Challenge Charter Schools
Anwar Robinson has a diverse work experience in the field of performing arts and education. Anwar is currently the Director of Performing Arts at Challenge Charter Schools since August 2021. Prior to this, they served as a Member of the Board of Trustees at Williams-Robinson Music Academy starting from 2014. Anwar also worked as the Director of Programs at Education Through Music from 2019 to 2020. Notably, they held multiple roles at United Palace including Artistic Music Director, member of the Board of Directors, and Director of Creative Arts. Anwar also had a role in the musical RENT, and they achieved recognition as a Top 10 Finalist on American Idol in 2004, performing alongside Carrie Underwood. Before their performing career, Anwar worked as a Music Educator at Elizabeth Board of Education from 2002 to 2004.
Anwar Robinson's education history begins with their Bachelor of Music Education degree from Rider University, which they obtained between 1997 and 2001. Their studies focused on Voice, Piano, and Music Theory. Afterward, in 2021, they pursued a Master of Science in Education degree from Hofstra University, specializing in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (K-12), with distinction. In 2022, Anwar earned an Advanced Certificate in Educational Leadership from Hofstra University, specializing in School Building/District Leadership, also with distinction.
In addition to their academic degrees, Anwar has obtained several certifications. Anwar received the certifications for School Leadership from NYSAIS in June 2017 and for Teacher Of Music Comprehensive K-12 from the State of New Jersey in June 2003. More recently, in September 2022, they obtained certifications as a School Building Leader and a School District Leader from the New York State Education Department.
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Challenge Charter Schools
Challenge Charter Middle School (“Challenge Prep”) is a community-based public charter school that was founded in 2010 to serve students and families in the Far Rockaway section of Queens, New York. We serve grades. We are seeking 6-8, Science teachers who are eager to help grow the school’s curriculum, develop innovative instructional techniques, and accelerate learning for students so they are prepared for college-preparatory curricula. Successful candidates will demonstrate passion and commitment both within their classrooms and among the broader community as the “challenge” at Challenge Prep is to provide our students with a world-class education and serve as a beacon for excellence throughout the community. Educational Culture at Challenge Charter Middle School: Our school’s mission is to cultivate the intellectual, social, emotional and ethical development of our students and prepare them for long-term success both inside and beyond the classroom. We aim to accomplish this mission by building a culture among students, faculty, staff, parents and community members that conveys excitement about learning, fosters creativity and collaboration, and celebrates success. Specifically: Educators at Challenge Prep share a common understanding of what quality teaching looks like by adopting the Danielson Framework for Teaching. Challenge Prep educators believe that how children learn is as important as what they learn, and that academic success is inextricably tied to building social-emotional competencies. All members of the Challenge Prep community take full responsibility for the academic progress of our students, and this is reflected in our methods of evaluating effectiveness of faculty, staff and school leadership. We conduct annual professional evaluations that use multiple measures to determine effectiveness, including classroom observations and student outcomes. We provide intensive supports for new teachers to help ensure their success.