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Akia Goudy

Akia Goudy (she/her/hers) is the math specialist at the School for Children. Akia joined the Bank Street community in 2020. Previously, Akia taught at Hunter College – City University of New York (CUNY), The Co-Op School, and Growing Up Green Charter School. She enjoys sharing her love of math with students, teachers, and families. Akia […]

Doug Knecht

From 2014-2020, Doug (He/Him/His) served as the founding Vice President of the Bank Street Education Center, where he led school system improvement partnerships with district and school leaders across the country, leveraging Bank Street’s expertise in adult learning and child development to connect central offices, school communities and classrooms for more ambitious and equitable instruction […]

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 […]

Lisa Khakee

Lisa Khakee (She/Her/Hers) joined the School for Children as a faculty member in 2019. She has two dogs: Potter and Eloise!  She is excited to be back at Bank Street after earning a graduate degree from the Bank Street College of Education. Learn more about the high school placement process at Bank Street by reading […]

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.” […]

Kristen Worrell

Kristen (She/Her/Hers) became Director of Development and Alumni Affairs at Bank Street School for Children in 2017. In her spare time, as an equestrian, Kristen enjoys riding horses with expertise. She is excited to work at an institution that encourages both children and adults to explore their curiosity. Educational Background Wesleyan University, BA, Philosophy Columbia […]