Krystal Astwood is the Founder of the Reggio Emilia Montessori Center (REMC). Krystal is originally from Guyana in South America, and currently lives in Brooklyn where her formal work in schools began. She has a BA in Philosophy from Boston College, a Master of Education from Teachers College, Columbia University, and a Master of Science in Teaching Urban Students with Disabilities from LIU - Brooklyn.
Ms. Astwood holds an NY State Professional Teaching Certificate and has worked in private, public and charter schools for over 10 years. Krystal has experience teaching K-8th Grade in NYC public schools in Brooklyn and the Bronx, and, most recently, has served as the Director of Special Education and Assistant Principal of Curriculum & Instruction at a Pre-K - 5th grade public Montessori school for 5 years.
REMC was founded in 2020, and opened its doors to families for the first time in 2021.
Education Director
Director, Bronx H.Y.P.E - Mott Haven/Melrose Family Enrichment Center
Director of Finance
Lead Teacher
Ms. Danielle (Assistant Teacher)
Ms. Brianna (Lead Teacher)
Ms. Bryana (Assistant Teacher)
Ms. Nicole (Lead Teacher)
Ms. Algeria (Assistant Teacher)
Ms. Bryana (Assistant Teacher & Operations Associate)
Ms. Elly (Substitute Teacher)
Ms. Desiree (Substitute Teacher)
Ms. Sarah
Ms. Algeria
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Christina Gwathney
Vivian Andrews
Julian Diaz
Deborah Aviles