
Ali earned her B.A. in Child Study from St. Joseph’s College and her M.A. in Educational Technology from LIU. Originally from Setauket, New York, she now lives in Astoria with her family and loves being part of the same community where she teaches. As a STEAM teacher, Ali enjoys bringing creativity and curiosity together through hands-on projects that blend science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Ali is passionate about helping her students grow not just as learners but as kind and confident people. She encourages a growth mindset in her classroom, celebrating effort, progress, and the joy of learning along the way.