Traci Pearl (she/her) has worked in the field of education for 28 years and has taught grades PreK 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 the seven years working at Riverdale Country School, first as a fifth […]
Samantha Narins joined Bank Street in 2025. Before coming to Bank Street, she worked as a teacher, tutor, academic therapist, and mental health counselor, specializing in supporting neurodiverse learners and adolescents navigating anxiety, executive functioning challenges, and identity development. What she finds most special about Bank Street is its commitment to nurturing the whole child […]
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 […]
Gerard has been working within youth enrichment programming for over a decade. Before working at Bank Street, Gerard worked at Turn 2 Foundation and the National Urban League, overseeing academic and career development programming. He enjoys modern jazz, traditional hip-hop, and soul food. Educational Background Hunter College, BA Economics/BA Media Studies Hunter College, MS, Urban […]
Dana (she/her/hers) started as the Associate Director of Operations, Finance and Analytics for Children’s Programs in 2024. Dana is a Native New Yorker, from Harlem where she was born, raised, and still calls home. Dana is driven by a profound passion for knowledge, the ever-evolving landscape of technology, the complexities of the human psyche, and […]
Paige taught 2s for a year on Long Island and is currently obtaining her master’s degree at Bank Street Graduate School of Education. In her free time, Paige loves to read, tap dance, sew, and travel. She looks forward to making memories with the 7/8s. Educational Background Kent State University, BA Bank Street Graduate School […]
Irene has been teaching Spanish in the Upper School since 2005. She is passionate about languages and sociolinguistics. Her love for exploring new cultures shines through in her teaching, as she often draws on her experience living and traveling abroad. Outside of the classroom, Irene enjoys spending time gardening, getting lost in a good book, […]
Ellie comes to Bank Street with over a decade of middle school teaching experience, as well as passions for music, film, and the great outdoors. He believes that the humanities classroom should be a place for students to actively explore, investigate and inquire about both themselves and the world around them, past and present. Educational Background […]
Limchi started teaching 4/5s at Bank Street School for Children in 2022. Limchi has 8 + years of teaching experience ages 1 to 5. She is a proud mother of fraternal twins. Of Bank Street, Limchi says, “The dedication, excitement, and joy felt from both teachers and students is the vehicle that drives me to work every morning.” Educational […]
Rich Joseph is passionate about education and the positive impact it has on young people. He believes in the power of progressive education to help students find meaning in their learning. Rich brings a wealth of experience to his work, with a bachelor’s degree in exercise science and a master’s degree in physical education from […]