Welcome to Empower Youth Success 2026! Get ready for an exciting few days of innovative learning, engagement, networking, and fun. Whether this is your first time or you’re a returning attendee, we’re so glad you’re here to help make this event unforgettable!
Thomas O'Brien Academy of Science and Technology Our neighborhood: Thomas O'Brien Academy of Science and Technology (TOAST for short) is located on the outskirts of Lincoln Park in Albany.
Who we serve: Students in prekindergarten-grade 5 who live in neighborhoods throughout the city of Albany. Our mission and goals: To prepare students to be college and career ready as well as lifelong learners by providing them with a strong STEAM-based education. As one of four magnet programs in the district, TOAST offers additional science and technology classes and extracurricular programming to all of our students. This includes a different grade level STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) theme and field trip each year, after-school enrichment programming, unique community partnerships, our community garden, geological park, rock climbing wall and so much more! TOAST is the only school in the district that is both a magnet school and a community school. This allows us to serve as a hub for community events and activities, providing services to students, families and the community during the school day and beyond.
Our leadership team: TOAST is led by Principal Sophia Newell, Assistant Principal Christina Zontini and Community School Site Coordinator James Cobbins. Please join us to learn more about our school!
