Kizhaya A. Roberts

Gray Fellow

Background

Kizhaya A. Roberts is a long-time educator who has a passion for life. With roots as a Special Education Teacher, Ms. Roberts has a deep foundational belief that instead of marginalizing people by one weakness, we should celebrate them for their strengths. Ms. Roberts has a M.Ed from Mercy College and has served as the founding Principal of a High School before working as a School Design Coach for the New York City Department of Education. She currently serves as a Middle School Principal in the South Bronx and has a strong commitment to faith, family, and the power of financial education.