A graduate of St. John’s University, Danielle Pena joined Success Academy in 2018 as an assistant principal at SA Prospect Heights and ascended to the role of SA Far Rockaway principal in 2021. Before joining SA, she taught at a school in Harlem across multiple grades and served as a staff developer for teachers. During her time teaching, Ms. Pena received her master’s degree in educational leadership from Mercy College. She enjoys cooking and traveling to different countries to learn more about history and culture.