Lauren Jonas

After graduating from Duke University, Ms. Jonas was accepted by Teach for America and placed at Mott Hall IV, a middle school in Brownsville, Brooklyn. During her years there, she taught social studies, developed a behavior management program and, as a member of the school’s leadership team, worked with administrators and parents to create the New York City Department of Education’s Comprehensive Education Plan. While still at Mott Hall, Ms. Jonas received her master’s in teaching with a concentration in adolescent education from Pace University and was accepted into the Summer Principals Academy at Teachers College, Columbia University. In 2011, after receiving a master’s in educational leadership from Teachers College, she joined Success Academy Harlem 2 as leadership resident. In 2013, Lauren was the founding principal of SA Harlem North Central and in 2014, Lauren opened SA Harlem North West, serving as the school’s principal for three years. Lauren enjoys spending time in Brooklyn with her growing family.