School for Children 3 - Bank Street School for Children

Nell Madigan

Nell Madigan (she/her/hers) has been a progressive educator since 2009, with teaching experience in prekindergarten through fifth grade. Nell also has mentorship and leadership experience acquired through her roles as a Mentor Teacher, Middle School Dean, and Chair/member of various school committees, including DEI, Hiring, and Literacy. Her educational philosophy stems from the belief that children are curious, natural […]

Mollie Jones

Mollie (She/Her/Hers) started teaching at Bank Street in 2019. In the summers when she is not teaching, she can be found on a farm growing vegetables and flowers. Mollie is grateful to be part of a community of fellow learners, creators, and free thinkers. Educational Background Rollins College, BA, Philosophy and English

Rycki Waldeck

Rycki Waldeck (She/Her/Hers) started teaching at Bank Street in 2019 although she has wanted to work at Bank Street since she was 18! Rycki is excited about being at Bank Street, because “It is so in line with everything I believe.” Educational Background Bennington College, BA, Early Childhood Studies and Psychology Boston University, EdM, Elementary […]

Dylan Morgan

Dylan Morgan, SFC ’01, has worked at Bank Street School for Children since 2010 and feels so fortunate to be part of such an incredible community. Educational Background Sarah Lawrence College, BA  

Michael Lapinsky

Michael Lapinsky

Michael started at Bank Street as the Music Director for Summer Camp in 2011 and began working in the School For Children in 2013, assisting with chorus classes and the 13/14s musical, as well as covering parental and sabbatical leaves for our music teachers. He has also worked with numerous organizations and theater companies around […]

Emily Schottland

Emily Schottland

Emily (she/her) works with students, teachers, and administrators in all aspects of literacy instruction and assessment for the 6/7s through 9/10s. Prior to working at Bank Street, she taught in general education and ICT classrooms in NYC public schools. She has a Dual Master’s degree from Bank Street Graduate School in Literacy and Elementary Education and a Master’s degree […]

Jessica Freeman-Jeffries

Jessica started teaching in the 5/6s at Bank Street School for Children in 2018. Jessica loves to cook and do Zumba (but not at the same time). Of Bank Street, Jessica says, “The atmosphere of Bank Street, in every multifaceted way, is supportive, stimulating, engaging, challenging, open to being challenged, and inviting for any being.” […]

Anne Tobias

Anne (She/Her) joined the School for Children faculty in 2006. She’s a contra dancer! About why she enjoys teaching at Bank Street, Anne says, “Because I learn from my colleagues and the children about being a more empathetic, purposeful, and brave human being.” Educational Background Harvard College, AB, History and Literature Bank Street College of […]

Jo Stein

Jo (She/Her) has taught Humanities at Bank Street School for Children since 2009. She has also competed in the LA Marathon! About Bank Street, Jo says, “Every day I get energized and inspired by the students and the relevant and engaging curriculum that I teach.” Educational Background Emory University, BA, Political Science Columbia University Graduate […]

Joanna Sly

Joanna has taught and worked in the administration at Bank Street School for Children since 2003. Texas-born and bred, Joanna grew up playing tag… with her horse. At Bank Street, she loves learning more every day with her students and colleagues. Educational Background Emerson College, BS, Performing Arts Bank Street Graduate School of Education, MA, […]