Mishaina Joseph
(SHE/HER)
Born and raised in Haiti, Mishaina moved to the United States in the 8th grade with a passion for Black and Indigenous history. She began her career in education as a tutor at Great Oaks Charter School in Wilmington, Delaware. There, she forged deep and lasting relationships with her students, particularly the young women, who inspired her to continue a career in education. She has taught English Language Arts and History at Achievement First Aspire Middle School for three years. Looping up with her students from 5th to 8th grade, she has served as a grade-level chair and has cultivated a vibrant intellectual community of students, parents, and educators that extends beyond the walls of her classroom. In this community, she regularly facilitates conversations around racial and gender justice for staff and students. She is passionate about the role of education in decolonizing and combating anti-black racism first within ourselves so we can then dismantle these systems within our communities. Mishaina holds degrees in History and Geography from Hofstra University as well as a Masters in History education from the Relay Graduate School of Education.