Alexa Sorden on Clubhouse

Bio

Since February 2000, Alexa Sorden has served as an educator in the New York City Department of Education. Throughout her tenure, she has served as a classroom teacher, Literacy Coach, Director of Achievement and for the past six years, she has served as principal. In 2013, Alexa founded Concourse Village Elementary School located in the South Bronx. The school serves 356 scholars in grades 3K-5thGrade. Alexa has a strong passion and commitment to education in particular her goal is to bring quality and rigorous education to all children regardless of their zip code. In 2017 Alexa received the Ryan Award for Transformational Leadership. In 2018, under Alexa's leadership, Concourse Village received the National Blue Ribbon Award for exemplary performance. Then in 2020 Alexa received the National Award for Equity and Excellence from the National Center for Urban Schools. Alexa is a graduate of Teachers College, Columbia University, and is currently enrolled at St. John’s University’s pursuing a doctoral degree in Educational Leadership.