Eagle Academy for Young Men of Southeast Queens
At Eagle Academy, our site staff serve 150 middle school students. Led by Jelissa Williams, our Program Director, our students participate in a wide range and ever growing list of programs.
Stock Market Class
African Drumming
Football
Athletic Leadership
3-D Printing
Our Programs:
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Lunch/Supper, Homework Help, S.T.E.M., Literacy, and Movement.
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Roller Skating, You Got Game, Pottery, Cosmetology, Art, Music Production, Video Games, Dance, Basketball, Sports, Coding/3D Printing, Business Leadership/Community
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All of our middle school students spend time each week learning about Financial Literacy and participating in the Harriman Student Economy.
Jelissa Williams, Program Director
Tell us about you: I am a Far Rockaway native and have been working with the Harriman Organization for 6 years, first starting off as a Dance Specialist. My goal is to guide the youth through arts, sports & academics to manifest their greatest capabilities.
In addition, to running an after-school program, I also have a passion for Dance. Outside of work, I devote my time in dance classes to keep up with my training. I hold an AS/BA in Dance. I went to Queensborough Community College & then transitioned to Hunter College. I am currently in process of going back to school for my MA in Teaching.
What’s your favorite thing about the job? Being able to build bonds with my students
What's your favorite program/activity that Harriman offers? Alpha Eagle STEP class
Tell us a fun fact about yourself. I know how to play softball and I know how to swim.
What’s your favorite part about the Harriman student economy? Watching kids decide between spending their Harriman Bucks or saving up for headphones.
Contact Us
Eagle Academy for Young Men
171-10 Linden Boulevard
Jamaica NY 11434