Ayana Scudder is an experienced educator with a strong background in early childhood education, currently serving as a 2nd Grade Teacher at Growing Up Green Charter Schools since August 2019. Prior to this role, Ayana taught as a Kindergarten ICT Teacher at the same institution from February 2018 to June 2019, emphasizing strong classroom management and the Responsive Classroom approach. Ayana previously served as the Kindergarten Grade Team Lead at Success Academy Charter Schools, where responsibilities included coaching teachers and implementing the curriculum. Early career experience includes administrative roles at Fidelifacts/Metropolitan NY Inc. and Laffey Fine Homes, alongside a position as a Visual Presentation Associate at GUESS?, Inc. Ayana holds a Master’s Degree in Childhood Education/Teaching Students with Disabilities from Touro University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from York College of the City University of New York.