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At Great Oaks Charter School Bridgeport our mission is to develop the mindset of all students socially and academically through unrelenting focus on academic achievement with individualized care and support so that students will reach their maximum potential and have the skills and knowledge to prepare them for college, other career opportunities, and beyond. It is our goal that all Great Oaks Students will be able to take ownership over their academic career and consistently act on their commitment to our core values of Excellence, Perseverance, Integrity and Compassion. They will understand how the choices they make today can impact the opportunities they have in the future. They will have developed a strong sense of self and pride in their own identity, and they will use their strengths to make a positive contribution to their communities and the rest of the world.
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The Great Oaks Fellows represent a diverse group of recent college graduates with a variety of backgrounds and interests. BPT Fellowship for Urban Education Equity at Great Oaks Bridgeport members provide one or more years of service. Great Oaks also offers a Teacher Residency program for Fellows who wish to become high-performing teachers through Americorp.
Tenssie V. Ramsay, Licensed professional counselor (LPC) in the state of Connecticut for the past 7 years. Tenssie provides telehealth and in-person counseling services for our behavioral health population from her private practice, CareWings Counseling LLC., located in the downtown area of Bridgeport, CT. Tenssie has a B.S. in Healthcare Administration from the University of Phoenix and an M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from University of Bridgeport.
Bea is a recently retired teacher of the Fairfield Public School System, having taught for 25 years at North Stratfield Elementary School, and 15 years at Fairfield Woods Middle School. In addition to classroom responsibilities, she has been a Teacher of the Gifted, Math Resource teacher and Dean of Students. Bea holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and Psychology from Assumption College, a Master’s Degree in Reading from The University of Bridgeport, a 6th Year Degree in Administration and Supervision, as well as a Certificate of Advanced Study in Curriculum Design, both from Fairfield University.
Bob Carlson is a Bridgeport native and graduate of its schools. He’s owned and/or led construction, manufacturing, and development companies. Bob graduated Fairfield Prep & Lehigh University, included studies toward MBA and Law.
Tenssie V. Ramsay, Licensed professional counselor (LPC) in the state of Connecticut for the past 7 years. Tenssie provides telehealth and in-person counseling services for our behavioral health population from her private practice, CareWings Counseling LLC., located in the downtown area of Bridgeport, CT. Tenssie has a B.S. in Healthcare Administration from the University of Phoenix and an M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from University of Bridgeport.
Dr. Matthew Nwosu, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Trumbull, CT and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Nwosu earned his Medical Degree at Michigan State College of Human Medicine in East Lansing, MI. He then completed his Obstetrics and Gynecology residency at Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center in 2013. Dr. Nwosu has a special interest in laparoscopy, and has training on the Da Vinci Surgical System.
