Mr. Shojai serves as the 11th-grade Assistant Principal of Charles E. Gorton High School. Prior to joining Gorton, Mr. Shojai was a Special-Education teacher at the Hallen School and at P.S. 41 in the Bronx (NYC DOE). In 2015, Mr. Shojai joined the Yonkers Public Schools district as a sixth-grade teacher. With over 13 years in education, Mr. Shojai is dedicated to fostering a conducive learning environment built on the principles of inclusiveness, equity, and rigor for all stakeholders.  

Mr. Shojai obtained a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Central Connecticut State University in 2009. Recognizing his true calling, Mr. Shojai earned a Master of Science in Teaching with a dual certification in Special Education and Elementary from Fordham University in 2012. Mr. Shojai received a Master of Science in Educational Leadership degree from Bank Street College. With a commitment to creating a space where every student feels empowered, Mr. Shojai strives to ensure that educational opportunities are accessible to all.  

Mr. Shojai is a fluent Farsi speaker. He was raised and currently lives in the City of Yonkers, where he enjoys spending his personal time with his daughter, Mila, and their dog, Mickey.  

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela