Brittany Acevedo

Brittany Murphy is an experienced English educator currently serving as a Teacher of English at West Hempstead Union Free School District since August 2022. Prior experience includes teaching English at Newark Public Schools, where Brittany achieved a 26% increase in student performance on district tests through the implementation of high order thinking requirements. Brittany has also worked as an Administrative Intern at Teachers College, Columbia University, and as a Corps Member with Teach For America, engaging in extensive professional development and teaching in Abbott school districts. Earlier roles include a Student Teacher at Little Falls Community Schools and a Substitute Teacher at Carlstadt-East Rutherford School District. Brittany holds a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Administration from Teachers College, Columbia University, and a Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from Montclair State University.