New Visions

students in class around a table

Mission

New Visions Alternative School provides expelled students educational opportunities in a nontraditional setting that integrates highly collaborative and individualized academic achievement, development of self-advocacy and purpose work, and a building of strong relationships and partnerships with the community.

Philosophy

  • Develop student academically, socially and emotionally

  • Collaborative effort between students, teachers, family and community where all parties contribute to define and develop each student’s purpose

  • Develop student’s critical thinking skills by approaching real world issues

  • Develop academic character and purpose

  • Guiding student’s creativity, interdisciplinary thinking and ability to advocate for their own needs.

Staff member with arm around student, both smiling

Oscar Padua
Director
PADUO001@hartfordschools.org

Faye Johnson
fjohnson@hartfordschools.org
Secretary

Cherise Boyd
Social Worker

Marilyn Jack-Ortique
Math Teacher

Colwyn Johnson
Social Studies Teacher

Eric Hughes
HUGHE001@hartfordschools.org
Family Resource Specialist

Nyah Rivera
Comprehension Intervention Specialist

Cammie Hernandez
Counselor

Josh Green
English Teacher

Salwa Nethagani
Science Teacher

Joshua Rodriquez
Attendance Specialist

Rachael Johnson
Behavioral Technician

Terry Starks
Comprehension Intervention Specialist