About Us...
Parents and Teachers working together to give kids a better future!
About Our Educators
Our educators do so much more than teach - they create, they nurture, they inspire. Each one comes with a unique skill set that brings so much value to our members. They cater to the individual academic, social, and emotional needs of each child. Their main focus is to ensure the children feel safe, loved and heard. Once the children feel empowered by those three main goals, a lifelong love of learning can begin.
Our Core Values
Religious Freedom
Medical Freedom
Kindness
Respect
Collaboration
Commitment
Our Staff
Miss Shay
My name is Carolyn Shay. I have been teaching for 20 years: 16 years in a traditional school setting and 3 years here at the The Calm Academy. I live in Staten Island, New York with my two cats Lilly and Molly. I am a die-hard Mets fan, an avid reader, and coffee lover. But my biggest passion is working with children to help them reach their full potential. Along with my teaching degree, I am also a certified life coach for kids.
Miss Tricia
Hi my name is Tricia! I'm a proud wife and mother of two beautiful children—Teresa, 13, and Dylan, 9. We also have a lovable Labradoodle named Franky. I love kickboxing and walking for exercise, and I have a passion for all things fashion.
Ms. D
Hey I'm Ms. D! I'm an experienced educator with five years of teaching in a homeschool setting. I hold a dual bachelor’s degree in Education and Psychology from Georgian Court University along with a Special Education endorsement. I am passionate about creating meaningful, individualized learning experiences that support the whole child. My journey with homeschooling began during 2020 when my husband and I made the decision to homeschool our own boys. We fell in love with the freedoms that come with homeschooling and never looked back. Outside the classroom, I am a proud mom of two boys and wife to an incredible husband. Together, we love spending time outdoors as a family, traveling, fishing and are always looking for our next adventure. I am a devoted New York Yankees fan, and also love watching my own boys play baseball. We love animals, especially our own pets—which include a cat, chickens, a hamster, and fish.
Miss Sara
Hi my name is Sara and I love all things mindfulness, movement, healthy minds, and healthy hearts. My love language is being a part of a community that lifts you up and holds you when times are tough.
Ms. Dana
Hi my name is Ms. Dana. I have been at Calm Academy for 2 yrs as the 1st grade assistant last yr. and this yr. as the PreK teacher. I am married 20yrs & a mom to 3 of my greatest blessings my wonderful children, Joey (19) Adriana (15) & Julianne (11) I am also a dog mom to one crazy 90lb pup Max. I love watching my kids play baseball & softball on the weekends and love sitting in our yard around a fire with my family when we are all home together. Family is truly what life is all about! Working at Calm has been wonderful & so fulfilling to be a part of these kids lives for the short time we are but I’ve loved helping them grow.
Ms. Sonia
Hi, my name is Ms. Sonia. I am a wife and a mom, Dylan is 23, Rylee is 20, and Brandon is 17. Some of the things I love are, spending time with my family, country music, the beach, and we are Disney crazies. I have been lucky enough to be home and raise my children and now The Calm Academy has been my come back to the work life. I love how I still get to be around little ones and watch them grow and learn.