Jessica B. Rosenberg, MSEd, is the development coordinator for Children’s Programs. An alumna of the Bank Street Graduate School of Education, Jessica is deeply committed to the field of education. She brings 14 years of experience in teaching, admissions, and volunteer leadership, along with expertise in event planning, volunteer coordination, and community engagement. At Bank […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]