Kiara is a passionate educator who’s spent the past 10 years working throughout the city as a History Instructional Leader for Uncommon Schools and a founding English Language Arts teaching Resident for East Harlem Tutorial Program. Kiara switched gears to the tech world, and while working for Apple she developed a deeper understanding of how their technology connects others. An East Harlem native, Kiara believes language is a foundational pillar for binding communities together, and is fluent in English and Spanish. Growing up, Kiara’s family emphasized the importance of education in order to see and understand the world. Kiara is incredibly excited to join LINC. “I have a deep love for community and language. It is my mission to build a deeper love and understanding for our magical world through reading.” Reach Kiara at ksantos@lincnyc.org.