Maya is an educator and lifelong learner dedicated to the development of impactful curriculum. She believes that providing support to educators and the implementation of rigorous and culturally-responsive curriculum for students is at the heart of dismantling inequity in education.

Maya has an extensive background in social studies curriculum and pedagogy as a former classroom teacher in New York and Massachusetts. As a teacher and curriculum developer, she has developed and written intentional and culturally-responsive social studies curriculum that focuses on the development of literacy and critical thinking skills.

Maya has a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Fordham GSE and a bachelor’s degree in history, with education and visual arts studies from College of the Holy Cross. She holds a secondary history teacher certification and SEI Endorsement from Massachusetts. Maya loves to spend time in nature, make art, travel, and try new foods.