Dr. Bernard Addo

Principal, Vista Academy, NYC District 19

[Verizon Innovative Learning Schools @dpvils]

“@BenAddo8 is a visionary for his multilingual urban school community. He's personally committed to ensuring all students feel welcome. He models excellence & always thinks outside the box. @VistaAcademyBK thanks Dr. Addo for his innovative leadership!”

#ThankAPrincipal #dpvils

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“@BenAddo8 is a visionary for his multilingual urban school community. He's personally committed to ensuring all students feel welcome. He models excellence & always thinks outside the box. @VistaAcademyBK thanks Dr. Addo for his innovative leadership!”

#ThankAPrincipal #dpvils

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Vista Academy Scholars and PE Educators participated in the 2024 Basketball 🏀 Clinic provided by the Brooklyn Nets and NY Liberty. Great time had by all. @BenAddo8 @NYCDistrict19 @TamraCollinsD19 @BrooklynNets @nyliberty

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The Vista community gets ready for their simulation exams with a Motivated Morning Meeting every morning until the actual exams. Vista is Test Ready! 👏🏾 @BenAddo8 @NYCDistrict19

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Thanks to their Korean Educator Ms. Kang, scholars at Vista Academy had an opportunity to practice the language and immerse themselves in the Korean culture on their K-Town field trip. They were able to shop at H-Mart and dine at the Sodam restaurant. @hmartofficial @sodam_ny

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Vista Voices gets the Annual D19 Black History Month Showcase, started with an amazing performance of the song, "Stand Up," written by Cynthia Erivo 💐 @BenAddo8 @NYCDistrict19

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Vista Academy celebrates the opening of our video gaming room. Scholars engaged in the Playmaker Program created by the Hot 97 Hip Hop Gamer. Scholars engaged in character development while earning cash rewards in the process. @BenAddo8 @NYCDistrict19 @TamraCollinsD19

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Happy Lunar New Year. Vista scholars show their appreciation for Korean culture by modeling beautiful Korean attire. Major shout out to their Korean Educator Ms. Kang for providing the clothing and immersing our scholars into the Korean culture @BenAddo8 @NYCDistrict19

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Scholars tryout session for the Vista Basketball team. Endurance and Heart 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

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Vista Scholars and Educators have an amazing time at our annual Winter Wonderland dance 💃🏾❄️🕺🏾

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Vista Voices.... Our scholars sound amazing as they perform for our school community 🎤🎶🎵🎼

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Vista Scholars audition for the Shrek Jr. Broadway Musical 🎭🎬🎶

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Scholars coding music for Computer Science Week! @NYCSchools @CSforAllNYC @dpvils @Vistaacademybk

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Late post.... Vista Academy scholars and staff enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving feast together. @BenAddo8 @NYCDistrict19

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During our afterschool Cosmetology Club, Vista Academy scholars learned how to prep and practice various braiding skills using mannequins. They did a great job 👏🏽 @BenAddo8 @NYCDistrict19

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Vista Academy ensures our families are always in good hands. We show up for them because they show up for us. We appreciate them always 💙

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Vista Academy represents at the annual D19 Taste of Home gathering for our amazing families. Great time had by all 😊 @BenAddo8 @TamraCollinsD19 @NYCDistrict19

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Vista Academy wants to take this time to thank the NYC Mobile Food Bank volunteers & the NY Giants player Kayvon Thibodeux for making our November pantry distribution such a success. We were able to hand out turkeys to 260 families. @BenAddo8 @NYCDistrict19 @FoodBank4NYC

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Day 3: Vista Academy shows their support in the fight against breast cancer during Breast 🎗 Cancer Awareness week by writing and showcasing their Pink Poems in a pocket💗 @BenAddo8 @NYCDistrict19 @DOEChancellor @NYCMayor @TamraCollinsD19