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Where Ambition Meets Opportunity

Mission Statement

Our mission at Heroes Academy is to empower young minds with the skills and knowledge required to succeed in life. We strive to offer our students the necessary support, discipline, and education to pursue their ambitions. Our ultimate goal is to foster a community of bright, determined individuals who can surmount obstacles and achieve their aspirations. We strongly believe that every student possesses the potential to become a hero, and we are committed to unlocking their inner greatness.

Our Free Services

College
Application Consulting

SAT
Course

Life Skill Workshops

Individualized
Advising

Our initial and most well-known service at the Heroes Academy is our summer youth leadership program. Our summer youth leadership program consists of an SAT course, life skills taught by community practitioners, free food and trips, and plenty of engaging competitions and activities. After the summer, we also provide our heroes with free college application consulting and any additional academic support they may need to finish high school strong. Once in college, we provide our heroes with individualized mentorship, advising, and networking opportunities.  

Meet The Team

Marlon Becerra

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Introducing our Lead Instructor, Marlon S. Becerra who is currently studying at Harvard Law School. Before enrolling in law school, he attended Hampshire College where he received his B.A. double majoring in economics and political science. His tutoring experience stretches over 7 years teaching dozens of students, in class and one-on-one.

Jon Rodriguez

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Introducing our Director of Community Engagement, Jon Rodriguez. He is currently pursuing his Bachelor's degree in Psychology at Life University as well as competing on the Nationally ranked rugby team. In 2018, he represented Team USA in the Youth Olympic Games at Buenos Aires, Argentina under the sport of rugby.

Ridge
Molina

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Introducing our Director of Youth Leadership, Ridge Molina. He is currently studying at Baruch College, as he works towards a Bachelor's degree in Finance and Business Law. Through the Heroes Academy, Ridge aims to inspire and encourage young people to become leaders in their communities, and to help them develop the skills and confidence necessary to achieve their goals. 

Norbey Acevedo

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Introducing our Vice President of Operations at the Heroes Academy, Norbey Acevedo is currently pursuing his Bachelor's degree in Computer Science at CUNY Hunter College. He maintains this website along with backend logistics. He is also a club member of the Hunter Chess Club where he attended the 2023 WORLD AMATEUR U.S. TEAM EAST.

Testimonials

"COVID-19 ruined everything for me. It was too much; I ended up giving up on school and started failing all of my classes. I wasn't even thinking of college. But then I joined the Heroes Academy. Marlon and his team gave me the opportunity of a lifetime. After I increased 200 points in my SATs, Marlon was still there, helping me bring up my grades and apply to college. Thanks to all of the Heroes Academy support, not only did I get into college, I also got a full ride."

Sergio B., James Baldwin Scholar, Hampshire College '27

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