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Nneka Headley-Powell
- Associate Teacher
- Park Slope
- Lower School
“As soon as students walk into school, they become scientists, mathematicians, authors, artists, and inventors. I want my classroom to be a fun place for discovery!”
Nneka “Nikki” Headley-Powell migrated to the U.S. from Trinidad in 1994. She earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Ashford University, and is currently pursuing her master’s in education. She joined Poly in 2022 as a Lower School Associate Teacher. Nneka has worked with children for more than 16 years and has garnered great hands-on experience via babysitting and working at Carmelo, the science fellow summer camp. She was also a teaching assistant at The Brooklyn Preschool of Science since its inception in 2013 before becoming head teacher for the Pre-K 3 and Pre-K class. Energetic and full of fun, Nneka loves bringing a hands-on approach to activities every day and watching the magic of a student discovering something new. She considers herself a great storyteller. Aristotle said the one exclusive sign of thorough knowledge is the power of teaching, and to that end, Nneka’s biggest goal as a teacher is to instill that love of learning in her students! When not at work, she enjoys traveling and spending time with family especially when she returns to her home country of Trinidad.
Lower School