Women's Academy of Excellence

Cradle of Humankind”

During WAE’s Multicultural Day celebration, one of our scholars, Ndeye Khady Sall. courageously shared her original poem, Cradle of Humankind, honoring ancestry, resilience, identity, and the enduring strength of Black culture and history. Her powerful words moved our community and reminded us of the importance of embracing who we are with pride.

At WAE we celebrate every culture, every story, and every scholar’s voice.



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April and May were filled with unforgettable moments at WAE — from exploring future careers to celebrating college decisions and student achievements. As the school year comes to a close, we proudly recognize the hard work, growth, and bright futures of our scholars


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Friday kicked off our College Week for our young lady scholars; Elevating Excellence Our Future Our WAE, Class 2026

Huge congratulations to WAE on being chosen as one of 4 recipient schools for the $15,000 Elevated Health Grant from Montefiore Einstein Office of Community Affairs! We're proud of this achievement, not just for our school, but for the positive impact it will have on our scholars. Let's Elevate our WAE! 🥳