Rita Deng

A native of Durham, N.H., Ms. Deng started her career teaching kindergarten and third grade at Success Academy Bed-Stuy 1 in 2013. Two years later, she became a leadership resident at SA Bed-Stuy 2. Prior to Success Academy, Ms. Deng earned a master’s degree in elementary education from the University of Pennsylvania and a bachelor’s degree from Rutgers University. She served as the founding principal of SA Bed-Stuy 3 during the 2016-17 school year. Ms. Deng’s goal as a principal is to ensure that all children love learning and are capable of meeting high expectations. She enjoys spending time outdoors, traveling the world, and watching Netflix.