Crystal Bonds is a veteran educator in New York City's public schools. She currently serves as Principal of the High School for Math, Science and Engineering (HSMSE) at the City College of New York, one of New York City’s specialized high schools.  HSMSE shares Crystal’s vision of educating the whole child - academically, socially and emotionally.

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Crystal is the founder and president of CLASS Coalition – The Coalition for Leaders of Advanced Student Success – which leads more than 100 top schools nationally advocating for high-achieving, low-income students and increasing the school-to-workforce pipeline for America’s youth. Crystal is the past president of the National Consortium of Secondary STEM Schools (NCSSS). Crystal also served as Master Principal for the Academy of Social Action, where she mentored the academy’s principal on infusing best practices and increasing student achievement levels.

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Born and raised in Queens, New York, Crystal attended New York City’s public school system.  She is passionate about and committed to studying and advancing the world of STEM, as well as providing opportunities and access to youth in urban areas.  She recently created a non-profit organization, Changing Norms, whose mission is to close gaps, empower communities and transform lives for youth in historically disadvantaged neighborhoods and children.

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