This year, Ms. Cindy Okrah has joined the Choate community as a World History and Contemporary Issues teacher. Ms. Okrah taught at a public school for more than nine years in New York City, where she grew up, in addition to doing some consulting work. However, Ms. Okrah took some time off from work after having her second child, Hudson. After this, she decided to apply for an open position at Choate. This year, Ms. Cindy Okrah has joined the Choate community as a World History and Contemporary Issues teacher. Ms. Okrah taught at a public school for more than nine years in New York City, where she grew up, in addition to doing some consulting work. However, Ms. Okrah took some time off from work after having her second child, Hudson. After this, she decided to apply for an open position at Choate.
Majoring in sociology in college, Ms. Okrah primarily taught history and now works in Choate’s HPRSS department. She said of her Contemporary Issues class, “It is very enjoyable. The kids really take away a lot from it while having fun at the same time.”Ms. Okrah has looked forward to the aspects of boarding schools that the majority of public schools don’t have. She said, “Aside from teaching, there are a lot of other things to do on campus like advising student clubs and organizations.” Ms. Okrah is currently advising one of the largest clubs at Choate, Model UN. Ms. Okrah is also excited about meeting many different students not only in class, but in different extracurricular activities. She concluded, “I hope that from my time here, I will be able to really be involved with the community and be part of the many great things Choate has to offer.”
