Dave Mortimer has taught the 13/14s math and science curriculum for more than seventeen years. He is known for bringing both curiosity and energy to the classroom—helping students explore everything from factoring quadratic expressions to safely igniting hydrogen gas. Dave’s classes balance high expectations with humor and care, and he’s proud to guide eighth graders […]
Lucy Wyche Murray (she/her) has been a lead pre-K teacher, learning engagement coordinator, and early childhood specialist at Marbles Kids Museum in Raleigh, North Carolina. She enjoys doing yoga and going for long walks with her husband. Educational Background Meredith College, BS, Child Development Bank Street Graduate School of Education, MSEd (Expected 2026)
Justice Wysinger (she/her) has been a docent for children’s exhibits and a community educator at The DuSable Museum of Black History and Education Center, with additional experience in cultural engagement and community outreach for the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus. Data analytics and statistics management for haircare consulting company, Strategic Solutions Inc. She has also spent […]
Njeri joined Bank Street in 2024, bringing over seven years of teaching experience in New York City independent schools. Originally from Kenya, she also spent three years teaching kindergarten in Vietnam before relocating to New York. Njeri is passionate about early childhood education and enjoys jazz, board games, cooking, and discovering new kinds of tea. […]
Kristian Sorensen (he/they) is joining us as a sabbatical replacement for Drama for the first half of the year. Kristian has worked extensively as a theatre maker and educator throughout New York City for the past 10 years. Kristian is a teaching artist for Tony-winning New Victory Theater and facilitates Shakespeare residencies and designs curriculum […]
Kelsey brings over 15 years of experience in K–12 and higher education fundraising, with a special passion for events and volunteer engagement. Before joining Bank Street, she led events and annual giving at The Hewitt School and began her career in development at the University at Albany (SUNY). Educational Background SUNY University at Albany, BA, […]
Natasha Ramos-Morales (she/her) has worked in different charter schools in Manhattan and the Bronx for over a decade. She worked as a classroom teacher for seven years in grades 1-3. She has also spent five years in educational leadership as both an academic dean and math instructional specialist, where she developed a passion for children’s […]
Stacey (she/hers) joined Bank Street in 2025. Before joining Bank Street, Stacey worked as the director of counseling and wellness at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology for six years. Previously, she worked as a school social worker, a clinical manager for Vibrant Emotional Health. She also has a private practice as a psychotherapist for […]
Traci Pearl (she/her) has worked in the field of education for 28 years and has taught grades pre-K to 8 at a variety of schools both in the United States and internationally. Before returning to Bank Street School for Children in 2025, Traci spent seven years working at Riverdale Country School, first as a fifth […]
Rachel Bruttig has over a decade of experience teaching both middle school and high school. She’s committed to developing critical thinking, cultural awareness, and empathy among students while encouraging them to connect history, literature, and current events to their own lives. Rachel is focused on empowering students to become active citizens who understand the importance […]