Makada Duncan

Makada Duncan is an accomplished educator with extensive experience in various teaching and leadership roles. Currently serving as a Lead Teacher at Catapult Learning since June 2024, Makada has also held multiple positions at Neighborhood Charter Schools since August 2019, including Grade Team Lead and Lead Kindergarten Teacher. Previous experience includes roles such as Literacy Specialist and Reading Teacher at DREAM, as well as a Teacher Mentor and Lead Kindergarten Teacher at Uncommon Schools. Additional experience includes a position as Camp Leader at Camp Uncommon and a Teaching Assistant role at the New York Center for Child Development. Makada's educational background includes a Master of Science in Literacy from Lehman College, a Master of Arts in Elementary Education and Teaching from Relay Graduate School of Education, and a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from Brooklyn College.