DREAM Mott Haven
Middle School
Currently enrolling for Grades 6-8
20 Bruckner Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10454
enrollment@wearedream.orgWelcome to DREAM Mott Haven
Middle School
At DREAM Mott Haven Middle School, everything we do is guided by our Whole Child model: the belief that every child needs and deserves not only rigorous academic instruction, but also social-emotional support, physical health and wellness, and the strength of a community behind them. When children are known, seen, and loved, that’s when they have the space to grow into the leaders, innovators, and changemakers of tomorrow.
At a glance
30:2
student/teacher ratio
2
teachers per classroom as part of our unique integrated co-teaching model
Every year
DREAM scholars outperform their city and state peers in testing
voices from our community
- Katie Colón, DREAM Parent
Meet Principal
Anyssa Evelyn
Anyssa Evelyn
Interim Principal
Anyssa Evelyn joins Mott Haven Middle School as Interim Principal for the remainder of the school year, bringing seven years of experience in education and a deep commitment to student support and inclusive learning environments. She is passionate about ensuring that every student feels known, challenged, and supported, and about building strong, trusting partnerships with families.
Anyssa began her career as a kindergarten teacher, where she built a strong foundation in early literacy and student-centered instruction. She later managed special education programs across multiple schools, supporting students with diverse learning needs and ensuring high-quality, compliant services. She has also coached teachers and learning specialists, focusing on strengthening instructional practices and advancing effective reading instruction.
Most recently, Anyssa served as Dean of Student Support at Mott Haven Middle School, where she oversaw IEPs and 504 plans and partnered closely with staff to deliver differentiated, inclusive instruction for all learners. In addition to her school-based experience, she has led large-scale summer programs serving over 300 students per session and contributed as a DEI representative, helping to foster inclusive, affirming school communities.
Anyssa holds professional certifications in both general and special education, as well as bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education. She is excited to continue supporting the DREAM community and advancing the important work underway this school year.
place matters
At DREAM, we believe that every child deserves a beautiful space to play, learn, and grow. DREAM Mott Haven Middle School is located at 20 Bruckner Boulevard, DREAM’s brand-new home, a state-of-the-art school located in the Mott Haven section of the South Bronx. At capacity, it will serve 1,300 K-12 DREAM scholars.
As core to our mission as it has been from day one, opportunities for play run throughout the new school, from the ground floor’s auxiliary gym to our rooftop playground. DREAM students are given the best spaces to learn, including a light-filled, cathedral-type library and a STEM quad featuring speciality classrooms and laboratories. The space is a physical manifestation of DREAM’s ambitions for its students.
our curriculum
Our middle school curriculum is built upon the foundation that students learn best when they grapple with engaging content that is rigorous and relevant. That means rigorous instruction that allows children to think critically and imaginatively. Subjects include:
- English Language Arts
- Math
- Intervention
- Science
- Social Studies and Debate
- Advisory
- Physical Education
- Electives: Art and Music
Free Afterschool & Summer Programming
Once your child is enrolled for the fall, they can get a head start on their DREAM journey that summer; all incoming students are guaranteed a spot in our summer programming.
