Anyelis Taveras

Anyelis Taveras
2024 S.P.A.R.K. Award Winner

Anyelis has held several positions in her time with Brilla College Prep Charter School in the Bronx and this year is the Behavioral Specialist. In her role, she builds relationships with individual students and families to create inclusive and targeted behavior supports, as well as supports staff in implementing proactive behavior supports, both for individual students as well as school-wide policies and practices. In her S.P.A.R.K. nomination submission, Anyelis is “the heart and soul of our educational community when it comes to building relationships that champion equity and inclusion. Whether it’s providing tailored resources, advocating for inclusive policies, or simply being a compassionate listener, they’re always there, fighting for the rights and dignity of every student.”