Hannah joined the 10/11s team in 2022. Prior to joining the Bank Street School for Children community, Hannah worked as a teacher and special education coordinator in Upper Manhattan. Hannah hails from Virginia but has been in New York for 8 years. In her spare time, Hannah enjoys cooking, reading, spending time in Central Park, […]
Erin hails from Southern California and started working as the Associate Director of Camps for Bank Street during the middle of the pandemic in 2021. She loves supporting the inclusive and equitable programs at Bank Street and feels honored to be a part of a diverse community of educators, families, and students, who help one another become their […]
This is Lauren’s first year as an 11s/12s math and science teacher. For the past fourteen years, Lauren was a teacher in K-8 public and charter schools. She also currently teaches graduate-level courses for future educators at CUNY. Lauren Mangione was raised in Denver, Colorado. Her favorite things about New York City as the blue […]
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 (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 (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, 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 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 (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 started teaching in the 5/6s at Bank Street School for Children in 2018. In 2025, she became the 3/4s-6/7s Academic Support Teacher. 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, […]