The TEAK Fellowship
Layla Quinones is a seasoned educator and curriculum specialist with extensive experience in computer science and mathematics. Since September 2013, Layla has served as a Curriculum Implementation Specialist for the NYC Department of Education, focusing on middle school academics within the CS4ALL initiative. In addition, Layla has held multiple roles such as a Computer Science Teacher and Teacher Trainer at The TEAK Fellowship since September 2019, and as a Computer Science & Math Instructor at Upperline Code since March 2020, where Layla also coaches teaching fellows on content and pedagogical strategies. Layla's teaching journey began as a Teaching Fellow at Upperline Code in the summer of 2019. Layla's academic credentials include a Master of Science in Data Science from CUNY School of Professional Studies, a Master of Arts in Physics Education, and a Bachelor's degree in Physics Education from New York University.
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The TEAK Fellowship
The TEAK Fellowship believes that motivation and potential, not economic circumstances, should determine a student’s future. TEAK unlocks access to outstanding education and transformative experiences for exceptional NYC students, who use these opportunities to change their lives and the world around them. TEAK is a free program that helps talented students from low-income families achieve their potential. Through intensive after school and summer classes, TEAK prepares middle school students to get into the nation’s most selective high schools and colleges. TEAK’s strong support system ensures that students thrive in their independent (day and boarding) high schools and graduate from college, ready to pursue their professional goals and positively impact the world.