Public Preparatory Network
Lak Wai Ng is an experienced educator with a strong background in social studies and a passion for making a positive impact on students. Currently serving as a Middle School Social Studies Teacher at Public Preparatory Network since August 2022, Lak previously held roles at Ascend Public Charter Schools as an 8th and 5th Grade Social Studies ICT Teacher. In addition to teaching, Lak has extensive coaching experience, including roles as Head Coach for various volleyball teams, where significant improvements in team performance were achieved. Lak also contributed to the development of youth volleyball programs and clinics, demonstrating a commitment to fostering sportsmanship and skill development. Lak holds a Master’s Degree in Secondary Social Studies Education from the City University of New York-College of Staten Island and a Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Social Studies Education from Hunter College.
Public Preparatory Network
Public Prep is an award-winning network of charter schools across Manhattan and the Bronx and the nation’s first non-profit tuition-free charter school network that develops exceptional Pre-K, and single-gender elementary and middle public schools. We envision a world where every scholar realizes their greatness inside and outside of school, and where classrooms are beacons of the community, fostering courageous learners, critical thinkers, and resilient leaders with strong personal agency. Our network comprises 6 schools across 5 campuses in the Lower East Side and Bronx, serving 2,100 scholars in grades PreK-8: Girls Prep Bronx Elementary School (Grades Pre-K-5) Girls Prep Bronx Elementary School II (Grades Pre-K-2) Girls Prep Bronx Middle School (Grades 6-8) Girls Prep Lower East Side Elementary School (Grades PreK-4) Girls Prep Lower East Side Middle School (Grades 5-8) Boys Prep Bronx (Grades K-8) If you are a qualified, passionate educator who is ready to learn more about Public Prep and would like to join our team, we are interested in learning more about you. Read more about us and apply today at www.publicprep.org/careers.