Orly Hasbani began teaching in 2002 and has worked at Academy School since 2007. She taught third grade for many years and switched to teaching k-6 enrichment in the fall of 2017. Now she is Assistant Principal! Orly received her masters degree in education from Antioch University and a BS from Tufts University where she studied biology and music. She was also premed but happily changed course after getting her undergraduate degree and hasn't regretted it since. Orly strives to infuse independence and critical thinking in her students. She feels strongly about building a welcoming community for all where students can learn and grow. When she's not at school, she enjoys hiking, painting, and reading.