to articulate their ideas and to work productively while collaborating with diverse people. At CRA, students learn to combine curiosity and application, leading to a deep understanding of content, self-motivation and confidence. These skill sets empower students to take on challenges to become who they want to be and excel beyond their potential.