Maya Jenkins

Welcome to third grade at The Neighborhood Charter School! My name is Maya Jenkins. I am very excited to be joining the NCS team this year for my seventh year teaching. 

I began my teaching career six years ago in the Atlanta Public School System where I taught Kindergarten and second grade, each for one year. Meanwhile, I earned a Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education.  I later moved to Fulton County Public Schools where I then taught second grade for the next four years. This year, I am thrilled to start a new chapter teaching third grade here at NCS.

I am originally from Bethesda, Maryland.  I currently live in East Atlanta with my husband, Howard, our two sons, Hakim and Kai, as well as our dog, Malcolm.  In my free time, I like to spend time outdoors riding my bike or playing tennis.  I also LOVE to read!

I am thoroughly excited to embark on this year’s journey!

Candid Taylor

My name is Candid Taylor and I am a third grade teacher with Maya Jenkins.  I was born and raised in Flint, MI.  I came to Atlanta to attend Clark Atlanta University.  I graduated in 2004 with a B.A. in Public Relations.  After two years as the Public Relations Coordinator for Black Professionals Magazine, I decided to take on a new career in education.  I came to NCS last year as a second grade teacher.  I enjoy listening to music, boxing, going shopping with friends, writing stories, and going to musicals and the ballet. But, most of all I love going back to Michigan to visit my family.  I'm excited to be back this year and look forward to working with Ms. Jenkins and many of the students I worked with last year!