School for Children 3 - Bank Street School for Children

Kharissa Kenner

Kharissa joined Bank Street in 2019. When she is not in her role as Children’s Librarian, Kharissa might be found at the nearest aquarium or zoo as she loves animals! She is excited to be a part of a school community that nurtures, supports and encourages it’s educators. Educational Background Brooklyn College, BA, Early Childhood […]

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  

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 […]

Malado Diallo

This is Malado’s second year teaching French at Bank Street. It’s no secret; in his free time, Malado loves to play. He is loves teaching at Bank Street! Educational Background University of Cumbria (London) University of Nanterre (Paris), French

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 […]

Benjamin Martin

Ben has been teaching Lower School music at Bank Street since 2018, after having taught early childhood music for many years around NYC and Westchester.  Prior to Bank Street, he performed and toured with theatre companies across the United States.  When not at Bank Street, Ben can be found baking or playing in the snow […]

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 […]

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 […]