Dez-Ann Romain
Principal of Brooklyn Democracy Academy, Dez-Ann Romain set an example for her students with her vibrancy and perseverance. A Caribbean immigrant, she had a great understanding of hard work, and pushed herself and her students daily. Ms. Romain set high standards for herself as a humanitarian in her community, regularly participating in 5 km walks and runs for charitable causes. She was born on July 6, 1983 in Palo Seco, Trinidad and died from coronavirus on March 27, making her the first New York City public school employee to fall victim to the coronavirus epidemic. She was 36 years old when she passed away.
